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PoliticsSep 30Schumer calls for review of ‘horrifying’ Cornell rape case: ‘No stone unturned’Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) called for a review of the alleged assault of a Cornell University student during a 2024 fraternity party, saying the case was “horrifying.” “The allegations of sexual assault and rape at Cornell University are horrifying and deserve a thorough investigation that leaves no stone unturned,” Schumer wrote Wednesday on…The Hill
PoliticsSep 30US Department of Justice accuses Minnesota judges over comments to the pressThe Department of Justice accuses Minnesota judges of violating judicial ethics for their comments on the previous government's migratory pressure. They are asked to recuse themselves from cases related to the Department of Homeland Security. Judge Schiltz, criticized by the government, defends his poClarín
PoliticsSep 30Hegseth accuses media of treason in pugnacious annual addressDefense Secretary Pete Hegseth took aim at the U.S. media during a speech at a Marine Corps base in Virginia on Wednesday, saying: "Our so-called press makes Iranian state media look reasonable."Why it matters: Hegseth cast news outlets as a threat to U.S. troops, escalating his attacks on journalists over reporting based on classified information.What he's saying: In his second annual "State of the Force" address at Marine Corps Base Quantico in Virginia, Hegseth accused some members of the media of "treason."While a free press is important, he said "partisan activism that intentionally smearAxios
PoliticsSep 30Santiago del Estero will give a year-end bonus of almost 2.5 million pesos to its state employeesGovernor Elías Suárez said it will be distributed in 3 payments, from October to December. In addition, the beneficiaries will receive their Christmas bonus and salary normally.Clarín
PoliticsSep 30Lawmakers press regulators to reject AES acquisitionA bipartisan group of lawmakers urged federal regulators to block the multibillion-dollar sale of power company AES, warning the deal could raise electricity costs for utility customers to benefit data centers. In a Sept. 28 letter to Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Chair Laura Swett, lawmakers argued the acquisition would not be in the public interest.…The Hill
PoliticsSep 30Justice Dept. Tries to Rebuke Federal Judges for Speaking to The TimesJudge Patrick J. Schiltz had warned that the administration’s actions “created a grave threat to the rule of law.” The attorney general accused him of “obvious bias.”NYT US
PoliticsSep 30INEC registers 9.3 million youths ahead of 2027 general electionThe Independent National Electoral Commission INEC has disclosed that over 9.32 million young Nigerians were newly registered during the 2026 Continuous Voter Registration CVR exercises, as it moves to deepen youth participation ahead of the 2027 General Election. The post INEC registers 9.3 million youths ahead of 2027 general election appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsSep 30Trump admits struggling to find balance on immigration ahead of midtermsPresident Trump admitted that he struggles to strike the right balance on immigration during a Hispanic Heritage Month event at the White House on Wednesday.  “Frankly, it’s the hardest job that I’ve had,” Trump said. “They’ll say you’re too tough or you’re too soft. Get tougher, get softer. No matter what you do, it’s always…The Hill
PoliticsSep 30Congress stages protest in Visakhapatnam over SIR exerciseCongress staged a protest in Visakhapatnam concerning an SIR exercise. This action indicates political dissent regarding the mentioned exercise.The Hindu
PoliticsSep 30‘Only 747 enrolment applications received from homeless voters’: NGO writes to Delhi CEO, flags ‘lapses’As per a non-profit’s estimate, Delhi had more than 10,000 homeless voters before the start of the special intensive revision (SIR) drive. There are no data on how many homeless voters’ names were excluded from the draft roll.The Hindu
PoliticsSep 30Federal workers back ₦500 petrol demand, threaten strike over wagesFederal workers have thrown their weight behind organised labour’s demand for an immediate reduction in the pump price of petrol to ₦500 per litre by September 30, warning they are ready to join a three-day warning strike if the government fails to act. The post Federal workers back ₦500 petrol demand, threaten strike over wages appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsSep 30Bihar Cabinet gives nod to Bihar Green Hydrogen Policy, 2026Policy to promote renewable energy, reduce dependence on imports of natural gas, & reduce carbon emissions. Policy in line with “National Green Hydrogen Mission 2023”.The Hindu
