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The 9/11 images that still haunt journalists who witnessed the tragedy 25 years later

The photographer behind the devastating ’Falling Man’ photo says he can’t get the image out of his head

The Independent UK · Sep 10

At midterm convention, Trump vows to campaign hard for Paxton after mocking his speech and looks

The president used his winding, nearly two-hour keynote address to try to boost Republicans around the country, telling his supporters to “pretend that I’m on the ballot” this fall.

The Texas Tribune · Sep 10

US citizens will receive $5,000 if Republicans win midterms, Trump claims in lengthy convention speech

President makes offer that would cost US over $1tn and asks voters to ‘pretend that I’m on the ballot’ despite being deeply unpopular among electorate

The Guardian - US · Sep 10

Trump promises each American $5,000 if Republicans keep Congress in US midterm elections

President Trump promised Americans $5,000 if Republicans win upcoming midterm elections. Republicans gathered in Dallas for a convention centered on President Trump. He urged supporters to vote Republican, casting Democrats as extremists. Trump also defended his Iran war decision and trade tariffs. His political operation is increasing spending ahead of…

The Economic Times · Sep 10

Roll Call on the Road: Day One of the Republican midterm convention

Republicans convened Wednesday in Dallas for their first midterm convention, hoping to energize their voters and hone their campaign message heading into the fall elections. Speakers at the American Airlines Center extolled GOP-led achievements and warned against giving Democrats control of Congress next year. President Donald Trump was the night’s…

Roll Call · Sep 10

Republicans make ‘crazed’ Democrats the focus of their first midterm convention

DALLAS – Joe Biden was the target of a few jabs. So was Kamala Harris. Mentions of Nancy Pelosi drew loud boos.  But Republicans gathered here for a first-of-its-kind party convention eight weeks before the midterm elections mostly signaled they were ready to move on from the old guard of Democratic…

Roll Call · Sep 10

Missouri's congressional map back before US Supreme Court, sowing still more confusion

Missouri's congressional redistricting dispute has reached the US Supreme Court. Conflicting court rulings have confused voters about upcoming election districts. Republicans backed a new map, while opponents sought a public vote on it. The state's top court initially sided with opponents, but federal courts issued contradictory orders. This legal uncertainty…

The Economic Times · Sep 10

Trump says oil prices that spiked because of Iran war likely won't come down until after midterms

US President Trump believes oil prices will decrease after the upcoming US midterm elections. He suggests Iran's actions aim to influence these crucial American elections. The ongoing conflict has significantly impacted oil movement through the Strait of Hormuz. US gasoline and diesel prices have risen sharply, affecting consumers and businesses.…

The Economic Times · Sep 10

Trump's Air Force One emergency slide deploys, delays trip to GOP soiree in Texas

US President Trump experienced a brief delay before his Texas trip due to an emergency slide deployment. Air Force personnel attended to the new Air Force One plane at Joint Base Andrews. The president stated the slide was being tested to ensure perfect functionality. He boarded the aircraft after the…

The Economic Times · Sep 10

Colombia's New President Is Following The Trump Playbook On Immigration

If realized, the largest impact of Abelardo de la Espriella's deportation plan would be on the estimated 2.9 million Venezuelans who have migrated to Colombia since 2018 following the country's economic and social collapse.

International Business Times · Sep 10