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PoliticsSep 28Even Trump’s once-loyal ‘Front Row Joes’ have had enough of him: ‘Fraud and liar’The ‘Joes’ are a group of devoted MAGA supporters who follow Trump around the countryThe Independent World
PoliticsSep 28Former White House ethics attorney: Taxpayer-funded ads could be ‘impeachable offense’Former White House ethics attorney Richard Painter said the White House using taxpayer dollars for TV ads promoting President Trump could be “an impeachable offense.” “As I told @baylisswagner of the @nytimes here, this could be an impeachable offense. @POTUS has no right to use taxpayer money for campaign ads,” Painter wrote Sunday on the…The Hill
PoliticsSep 28Hilton outlines English-only California schools planThe Republican gubernatorial nominee in California says schools should go back to English-only classrooms.  Steve Hilton said on “The Big Weekend Show” on Fox News that the lack of English proficiency in schools is a major problem, declaring, “This is our country. We speak English here.” “And in a moment when less than half of the…The Hill
PoliticsSep 28The legacy of Clarence Thomas will be declining trust in the Supreme CourtSupreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas faces a complicated historical legacy marked by record declines in public trust in the judiciary.The Hill
PoliticsSep 28Trump rolls back car efficiency standardsThe Trump administration has rolled back car fuel efficiency standards requiring automakers to ensure their products were using less fuel. While the Biden-era standards would have been expected to get the nation’s car fleet to average 50.4 miles per gallon by 2031, the Trump administration on Monday brought that number down to 34.9 miles per…The Hill
PoliticsSep 28Trump’s ‘Greater North America’ Is Fascist GeopoliticsThe administration’s hemispheric vision has dangerous roots and dangerous implications.Foreign Policy
PoliticsSep 28Trump returns to his first love: Himself on televisionTrump is caught between a rock and a hard place. So he’s turning to the media to create his own alternative reality bubble ... knowing they’ll oblige, writes John BowdenThe Independent World
PoliticsSep 28AI advocates for the 'complete' elimination of ICE after its 'massive' human rights violationsAmnistía Internacional aboga por la eliminación del ICE tras acusaciones de violaciones sistemáticas a los derechos humanos en EE.UU., incluyendo detenciones arbitrarias y represión violenta.Agnès Callamard advierte sobre la influencia destructiva de Trump en la política global, destacando el riesgo de retrocesos en derechos humanos en Latinoamérica.Clarín
PoliticsSep 28Live updates: Trump officially rolls back fuel economy standards; Senate sets up college sports bill votePresident Trump announced a $15 billion steel mill plan for eastern Iowa in the Oval Office on Monday afternoon. Earlier in the day, the Trump administration released a rollback of fuel economy standards, saying the Biden administration “went far beyond the requirements mandated by Congress” to help the electric vehicle push. “These new Standards will…The Hill
PoliticsSep 28Trump approval slips to historic low in Wall Street Journal surveyPresident Trump’s approval rating has fallen to a record low in Wall Street Journal polling for a president only a few weeks out from the midterms. In the new poll from the Journal, Trump’s approval sat at 37 percent, the lowest of a president shortly prior to a midterm in the outlet’s polling going back…The Hill
PoliticsSep 28Capable but complicated: The dual realities of Mary Peltola.NYT US
PoliticsSep 28Cooper holds 11-point lead over Whatley in North Carolina Senate race: PollFormer North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper (D) has a double-digit lead over his competitor, former Republican National Committee (RNC) Chair Michael Whatley, in his state’s Senate race, according to a new poll. In the AARP poll, released Monday, 53 percent said they would “definitely” or “probably” back Cooper or leaned toward doing so in the…The Hill
PoliticsSep 28Just how bad are midterm polls for Republicans?Voters are dissatisfied with Republican governance, skeptical of Trump and increasingly willing to consider Democratic alternatives.The Hill
PoliticsSep 28Sahara: the secrets of the Moroccan diplomatic offensive in New YorkEn marge de l’Assemblée générale de l’ONU, Nasser Bourita et les diplomates marocains ont multiplié les contacts. Avec un objectif : consolider la résolution 2 797 et convaincre l’Amérique de Donald Trump qu’elle a, elle aussi, intérêt à faire bouger les lignes.Jeune Afrique
PoliticsSep 28Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent hires Wall Street economist David ZervosZervos is joining the Treasury Department as counselor to Bessent, adding a prominent markets voice to the administration's economic policy team.CNBC
PoliticsSep 28Meta, Google, Amazon, Microsoft draw Sen. Warren questions about AI tax subsidiesSen. Elizabeth Warren is asking the leaders of Meta, Google, Amazon and Microsoft about AI and data center subsidies authorized by GOP legislation.CNBC
PoliticsSep 28Democrats have already proven we can deliver on affordabilityOutgoing Rep. Steny Hoyer argues that Democrats proved effective governance during the 117th Congress through landmark legislation like the CHIPS and Science Act and the Inflation Reduction Act, urging voters to choose leaders capable of addressing the ongoing affordability crisis.The Hill
PoliticsSep 28ESA row heats up in Keralam; Kerala Congress (M) demands village-wise data, White PaperParty chairman Jose K. Mani, MP, says the inclusion of agricultural land in 25 villages across nine districts on the latest ESA list was a matter of serious concernThe Hindu
PoliticsSep 28DHS announces nationwide surge in ‘sanctuary’ citiesDHS said ICE has initiated a “surge in sanctuary cities,” as part of the Trump administration’s continuous crackdown on immigration.The Hill
PoliticsSep 28Trump aims to leave a physical legacy in D.C., bulldozing norms along the wayPresident Trump has brought his New York real estate background to the White House. But experts say D.C. is a very different historic and legal landscape — and worry about the precedent he could set.NPR News
PoliticsSep 28The national debt should be the number one issue in this year’s electionThe federal government’s spending plans should mirror the average American family's plan.The Hill
PoliticsSep 28Thomas Massie hits out at Trump over taxpayer-funded TV ads: ‘This is completely legal... in banana republics’The Republican Representative and other critics accuse the president of misusing taxpayer dollars to pay for the pre-midterms commercials, which prominently feature the commander-in-chiefThe Independent World
PoliticsSep 28Telangana Congress protests demanding CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s resignationThe Telangana Congress is protesting to demand the resignation of CEC Gyanesh Kumar. This signifies political unrest and specific demands within the region's political landscape.The Hindu
PoliticsSep 28Trump family business empire faces subpoena blitz if Democrats take Congress: reportCorporate donors to Trump's ballroom and participants in business deals brokered by Trump family members are expected to be among the first targets of investigations if Democrats take control of the House or SenateThe Independent World