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PoliticsSep 29Trump official central to deportation deals tapped for ambassadorshipChristian Ehrhardt, who negotiated the administration’s controversial “third country” agreements, is the White House pick for ambassador to Cameroon.Washington Post World
PoliticsSep 29Hochul calls Cornell case ‘horrifying,’ calls for separate review of university responseNew York Gov. Kathy Hochul is calling for a separate review of Cornell's response to the alleged gang rape.The Hill
PoliticsSep 29Trump advisor admits president is wrong and midterms will be ‘f***ing rough’ for GOPPresident Donald Trump set to hit campaign trail on behalf of Republican candidates in October as polling continues to paint bleak picture of conservative prospectsThe Independent World
PoliticsSep 29Trump extends red state midterm tour to NebraskaThe Republican National Committee announced Tuesday that President Trump will headline a rally in Nebraska, marking the latest stop in his upcoming swing of red states over the next week. Trump will make a stop in the city of Grand Island, located in central Nebraska. The state, known as a red stronghold, is home to…The Hill
PoliticsSep 29 CloseAI : No Killer Robots for ICE , War and Fascism rally in SFA rally titled "CloseAI: No Killer Robots for ICE, War and Fascism" took place in San Francisco. This demonstrates public concern and protest against specific applications of AI technology in government and military contexts.kalw.org · United States
PoliticsSep 29Nigerian-American artist challenges Trump over painting removed from US EmbassyNigerian-American artist Kehinde Wiley has challenged President Donald Trump over the removal of one of his paintings from the US Embassy in the Dominican Republic, asking to buy back the artwork after Trump administration officials mocked it and suggested it could be sold. The post Nigerian-American artist challenges Trump over painting removed from US Embassy appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsSep 29Eric Schmitt seems to confuse basketball teams in attempt to link Jack Smith, Fani WillisApparent confusion over team names derailed a line of questioning as Sen. Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.) grilled former special counsel Jack Smith on Tuesday about his attendance at a basketball game, suggesting the prosecutor may have coordinated with others bringing charges about President Trump. The exchange would later prompt Sen. Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii) to say the…The Hill
PoliticsSep 29Education Department extends deadline for student loan interest rate discountThe Trump administration announced it will extend the deadline for federal student loan borrowers to sign up for autopay and get a reduced interest rate.CNBC
PoliticsSep 29Trump Accounts architect leaving Treasury for private sector: ReportLuke Pettit, the architect of the Trump administration’s new investment accounts for children, is reportedly departing the Treasury Department for the private sector. Pettit will leave the department in October, Axios reported Tuesday. The Hill has reached out to the Treasury Department for comment. An assistant secretary overseeing financial institutions, Pettit has been with the…The Hill
PoliticsSep 29With Trump’s help, the Senate looks good for DemocratsDemocrats are projected to regain control of the Senate during the Nov. 3 elections, potentially flipping multiple Republican seats in states such as North Carolina, Ohio, Alaska, Maine, Texas, Iowa, Kansas, and South Carolina.The Hill
PoliticsSep 29DOJ charges Venezuelan man shot by ICE agent with assaulting an officerFederal prosecutors in Texas have charged a Venezuelan delivery driver who was shot by an ICE agent earlier this month with assaulting a federal officer.CBS News
PoliticsSep 29Schumer slams data center bill as ‘ineffectual participation trophy’Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) on Tuesday slammed a bill that would force states to consider standards to mitigate data centers’ power price impacts as an “ineffectual participation trophy.” His comments signal that Democrats could try to block the bill, which the Senate is expected to take up this week. “Americans are demanding real…The Hill
PoliticsSep 29ICE Plans 5,000 New Hires to Help With Deportation DriveA similar surge last year resulted in undervetted officers initially being let in and then removed as the agency skipped basic checks for new recruits.NYT US
PoliticsSep 29A Republican midterm defeat will not be an earthquakeDemocrats are likely to make gains in Congress but divided government is unlikely to derail Trump’s agendaIrish Times World
PoliticsSep 29House intel committee could investigate defense firm contributions to White House ballroomRep. Jim Himes, the top Democrat on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, sent a Sept. 28 letter to a defense trade group warning of a “likely” probe into the project.Breaking Defense
PoliticsSep 29Trump says Canada is ‘one of the worst countries in the entire world’President Trump said Monday that Canada is “one of the worst countries in the entire world” in the wake of heightened tensions between Washington and its historically friendly northern neighbor. “The problem is that they’ve treated the United States very unfairly. They have been one of the worst countries in the entire world. You know,…The Hill
PoliticsSep 29Bobby Charles Announces Plan to Immediately Combat Energy Prices Using Rainy Day FundA political figure has announced a plan to combat energy prices by utilizing a rainy day fund. This initiative aims to alleviate economic pressures related to energy costs.themainewire.com · United States
PoliticsSep 29Artist whose song is featured in Trump taxpayer - funded ad sends cease - and - desist order to White HouseAn artist has issued a cease-and-desist order to the White House regarding the use of their song in a taxpayer-funded advertisement featuring a former president. This involves a legal dispute over intellectual property and political advertising.cbsnews.com · United States
PoliticsSep 29Will Republicans help this underdog liberal unseat a longtime Democratic congressman ? The article discusses whether Republicans might support a liberal candidate to defeat an incumbent Democratic congressman. This highlights unusual political dynamics in an election.pleasantonweekly.com · United States
PoliticsSep 29A political veto over NIH grants could leave East Palestine in the darkThe research that serves us is exactly the kind of work that could land on a veto list.The Hill
PoliticsSep 29Trump’s Push for AI Data Center Expansion Puts Some Republican Lawmakers in a BindSeveral Republicans in close races have distanced themselves from President Trump’s effort to speed the construction of A.I. data centers, citing concerns about rising electricity bills.NYT US
PoliticsSep 29GOP senator blocks move to prevent Trump from tearing down buildings honoring presidentsSen. Mike Lee (R-Utah) late Monday blocked an attempt from Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) to prohibit President Trump from demolishing the Kennedy Center. The bill Merkley attempted to pass under unanimous consent, which would have bypassed a floor vote if no one had objected, also had the support of Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski (Alaska). Trump…The Hill
PoliticsSep 29Trump rolls out AI takeover of American governmentAmerica.gov will employ AI to replace US agency workers for bureaucratic choresThe Independent World
PoliticsSep 29Jack Smith's opening statement: "Trump engaged in serious crimes against our nation"Former special counsel Jack Smith is testifying before the House Judiciary Committee about his investigations into President Trump. Here's his opening statement.CBS News