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Republican effort to prosecute Fauci for contempt stalls
A Republican effort to prosecute Dr. Anthony Fauci for contempt of Congress has stalled. This comes after a GOP-led Senate committee voted to hold him in contempt three weeks ago, with some administration officials now questioning the legal approach.
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Politics · United StatesWyoming Governor Questions DOJ Election Observers' Conduct
Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon has asked the state attorney general to investigate the conduct of U.S. Justice Department election observers during the state's primary election. Gordon described the observers' behaviour as "aggressive" and "irregular."
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Politics · United StatesPoll: Trump Most Admired Republican President by GOP Voters
A CNN poll indicates that 53% of Republicans consider Donald Trump the most admired Republican president. The results place him significantly ahead of Ronald Reagan and Abraham Lincoln, with Trump also linked to a recent primary victory.
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University of Michigan to pilot program hiding first-semester grades
The University of Michigan is launching a pilot program in fall 2027 that will prevent first-semester letter grades for some first-year students from appearing on transcripts or affecting their GPAs. University officials say the aim is to help students acclimate and explore academics, while students have expressed mixed reactions.
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Politics · United StatesSalma Zahid's car destroyed in suspected arson outside MP's home
Multiple vehicles were destroyed in a suspected arson outside the home of Liberal MP Salma Zahid early Thursday morning. Toronto police are investigating the incident and seeking information.
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Politics · United StatesTrump Administration Proposes New Rules Targeting Immigrants
The Trump administration is implementing new regulations that extend beyond border enforcement, targeting immigrants through measures like limiting tax credit refunds and requiring English proficiency for truck drivers.
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Rep. Chuck Edwards lobbies against censure over staff misconduct claims
Republican Rep. Chuck Edwards is urging his colleagues to vote against a censure resolution following a House Ethics Committee report that found substantial evidence of unwanted advances toward two female staffers. Edwards maintains his actions were not sexual misconduct.
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Politics · United StatesIdaho abortion initiative lawsuit over ballot language filed
Idahoans United for Women and Families has sued state officials over the ballot language for Proposition One, an abortion rights initiative. The group claims the language is misleading and asks the Idaho Supreme Court to strike down the proposed 'Yes' or 'No' statements.
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Politics · United StatesStudy: Trump administration's emissions rollback analysis flawed
A new study published in the journal Science found the Trump administration's analysis justifying the rollback of vehicle emission rules contained significant errors. Researchers estimate correcting these flaws would turn projected savings into a cost of $670 billion.
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NTSB: Communication issues discussed before Marine One incident
The National Transportation Safety Board reported that air traffic controllers and Marine One pilots met to discuss communication failures a week before a dual takeoff incident involving the presidential helicopter and a passenger jet. The issues remained unresolved.
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Business & Economy · United StatesCanada Reverses Seafood Tariffs on U.S. Imports After Industry Pushback
Canada's Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne defended the government's decision to reverse retaliatory tariffs on U.S. seafood imports. The tariffs, set to take effect September 8, targeted over 900 U.S. products, including a 25 percent duty on various seafood items.
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Politics · United StatesUsha Vance Responds to El-Sayed's Jab About JD Vance's Grandfather
Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed implied Vice President JD Vance's family might not have embraced his wife, Usha Vance. Usha Vance responded by stating she laughed and that JD Vance's parents raised loving children.
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Politics · United StatesNvidia to launch employee-funded US political action committee
Nvidia is creating an employee-funded political action committee, NVPAC, to influence U.S. policy. This move follows similar initiatives by companies like Meta and Google, and comes as Nvidia executives have made significant political donations.
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Politics · United StatesZelenskyy asks US lawmakers for Patriot missiles, sanctions
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressed U.S. lawmakers, requesting Patriot missiles and Starlink access. The Senate advanced a sanctions bill against Russia, which passed 86-11 and moved to the House.
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Abdul El-Sayed mocks Trump's pronunciation of his name
Michigan Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed mocked President Donald Trump's pronunciation of his name at a town hall event. El-Sayed also referenced White House aide Natalie Harp and criticized Trump's economic policies, including tariffs on Canada.
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Politics · United StatesJudge Weighs Challenge to Trump's Name on Kennedy Center
A federal judge is considering a legal challenge to block President Donald Trump's name from being inscribed on the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. The dispute centers on whether the center's board can add the name after a judge ruled only Congress has that authority.
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Politics · United StatesDHS Warns of Security Risks from Chinese Parts in Voting Machines
The Department of Homeland Security has warned that voting machines containing components manufactured by foreign adversaries, particularly China, pose significant security risks. To qualify for federal grants, states must now conduct post-election manual counts of paper ballots.
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Politics · United StatesMike Johnson campaigns for Greg Cunningham in New Mexico congressional race
House Speaker Mike Johnson visited Albuquerque to campaign for Republican Greg Cunningham in New Mexico's 2nd Congressional District. Johnson criticized incumbent Democratic Rep. Gabe Vasquez, while Vasquez countered by attacking Johnson and Cunningham's platform.
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Politics · United StatesEx-staffer for Mike Collins posted KKK and Nazi imagery
Preston Parra, a former staffer for Republican Mike Collins, posted images including a swastika and himself in Ku Klux Klan-like regalia on social media. Parra also used an anti-Black slur and posted the phrase 'White Power'. He described himself as a 'twink fascist' and claimed his posts were 'satirical'.
