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Smithsonian's African American museum marks 10 years amid Trump administration pressure

The National Museum of African American History and Culture celebrates its anniversary while resisting federal efforts to restrict its exhibits.

Smithsonian's African American museum marks 10 years amid Trump administration pressure
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“Our anniversary is really founded through this theme of 'Welcome Home. Our Legacy Continues.' It means we are planning our next 10, frankly 20 years of exhibitions right now.”— Shanita Brackett, Acting director, National Museum of African American History and Culture · full quotes →
Shanita Brackett Acting director of the National Museum of African American History and CultureLonnie G. Bunch III Founding director of the museum, Smithsonian SecretaryDonald TrumpDonald Trump U.S. President+2
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Trump's press ban empties the White House briefing room as outlets boycott

CNN, Politico, and MS Now barred from the West Wing as journalists abandon their posts in protest.

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“He's not banning media outlets. … About 92% of the stories that they have on the president of the United States, on the administration, are negative.”JD Vance— JD Vance · full quotes →
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Trump claims Canada 'destroying itself' with unchecked immigration; ministers call claims false

U.S. president alleges millions entering without security checks; Ottawa says immigration has actually been reduced.

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“Trump says Canada is "destroying itself" and claims millions are coming in "unchecked and unvetted." No evidence. Canada has actually REDUCED immigration…”— pawbaby2.bsky.social · full quotes →
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Pro-life leaders urge FDA nominee Overton to revoke mail-order abortion access

Fifty pro-life leaders call on the FDA commissioner nominee to reverse Biden-era policies allowing medication abortion by mail.

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“Fifty pro-life leaders released a letter on Thursday calling on FDA Commissioner nominee Dr. Heidi Overton to revoke the Biden administration mail-order…”— Breitbart News · full quotes →
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Fox News poll: 71% say Trump lacks clear Iran war strategy

Seven months into the conflict, voters increasingly view the military action as wrong and doubt the administration's exit plan.

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“Typically, the public rallies around the president in response to a foreign policy crisis. But two things are different here. First, President Trump hasn't…”— Daron Shaw, Republican pollster, Fox News Poll · Fox News · full quotes →
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NYT/Siena Poll: Democrats lead in Michigan and New Hampshire; Collins ahead in Maine

New survey shows tight Senate races in three key states with Collins up 3 points despite recent allegations.

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“In Maine, Susan Collins is up three points over Democratic challenger Troy Jackson in a poll completed prior to new pay-to-play allegations recently reported…”— Don Levy, Siena Research Institute · full quotes →
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Collins leads Jackson in Maine Senate race by 3 points

NYT/Siena poll shows Republican Susan Collins at 49% to Democrat Troy Jackson's 46% in the U.S. Senate contest.

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“A new New York Times/Siena poll in Maine finds Susan Collins (R) leading Troy Jackson (D) in the U.S. Senate race, 49% to 46%.”— Political Wire · Press · full quotes →
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Judge orders ICE to end 'squalid' conditions at 26 Federal Plaza detention center

Federal judge imposes permanent injunction with new requirements after finding agency willfully ignored earlier orders on overcrowding and…

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“Detainees often had to try to sleep while sitting upright given the overcrowding. They simply did not have enough room to lay down. Some even resorted to…”— Judge Lewis Kaplan, U.S. District Judge · full quotes →
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Durbin roasts surveillance-camera CEOs for skipping Senate hearing

Senate Judiciary Committee chairman criticizes executives who failed to appear at a Wednesday hearing on surveillance technology.

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“Obviously they're nervous about being on camera!”Dick Durbin— Dick Durbin · full quotes →
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DHS and Texas candidate posts fuel surge in anti-South Asian racism

A trucking fraud tip line image and university photo comment prompt warnings that hate rhetoric has moved from fringes into mainstream…

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“What we're seeing now is full blown and out in public view. When agency officials and candidates use this language, it gets weaponized and utilized by those…”— Manjusha Kulkarni · full quotes →
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UK universities coordinated with BAE Systems on protest response

Investigation reveals 13 British universities discussed handling pro-Palestine protests with the weapons manufacturer, raising academic…

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“When public universities take operational cues and security strategies from weapons manufacturers to suppress their own students, the boundary between higher…”— Gina Romero, UN special rapporteur for peaceful assembly and association · Al Jazeera · full quotes →
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White House denies reporter entry despite court order restoring press access

Laura Barrón-López of MS NOW was barred from entering despite a judicial directive, marking a second apparent defiance of court orders.

