Rural voters helped power Trump’s victories. Now their support is slipping About half of rural American voters believe the economy is worse off now than when President Donald Trump returned to office The Independent UK · Sep 23
Stung by Trump, machinists union campaigns for affordability in midterms One of the largest labor unions in the US targets eight battleground states in ‘workers v billionaires’ campaign The Guardian - US · Sep 23
Nazi jokes and ‘cum trophies’: meet the Texas gunfluencer who could soon represent Uvalde Brandon Herrera, a YouTuber known for making outrageous pro-gun statements, is the frontrunner to represent a district devastated by mass shootings The Guardian - US · Sep 23
66 projects, $2.45 billion: Trump’s Board of Peace to unveil six-month Gaza recovery plan, says report The Board of Peace, set up by US President Donald Trump, will reportedly unveil a six-month, $2.45 billion recovery plan for Gaza on Wednesday, outlining 66 projects focused on rebuilding infrastructure, restoring essential services, reviving the economy and establishing post-war governance. The Times of India · Sep 23
Trump Allegedly Set To Send 40,000 Two-Ton Bombs to Israel After November for Iran Strike Reports of a proposed $2.8bn US weapons package for Israel include 40,000 heavy bombs, as separate secret military talks fuel questions about regional tensions and Iran. International Business Times UK · Sep 23
Nearly 200,000 Immigrant Children Reportedly Receive Official Removal Orders During Trump Administration Push An analysis of Department of Justice data says nearly 200,000 immigrant children received US removal orders since January 2025, amid disputes over due process, legal access and confidential records. International Business Times UK · Sep 23
What to know about the agreement signed by President Trump and the leaders of Denmark and Greenland U.S. President Donald Trump and the leaders of Denmark and Greenland have signed an agreement about Greenland's status The Independent UK · Sep 23
Natalie Harp isn’t a joke anymore The aide’s constant flattery makes the president’s narcissism worse Salon · Sep 23
Donald Trump took the 'alpha’ position during his meeting with Andy Burnham, but one moment changed the UK PM's body language The British Prime Minister sat down with the US president on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, at a time when relations between the two countries were facing several points of friction. Differences over the Chagos Islands, rules governing artificial intelligence and ongoing international conflicts… The Economic Times · Sep 23
Iran denies dropping preconditions amid ‘very productive’ three-hour UN talks in New York Trump says further talks possible as barrel of Brent crude falls to below $100 for first time in two weeks The Guardian - UK · Sep 23
Stock Index Futures Slip as Oil Snaps Five-Day Losing Run; PMI Data and Fed Speak on Tap December S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESZ26) are down -0.10%, and December Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ26) are down -0.22% this morning, pointing to a lower open on Wall Street as bond yields rose after oil prices snapped a five-day losing streak. Barchart · Sep 23
Russia pounds Kyiv with drones, killing 2 and wounding 23 hours before Zelenskyy’s UN address Russia has launched daylight drone attacks on Kyiv, hours before Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was to address the U.N. General Assembly The Independent UK · Sep 23
Vance makes embarrassing gaffe about Trump’s push to get criminals off the street The Vice President attempted to get back on message after his latest interview mishap The Independent UK · Sep 23
Fresh drilling for a lost Egyptian queen? PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday, September 23: The papers look ahead to US President Donald Trump hosting his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping. In other news, a Haitian-born novelist, tipped to win France's prestigious Goncourt literary prize, has been struck by an AI scandal. Finally, could the remains of Nefertiti lie behind… France 24 · Sep 23
International Business Times · Sep 23 Trump's Approval Rating Hits a New Low. Just 17% Back His Handling of the Cost of Living. Only 17% of Americans surveyed approved of Trump's handling of the cost of living, an issue that has become especially important ahead of the November 3 midterm elections, according to a new poll.
The Independent UK · Sep 23 Canadian premier calls snap election amid growing Trump hostility IN FULL
International Business Times · Sep 23 Americans Are Growing More Worried About AI. Nearly 3 In 4 Say Tech Firms Aren't Doing Enough To Prevent Harm. More than half of Americans surveyed said slowing AI development would be good.
France 24 · Sep 23 AI leaders warn UN Security Council of risk to ‘humanity as a whole’ without regulation The current moment in artificial intelligence development "calls for extreme care", OpenAI CEO Sam Altman told an emergency session of the UN Security Council on Wednesday following weeks of global headlines about the risk of uncontrollable AI. Read our live blog to see how the day's events unfolded.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 23 Chagos Islands deal ‘can’t go ahead’ without US support, Streeting says Defence secretary places annual payments to Mauritius on hold as UK government reviews deal over Diego Garcia base
The Independent UK · Sep 23 How Jackdaw could be the key to Burnham getting his ‘Mamdani moment’ with Trump IN THE ROOM: The first face-to-face meeting between Burnham and Trump went... fine. But all hope of getting into the president’s good books may not be lost, says Helen MacNamara. Report by Maja Anushka
Fortune · Sep 23 How ‘Effective Altruism’ went from fringe philosophy to Trump's AI villain The Trump administration has gone after effective altruism for promoting AI "doom." But critics say the campaign is a distraction from growing public concern about AI risk.
The Guardian - US · Sep 23 Republican jitters grow as unpopular Trump fuels midterm ‘bloodbath’ fears Iran war, rising prices and president’s low ratings give Democrats advantage, but Republicans have poured cash into key races – could it be decisive?
The Guardian - US · Sep 23 Former Fox News host Gretchen Carlson urges reporters to ‘speak up’ against Trump insults Co-founder of Lift Our Voices condemns president’s ‘highly offensive’ misogynic outbursts – ‘It’s my hope other journalists will start speaking up when that happens’
Salon · Sep 23 Trump blocked FBI's probe of Collins The FBI sought to launch a pay-to-play investigation examining interactions between Collins and a top donor
The Texas Tribune · Sep 23 Texas A&M drag ban cases before federal judges after conflicting rulings Student groups in two cases concerning drag performances on Texas A&M System campus venues argue the bans violate First Amendment protections.