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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 of behavior from the president.”— 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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№939 (page 27) · newest development 5d ago · 2 pieces from 2 sources · ranked by recent attention

“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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Education Dept. scattered across agencies, creating inefficiency, staff say

Despite Trump administration claims of dismantling the department, employees report increased bureaucracy and difficulty serving students.

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“Education staff are being scattered across several other federal agencies. Despite the Trump administration's claims, employees say it's adding bureaucracy and…”— NPR News · 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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№942 (page 27) · newest development 5d ago · 5 pieces from 2 sources · ranked by recent attention

“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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№943 (page 27) · newest development 6d ago · 77 pieces from 6 sources · ranked by recent attention

“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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Carney government labels spending inconsistently, budget watchdog says

Canada's Parliamentary Budget Officer finds definitions in Ottawa's budget framework lack consistency.

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“When your budget is $487 BILLION, 2 million for the PM to travel is a rounding error.”— cestlavie514, Reddit commenter · Reddit · 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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OPM ends seniority protection in federal layoffs, prioritizes performance

New Office of Personnel Management rules allow agencies to lay off lower-performing workers regardless of tenure.

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“If an agency needs to reduce its workforce, the goal should be to retain the people who are best at the mission, not simply the people who have been around the…”— Office of Personnel Management · 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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Complaints filed against UK MP Rupert Lowe over extremism concerns

Counter-terrorism police and Parliament's standards watchdog receive formal complaints alleging Lowe serves as a conduit to far-right…

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№948 (page 27) · newest development 5d ago · 3 pieces from 2 sources · ranked by recent attention

“Formal complaints have been filed against @RupertLowe10 to UK counter-terrorism police and Parliament's standards watchdog. Lowe is a legit conveyor belt to…”— Dilly Hussain · 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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Crombie pitches TTC Line 2 extension to Mississauga in mayoral bid

Mayoral candidate Bonnie Crombie proposes extending Toronto's subway into Mississauga's city centre if elected.

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№950 (page 27) · newest development 5d ago · 9 pieces from 2 sources · ranked by recent attention

“Should be part of that conversation”Bonnie Crombie— Bonnie Crombie, Mayoral candidate · 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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№951 (page 27) · newest development 5d ago · 8 pieces from 3 sources · ranked by recent attention

“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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Trade unions protest in Brussels against EU Inc

European trade unions staged a demonstration in Brussels opposing EU Inc, according to coverage from Euractiv.

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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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Marc Giró takes legal action after death threats over Ceuta comments

Spanish TV personality files report following online threats linked to his remarks about the disputed North African territory.

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№955 (page 27) · newest development 5d ago · 2 pieces from 2 sources · ranked by recent attention

“Si te veo por ahí te arranco la mandíbula. Si los magrebíes tocan a una prima mía de Ceuta te mataré a ti y a cada uno del Gobierno”— Online threat author · full quotes →
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Thune says Republicans must distance from Trump ahead of midterms

Senate Republican leader calls for party independence as Trump's approval rating declines and GOP splits on Iran war.

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“Republicans 'need to be their own person' for midterms”John Thune— John Thune, Senate Republican leader · Forbes · full quotes →
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Ottawa votes unanimously to rename Trump Avenue after trade tensions

Canada's capital strips the president's name from a street as tensions escalate over Lake Ontario renaming.

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№957 (page 27) · newest development 4d ago · 4 pieces from 3 sources · ranked by recent attention

“It's embarrassing, like they just chuckle and laugh. It gets worse and worse every day.”— John Germano · full quotes →
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Florida investigates teacher over political targeting of eighth-grader

State education officials are looking into claims a Sarasota teacher singled out a student based on political views.

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№958 (page 27) · newest development 5d ago · 5 pieces from 1 sources · ranked by recent attention

“Florida officials are investigating claims a teacher targeted an eighth-grade student over political views at a Sarasota school.”— MassLive · full quotes →
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NYT Opinion: How Worried Should We Be About Midterm Elections?

