Senate mounts new Russia pressure campaign The bill would label Russia and Belarus state sponsors of terrorism. Axios · Sep 11, 2025
Spotlight falls on Starmer’s political judgment after Mandelson sacking Decision to end support for US ambassador over Jeffrey Epstein links comes just before Donald Trump state visit The Guardian - UK · Sep 11, 2025
Maine principals fight DOJ request for student names in transgender athlete case A Maine principals' group is resisting a U.S. Department of Justice subpoena seeking the names of all students playing interscholastic sports The Independent UK · Sep 11, 2025
Rubio’s top deputy calls on social media to rat out ‘foreigners who glorify violence’ after Charlie Kirk killing Top State Department official indicates agency will renew effort to punish foreign-born students who air views deemed as extolling violence The Independent UK · Sep 11, 2025
Scrutiny over security at Charlie Kirk event: No bag checks, six cops, and guns allowed Witnesses say there were few security measures in place — but experts tell The Independent that it is ‘almost impossible’ to safeguard against long-distance shootings The Independent UK · Sep 11, 2025
Who Wants To Be A Trillionaire? The Fed Chair Game Show The chair of the Federal Reserve commands one of the most powerful positions in global finance. Whoever holds the role doesn't just steer U.S. monetary policy – but shapes the trajectory of the world's reserve currency, influencing everything from the cost of mortgages in Arizona, to the price of debt… Benzinga · Sep 11, 2025
Epstein scandal explodes: UK fires Mandelson as US Ambassador after “best pal” letter surfaced The UK has been consistent in its zero-tolerance with anyone implicated with Epstein. We Got This Covered · Sep 11, 2025
‘He was a very good friend’: JD Vance ditches 9/11 memorial to comfort Charlie Kirk’s family It is hard to lose a close friend. We Got This Covered · Sep 11, 2025
Peter Mandelson row shows Scotland's diplomatic 'disadvantage' as part of the Union THE Peter Mandelson saga has highlighted the “disadvantage” Scotland has by not having its own network of ambassadors. The National (Scotland) · Sep 11, 2025
The Guardian view on the killing of Charlie Kirk: a perilous moment that may lead to more Editorial: The shooting of the Turning Point USA co-founder should not be used to foment further division in a polarised country The Guardian - UK · Sep 11, 2025
The Guardian view on Peter Mandelson in Washington: a parable of short-sighted foreign policy Editorial: Any association with Jeffrey Epstein was obviously toxic and it reflects poorly on Keir Starmer’s judgment that he didn’t anticipate the risk The Guardian - UK · Sep 11, 2025
What If We Acted Like Political Violence Was a Problem? De-escalation is that much harder, yet even more necessary, in the wake of Charlie Kirk's brutal assassination. Reason · Sep 11, 2025
UFC president addresses crowd numbers for White House fight event and ‘sniper’ factor The UFC is working on hosting an event at the White House in 2026, with US president Donald Trump a friend of White and a fan of the fight promotion The Independent UK · Sep 11, 2025
Congressional Budget Office says Trump's immigration crackdown will shrink U.S. population faster than expected, a threat to inflation and GDP growth Economists have warned the president’s immigration policies could drive a labor shortage threatening to shrink U.S. GDP growth and amplify inflation. Fortune · Sep 11, 2025
Roll Call · Sep 11, 2025 Charlie Kirk murder hits close to home for members of Congress - Roll Call The murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk never seemed to lurk far from the surface of congressional business Thursday.
The Independent UK · Sep 11, 2025 Sacked Mandelson: Being ambassador to US was ‘privilege of my life’ The peer said he deeply regretted the circumstances of his departure from the British embassy in Washington.
The Independent UK · Sep 11, 2025 The Latest: Trump marks 9/11 anniversary at the Pentagon President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump are marking 24 years since the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks at a service at the Pentagon
Benzinga · Sep 11, 2025 You Earn It, You Keep It: New Bill Would End Taxes On Social Security Benefits A new bill in Congress could permanently eliminate federal taxes on Social Security benefits — a change that would impact millions of retirees. The You Earn It, You Keep It Act would also strengthen the program's trust funds by requiring higher earners to contribute more.
The Independent UK · Sep 11, 2025 Charlie Kirk's shooting death exposes security gaps at political events Security experts are questioning the protection provided to Charlie Kirk at the Utah college where he was fatally shot
Latin Times · Sep 11, 2025 Guatemala Condemns Trump Admin for Mocking Detained Migrant With 'Deported Edition Labubu' Image In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed "indignation" over the social media post
International Business Times UK · Sep 11, 2025 Gen Z Split: Trump-Supporting Men Prioritise Kids and Faith; Women Value Emotional Stability NBC News poll of 3,000 young adults finds women value emotional wellbeing whilst conservative men prioritise kids and faith, exposing deep generational splits.
Al Jazeera · Sep 11, 2025 Qatar holds funeral for victims of Israeli attack amid regional solidarity Regional leaders express solidarity with Qatar as funeral held for six killed in Israeli attack on Hamas leadership.
The Guardian - US · Sep 11, 2025 US officials plan to punish foreigners ‘making light of’ Charlie Kirk death Deputy secretary of state says ‘foreigners who glorify violence and hatred are not welcome visitors’
Axios · Sep 11, 2025 "This is existential": MAGA's siege mentality deepens after Kirk killing Many MAGA leaders are now calling for retribution.
The Independent UK · Sep 11, 2025 Lord Mandelson has been the author of his own misfortune THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: It is tempting – but wrong – to see the sacked ambassador to Washington as a tragic figure. Now, questions must be asked about the judgement of the prime minister who approved him for the prestigious role