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Google admits to censorship pushed by Biden administration and invites back banned users

A sign is displayed on a Google building at their campus in Mountain View, Calif., Sept. 24, 2019. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu) ** FILE **

By Susan Ferrechio - The Washington Times

Those who saw their YouTube videos and other content banned during COVID-19 and the 2020 election were invited back to the platform Tuesday in an astonishing mea culpa from the company that blamed their censorship on Biden administration pressure tactics.

Trump blasts U.N. at General Assembly speech, accuses it of not helping to stop wars

U.S. President Donald Trump addresses the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)

By Jeff Mordock - The Washington Times

President Trump arrived at the United Nations on Tuesday and immediately tore into the organization, accusing it of doing nothing to end global conflicts that have been waged for decades.

U.S. President Donald Trump addresses the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)

Trump blasts U.N. at General Assembly speech, accuses it of not helping to stop wars

By Jeff Mordock - The Washington Times

House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, left, and Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer, both of New York, tell reporters that they are united as the Sept. 30 funding deadline approaches, at the Capitol in Washington, Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Trump rejects meeting with Democrats on avoiding shutdown until they drop ‘ridiculous’ demands

By Lindsey McPherson - The Washington Times

Turning Point USA Founder Charlie Kirk speaks during a campaign rally, Oct. 24, 2024, in Las Vegas. Kirk died from a sniper's bullet on Sept. 10, 2025, in Utah. (AP Photo/John Locher, File)

‘Happy that his voice was silenced’: Why more college kids are embracing political violence

By Mallory Wilson - The Washington Times

In this image released by the Martin County, Fla., Sheriff's Office, law enforcement officers arrest Ryan Routh, the man suspected in the apparent assassination attempt of Donald Trump, on Sept. 15, 2024. (Martin County Sheriff's Office via AP) **FILE**

Trump golf course gunman found guilty on all charges, tries to stab neck with pen after verdict read 45 minutes ago

By Susan Ferrechio - The Washington Times

President Donald Trump meets with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during the United Nations General Assembly, Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Trump says NATO should shoot down Russian jets if they enter alliance airspace

By Jeff Mordock - The Washington Times

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In this image released by the Martin County, Fla., Sheriff's Office, law enforcement officers arrest Ryan Routh, the man suspected in the apparent assassination attempt of Donald Trump, on Sept. 15, 2024. (Martin County Sheriff's Office via AP) **FILE**

Trump golf course gunman found guilty on all charges, tries to stab neck with pen after verdict read

By Susan Ferrechio - The Washington Times 45 minutes ago

President Donald Trump meets with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during the United Nations General Assembly, Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Trump says NATO should shoot down Russian jets if they enter alliance airspace

By Jeff Mordock - The Washington Times

The symbol of the United Nations is displayed on the main gate outside U.N. headquarters, Feb. 24, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/John Minchillo, File)

Secret Service dismantles telecommunications network threatening Trump, U.S. officials in New York

By Vaughn Cockayne - The Washington Times

Smoke rises following an explosion in the Gaza Strip, as seen from southern Israel, Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025. (AP Photo/Ohad Zwigenberg)

U.S.-backed modernization of ‘Golden Road’ across Middle East at risk as war in Gaza drags on

By Jacob Wirtschafter - Special to The Washington Times

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Argentina's President Javier Milei talks after legislative provincial election polls closed in La Plata, Argentina, Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025. (AP Photo/Gustavo Garello) ** FILE **

Argentine President Milei could reverse 150 years of financial disappointment

By Rep. J. French Hill

Cybercrime and Securing Infrastructure Illustration by Linas Garsys/The Washington Times

This national program can help stop police network hackers

By Craig Apple

Illustration on job creation by Paul Tong/Tribune Content Agency

Dismal jobs reports may be the new normal

By Peter Morici

Qatar and Muslim terrorism illustration by Linas Garsys / The Washington Times

Qatar: Not an Arab Switzerland but a Muslim Brotherhood terrorist haven

By Clifford D. May

Former Vice President Kamala Harris delivers the keynote speech at the Emerge 20th Anniversary Gala in San Francisco on April 30, 2025. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez) **FILE**

‘107 Days’ of a losing campaign

By Kelly Sadler

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Host Jimmy Kimmel speaks at the Oscars in Los Angeles on Feb. 26, 2017. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP) **FILE**

