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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]
PoliticsSep 15Tech CEOs call for AI regulation. But Trump and Congress are in no hurry to actThe technology industry warns about the dangers of AI, while the U.S. government, led by Trump, is reluctant to regulate it. Democrats advocate for greater oversight, but political polarization complicates consensus, in an electoral context that hinders legislative progress.Clarín
PoliticsSep 15FBI Director defends agency's relaxed employment standards before the SenateThe director of the federal agency faces a tense hearing in Congress, marked by criticism of his leadership and accusations of bias. The panel, led by Republicans, discusses his efforts against crime, while Democrats highlight internal controversy and complaints about his conduct.Clarín
PoliticsSep 15Trump disses ‘hostile and conflicted’ judge who blocked Kennedy Center renamingPresident Trump on Tuesday slammed the federal judge who blocked his administration’s latest effort to add his name to the Kennedy Center.  The president, who has repeatedly criticized judges who rule against his administration, called U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper a “very hostile and conflicted Judge” shortly after the Obama appointee released his opinion in…The Hill
PoliticsSep 15'Revolutionary change in American foreign policy': Canada pivoting towards EU, India and ChinaFrançois Picard is pleased to welcome Anne Applebaum, staff writer at The Atlantic and author of Autocracy, Inc. According to Applebaum, the upheaval in American diplomacy and foreign policy transcends any one administration. She describes a full-fledged transformation in the way the United States exerts power, pivoting away from leadership of a democratic alliance and toward a transactional, mafia-style politics that fuses ideology, private economic interests, personal relationships and geopolitical leverage.France 24 [en]
PoliticsSep 15Sanders says potential danger of AI is "probably greater" than nuclear weaponsSen. Bernie Sanders is one of the most vocal opponents in Congress on rapid AI development, but bipartisan concerns are growing.CBS News
PoliticsSep 15Niger Delta gets $160bn in 27 years — Aig-ImoukhuedeBy Daniel Abia, PORT HARCOURT The Niger Delta oil-producing states and their local governments have received an estimated $160 billion in federal allocations and other development resources over the past 27 years, without commensurate development outcomes, Chairman of Access Bank Holdings, Mr Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, has said. Aig-Imoukhuede disclosed this on Tuesday while delivering the keynote […] The post Niger Delta gets $160bn in 27 years — Aig-Imoukhuede appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsSep 15Ferocious fight among Brazil’s supreme court erupts on eve of presidential electionScandal explodes as country’s election campaign peaks, with polls suggesting dead heat between candidatesBrazil’s supreme court has been thrust into what experts consider the greatest crisis since the return of democracy in the 1980s, as two rival judges lock horns on the eve of the presidential election with unpredictable consequences for Latin America’s largest democracy.The politically charged dispute exploded into public view on Tuesday as judges traded insults and accusations during a heated supreme court hearing that was livestreamed into millions of Brazilian homes. Continue reading...Guardian World
PoliticsSep 15Rector’s Suspension Not Over TETFund Funds — Taraba MinistryThe ministry said the suspension of the Rector, Yakubu Garjila, was instead connected to an alleged failure by the college to comply with a directive of Governor Agbu Kefas on the reduction of tuition fees by 50 per cent. The post Rector’s Suspension Not Over TETFund Funds — Taraba Ministry appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
PoliticsSep 15Treasury secretary backs Trump’s $5,000 checks but refuses to say how the country will pay for itTrump has faced bribery accusations after promising Americans $5,000 if voters help Republicans keep control of Congress during the midterm electionsThe Independent World
PoliticsSep 15Infantino under fresh pressure as Greek FA, Bierhoff back UEFAFIFA president Gianni Infantino has come under fresh pressure after Greek Football Association president Makis Gagatsis and former Germany national team director Oliver Bierhoff backed UEFA’s push for change in FIFA leadership. The post Infantino under fresh pressure as Greek FA, Bierhoff back UEFA appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
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