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PoliticsOct 2Grassley calls on Trump administration to ban kratom ‘NOW’Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) on Friday called on the Trump administration to finalize its proposed rule limiting the sale of kratom, a plant with opioid-like properties that can be bought over the counter. “All Kratom is deadly it should NOT be sold at gas stations/vape stores/ANYWHERE Admin needs 2 put out final 7OH rule NOW…The Hill
PoliticsOct 2Pro-Trump Influencer Benny Johnson is being sued for defamation by ICE protestersThe lawsuit says the prominent conservative podcaster falsely claimed the protesters were assaulting ICE officers during demonstrations at an ICE facility in Illinois last year.NPR News
PoliticsOct 2National Science Foundation Diverted $1.4 Billion in Science Funds Mandated by CongressThe move, affecting about one-fifth of the National Science Foundation’s primary research budget, is the latest sign of how the White House is asserting more control over grants.NYT US
PoliticsOct 2Lawyers’ group announces independent panel of ex-judges to enquire into SIR aftermathThe panel will independently evaluate the “constitutional and statutory validity, methodology, and overall impact of the SIR exercise on eligible voters”The Hindu
PoliticsOct 2Karambakkam Residents Question Construction of PDS Shop on WaterbodyGCC and the revenue department are yet to publicly clarify the basis on which the new structure was constructed on the site classified as a pond.deccanchronicle · india
PoliticsOct 2European leaders agree to release diesel reserve, Trump says amid midterms pushPresident Trump is campaigning in typically red states ahead of Election Day. He says some European leaders have agreed to release part of their fuel reserves to alleviate high prices. CBS News' Natalie Brand reports.CBS News
PoliticsOct 2New York governor attacks law enforcement’s handling of 2024 Cornell rape investigationLetitia James’s office to oversee reopened investigation after Hochul names attorney general special prosecutorIrish Times World
PoliticsOct 2Senate crushes House on congressional work daysSource: Ballotpedia, Congressional Record; Chart: Stef Kight/AxiosThe Senate is well on its way to claiming the congressional attendance trophy this year, spending 32 more weekdays in session so far than the House.Why it matters: Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) and House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) have been torched by members for all the time off — not to mention Democrats, who taunt them for their truancy.The Senate left town late Wednesday — two weeks after its House counterparts — putting both chambers out of town until after the Nov. 3 midterms."I suppose I left the House two Axios
PoliticsOct 2House Democrats want to win big. It could cost them.Democrats' dream election scenario risks becoming a nightmare as their candidates in Republican-leaning districts strain to assert their independence from party leadership.Why it matters: Add them to the sizable cohort of outspoken leftists promising to be a thorn in the side of House Democratic leaders, and you get all the ingredients for an unruly majority."When I see things that I don't think are right, whether they're within my own party or within another party, I'm going to call it out," Jake Johnson, a Democratic House candidate in Minnesota, told Axios in an interview.Montana Democrat SAxios
PoliticsOct 2New rallies urged in France as protests disrupt over 730 schoolsFrench high school students on Friday lit fires and hurled projectiles at police who responded by firing tear gas, as activists urged new rallies in an escalating protest movement demanding better conditions in education. The post New rallies urged in France as protests disrupt over 730 schools appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsOct 2Vizag’s Swachh Andhra awards honour 68 recipientsVizag's Swachh Andhra awards recognized 68 recipients for their contributions. This highlights local efforts in public hygiene and cleanliness initiatives.The Hindu
PoliticsOct 2In Equatorial Guinea, a new wave of expulsions revives the debate on free movement within CemacLes autorités équato-guinéennes multiplient les arrestations et expulsions d’étrangers originaires d’Afrique centrale. Au cœur des procédures : un différend sur l’application d’un accord signé dans le cadre de la Cemac.Jeune Afrique
PoliticsOct 2Abelardo's government diary: another week of tension with unionsAbelardo entrega las obras del aeropuerto a la alcaldía Char y se suman voces de rechazo a la renuncia de Bruce Mac Master. The post Diario del gobierno de Abelardo: otra semana de tensión con los gremios appeared first on La Silla Vacía.La Silla Vacía
PoliticsOct 2C/River Gov Otu restores 3,000 LG workers after talks with LabourCross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu, has approved the reinstatement of about 3,000 local government workers removed from the state payroll, following a meeting with organised labour. The post C/River Gov Otu restores 3,000 LG workers after talks with Labour appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsOct 2Islanders' discomfort after the display of an Argentine flag in the Falkland Islands: "firmer measures" are being evaluated to prevent such incidentsThe issue reached the Islands' Legislative Assembly, which is analyzing different initiatives to prevent visitors from displaying a "political agenda." A member of the Assembly spoke about the possibility of prohibiting travel by Argentine citizens.Clarín
PoliticsOct 2October 1 ushered in a new era in U.S. foreign aid. What's the plan? Will it work?The America First strategy asks for a Memorandum of Understanding as a condition for healthcare and development aid. It's been praised for promoting self-reliance but criticized for its conditions.NPR News
PoliticsOct 2Kano assembly begins review of state police billThe Kano State House of Assembly, said it has formally received the State Police Bill and commenced its legislative review without delay. The post Kano assembly begins review of state police bill appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsOct 2Green Visakha protest against AI data centresThe Green Visakha group is staging a protest against the establishment of AI data centers. This indicates local opposition to infrastructure development, likely due to environmental or social concerns.The Hindu
PoliticsOct 2Justice Department sues Maryland over federal agent mask banThe Justice Department sued Maryland on Thursday over a new law barring federal law enforcement officers from wearing masks and requiring them to identify themselves while working in the Old Line State. The complaint, filed the same day the law took effect, argues that Maryland and two of its largest counties are illegally attempting to…The Hill
PoliticsOct 2Villagers boycott gram sabha meeting demanding relocation of Tasmac outletVillagers are boycotting a gram sabha meeting to demand the relocation of a Tasmac outlet. This signifies local community action and public dissent regarding a specific local issue.The Hindu
PoliticsOct 2Protests held across country demanding CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s ouster, hundreds detainedCongress leader Rahul Gandhi slams police action on protesters, says ‘lathi can stop a crowd, but not a question’; political parties, activists and students take out rallies across States seeking electoral reforms and rollback of SIRThe Hindu
PoliticsOct 2King Charles to acknowledge ‘darkest days’ of colonial rule on Caribbean tourKing Charles will acknowledge the “darkest days” of colonial rule and slavery while touring Caribbean countries on a visit beginning this month, a Buckingham Palace spokesman said on Friday. The king will first visit the Bahamas and Guyana alone, followed by a trip to Antigua and Barbuda with Queen Camilla, where Charles will give a speech at a meeting of Commonwealth heads of government, the palace said. Charles, 77, who is still receiving treatment for cancer, will visit former colonies that...South China Morning Post
PoliticsOct 2Israel’s Supreme Court overturns election panel ban on Arab partiesCourt reinstates two Arab lists and Jewish Knesset member Ofer Cassif as Balad leader withdraws after pressure.Al Jazeera [en]
PoliticsOct 2Veterans face SNAP barriers as USDA guidance delays policy changes, GAO findsGAO found outdated USDA SNAP guidance for veterans and recommended better outreach and coordination to help veterans access food assistance.Military Times
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