Disney announces Jimmy Kimmel returning to air Tuesday after suspension over Charlie Kirk comments

By Seth McLaughlin - The Washington Times

Pedestrians walk up to the Ohio State University's student union, Saturday, May 18, 2019, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/John Minchillo, File)

Colleges hustle to adapt as Trump administration reshapes higher education

By Sean Salai - The Washington Times

Harry Styles, center, competes in the Berlin Marathon in Berlin, Germany, Sept. 21, 2025 (Sportfotograf via AP)

English pop star Harry Styles runs Berlin Marathon in under 3 hours

By Liam Griffin - The Washington Times

Pamela Anderson appears at the premiere of the film "The Naked Gun" in London on July 22, 2025. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth) **FILE**

Pamela Anderson leads the way for women who choose to go makeup-free

By Leanne Italie - Associated Press

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DF-61 missiles take part in a military parade to commemorate the 80th anniversary of Japan's World War II surrender held in front of Tiananmen Gate in Beijing, Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan) **FILE**

Pace of China’s military modernization is alarming, Pentagon officials say

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Russian policemen and members of "Rosgvardiya," a Russian national guard, gather not far from a pretrial detention center in Rostov-on-Don, Russia, Sunday, June 16, 2024. (AP Photo) ** FILE **

Russian militia loyal to Putin receives tanks to help put down threats to Kremlin regime

By Mike Glenn - The Washington Times

In this photo taken from video distributed by the Russian Defense Ministry Press Service on Thursday, March 13, 2025, Russian soldiers patrol an area in Sudzha, in the Kursk region of Russia, after it was taken over by Russian troops. (Russian Defense Ministry Press Service via AP, File)

Lawmakers want to label Russia a terrorist state over the mass kidnappings of Ukrainian children

By Susan Ferrechio - The Washington Times

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President Donald Trump meets with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during the United Nations General Assembly, Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Trump says NATO should shoot down Russian jets if they enter alliance airspace

By Jeff Mordock - The Washington Times

U.S. President Donald Trump addresses the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)

Trump blasts U.N. at General Assembly speech, accuses it of not helping to stop wars

By Jeff Mordock - The Washington Times

President Donald Trump walks from Marine One to board Air Force One at Joint Base Andrews, Monday, Sept. 22, 2025, at Joint Base Andrews, Md. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Trump signs executive order designating Antifa as ‘domestic terrorist organization’

By Kerry Picket - The Washington Times

In this Dec. 12, 2007, photo, Tylenol drugs are shown in the drug department at a Costco store in Mountain View, Calif. (AP Photo/Paul Sakuma, File)

Trump links autism to Tylenol, sparking backlash from maker and medical groups

By Tom Howell Jr. - The Washington Times

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House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, left, and Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer, both of New York, tell reporters that they are united as the Sept. 30 funding deadline approaches, at the Capitol in Washington, Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Hakeem Jeffries calls Trump ‘unhinged’ for canceling meeting on government funding

By Lindsey McPherson - The Washington Times

Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva gives a joint statement with Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu, at Planalto presidential palace, in Brasilia, Brazil, on Aug. 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Eraldo Peres, File)

Trump, Brazil’s Lula use U.N. to trade barbs over tariff standoff, but agree to meet

By Jeff Mordock and Tom Howell Jr. - The Washington Times

In this image released by the Martin County, Fla., Sheriff's Office, law enforcement officers arrest Ryan Routh, the man suspected in the apparent assassination attempt of Donald Trump, on Sept. 15, 2024. (Martin County Sheriff's Office via AP) **FILE**

Trump golf course gunman found guilty on all charges, tries to stab neck with pen after verdict read 45 minutes ago

By Susan Ferrechio - The Washington Times

A sign is displayed on a Google building at their campus in Mountain View, Calif., Sept. 24, 2019. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu) ** FILE **

Google admits to censorship pushed by Biden administration and invites back banned users

By Susan Ferrechio - The Washington Times

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Tyler Robinson, the 22-year-old college dropout charged in the shooting death of political activist Charlie Kirk, faces aggravated murder charges in the state of Utah. As the investigation continues, we are learning more about the motives and methods of the suspect in this case.

