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PoliticsSep 15Four Years After Mahsa Amini's Death, Iranian Women Defy Hijab LawFour years after Mahsa Amini died in police custody following her detention over Iran’s mandatory hijab law, increasing numbers of Iranian women are appearing in public without head scarves. Amini's death became the catalyst for the 2022 Woman, Life, Freedom protest movement. The defiance has grown amid war with the United States and mounting political and economic pressures. While Iran's so-called morality police have largely disappeared from public life across major cities, questions remain about whether the relaxation is a tactical retreat rather than a policy shift.RFE/RL
PoliticsSep 15Patel defends lowering hiring standards related to prostitution, bestialityTuesday's hearing marked the first time that Patel has publicly addressed the new hiring standards related to prostitution, employment theft and bestiality.CBS News
PoliticsSep 15Cook Political Report shifts New Hampshire toward Republican SununuCook Political Report, an election handicapper, shifted its rating for the New Hampshire Senate race to “toss-up,” a significant move in Republicans’ favor, since Democrats need to keep that seat. Rep. Chris Pappas (D-N.H.) is challenging former Sen. John Sununu (R-N.H.), who has been out of the Senate for 18 years, for the seat opening…The Hill
PoliticsSep 15Trump says Kennedy Centre to close after judge bars name changeUS President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that the Kennedy Centre will close down – possibly for good – after a judge ruled his name cannot be added to the famed arts institution’s exterior. Trump said the Washington cultural venue’s trustees voted to shut down for what it says are vital emergency renovations, and that it will not reopen unless the judgment is overruled. “The Board of The Kennedy Center today agreed, almost unanimously, to close the Building for Safety reasons, and so that it...South China Morning Post
PoliticsSep 15Kash Patel’s bizarre Senate hearing went from an argument about bestiality to outright insultsIn one of the strangest Trump administration appearances yet, Patel made jokes about canines and had to clarify he is not ‘into’ animal sex before getting into a yelling match with a Democratic senator about the midterms, writes Holly BaxterThe Independent World
PoliticsSep 15Rainbow Coalition: Wike taunts APC governors, says he never promised PDP won’t field candidates“What I said and stand for is that I will mobilise support for the reelection of the President. I never promised anyone that PDP will not field candidates to contest governorship, National Assembly and House of Assembly elections.” The post Rainbow Coalition: Wike taunts APC governors, says he never promised PDP won’t field candidates appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
PoliticsSep 15LETTER TO SENATORS: Kentucky public state institution presidents support Protect College Sports ActPresidents of public state institutions in Kentucky have expressed support for the Protect College Sports Act in a letter to senators. This indicates a stance on proposed legislation.somerset_kentucky · united states of america
PoliticsSep 15Julia Nye: It’s time for civilian oversight of surveillance equipmentThe article discusses the need for civilian oversight of surveillance equipment. It addresses a public policy issue regarding civil liberties and technology use.laconiadailysun · united states of america
PoliticsSep 15LETTER TO SENATORS: Kentucky public state institution presidents support Protect College Sports ActPresidents of Kentucky's public state institutions have sent a letter to senators expressing support for the Protect College Sports Act. This indicates a unified stance on proposed legislation impacting collegiate athletics.richmondregister · united states of america
PoliticsSep 15Taft Republican Assembly interviews three City Council candidates.Three of the five candidates running for the Taft City Council met with the Taft Republican Assembly seeking an endorsement from the grouptaftmidwaydriller · united states of america
PoliticsSep 15House Democrats demand answers from CDC on Pennsylvania measles deathsHouse Democrats on the Energy and Commerce Committee are demanding answers from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention regarding the agency’s refusal to accept Pennsylvania’s reporting of two measles deaths, the first in 35 years.  The committee’s ranking member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-N.J.) sent a letter to new agency director Erica Schwartz, calling for…The Hill
PoliticsSep 15Following a higher soda tax, is a salty foods tax coming next?A bill from Morena, PT and PVEM lawmakers estimates that a tax on high-sodium products could generate about 12 billion pesos (US $116.6 million) in additional federal revenue while helping reduce the prevalence of diseases associated with excess salt intake. The post Following a higher soda tax, is a salty foods tax coming next? appeared first on Mexico News DailyMexico News Daily
PoliticsSep 15‘They are politically lazy’ – Wike tackles APC govs over Rainbow Coalition pushbackMinister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has described governors of the All Progressives Congress as “politically lazy” following their opposition to his Rainbow Coalition ahead of the 2027 general elections. The post ‘They are politically lazy’ – Wike tackles APC govs over Rainbow Coalition pushback appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsSep 15Wike’s Rainbow Coalition, APC govs backing Tinubu in different ways — FayoseThe APC governors, led by Chairman of the Progressive Governors Forum and Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, said on Monday that they would not support any alliance capable of undermining Tinubu’s re-election bid or APC candidates. The post Wike’s Rainbow Coalition, APC govs backing Tinubu in different ways — Fayose appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsSep 15To show unity, the mayor and governor of Caquetá came to blowsComo parte del relanzamiento de la liga de boxeo del departamento, ambos mandatarios subieron al ring. Tenían roces políticos previos. The post Para mostrar unión, alcalde y gobernador de Caquetá se fueron a puños appeared first on La Silla Vacía.La Silla Vacía
PoliticsSep 15Attorney general dismisses investigation into Russian oligarch's payment for Trump's son's weddingEl fiscal de EE.UU. desestimó investigar pagos de un empresario ruso para la boda del hijo del líder estadounidense, considerándolo un regalo amistoso.El oligarca ruso, vinculado al líder de su país, cubrió costos de la boda en Bahamas, mientras la oposición inicia pesquisas en el Congreso.Clarín
PoliticsSep 15Germany’s embattled leader Merz cancels New York trip amid mounting domestic pressureChancellor Friedrich Merz will instead stay in Germany to deal with fallout of elections in which his party is expected to fare badly.Politico Europe
PoliticsSep 15Kennedy Center board votes to close after being told they can’t add Trump name as president vows to cancel repairsTrump says renovations ‘will not take place’ unless his name is on the buildingThe Independent World
PoliticsSep 15Board votes to close Kennedy Center immediately for renovations, source saysEarlier Tuesday, a federal judge again blocked the board from adding President Trump's name to the facade of the building.CBS News
PoliticsSep 15Police arrest kidnap suspects while collecting N1.5m ransom in Ondo, rescue victimsThe police said the operation was carried out based on intelligence. The post Police arrest kidnap suspects while collecting N1.5m ransom in Ondo, rescue victims appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
PoliticsSep 15Budget 2027: growth of 4%, inflation of 21.1% and a dollar at $1,728 estimated for next yearLos números trascendieron luego de la reunión de la mesa política.El proyecto todavía no fue enviado al Congreso.Clarín
PoliticsSep 15Blanche dodges question on whether he asked for DiGenova’s resignationAttorney General Todd Blanche dodged a question Tuesday about whether he asked for the resignation of Trump-ally Joe diGenova from the Justice Department amid reports that there was a tense phone call between the two before the lawyer’s departure. “I don’t want to talk about communications I have with prosecutors. It’s not fair to them.…The Hill
PoliticsSep 15DHS agents allegedly told to 'misrepresent' themselves to access state voter rollsA whistleblower claims DHS has directed agents to "misrepresent" themselves and "violate state laws" in a voter probe, Democratic lawmakers say.ABC News
PoliticsSep 15Zelensky urges Parliament to back seven bills needed to fund budget deficitPresident Volodymyr Zelensky has urged lawmakers to support seven bills scheduled for consideration by the Verkhovna Rada this week.Ukrinform [en]
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