Hasan Piker pours gasoline on midterms saying US ‘pound-for-pound’ is worse than al-Qaeda Ahead of November’s elections, Republicans have sought to portray Piker as emblematic of the ‘radical left’ The Independent UK · Sep 17
Elon wants to do good but that means you stand on a lot of toes: Maye Musk says people who attack her son are mean Elon Musk's mother Maye Musk said Elon always wanted to do good for others even when he was a child, but his approach often put him at odds with others. Maye opened up about her personal journey in an interview with CBS Mornings co-host Gayle King on her new memoir… The Times of India · Sep 17
House Republican releases campaign ad critical of Trump’s immigration policies María Elvira Salazar says some enforcement has ‘gone too far’ as GOP seeks distance from Trump before midterms The Guardian - US · Sep 17
Musk and Zuckerberg met with Trump to stall AI regulation plans, report says Regulatory pushback comes amid widespread concerns at the pace of AI development The Independent UK · Sep 17
Diesel and gas prices are spiking and hitting record levels. Experts say it’s going to get worse Trump calls fuel costs ‘a very inexpensive price to pay’ for his Iran war The Independent UK · Sep 17
A Russia Sanctions Bill Would Give Trump Vast New Tariff Powers The bill, which passed the House and Senate, would let Trump impose tariffs up to 100 percent on certain countries, but it fails to properly define which. Reason · Sep 17
Kennedy Center to close ‘temporarily’ for seven days as Trump threatens demolition IN FULL The Independent UK · Sep 17
U.S. And China Keep Racing To AI Dominance. Bessent Says There Is Space For Cooperation Nonetheless. Bessent is scheduled to meet with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng in New York as part of broader negotiations covering artificial intelligence, trade, rare earth minerals and other economic issues. International Business Times · Sep 17
Trump-Allied Continental Resources Signs Deal to Develop 30 Billion-Barrel Region In Venezuela The Orinoco Belt holds the majority of Venezuela's estimated 303 billion barrels of oil reserves. International Business Times · Sep 17
'Lower Rates Fast': Trump Warns Fed as US Stocks Drop After First Rate Hike Since 2023 Trump calls for US interest rates of 1% or less after the Fed raises rates to 3.75%-4%, citing elevated inflation and a delayed return to its 2% target. International Business Times UK · Sep 17
Iran Sets New Hormuz Demand: Trump and Netanyahu Must Be Removed From Power, Senior Adviser Says A senior adviser to Iran's supreme leader says the Strait of Hormuz should remain closed until Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu leave power. International Business Times UK · Sep 17
DIVIDED KINGDOM? Why Scotland, Wales and Ireland want to 'leave' the UK Is the United Kingdom going to become divided? For perhaps the first time in their history, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales are led by parties and politicians who want to change their nations’ relationship with the UK, a sort of Brexit, if you will, except this was never how Brexit… The Times of India · Sep 17
Trump jokes about withholding disaster relief if Republicans lose in midterms IN FULL The Independent UK · Sep 17
At the Races: AI voted? Welcome to At the Races! Each week we bring you news and analysis from the CQ Roll Call campaign team. Know someone who’d like to get this newsletter? They can subscribe here. By Niels Lesniewski, Mary Ellen McIntire and Daniela Altimari Fears about unregulated artificial intelligence are not showing signs of overtaking… Roll Call · Sep 17
International Business Times UK · Sep 17 Trump's Bruised Hand Reappears in North Carolina After White House Previously Blamed Aspirin Donald Trump was photographed with fresh bruising on his left hand in North Carolina after the White House linked earlier marks to aspirin use.
The Guardian - US · Sep 17 Jimmy Kimmel on Trump’s second term: ‘Has anyone ever done a worse job?’ Late-night hosts discussed Trump’s midterm bribes, Pete Hegseth’s ‘grooming standards’ and Don Jr’s wedding bankrolled by a Russian oligarch
International Business Times UK · Sep 17 Major White House AI Split Reportedly Emerges as Senior Aides Raise Concerns Over Trump's Approach A reported split within the Trump administration over AI oversight has widened, with senior officials urging greater scrutiny while the president and technology executives oppose additional barriers to development.
The Guardian - US · Sep 17 Trump arch could have ‘adverse effects’ on nearby monuments but will proceed, report says National Park Service lays out concerns that planned 250ft arch could interfere with historic sites in US capital
The Independent UK · Sep 17 Ed Sheeran is facing the biggest crisis of his career. Can he survive it? COMMENT: The British singer-songwriter has become embroiled in a scandal involving the rapper Macklemore, the billionaire Robert Kraft and the most contentious topic of today: Israel and Palestine. A fence-sitting statement has only worsened matters. Adam White asks where he can go from here
The Independent UK · Sep 17 Trump seen reading ‘Kennedy Center DEMOLISHED’ poster aboard Air Force One IN FULL
The Economic Times · Sep 17 Fed builds credibility, but hawkish turn leaves investors edgy In a significant move, the Federal Reserve has raised interest rates for the first time since 2023, marking a shift towards a hawkish stance on inflation management. This unanimous choice has led investors to brace for more potential rate increases, generating ripple effects across asset markets. Following a surge, bond…
The Independent UK · Sep 17 Kennedy Center must give 30 days’ notice of demolition plans after Trump claimed it could be ‘ripped down’ DOJ says the institution will close ‘temporarily’ for repairs after the president publicly mentions its potential demolition
International Business Times · Sep 17 Trump Threatened The EU If It Makes Canada An Associate Member. Mark Carney Hit Back. The Canadian PM welcomed the EU's invitation, saying the country and the block are "stronger together."
International Business Times UK · Sep 17 Donald Trump Dismisses AI Doomsday Warnings as a Hoax While UK Minister Louise Haigh Urges Caution Donald Trump has dismissed warnings that artificial intelligence could threaten humanity, while British minister Louise Haigh prepares to urge governments to heed expert concerns about the technology.
The Independent UK · Sep 17 US may have committed two separate war crimes in Iran, UN-backed experts say IN FULL