U.S. / National News | journali.sm

Hi, we're new here.

We want to make a newsfeed with just news. No bots, no baby pictures, and no weird uncles sharing questionable articles. Just what's happening in the world.

Be sure to sign up or sign in, so you can choose what sources and topics you see in your news feed.

Please take a look around and let us know what you think.

Trump’s Fraud Claims in California Could Undermine Confidence in November Result

NICK CORASANITI

The president is claiming without evidence that the lengthy counting process in California, which could help determine control of Congress, means Democrats are stealing the election.

Trump administration launches federal investigation into Atlanta's MARTA system after fatal train stabbing

Trump administration launches federal investigation into Atlanta's MARTA transit system after fatal stabbing of 66-year-old Margaret Swan on a train.

Woman leaps from balcony to escape kidnapping after horrific cross-country ordeal: officials

A Florida woman allegedly kidnapped by her ex-boyfriend escaped a three-week ordeal by jumping from a California balcony, Lee County authorities say.

Trump says Pulte won’t be his nominee for director of national intelligence

President Donald Trump says his acting director of national intelligence, Bill Pulte, will not be in the role permanently

Ex-FirstEnergy executives reindicted in Ohio in $60 million corruption scheme

Two fired FirstEnergy Corp. executives whose initial prosecutions in the state's long-running $60 million bribery scandal ended in mistrial earlier this year have been reindicted

Murder charge dropped for sheriff nominee who killed daughter’s alleged abuser

A judge has dismissed a murder charge against an Arkansas sheriff nominee who was accused of killing his teenage daughter's alleged abuser in 2024

Postal Service Frees Up Enough Cash to Keep Operating for ‘Several Years’

ADAM SELLA

The agency had warned it could run out of money within months, but its regulators said suspending payments to a retirement fund had given officials more time to find a permanent solution.

Army vet dad running for sheriff gets murder charge dismissed in shooting of daughter's alleged predator

An Arkansas judge dismissed murder charges against sheriff candidate Aaron Spencer, citing law enforcement's mishandling of dash-camera SD card evidence.

Ohio State Agrees to $100 Million Payout Over Sexual Abuse Claims

BILLY WITZ

The deal with 279 former students is the latest in the long running case at the university. In all, nearly 600 people who said they were abused by an athletic department doctor have settled.

California Businessman Accused of Selling Restricted Technology to Iran

MARK WALKER

Jamshid Ghomi, of Newport Coast, Calif., was charged with conspiracy to violate the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.

Feds say US citizen gathered information on American targets for Chinese Communist Party

Thomas Pauken II pleaded guilty to acting as a Chinese intelligence agent, allegedly gathering info on U.S. targets and infiltrating political circles.

What to Know About California’s Top Election Races

JILL COWAN AND LIVIA ALBECK-RIPKA

The Republicans Steve Hilton, who is running for governor, and Spencer Pratt, running for Los Angeles mayor, have shown early strength, but that could fade as more ballots are counted.

New Jersey man accused of killing wife with barbell allegedly confessed in messages to relatives: report

A New Jersey man allegedly used a barbell to kill his wife and confessed in emails and texts to family, according to a Monmouth County affidavit.

Murder Charge Dropped for Arkansas Man Nominated for Lonoke County Sheriff

POOJA SALHOTRA

A judge dismissed the charge against Aaron Spencer, the Republican nominee for Lonoke County sheriff, citing missing evidence and misconduct by law enforcement officials.

Platner Denies Hurting Ex-Girlfriend and Says He Will Not Quit Senate Race

TIM BALK

In an interview after The Times reported on his treatment of women he had dated, Graham Platner acknowledged “not exactly acting with the best behavior” after his military service.