PoliticsSep 30‘It was the first election where I could vote — and didn’t know the result in advance.’ Meet Russian-born Berlin politician Elizaveta Kapinos.Voting in elections for Berlin’s House of Representatives (the city parliament) and district councils ended on September 20. The vote decided who will govern Germany’s capital for the next five years. Among the winners was Elizaveta Kapinos, a Russian woman who moved to Germany in 2020. She was ninth on the Greens’ party list in Tempelhof-Schöneberg, where the party won 14 district council seats. Meduza spoke with Kapinos about her childhood in Kamchatka, her political career in Berlin, and working with Alternative for Germany (AfD).Meduza [en]
PoliticsSep 30Salah Sarsour, Islamic Leader in Wisconsin, Can Be Deported, Judge RulesSalah Sarsour, a vocal supporter of Palestinian rights who leads the state’s largest Islamic group, says the case is politically motivated and plans to appeal the decision.NYT US
PoliticsSep 30Buenos Aires budget 2027: patent tax reduction confirmed, strong investment in subways, and ABL will continue to increase due to inflationThe Executive Branch's project was sent today and must be processed by the Legislature. How many cars are affected by the reduction in patent fees and what will be the investment in works.Clarín
PoliticsSep 30Milei supported Bolsonaro and criticized Lula four days before the elections in Brazil: "He is a thief!"The President again criticized his Brazilian counterpart and reiterated his support for Flávio Bolsonaro. He insisted that the Brazilian president worked against him prior to his presidential election in 2023.Clarín
PoliticsSep 30US judge rules Wisconsin mosque leader Salah Sarsour can be deportedSarsour’s lawyers say the decision threatens free speech protections and plan to fight the ruling.Al Jazeera [en]
PoliticsSep 30Paxton misses Vance rally; will stump with Trump on ThursdayTexas Attorney General Ken Paxton, the Republican nominee for Senate, did not attend Vice President Vance’s rally Wednesday in South Texas, but he is expected to attend President Trump’s stop at a manufacturing plant in Texas on Thursday. Vance, who was in Texas to stump for GOP House candidate Eric Flores, gave Paxton a shoutout…The Hill
PoliticsSep 30Without independent data from DANE there is no public policy for the countrysideLa injerencia política en el Dane y la asfixia presupuestal ponen en riesgo la realización del censo agropecuario y las decisiones sobre el campo. The post Sin datos independientes del Dane no hay política pública para el campo appeared first on La Silla Vacía.La Silla Vacía
PoliticsSep 30Michigan has ended its plan to skip letter grades for freshmen after backlash over ‘swaddling’ policyOne expert called the new grading policy ‘exactly the wrong diagnosis’ for first-year studentsThe Independent World
PoliticsSep 30Red states challenge mail-order abortion shield laws for providersThe Hill
PoliticsSep 30Justice says he supports Trump, ICE: ‘Some are twisting my words’Sen. Jim Justice (R-W.Va.) backtracked on comments he made Tuesday about Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), clarifying that he supports President Trump’s mass deportation effort. “Let me be crystal clear: I support President Trump’s immigration strategy, full stop. It’s not surprising that some are twisting my words to score political points, but there should be…The Hill
PoliticsSep 30Peggy Flanagan up 1 point in Minnesota Senate poll over Michele TafoyaMinnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan (D) is narrowly leading her Republican opponent, former NFL sideline reporter Michele Tafoya, in a new poll in the state’s U.S. Senate race.  The InsiderAdvantage survey found that 46 percent of likely voters in the state supported Flanagan, while Tafoya garnered 45 percent support. Matt Towery, a pollster with InsiderAdvantage,…The Hill
PoliticsSep 30How does Trump’s White House AI accord work?Trump announces voluntary pact on AI, urging companies to self-police amid growing calls for strict safety regulations.Al Jazeera [en]