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Politics · United StatesUS withdraws trade positions on language and culture
Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc announced the United States has withdrawn its positions on discoverability and labelling, and confirmed that measures promoting French language and Canadian culture will not be subject to future trade actions.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastSouth Korean President Lee Jae‑myung refuses to send troops to US‑led Iran war
On 18 September 2026 President Lee Jae‑myung announced South Korea will not deploy troops or military assets to a US‑led war against Iran. He added that naval operations would only protect South Korean ships. The remark came after pressure from US President Donald Trump.
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Politics · Asia-PacificSouth Korean President: Trump Wants Dialogue with North Korea
South Korean President Lee Jae-myung stated that U.S. President Donald Trump clearly wants dialogue with North Korea. Lee also confirmed that South Korea will not deploy troops to intervene militarily in the Iran war.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastTrump says Iran wants a deal but is not ready
President Trump stated Iran is seeking a deal but is not yet prepared, ahead of a planned meeting with Gulf Cooperation Council leaders. He indicated the US would only accept a favourable agreement.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastIran adds earth barriers to Pickaxe Mountain as Trump warns Tehran
Iran has reinforced tunnel entrances at the Pickaxe Mountain nuclear‑linked complex with earthen barriers, according to satellite imagery released on 11 September. The Institute for Science and International Security says the added earth hardens the site against air strikes. Russia and China blocked a U.N. resolution, and President Donald Trump warned Iran not to “get cute”.
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Politics · Middle EastUN General Assembly allows Abbas video address after US visa denial
The United Nations General Assembly has voted to allow Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to address the 81st session via video link. The decision follows the United States' denial of a visa to Abbas, preventing his in-person attendance in New York.
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Politics · Middle EastRussia and China veto UN resolution on Iran sanctions monitoring
Russia and China vetoed a UN Security Council resolution that would have extended the mandate of experts monitoring sanctions on Iran. The vote creates a gap in oversight as the sanctions themselves remain in effect.
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Conflict & SecurityTrump announces progress on US military base in Poland
US President Donald Trump announced significant progress toward establishing a US military base in Poland. He stated the location would be announced soon and described the potential base as a historic step for the US-Poland alliance. Polish President Karol Nawrocki was credited for his leadership.
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Iran shoots down at least two US drones, officials say
US officials have confirmed that Iranian forces shot down at least two American MQ-1 unmanned aircraft in recent days. The exact location and specific models of the drones are not yet public.
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Politics · ChinaChina's Wang Yi and US Secretary of State Rubio discuss high-level talks
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a phone call on Thursday, September 17, 2026. They discussed preparing for future high-level interactions and the situation in West Asia, ahead of an anticipated meeting between Presidents Xi Jinping and Donald Trump.
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Politics · IndiaCanadian Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu Visits India for Economic Talks
Canadian Minister of International Trade Maninder Sidhu is visiting Mumbai from September 18-19 to advance trade talks with India. The visit focuses on the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) and aims to significantly increase bilateral trade.
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Politics · European UnionCarney to address EU Parliament amid Trump criticism of Canada's associate membership bid
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to address the European Parliament. This follows a proposal by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen for Canada to become the EU's first associate member, a move US President Donald Trump has criticised.
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Politics · ChinaUS Open to AI Risk Talks With China This Weekend
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has stated the United States is open to discussing shared risks with China in upcoming AI talks scheduled for this weekend. The discussions aim to prevent the bifurcation of AI systems between the two countries.
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Conflict & Security · United KingdomCanada applies to join UK military coalition
Canada has formally applied to join the UK-led Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF), a military coalition of 10 NATO allies. Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the application, which aims to diversify Canada's defence ties beyond the United States.
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Science & Tech · ChinaHuawei forecasts 900 billion AI agents by 2035
Huawei's "Intelligent World 2035" report forecasts a dramatic increase in autonomous AI agents, predicting they will account for over 90% of global AI token traffic by 2035. The report anticipates 900 billion such agents will be active globally, a figure roughly 100 times the projected human population.
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Politics · ChinaFamilies Urge Trump to Free Detainees Ahead of Xi's US Visit
As Chinese President Xi Jinping prepares to visit the United States, families and advocates have made public appeals for the release of detained US scholar Min Zin and Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai. The pleas were made during congressional hearings in Washington.
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Politics · AfricaUS imposes visa restrictions on South Africans over discrimination claims
The United States has imposed new visa restrictions on certain South African nationals, citing race-based discrimination and uncompensated land seizures. South Africa has rejected the US allegations, stating the measures are based on mischaracterised policies and fringe group information.
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Conflict & Security · RussiaNorth Korea threatens nuclear use over US-South Korea defense talks
North Korea's Ministry of Defense has stated that nuclear weapons could be used in response to actions by the US and South Korea. This statement follows defense talks between the two nations aimed at strengthening cooperation against potential weapons of mass destruction attacks from Pyongyang.
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Politics · Middle EastJD Vance: US Middle East policy must not be subservient to Israel
US Vice President JD Vance said American policy in the Middle East cannot be made subservient to Israel. He argued that President Trump has shown a greater willingness than other recent presidents to diverge from Israeli interests when they conflict with American ones.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastJD Vance: US-Iran conflict to enter new phase in months
US Vice President JD Vance said the conflict with Iran is expected to enter a "much different phase" within months. He also suggested the war could conclude shortly after the upcoming midterm elections, aligning with President Trump's predictions.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastUS, Israel, Arab military chiefs met in Germany on security
Military leaders from the US, Israel, and eight Arab countries convened in Germany last week for a closed-door meeting. Organized by CENTCOM Commander Admiral Brad Cooper, the summit focused on security cooperation in the Middle East, particularly concerning Iran and Houthi actions in Yemen.
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