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“They've already filed a court order for an emergency hearing about it.”— bearistotle13.bsky.social · full quotes →
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DOJ reveals plan to use passport records for voter citizenship checks

A court filing in DSCC v. Trump shows the State Department will seek to add passport data to the government's voter-eligibility…

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“🚨BREAKING: The Trump administration will start using passport records as it hunts for noncitizens on the voter registration rolls, the Department of Justice…”Marc Elias— Marc Elias, Plaintiffs' counsel, ELG chair · Bluesky · full quotes →
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Rising bond yields, mortgage rates deepen GOP election gloom

Economic headwinds ahead of the midterms threaten Republican prospects as financial markets signal broader concerns.

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Senate GOP skips recess to work on detention legislation

Republicans forgo scheduled break to advance policy on immigrant detention.

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New Hampshire's strict license plate camera law becomes model for other states

As backlash to Flock and similar tracking technology grows, Florida and other states look to replicate New Hampshire's 2016 restrictions.

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“Florida's going to need to do something for sure on that. I think New Hampshire showed the way it can be done.”Ron DeSantis— Ron DeSantis, Florida Governor · full quotes →
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Trump Winces at Military Flyover During Xi Jinping State Visit

Chinese leader remains composed as U.S. Air Force jets roar overhead at Joint Base Andrews.

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“Trump shoots a painful wince as U.S. Air Force jets roar overhead ... whereas Xi takes it all in stride, calmly looking up into the sky at the aircrafts”— TMZ · Press · full quotes →
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CJP demands CEC Gyanesh Kumar's resignation over SIR election row

Political campaign threatens nationwide protests and 'Jantar Mantar 2.0' agitation if the Chief Election Commissioner does not step down…

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“To ensure free and fair elections, CEC Gyanesh Kumar must resign.”— Abhijeet Dipke, CJP founder · The Hindu · full quotes →
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Xi arrives in Washington; Chinese analysts warn Trump pressure tactics won't work

As Xi Jinping meets Trump Thursday, Beijing signals it won't yield to coercion on trade and market access.

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“I think after all these years, Americans should understand pressure doesn't work. It doesn't work on Xi. It doesn't work on China, and it doesn't work on the…”— Zhao Hai · full quotes →
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Corruption allegations target Brazilian Supreme Court justice Moraes

A scandal embroiling Judge Alexandre de Moraes is reshaping Brazil's presidential election with implications for Latin America and U.S…

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“Explosive allegations of corruption are embroiling a Brazilian Supreme Court justice, Alexandre de Moraes, and reshaping the country's high-stakes presidential…”— Ana Ionova, NYT reporter · full quotes →
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FVD senator Kemperman attended far-right protest in The Hague

Forum voor Democratie officials visited a neo-Nazi demonstration hours after intelligence warned of such contacts.

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“De vermenging van rechts-extremisten en uiterst rechtse politici, opiniemakers en influencers op (internationale) bijeenkomsten draagt bij aan de normalisering…”— AIVD and NCTV, Dutch intelligence agencies · NRC · full quotes →
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Cockroach movement demands India's election chief resign within 48 hours

Youth-led group threatens nationwide protests over voter roll changes that have disenfranchised millions.

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“Differing views and observations are a normal part of deliberation in any institution. They are a part of the decision-making process before a final decision…”— Election Commission of India · full quotes →
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BJP spent ₹287 crore in Bengal—more than Congress across five states

Election Commission filings show the ruling party's massive spending advantage in its first Bengal victory.

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“The BJP spent ₹286.99 crore on West Bengal Assembly elections, which is more than half of the total of ₹529.38 crore that the party spent on the recent…”— Election Commission of India, Electoral regulator · full quotes →
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Judge blocks Trump's press ban; 'Morning Joe' calls move 'stupid'

A federal judge temporarily blocked Trump's ban on CNN, MSNBC and Politico from the White House after the three outlets sued.