Sarah Isgur and Rick Pildes examine election concerns and rebuilding trust ahead of midterms.

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“And how we learn to trust elections again.”— New York Times, Publication · full quotes →
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Radboud University bars far-right student group after intelligence report

Dutch intelligence agencies AIVD and NCTV designated GNSV as extremist; the university bans it from recruitment.

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“Het rapport van de AIVD is helder en ernstig. Het is van belang dat de AIVD de GNSV heeft aangemerkt als een extreemrechtse organisatie. Dat schept…”— Radboud University spokesperson · full quotes →
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Senate poised to pass college sports overhaul with 70+ supporters

The chamber is set to take a test vote Thursday on NIL caps, transfer limits, and eligibility rules—while Democrats block a data-center…

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“Sen. Husted's bill is a fraud. It's voluntary. No company has to do it. The bill we have is mandatory. It is much stronger and is what is needed.”Chuck Schumer— Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader (D-N.Y.) · full quotes →
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Vance Was Source for Story White House Used to Ban Outlets

VP JD Vance planted the Iran peace deal story that the Trump administration cited as justification for revoking press passes from CNN…

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“Publication of sensitive security information, and misinformation about national security information, diverts White House resources and those of the national…”— Trump White House, Press Office · full quotes →
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San Francisco sues Trump Media over $100K/month early access to Trump's posts

City attorney David Chiu alleges Truth API enables insider trading and violates unfair competition law by monetizing early access to…

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№963 (page 27) · newest development 6d ago · 61 pieces from 5 sources · ranked by recent attention

“There is no legitimate, let alone significant, government interest in allowing public officials to profit personally by selling early access to official…”— Group of former prosecutors and federal agents · full quotes →
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Trump calls on MAGA voters to cheat in November midterms

At Republican convention, Trump urged supporters to commit election fraud and brag about past deceptions.

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“Trump is America's commander in cheat, a politician who rarely plays by the rules and who lustily fleeces friends and foes alike.”— Tom Schaller · full quotes →
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Jonathan V. Last argues voters, not just politicians, are the problem

The Bulwark editor blames Western democracies' "followership problem" for the unpopularity of leaders across the political spectrum.

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“It is self-evidently true, at least in America, that voters are not serious adults.”— Jonathan V. Last · full quotes →
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Latino voters swing 28 points toward Democrats in 2026 midterms

After backing Trump in 2024, Hispanic voters now lead Democratic candidates by 35 points on generic ballot, reversing one of 2024's biggest…

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“Latinos often get given the title, the sleeping giant, which I just want to rid that out of everybody's vocabulary. We should be called the swinging giant…”— Stephanie Valencia, Co-founder and president, Equis · Vox · full quotes →
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Akbar Shahid Ahmed's book accuses Biden officials of enabling Gaza genocide

Investigative journalist releases "Crossing the Red Line," arguing the Biden administration's support for Israel's war facilitated…

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“It was the Biden era that crafted those policies, not Trump. When we think about…”— Akbar Shahid Ahmed · full quotes →
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Scottsdale kills water recycling plan after election-year 'poop water' attacks

Arizona city abandons purified wastewater project after political candidates question safety, citing drought resilience concerns.

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“A Phoenix suburb ditched a plan to send recycled water from toilets and other sources directly to residents' taps after political candidates made unproven…”— CBS News · full quotes →
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Students for Life threatens FDA lawsuit over mifepristone environmental reviews

Pro-life group claims agency skipped Endangered Species Act consultation before approving the abortion pill.

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“Where do all the babies go in chemical abortions? If we're talking 600,000 to 700,000 abortions a year being induced with chemical abortion pills, where are…”— Kristan Hawkins · full quotes →
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Exclusive Brethren members campaigned across NT in 2025 election, inquiry hears

Former NT Labor leaders testify that the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church deployed members to remote Indigenous polling booths to…

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“Where there was three or four day voting, (the jet) came and got them every day and took them back like that too”— Kerry Gardiner, Former NT ALP staffer · Reddit · full quotes →
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