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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

Veterans benefit bill gets 218 signatures on discharge petition

House Democrats will be able to force a vote to bring a long-stalled veterans benefits bill to the floor after securing 218 signatures on a discharge petition. Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., signed the petition Tuesday night, giving it the magic number needed to be successful. “Thank you @RepNancyMace for joining…

Roll Call · Sep 16

DOGE promised to cut federal spending. But a new report shows $9.5 billion was spent paying workers not to work: ‘Most expensive way imaginable’

Paying departing workers cost billions.

We Got This Covered · Sep 16

Marjorie Taylor Greene slams Trump plan to give Israel 40,000 2000lb bombs paid for by American taxpayers, ‘America does not support this’

"Our tax dollars and weapons have been used to kill tens of thousands of innocent people. My God, what comes next?"

We Got This Covered · Sep 16

How Jon Ossoff won the algorithm – and garnered Obama comparisons ahead of 2028

Pictures of Georgia Democrat looking into middle distance proliferate – and social media skills have boosted his profile

The Guardian - US · Sep 16

Harvard, Stanford, Yale under scanner: Trump expands fight against elite colleges with focus on 'the diversity problem'

The Trump administration is widening its campaign against US universities, shifting from antisemitism investigations towards diversity programmes, admissions, hiring and foreign influence. More than 100 institutions are reportedly facing scrutiny, while cuts and threats to federal research funding are increasing pressure on universities to change their policies.

The Economic Times · Sep 16

Why Mitch McConnell's Voice Was Not Recorded During His Senate Return After 92 Days

Mitch McConnell returned to the Capitol 92 days after a fall, speaking briefly with reporters about Senate work and NATO while hallway rules prevented a recorded press exchange.

International Business Times UK · Sep 16

ICE reportedly ‘quietly firing’ recruits, whistleblower alleges agents put on streets ‘without knowing anything about their backgrounds’

"They failed to engage in basic vetting requirements."

We Got This Covered · Sep 16