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“What concerns me is people who are outside of the mainstream media, who want to do reporting without fear or favor, who are going to be deterred by this kind…”— Lisa Rubin · full quotes →
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US seeks Supreme Court relief after court blocks third-country removals

The administration turns to the Supreme Court after a lower court blocked its ability to send asylum seekers to third countries.

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“US to seek Supreme Court relief after court blocked third-country removals”— Reuters · Bluesky · full quotes →
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Finland's ombudsman rebukes sports minister for inadequate grants to religious groups

Mika Poutala distributed €11,500 to two Pentecostal organizations against expert recommendations and without proper justification.

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“Päätöksistä olisi pitänyt selvitä, miten Iso Kirja ja Kansanlähetys täyttivät avustusedellytykset.”— Oikeuskansleri (Ombudsman) · full quotes →
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Delhi High Court denies anticipatory bail to YouTuber Ajeet Bharti over casteist remarks

Justice Saurabh Banerjee ruled a prima facie case was made out under the SC/ST Prevention of Atrocities Act, which bars pre-arrest bail.

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“...a case under the provisions of the SC/ST Act is prima facie made out against the applicant (Mr Bharti) and considering the statutory bar (on grant of bail)…”— Justice Saurabh Banerjee · full quotes →
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Taj Ali calls for anti-racist uprising modeled on 1970s Asian youth movements

A Guardian essay draws parallels between today's far-right violence in Britain and the racism of the 1970s, arguing community self-defense…

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“Racism will not be defeated from above. It will only be defeated by us – ordinary citizens who refuse to look away.”— tajali1.bsky.social · full quotes →
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Mamdani calls Netanyahu 'architect of genocide' as Israeli PM heads to UN in NYC

Days before Netanyahu addresses the UN General Assembly in Manhattan, Mayor Mamdani renews his 'war criminal' charge while conceding he…

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“I do not have any plans to attend any protest at the UNGA. To New Yorkers I have never encouraged them to protest. What I have always told them is that they…”Zohran Mamdani— Zohran Mamdani, NYC Mayor · Fox News · full quotes →
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SEC proposes rescinding anti-corruption rule that bars pay-to-play pension fund schemes

Paul Atkins' agency wants to eliminate two-decade-old restrictions on private equity donations to officials overseeing public pension…

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“Not so. It has resulted in the suppression of corruption.”— Benjamin Schiffrin · full quotes →
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Democrats lead in Michigan and New Hampshire Senate races; trail in Maine

New York Times/Siena polls show Democratic nominees ahead in two of three Northeast battleground Senate races.

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“The party's nominees lead in Michigan and New Hampshire but the Republican incumbent is ahead in Maine, according to New York Times/Siena polls of the three…”— New York Times · full quotes →
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Late-night hosts mock Trump's lavish praise for visiting Xi Jinping

Comedians highlight Trump's unusual effusiveness toward the Chinese leader as Republicans express concern over his diplomatic approach.

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“Trump doesn't care about the issues or the details of the meetings. All he cares about is being best buds with Xi”— Seth Meyers · full quotes →
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Warren demands explanation for census bureau's removal of political interference ban

Sen. Elizabeth Warren questions Trump administration after Commerce Department cuts ban from scientific integrity policy.

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“Democratic Sen. Elizabeth Warren asked Trump officials to explain why the Census Bureau's parent agency cut a ban on political interference from its scientific…”— NPR · NPR Politics · full quotes →
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Poll: 75% of Pa. Democrats see Fetterman as Republican after Trump convention appearance

A new survey shows the senator's favorability has plummeted and his party loyalty is now in question ahead of crucial Senate races.

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“He insists that he's not going to be changing parties. However, a lot of people are afraid of that because of the way he has voted.”— Sandra Boyles · full quotes →
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Pakistan locks down Islamabad ahead of PTI march for Imran Khan's release

Authorities seal highways with thousands of shipping containers and deploy tens of thousands of police before a September 27 march…

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“the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, on the other hand, says peaceful protest is their constitutional right; they want the release of their leader Imran Khan from…”— Kamal Hyder, Al Jazeera correspondent · full quotes →
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