The government has shut down. But who's at fault — Democrats or Republicans? We breakdown everything you need to know, give perspectives from both sides, then our take. www.readtangle.com/the-partial-...

Three suspected members of Hamas were arrested in Germany for allegedly plotting attacks in Israeli or Jewish institutions in Germany. www.reuters.com/world/german...

BREAKING: The Supreme Court ruled that President Donald Trump cannot immediately fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook. Cook will remain in her position at least until the court hears oral arguments in the case in January. www.bloomberg.com/news/article...

The government is officially shut down. We will be breaking down everything you need to know in the newsletter tomorrow. Head to the link in our bio to sign up.

The Senate has failed to pass a continuing resolution to continue funding the government. A shut down is imminent.

Today in Tangle: The shootings in Grand Blanc, Michigan, and Dallas, Texas. www.readtangle.com/mass-shootin...

While addressing the top military leaders, President Donald Trump said of the word, nuclear, “You can’t throw around that word. I call it the N word. There are two N words. You can’t use either of them. You can’t use either of them.”

Trump has wanted to prosecute former FBI Director James Comey since his first term. Now? Comey’s been indicted on two counts. Is it fair prosecution or political retribution? Read our full breakdown: www.readtangle.com/the-comey-in...

This morning President Donald Trump pledged additional tariffs on movies and furniture.

Watch NYC Mayor Eric Adams announce he is ending his campaign for reelection.

A shooting at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Grand Blanc, Michigan left one person dead and nine injured, police said.

President Donald Trump announces on Truth Social that he will be sending troops to Portland, Oregon.

Is it time to embrace the tech backlash? Have we gone too far? Are people spending too much time online? Tangle Executive Editor Isaac Saul grapples with these questions in today’s Friday edition. Be sure to read the full piece here: www.readtangle.com/its-time-to-...

Here is how Comey reacted to the news

Former FBI Director James Comey has been indicted with counts of giving false statements and obstruction of justice, www.reuters.com/world/us/fbi...

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order paving the way for a deal to keep TikTok from being banned.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has called hundreds of the military’s top generals and admirals to convene in Virginia next week. No rationale for this rare move has been given at this time. www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...

Trump harshly criticized the United Nations in his speech before the General Assembly, then followed it up with a surprising statement on Ukraine. We covered the developments and reactions in today’s newsletter: www.readtangle.com/trump-speech...

The Commerce Department released its final estimate for second quarter U.S. GDP, announcing it rose at an annualized rate of 3.8% from April through June, higher than the previous estimates of 3.0% and 3.3%. www.cnn.com/2025/09/25/e...

Does Tylenol really cause autism? President Trump repeatedly warned that Tylenol during pregnancy could lead to increased rates of autism in children. But is there any evidence to that claim? Read what the left, right, and medical studies say here: www.readtangle.com/rfk-and-trum...

Need an H-1B? That'll be $100,000. Today we covered President Trump's order that H-1B visa applicants pay a $100,000 fee. Learn everything you need to know here: www.readtangle.com/president-tr...

Jimmy Kimmel Live! Will return to air tomorrow night. We covered Kimmel's suspension and gave our take in the newsletter today: www.readtangle.com/abc-temporar...

Is it time to ban phones in school’s? www.readtangle.com/should-we-ba...

Three officers were killed and two more were wounded in a shooting while serving a warrant in Pennsylvania. The two wounded officers are in critical condition. www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/rcn...

The Federal Reserve decreased interest rates a quarter of a percent. One governor, Stephen Miran, dissented, arguing they should have cut a half percent. They also signaled they will likely to cut interest rates by another half point by year end. www.nytimes.com/live/2025/09...

Is Vladimir Putin trying to test NATO? Putin recently sparked a NATO outcry after Russian drones entered Poland's airspace. www.readtangle.com/russia-incur...

President Donald Trump says he is suing the New York Times for $15 billion.

A federal appeals court blocked President Donald Trump from firing Fed governor Lisa Cook. Meanwhile, the Senate confirmed Stephen Miran to join the board in a separate seat. All of this is on the eve of the Fed’s September monetary policy meeting. www.cnn.com/2025/09/15/b...

The United States has carried out a strike on a second Venezuelan boat that officials say was trafficking drugs into the United States. Three men were killed in the strike.

What do we know about Charlie Kirk's shooter? We answered that here: www.readtangle.com/charlie-kirk...

President Donald Trump says he believes the suspect in the shooting of Charlie Kirk is in custody.

Tangle Executive Editor Isaac Saul talks through his reaction as a new dad to the shooting of Charlie Kirk.

We know breaking news can be confusing and even contradictory. So, we wanted to take a moment to remind you of patterns that have been seen across breaking news reports. This list was made by On the Media, and can be helpful in navigating news while information is sparse or not entirely reliable.

FBI Director Kash Patel announces the person of interest that was in custody has been released. The suspect remains at large.

Both FBI Director Kash Patel and Utah Governor Spencer Cox have said a person of interest is in custody after the murder of Charlie Kirk.

Charlie Kirk, 31, was killed while speaking at an event at Utah Valley University, President Donald Trump confirmed.

Trump ally and Turning Point USA Founder Charlie Kirk was shot at an event in Utah as he was speaking with students. www.deseret.com/utah/2025/09...

The latest job numbers cause fresh economic concern. We discussed it here: www.readtangle.com/september-jo...

Israel has carried out a strike in Doha, Qatar that was targeting senior Hamas leadership. www.bbc.com/news/live/c7...

Each federal agency usually has its own strict regulations on how its data can be shared. This friction can “prevent misuse and protect [the] privacy” of Americans’ data, EFF’s Cindy Cohn told @tanglenews.bsky.social. www.readtangle.com/what-does-t...

The House Oversight Committee has obtained records from Jeffrey Epstein’s estate. One of these appears to be the Trump drawing in Epstein’s birthday book that the Wall Street Journal previously reported on.

Do you have the right to die? We explained the debate over physician-assisted suicide. www.readtangle.com/the-debate-o...

Joni Ernst (R-IA) officially announces she will not seek reelection in 2026. Ernst was first elected to the Senate in 2014. www.youtube.com/watch?v=XWZP...

President Donald Trump is set to announce that U.S. Space Command headquarters will relocate from Colorado Springs, CO, to Huntsville, AL www.reuters.com/business/aer...

We are (still) broken. If you read one thing today make it this piece by Tangle Executive Editor Isaac Saul. www.readtangle.com/we-are-still...

Should flag burning be illegal? Plus, what are some of the flaws of capitalism? We break it down here: www.readtangle.com/should-flag-...

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz confirms there has been a shooting at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis. The city of Minneapolis said that the shooter has been “contained” and there is no “active threat to the community at this time.”

Today in Tangle: Trump's $500 million fraud penalty gets thrown out. www.readtangle.com/trump-civil-...

The FBI raids the home of former Trump adviser John Bolton. www.readtangle.com/john-bolton-...

Kilmar Abrego Garcia has been released from prison as he awaits his trial for conspiracy to unlawfully transport illegal aliens for financial gain and unlawful transportation of illegal aliens for financial gain. www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/rcn...