July 27, 2026 10:11 pm
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court on Monday to clear the way for an executive order from President Donald Trump that could dramatically change mail-in voting ahead of November’s midterm elections. The Justice Department asked the justices to halt for now lower court decisions blocking the sweeping changes in nearly half the country. The request comes shortly after Trump delivered a primetime address elevating his yearslong push to raise doubts about the legitimacy of elections, and could be one of several voting-related challenges before the court ahead of the high-stakes midterm contest. Trump ordered the government in March to create a “state citizenship list” of eligible voters and deliver mail ballots only to people on that list. Democratic officials in 23 states and the District of Columbia sued, saying the Constitution gives states and Congress the authority to set election rules, not the president. Their attorneys have said Trump’s proposed changes are ripe for abuse and could cause chaos.
July 27, 2026 10:13 pm
WASHINGTON (AP) — The office of Senator Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., released an update on his health Monday, this time with a statement from the congressional Office of Attending Physician stating the senator has not yet been medically cleared to leave a rehabilitation facility where he is undergoing physical therapy. The update comes shortly before his home state’s annual Fancy Farm picnic, which features speeches from politicians throughout the state seeking elected office. McConnell said in a written statement that he won’t be able to attend the event. “There’s no place I’d rather be on the first Saturday in August than with the good people of western Kentucky, feasting on pork and mutton,” McConnell said. He said that when he first attended the event 42 years ago, Fancy Farm was a lonely place for Republicans, but times have changed.
July 26, 2026 5:03 am
Scattered showers and storms are expected Monday afternoon and through the evening with the potential for storms late at night. Storms could be severe and bring damaging winds, hail and the threat for a few isolated tornadoes. Heavy rain also brings the risk for localized flooding. On-and-off storms are possible through Tuesday afternoon ahead of a cold front that will swing through later in the day. Cooler air moves in for Wednesday, and a few lingering showers could be possible through the day. Pleasant and sunny Thursday with highs around 80. The next chance for thunderstorms could return over the weekend with much warmer air on the way for the following week.
July 26, 2026 2:55 am
Police in Smith Township are asking for the public’s help in locating witnesses to an incident that occurred just before two-thirty Saturday morning. Smith Township Detective Tyler Evans says a truck crashed into three people during an outdoor gathering. According to Evans, a Ford Ranger hit three people near Creek Road, in a rural part of the township. Evans says one of the victims is in critical condition. Police say they have identified the victims and the driver of the truck, but numerous other people attended the party, which was located in the woods or an open field. They are asking anyone with information to call Washington County 911 or (724) 947-5069 ext. 205.
July 26, 2026 2:13 am
A SWAT situation in the City of Washington Saturday night ended peacefully. Authorities say an individual barricaded themselves inside of a home when police tried to serve an active arrest warrant on East Walnut Street. They say that prompted multiple law enforcement agencies, including a SWAT team, to respond to the area. The suspect was eventually arrested without further incident and there is no ongoing threat to the public. There were no reported injuries.
July 26, 2026 5:06 am
SEATTLE (AP) — Seattle’s mayor says a suspect arrested after a shootout that killed three people and left at least four others injured at a food festival near Seattle’s Space Needle is 15 years old. The teen was being held in juvenile detention for investigation of firearms violations and first-degree assault and was due to appear in court Monday afternoon, Mayor Katie Wilson said. Authorities said Monday they are still looking for a second suspect, but that they could not rule out whether the second suspect was among those killed. Investigators believe the two suspects were shooting at each other. The gunfire erupted around 6 p.m. Sunday during the Bite of Seattle festival.
July 26, 2026 5:09 am
BERLIN (AP) — German authorities say the suspect in the deadly Berlin Pride attack that killed one person and left 29 injured was shot and killed by police during a confrontation in a suburb of the city. Abdul Ballout, a German citizen with Lebanese roots, was killed on Sunday evening following a search that lasted nearly 24 hours after the attack in downtown Berlin. Berlin prosecutors said the suspect had previously sought to join the militant Islamic State group. The attack on Saturday night took place near the Brandenburg Gate, away from the main festival. Berlin’s Pride festival is one of Europe’s largest LGBTQ+ celebrations.
July 27, 2026 5:08 am
CAIRO (AP) — Mediators have made progress in efforts to bring the United States and Iran back to negotiations and prevent an all-out war in the Middle East. That’s according to two regional officials who spoke to The Associated Press. But scattered attacks by armed groups across the region underscored the lingering tensions. Neither the U.S. nor Iran have claimed any strikes for three days. Mediators led by Qatar and Pakistan are working to bridge the gap between Washington and Tehran. The U.S. has paused attacks after targeting Iranian areas in response to Iran firing at ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
July 27, 2026 5:07 am
LEGE-CAP FERRET, France (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron calls a crisis meeting to address uncontrolled wildfires forcing over 250,000 people to flee their homes. In the Gironde region of southwest France, flames have burned an area four times the size of Paris. The prefecture says the situation remained “globally stable” overnight, a change from previous days. No new evacuations have been announced. With France entering its peak tourist season, authorities have banned holiday camps for children and people with disabilities. Macron pledges long-term support for affected communities, saying, “We will rebuild, we will repair.”
July 27, 2026 3:35 pm
NEW YORK (AP) — Carly Simon, the singer known for “Nobody Does It Better” and other hits, has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. In a statement to The Associated Press on Monday, the eighty-three-year-old Simon shared her journey of learning to live with the condition. She had experienced arthritis and underwent joint replacement surgeries, but her mobility continued to decline. After an evaluation at the Mayo Clinic, she received the Parkinson’s diagnosis. Simon also revealed she was treated for basal cell carcinoma on her face. Despite health challenges, music has been a solace. She will release “Comes in Waves,” her first album of original songs since 2008, in August.
