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More universities added Muslim chaplains post 9/11. Then came 10/7.

In the harrowing aftermath of 9/11, universities began reckoning with the presence of Muslim Americans on campus

The Independent UK · Sep 16

Disgraced former megachurch pastor Robert Morris seen with black eye in new sex offender registry photo

Robert Morris, who founded Gateway Church, was found guilty last year of sexually assaulting a young girl decades ago

The Independent UK · Sep 16

Renaming Lake Erie? US City Council passes satirical resolution to name it 'Gulf of Cleaveland', says it's 'shockingly dumb' but why should Trump have all the fun

Inspired by President Donald Trump renaming Lake Ontario and Lake America, a city council has even passed the resolution to rename Lake Erie as the "Gulf of Cleaveland". There was simmering tension over Lake Erie as Pennsylvania state Rep David Maloney proposed renaming Lake Erie as "Lake Pennsylvania" arguing that…

The Times of India · Sep 16

Trump admin paid $9.5 billion to federal workers to stay home in 2025: Report

The Trump administration spent an estimated $9.5 billion paying federal employees who were on administrative leave in 2025, as it moved to significantly reduce the size of the federal workforce, according to a new Government Accountability Office (GAO) report.

The Times of India · Sep 16

More Republicans are turning on Iran war as midterms come into view

Three more GOP members voted for war powers resolution to force withdrawal from the conflict as election looms

The Guardian - US · Sep 16

One Republican rages against House’s early exit

As the House heads home early this week with no plans to return until November, at least one Republican isn’t happy about it.  In a rare use of members’ “personal privilege,” Rep. Thomas Massie continued a feud with Speaker Mike Johnson, who earlier this month accused the Kentucky Republican of…

Roll Call · Sep 16

What's behind fresh anti-India hatred in MAGA sphere? Republican leader Bo French seeks donation after viral post

Bo French triggered a major anti-India hate campaign on social media this weekend that gained him much prominence, as those who did not know who Bo French was are now aware that he is a Republican candidate for Texas Railroad Commissioner in the November 3, 2026 Texas general election. He…

The Times of India · Sep 16

Trump's 'F*ing Crazy' Kennedy Center Phone Call Exposed as Joyce Beatty Reveals Trump Clash

Joyce Beatty reveals explosive details of a heated Trump Kennedy Center phone call, including accusations of incompetence, a ceiling warning and a brutal bankruptcy comeback.

International Business Times UK · Sep 16

Trump admin cuts $177 billion in federal grants across all 50 US states: Report

The Trump administration has cut or frozen up to USD 177 billion in federal grants since President Donald Trump began his second term, with disruptions affecting all 50 states and the District of Columbia, according to a tracking tool released by the States United Democracy Center and Grant Witness.

The Times of India · Sep 16

Trump DOJ's Bid To Revive Comey and James Cases Runs Into Appointment Questions at Appeals Court

The Justice Department asked a federal appeals court to revive criminal cases against Letitia James and James Comey, arguing that a dispute over Lindsey Halligan's appointment should not invalidate the indictments.

International Business Times UK · Sep 16