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PoliticsSep 15Judge blocks new Trump inscription on Kennedy CenterA federal judge on Tuesday blocked the Kennedy Center’s latest attempt to inscribe President Trump’s name back on building — and to rename the campus after him.  U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper ruled that the Kennedy Center board cannot move forward with the plans without “Congress’s blessing,” finding that an August vote on the renaming…The Hill
PoliticsSep 15Judge rules Kennedy Center board cannot put Trump's name on building againThe Kennedy Center board, which is filled with President Trump's allies, is set to vote Tuesday on a new plan to close the center for two years of renovations.CBS News
PoliticsSep 15Trump claims Kennedy Center ‘collapse’ left guard ‘60 seconds from death’ in rant after losing name change battlePresident’s outburst follows a judge permanently blocking push to put his name on the Kennedy Center facadeThe Independent World
PoliticsSep 15Axios: U.S. House Democrats launch investigation into Russian boxing official Umar Kremlev’s spending on Donald Trump Jr.’s wedding celebrationU.S. Representative Robert Garcia, the top Democrat on the House Oversight Committee, has opened an investigation into Umar Kremlev’s possible role in organizing Donald Trump Jr.’s wedding, Axios reports.Meduza [en]
PoliticsSep 15Can oil deals reset US-Iraqi relations?Iraq has a short window of time to rein in its militias and create favorable commercial conditions to improve ties with the US. The post Can oil deals reset US-Iraqi relations? appeared first on Atlantic Council.Atlantic Council
PoliticsSep 15Peter Obi Welcomes Scrutiny, Asks UNN To Release Academic RecordsThe NDC presidential candidate says he is prepared to face the level of evaluation expected of anyone seeking the highest political office in Nigeria. The post Peter Obi Welcomes Scrutiny, Asks UNN To Release Academic Records appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
PoliticsSep 15High fuel prices challenge the German governmentChancellor Friedrich Merz wants to provide relief to motorists. But exactly how this is to happen remains unclear.DW News [en]
PoliticsSep 15Key changes in CPI(M) in Keralam: P. Jayarajan, M.B. Rajesh and V. Sivankutty included in State secretariatThe changes are part of the corrective steps intended by the extended State committee meeting held under the monitoring of the central leadership led by general secretary M.A. Baby and other Polit Bureau membersThe Hindu
PoliticsSep 15What the Supreme Court's mail voting ruling means for midterm electionsThe Supreme Court upheld a lower court's decision to block President Trump's plans to restrict mail-in ballots. CBS News election law expert and contributor David Becker explains the ruling and its impact.CBS News
PoliticsSep 15Canada's PM sells Canada to global investors but says US ties still crucial 'in key areas'Speaking to top global investors at a summit intended to curb Canada's dependence on the US, Prime Minister Mark Carney acknowledged both the US economy's importance for Canada and the need to diversify trade partners.Le Monde [en]
PoliticsSep 15HC directs police to issue notices to accused in case of ‘purification’ at ErravalliA High Court has directed police to issue notices to individuals accused in a case involving 'purification' at Erravalli. This indicates legal action being taken in response to an event of local significance.The Hindu
PoliticsSep 15Workers Protest: Unity schools in Rivers remain closedThe schools remained shut on Monday and Tuesday as students and parents arrived for the scheduled resumption. The post Workers Protest: Unity schools in Rivers remain closed appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
PoliticsSep 15Trump out-traded all members of Congress combined - reportA report indicates that Trump's trading activities surpassed those of all members of Congress combined. This suggests significant financial activity by the former president, drawing attention to his economic dealings.Seeking Alpha Tech
PoliticsSep 15Massie moves to impeach Pete Hegseth over Iran WarRep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) introduced a resolution Tuesday to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, accusing him of defying Congress and illegally continuing the U.S. war in Iran.Why it matters: The impeachment effort is a long shot in the GOP-controlled Congress, but Massie's resolution is privileged, meaning he can force a full House vote and put Republicans on the record over Hegseth's handling of the Iran war.It's a dramatic escalation in the retiring lawmaker's months-long push to rein in the Trump administration's war powers. Massie did not give GOP leaders a heads-up on his plans. TheAxios
PoliticsSep 15Green Bay keeps Flock cameras amid statewide backlashGreen Bay's mayor and police chief announced the city will keep its automated license plate reading cameras, introducing a new policy aimed at addressing privacy concerns surrounding the Flock Safety system.tmj4 · united states of america
PoliticsSep 15Nacogdoches County Commissioners OK tax increase, budget despite sheriff's concernsNacogdoches County Commissioners on Tuesday adopted a roughly 9-cent property tax increase, the majority of which will go toward bond debt approved by county voters for a new jail.dailysentinel · united states of america
PoliticsSep 15Municipal League says notice to council not necessary | Business | news-bulletin.comBosque Farms spokesperson for the Municipal League says there is no specific requirement in the state laws requiring a mayor to give any notice to councilors about appointments. In annewsbulletin · united states of america
PoliticsSep 15Judge blocks Kennedy Center board from putting Trump's name on plaza, buildingThe ruling comes four months after the same judge ordered that the Kennedy Center could not be renamed to include President Trump's name.CNBC
PoliticsSep 15DC, Maryland members seek to prevent permanent fencing at Capitol complexDistrict of Columbia Del. Elanor Holmes Norton (D) and Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) announced legislation Tuesday barring permanent fencing around the Capitol, arguing the complex should remain open and accessible to the public. The “No Fencing at the United States Capitol Complex Act” comes after the Jan. 6, 2021, attack prompted officials to erect…The Hill
PoliticsSep 15NHL star Ovechkin appears in campaign video for Putin’s partyWashington Capitals star Alexander Ovechkin appeared in a political ad this week for the ruling United Russia Party, a group aligned with President Vladimir Putin. The 40-year-old Capitals captain was spotted in the background of the video which promoted the United Russia Party ahead of Russia’s parliamentary election. He stood alongside Russian Foreign Minister Sergei…The Hill
PoliticsSep 15Scott Bessent confirms weekend meeting with He Lifeng days before Xi’s US visitUS Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Tuesday confirmed that he will meet Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng this weekend for the final preparatory talks between the two sides, less than a week before Chinese President Xi Jinping travels to Washington for a bilateral summit with US President Donald Trump. “With China, we have had some very good private discussions, and I look forward to those continuing this weekend when I meet my Chinese counterpart Vice [Premier] He Lifeng,” Bessent said during a...South China Morning Post
PoliticsSep 15Knobloch: 'It is a very dangerous situation at the moment'Charlotte Knobloch survived the Holocaust by passing as the daughter of non-Jewish farmers. She recently spoke with DW to express her shock following the AfD victory in Saxony-Anhalt's state election.DW News [en]
PoliticsSep 15Alexander Lukashenko called the freezing of $43-44 million in Belarusian funds at Citibank ‘a disgrace for the United States.’ Now U.S. officials have asked the bank to release the money.U.S. officials have asked Citibank to release Belarusian funds frozen at the bank. “We have requested from them as to why they have not released the money,” said U.S. presidential envoy John Coale, who met with Alexander Lukashenko in Minsk on September 15.Meduza [en]
PoliticsSep 15Anna Paulina Luna dismisses Cabinet member’s attempt to smack her butt at Trump’s midterm conventionFlorida congresswoman shrugs off Housing Secretary Scott Turner’s gesture, pointing out he is a former NFL player and ‘maybe went for a high five’ as they passed each other on stageThe Independent World