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Appeals Court Reinstates Bergdahl's Conviction

A federal appeals court has ruled that a judge who vacated former U.S. Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl's conviction lacked jurisdiction, effectively reinstating his dishonorable discharge and other punishments. The ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit on Tuesday concludes

Sep 2, 6:18 PM ET Est. Read: 1 Mins

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China Demands Answers After ICE Detainee Death

The Chinese government is pressing the U.S. for answers following the death of Lianyong Wei, a 51-year-old Chinese man who died hours after being taken into custody by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in the Northern Mariana Islands. Wei was arrested on August 21 by local authorities o

Sep 2, 2:51 PM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

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PoliticsGovernment

U.S. Mint Begins Selling Trump $1 Coins Amid Legal Debate

The U.S. Mint began selling $1 coins featuring President Donald Trump's likeness on Wednesday, marking him as the first living president in over a century to appear on currency. These gold-colored coins are part of the nation’s semiquincentennial celebration and will be sold as collector's items. Th

Sep 2, 2:51 PM ET Est. Read: 3 Mins

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CBS Faces Backlash Over El-Sayed's Deleted 9/11 Tweets

CBS News published an article examining Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed's deleted social media posts about the Sept. 11 attacks, drawing criticism from prominent Democrats and media professionals who accused the report of being racist and Islamophobic. The CBS article, written by jou

Sep 2, 12:50 PM ET·2 min read

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Immigration

US Proposes Parental Status Checks for Kids' Passports

The U.S. State Department is considering a new policy that would require parents to prove their own citizenship or immigration status when applying for passports for their children, according to draft guidance reviewed by Reuters . This proposal stems from President Donald Trump's August 6 executive

Sep 2, 5:03 AM ET·2 min read

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HumanRights

Joshua Wong Pleads Guilty to NSL Charge

Joshua Wong, a prominent Hong Kong pro-democracy activist, pleaded guilty to conspiring with foreign entities under the city's national security law. The charge carries a maximum life sentence or 3–10 years if deemed less severe. Wong, who rose to prominence during the 2014 Umbrella Movement protest

Sep 2, 1:43 AM ET·2 min read

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Elections

Mullin Announces ICE Deployment to Polling Sites

U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin announced that federal immigration and customs enforcement (ICE) officers could be deployed to polling sites across the country, according to The Guardian . Speaking in New York, Mullin stated ICE's presence would focus on enforcing specific threats

Sep 1, 8:24 PM ET·1 min read

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Diplomacy

G20 Ministers Agree on Cheap Exports; China Dissents

According to multiple reports, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced that 19 out of the 20 G20 finance ministers agreed to address global economic imbalances caused by 'cheap exports,' but China dissented. The agreement was reached after a two-day meeting in Asheville, North Carolina. Bessent d

Sep 1, 8:24 PM ET·1 min read

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Elections

Hichilema Sworn In Amid Disputed Vote

Zambia's President Hakainde Hichilema was sworn in for a second term on Tuesday, as his main rival Brian Mundubile remained in prison facing treason charges. The election held on August 13 saw serious irregularities according to international and local observers. The European Union Election Observat

Sep 1, 6:31 PM ET·2 min read

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Legislation

Trump Sparks GOP Divide Over Data Center Opposition

President Donald Trump has ignited a division within the Republican Party by claiming that communities opposing the construction of data centers will end up 'backwards and poor.' His remarks on Truth Social have drawn both criticism and support from GOP members, highlighting a growing debate over da

Sep 1, 6:31 PM ET·2 min read

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Elections

El-Sayed-Vance Clash Escalates with Family Jabs

Democratic US Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed has hit back at Republican vice-president JD Vance over his onslaught against him during a campaign speech in Michigan. According to The Guardian , El-Sayed accused Vance of making Islamophobic remarks by calling him 'evil' without directly mentioning hi

Sep 1, 4:39 PM ET·3 min read

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Legislation

Starmer to Resign as MP for Holborn

Former UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced he will step down as Member of Parliament (MP) for Holborn and St Pancras in North London, according to multiple reports. The decision comes six weeks after his resignation from the premiership in June. The move triggers a by-election for the seat, whi

