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PoliticsSep 17Judge steps in as Kennedy Center demolition fears growTrump officials must give 30 days' written notice before making any changes to the Kennedy Center "including but not limited to any 'demolition'" of the main building, a federal judge ruled Thursday. Why it matters: The ruling reinforces an earlier injunction blocking the Kennedy Center from closing for its planned renovation, after President Trump and administration officials raised the possibility of demolishing the building.The ruling allows the center to continue to make "emergency repairs" rather than halt them entirely.Driving the news: District Judge Christopher Cooper ruled Thursday thAxios
PoliticsSep 17Tuberville slams Jones as fuel tax debate heats up, cites ‘F’ grade from taxpayer groupU.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville on Thursday criticized his Democratic opponent for governor, saying he was surprised to see former U.S. Sen. Doug Jones “suddenly become Alabama’s spokesman for lower taxes.” Tuberville’s comments, provided to AL.com in a statement, came after...dothaneagle · united states of america
PoliticsSep 17Minnesota's anti-ICE aid fund becomes latest casualty of state's embarrassing fraud problemHennepin County paid out $500,000 in grants before shutting down a $2 million program tied to Operation Metro Surge due to overwhelming fraud.headtopics · united states of america
PoliticsSep 17Jerusalem Daily: Israelis protest outside ‘NAZA’ filmmaker’s homeDozens of Israelis protested outside 'NAZA' filmmaker’s family home, chanting 'death to traitors'Al Jazeera [en]
PoliticsSep 17Bill to curb AI data center utility costs hits snag in SenateSen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., blocked bipartisan legislation aimed at reining in data center-related utility cost increases, calling the bill a half-measure.CNBC
PoliticsSep 17Shettima Clarifies Remarks On Northern Governors’ Support For TinubuHe said the remark was not intended to suggest that northern APC governors did not support Tinubu after his emergence as the party’s presidential candidate or during the 2023 presidential election. The post Shettima Clarifies Remarks On Northern Governors’ Support For Tinubu appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
PoliticsSep 17US secures release of detained citizen Adam Castillo in MyanmarBusinessman Adam Castillo had been detained by authorities for three months on breach of trust allegations.Al Jazeera [en]
PoliticsSep 17An internal report from the Ayuso Government states that the commitment to the attic was not "sufficiently" explainedLa Comunidad pactó un alquiler de 3.000 euros mensuales con Planifica Madrid antes de decidir su venta, como recoge el expediente de la operaciónEl País
PoliticsSep 17Major Iranian Airline Suspends Several Flights Abroad, Adding to IsolationMahan Air, a major airline, said it would stop flying to Turkey and Oman just over a week after new restrictions were announced, adding to U.S. pressure on the economy.NYT World
PoliticsSep 17White House withdraws Trump’s nominee to lead ICEThe White House didn’t say why former Oklahoma state trooper Lance Schroyer was withdrawn from consideration.NBC News
PoliticsSep 17Judge says government must give 30 days notice before demolishing Kennedy CenterA federal judge on Thursday declined Rep. Joyce Beatty’s (D-Ohio) request for an emergency hearing to review the Kennedy Center board’s latest vote to close the building for renovations.  U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper will, however, require the government to provide at least 30 days’ notice if it intends to demolish the performing arts center in the nation’s…The Hill
PoliticsSep 17Trump withdraws controversial nominee to lead ICE after backlash over his credentialsLance Schroyer, a former Oklahoma state trooper with limited direct experience in immigration policy, is close to DHS head Markwayne MullinThe Independent World
PoliticsSep 17Abelardo's government diary: Ecopetrol, bombings and meetingsEl nuevo presidente de la junta de Ecopetrol es de la entraña de De la Espriella. El presidente alista su segunda reunión bilateral. Acá, las movidas. The post Diario del gobierno de Abelardo: Ecopetrol, bombardeos y reuniones appeared first on La Silla Vacía.La Silla Vacía
PoliticsSep 17Dickson restates commitment to multi-party democracyBy Henry Umoru ABUJA — National Leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Senator Henry Seriake Dickson, has reiterated his commitment to multi-party democracy and a peaceful political process ahead of the 2027 general elections. Dickson spoke when the management of LEADERSHIP Newspaper, led by its Vice Chairman, Mr Michael Okpere, paid him a formal […] The post Dickson restates commitment to multi-party democracy appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsSep 17The Ceuta effect: how far will Europe's anti-migrant backlash go?As the United States threatens Europe with more tariffs and eyes Greenland, as Russia tests the continent’s resolve over Ukraine, as the planet overheats, where do citizens sense the biggest threat? In her Wednesday state of the EU speech, the Commission president addressed Ursula von der Leyen going big on manning the borders, literally suggesting new tools to better deal with migration, particularly after July’s run on Ceuta, where over two days, tens of thousands of mostly Moroccans overran Spain’s North African enclave.France 24 [en]
PoliticsSep 17Trump's proposed arch has 'adverse effects,' administration acknowledgesThe arch could obstruct views along the river, the administration acknowledge, but it says those impacts "cannot be fully avoided."ABC News
PoliticsSep 17BJP, TDP celebrate PM Modi’s birthdayThe BJP and TDP political parties are celebrating the birthday of Prime Minister Modi. This event marks a political observance within the country.The Hindu
PoliticsSep 17Russia and China Veto U.S. Bid to Renew U.N. Monitoring of Iran Nuclear ProgramNYT World
PoliticsSep 17Exclusive: Chicago PD employee sues city after suspension for ‘F*** Trump’ Facebook post at ‘No Kings’ protestMike Milstein, a high-level civilian CPD employee, says he ‘intends to resume’ his public criticism of the presidentThe Independent World
PoliticsSep 17Harish Rao files defamation case against Mahesh Goud and Addanki DayakarHarish Rao has filed a defamation case against Mahesh Goud and Addanki Dayakar. This indicates a legal dispute involving these individuals.The Hindu
PoliticsSep 17ICE agent charged with shooting Venezuelan man through apartment door and lying about itA federal immigration officer charged with shooting a Venezuelan man last winter and lying about the circumstancesThe Independent World
PoliticsSep 17Trump administration denies visas for Palestinian delegation to attend UN General Assembly for second yearThe Trump administration on Wednesday denied visas to the Palestinian Liberation Organization (PLO) and the Palestinian Authority’s (PA) delegation to the United Nations General Assembly in New York for the second time in more than a year. The State Department accused the PLO and the PA of failing their commitments as established in the PLO…The Hill
PoliticsSep 17Hardship: Bagudu’s admission vindicates us — APMThe APM said it had warned against the removal of fuel subsidy, floating of the naira, increased taxes and other policies, alleging that the government ignored the consequences for citizens and businesses. The post Hardship: Bagudu’s admission vindicates us — APM appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsSep 17Brazil’s Lula announces welfare increases ahead of presidential electionGovernment says that increase represents an adjustment for inflation that has eaten away purchasing power since 2023.Al Jazeera [en]