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Diesel prices across Australia could surge beyond $3 a litre as Trump eyes cut to US fuel exports

Fuel costs have risen to levels not seen since early April, adding to risk of inflation and interest rate hike

The Guardian - AU · Sep 24

Politico, CNN and MS ​NOW return to White House hours after judge reorders Trump to lift ban

Reporters from ​Politico, CNN and MS ​NOW were allowed to enter the ​White ‌House ⁠on ‌Thursday afternoon after being barred in the morning, despite a US federal judge ordering the reinstatement of their access. The judge then issued a second order for the Trump administration to restore the journalists' access…

France 24 · Sep 24

US Judge lifts Trump's White House ban on CNN, MS NOW and Politico

A federal judge ruled against Donald Trump's ban on three news outlets, stating it likely violated their constitutional rights. The judge ordered the immediate reinstatement of press passes for CNN, MS NOW, and Politico. The ruling came after the outlets filed a lawsuit claiming the ban was unconstitutional and lacked…

The Economic Times · Sep 24

Kamala Harris backs Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan: Why her call for Democratic unity matters ahead of the 2026 midterms

Kamala Harris visited Michigan to rally support for Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed, emphasizing the necessity of Democratic unity. She stressed the critical role of voter participation to diminish Donald Trump’s impact. El-Sayed must enhance his appeal to diverse communities, particularly Black and Jewish voters. Harris's goal is to strengthen ties…

The Economic Times · Sep 23

ICE agents leave bloody US citizen on sidewalk after mistaking him for a fugitive

A man was left bloodied and injured in an encounter with immigration enforcement agents in a Chicago suburb

The Independent UK · Sep 23

Judge seems inclined to side with media outlets who were banned from White House in lawsuit

Due process was not followed, said judge, when CNN, MS Now and Politico were banned from White House

The Guardian - US · Sep 23

Democrats accuse Susan Collins of corruption after bombshell ‘pay-to-play’ report

Republican senator calls bribery allegation ‘categorically false’ as ProPublica reports Trump derailed FBI inquiry

The Guardian - US · Sep 23

Reporter alleged El-Sayed ‘flip-flopped’ on Kamala Harris. Then the Michigan Senate hopeful schools him: ‘Thank you. Next question’

"You’re asking a question based on false premises."

We Got This Covered · Sep 23

Nearly two-thirds of 2026 legislative referrals were driven by one political party

State legislatures in 32 states referred 109 constitutional amendments and statutes to statewide ballots in 2026. Nearly two-thirds (63%) of those referrals reflect partisan divisions in the legislative votes that sent them to the ballot.

Ballotpedia · Sep 23

Amy Acton (D) and Vivek Ramaswamy (R) to face off in toss-up election for Governor of Ohio

Amy Acton (D), Vivek Ramaswamy (R), and Don Kissick (L) are running in the general election for governor of Ohio on Nov. 3. Incumbent Mike DeWine (R) is term-limited.

Ballotpedia · Sep 23