Sep 1, 2:40 PM ET·1 min read

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Legislation

House Passes Funding Bill to Avoid Shutdown Before Midterms

The U.S. House of Representatives passed a short-term funding bill on Tuesday to avoid a government shutdown before midterm elections, as reported by multiple outlets including Reuters, PBS NewsHour, CBS News, NPR, UPI, CNBC, Al Jazeera. President Donald Trump signed the continuing resolution (CR) i

Sep 1, 2:40 PM ET·3 min read

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Diplomacy

MapQuest Tops Charts After Defying Trump's Lake Ontario Rename

MapQuest has surged to the top of app charts after defying President Donald Trump’s executive order to rename Lake Ontario as 'Lake America.' The navigation app, launched in 1996, has seen a significant increase in downloads and usage since announcing it would not comply with the name change. Acc

Sep 1, 12:33 PM ET·2 min read

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Diplomacy

Carney's Liberals Win Special Elections Amid U.S.-Canada Trade Tensions

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney 's Liberal Party secured victories in three special elections on Tuesday, maintaining their slim majority in Parliament. The wins came in British Columbia, Ontario, and Quebec, with the victory in Quebec particularly significant as it had previously been held by t

Sep 1, 10:40 AM ET·3 min read

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Elections

USPS Mail-In Ballot Rules Blocked Ahead of Midterms

The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) has implemented new restrictions on mail-in ballot handling ahead of the November midterm elections, following an executive order signed by President Donald Trump in March. These measures are now in effect despite ongoing legal challenges. According to multiple reports

Sep 1, 8:54 AM ET·3 min read

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Elections

Markey Wins Mass. Primary Over Moulton

Senator Ed Markey (D-Mass.) defeated Representative Seth Moulton (D-Mass.) in the Massachusetts Democratic primary for Senate on Tuesday, securing over 64% of the vote. The victory underscores progressive support and generational tensions within the party. The race pitted the 80-year-old incumbent a

Sep 1, 6:54 AM ET·2 min read

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DiplomacyMIXED REPORTS

Netanyahu Defends Israel at UN Amid Gaza Strikes

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivered a defiant address to the United Nations General Assembly on September 26, 2024, where he dismissed allegations of Israeli genocide in Gaza as "the biggest lie of the century." His speech was met with walkouts and protests from delegates, including

Sep 1, 6:54 AM ET·4 min read

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Labor

Kenya Aviation Workers End Strike

Aviation workers in Kenya have ended their two-day strike that caused significant disruptions at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi and other regional airports, according to multiple reports. The strike, which primarily involved air traffic controllers, began on Sunday and continued into

Sep 1, 3:16 AM ET·2 min read

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Legislation

House Censures Rep. Chuck Edwards Over Harassment Allegations

The House voted overwhelmingly on Tuesday to censure Rep. Chuck Edwards (R-N.C.) following a months-long investigation by the House Ethics Committee into allegations he sexually harassed two young female staff members. The vote was 413-2, marking one of the rare instances of such punishment in recen

Aug 31, 7:46 PM ET·4 min read

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Elections

Top General Assures No Military Deployment to Polls

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs General Dan Caine has assured Senator Elissa Slotkin that there are no plans to deploy federal military personnel or National Guard troops to polling places for this year's midterm elections. In a letter obtained by multiple outlets, including Reuters and The Guardian, C

Aug 31, 7:45 PM ET·2 min read

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Legislation

Supreme Court Allows Trump's $400M Ballroom Construction

The Supreme Court ruled 5-4 to allow President Trump’s $400 million White House ballroom construction to proceed. The decision permits the administration to continue building a 90,000-square-foot structure that includes both above-ground and underground components. The outcome hinged on the standing

Aug 31, 7:45 PM ET·2 min read

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Government

Army Secretary Driscoll Resigns Amid Pentagon Turmoil

Army Secretary Dan Driscoll has resigned after 18 months on the job, according to a White House announcement. His departure follows reported tensions with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth , marking another high-profile exit from the Pentagon under President Donald Trump's administration. The resignati

Aug 31, 7:45 PM ET·3 min read

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Government

Judge Blocks Trump Admin Deportations Over Israel Criticism

Federal Judge Noël Wise ruled that the Trump administration cannot deport noncitizen students for criticizing Israel or supporting Palestinians, finding such actions unconstitutional. The ruling supports student journalists at The Stanford Daily , who faced potential deportation for expressing views

Aug 31, 4:26 PM ET·2 min read

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Appeals Court Reinstates Bergdahl's Conviction

China Demands Answers After ICE Detainee Death