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In this Dec. 12, 2007, photo, Tylenol drugs are shown in the drug department at a Costco store in Mountain View, Calif. (AP Photo/Paul Sakuma, File)

Trump links autism to Tylenol, sparking backlash from maker and medical groups

By Tom Howell Jr. - The Washington Times

This image released by Universal Pictures shows Marlon Wayans, left, and Tyriq Withers in a scene from "Him." (Universal Pictures via AP)

A football horror film? ‘Him’ brings gridiron violence to big screen

By Liam Griffin - The Washington Times

A first printing of the U.S. Constitution is displayed at Sotheby's auction house during a press preview on Nov. 5, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer, File)

Trump policies inspire citizens to brush up on civics knowledge

By Sean Salai - The Washington Times

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Police work on the campus after Charlie Kirk was shot during Turning Point's visit to Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah, Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025. (AP Photo/Hannah Schoenbaum)

Conservatives’ worries increase Americans’ crime concerns, highest since 2020: Gallup

By Matt Delaney - The Washington Times

FILE - A sign is seen outside a clinic with the South Plains Public Health District, Feb. 23, 2025, in Brownfield, Texas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)

Measles cases rising in Utah and parts of Arizona

By Brad Matthews - The Washington Times

Cars drive along the Las Vegas Strip, Saturday, Aug. 2, 2025, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher) ** FILE **

Teen boy arrested in Las Vegas, accused of hacking casinos in 2023

By Brad Matthews - The Washington Times

A cross atop the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church is silhouetted against the rising full moon Sunday, May 11, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) ** FILE **

Legal group warns Florida school to stop making Christian students listen to ‘witchy’ announcements 21 minutes ago

By Alex Swoyer - The Washington Times

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A drone flyover above Copenhagen Airport prompts concerns that Russia was behind it

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U.S. Rep. Adam Smith, D-Wash, center, speaks during a press conference at the U.S. Embassy in Beijing, China, Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025. (AP Photo/Mahesh Kumar A.)

U.S. and China are ‘talking past each other’ on key issues, says American lawmaker visiting Beijing

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In this photo provided by the Ukrainian Emergency Service, the fire following a Russian missile attack is seen in Tatarbunary, Odesa region, Ukraine, Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025. (Ukrainian Emergency Service via AP)

Russia and Ukraine fire drones, missiles and bombs as Zelenskyy seeks help at U.N.

By Illia Novikov - Associated Press

Ghana's President John Mahama speaks to the media at the Jubilee House in Accra, Ghana, Sept. 10, 2025. (Ghana Presidency via AP, File)

11 migrants deported by U.S. to Ghana were sent home despite safety concerns, their lawyer says

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An outfield screen shows a graphic indicating Seattle Mariners' Julio Rodriguez challenged a pitch call, initiating a review with the automated ball-strike challenge system, in the third inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks during a spring training baseball game Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025, in Peoria, Ariz. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson, file)

MLB will use robot umpires in 2026, automated system to call balls and strikes

By Ronald Blum - Associated Press

Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) throws toward wide receiver Terry McLaurin (17) as Green Bay Packers defensive lineman Micah Parsons (1) defends during the first half of an NFL football game Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer) ** FILE **

McLaurin’s quad injury might keep him out of Commanders’ game in Atlanta

By Liam Griffin - The Washington Times

LSU linebacker Whit Weeks (40) reacts after defeating Clemson in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025, in Clemson, S.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman) ** FILE **

Lane Kiffin responds as daughter Landry announces relationship with LSU’s Whit Weeks

By Liam Griffin - The Washington Times

Washington Commanders cornerback Trey Amos, left, and safety Will Harris (3) try to get the ball after breaking up a pass during the first half of NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders, Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Battered Commanders place safety Harris on IR with fractured fibula, sign ex-Terp Savage

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People listen to a worship song in the overflow area outside before a memorial for conservative activist Charlie Kirk, Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025, at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Some admirers of Charlie Kirk hope response to his death signals start of a religious revival

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Dr. Taylor Marshall, author of "Christian Patriot: 12 Ways to Create One Nation Under God," joins Billy Hallowell to explore the Judeo-Christian principles that led to America's founding.

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Federal appeals court reinstates Vermont Christian school after it objected to transgender player

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Stiffer charges brought against teen accused of robbing, shooting D.C. firefighter

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Turning Point USA Founder Charlie Kirk speaks during a campaign rally, Oct. 24, 2024, in Las Vegas. Kirk died from a sniper's bullet on Sept. 10, 2025, in Utah. (AP Photo/John Locher, File)

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