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POLITICSSep 16Billionaire Leon Black held in contempt of Congress by House over Epstein investigationBlack's lawyers have denounced the Oversight Committee's pursuit of the former head of a private equity firm as an abuse of congressional powerThe Independent World
POLITICSSep 16Senate panel advances farm bill following McConnell’s returnThe Senate Agriculture Committee passed “Farm Bill 2.0” out of committee on Wednesday following Sen. Mitch McConnell’s (R- Ky.) return to Congress. The vote passed 12-11 along party lines. Despite Democratic opposition, the bill was able to move forward once McConnell returned to the panel this week. The senator was previously absent from Congress following…The Hill
POLITICSSep 16Trump administration plans ideological warning signs for SmithsonianThe Interior Secretary says the move is necessary to combat what he calls ideological bias.NPR News
POLITICSSep 16Belarus Frees 25 Political Prisoners As US Says It Will Ease SanctionsTwenty-five freed political prisoners arrived in Vilnius, Lithuania, on September 16 after they were released by Belarusian authorities. The US special envoy to Belarus, John Coale, said their release was secured in exchange for Washington's agreement to lift sanctions on two Belarusian companies.RFE/RL
POLITICSSep 16US removes Venezuela from list of drug transit, production countriesTrump says the country has made progress against narcotics since Maduro's removal, may also remove Colombia and Bolivia.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSSep 16Jay Jacobs gets his first-ever challenger for state Dem chairPolitico
POLITICSSep 16The socialists' veto to protect Morocco boycotts a resolution of support for Ceuta in EuropeMientras Von der Leyen destaca en su discurso sobre el Estado de la Unión que "Ceuta es España" y "Ceuta es Europa", se antoja cada vez más complicado que el Parlamento Europeo apruebe un pronunciamiento LeerEl Mundo
POLITICSSep 16Rajasthan urban local body elections: Candidates for mayors, chairpersons file nominationsAccording to a list containing 989 nominations, multiple nominations have been filed in several urban bodies, including cases where the same candidate figures more than onceThe Hindu
POLITICSSep 16What AI urgency? Industry and leaders split on how to handle advanced tech’s threatsConversations among lawmakers, tech executives and industry experts at the POLITICO Decoded Summit showed the long road toward reaching a consensus on addressing AI’s potentially existential risks.Politico Tech
POLITICSSep 16Former TNCC president Selvaperunthagai and Rajya Sabha member Praveen Chakravarty trade barbsFormer TNCC president Selvaperunthagai and Rajya Sabha member Praveen Chakravarty are engaged in a public exchange of critical remarks. This signifies political disagreement and discourse between prominent figures.The Hindu
POLITICSSep 16Families of Jimmy Lai, Min Zin plead in Washington for their release ahead of Xi’s visitSebastien Lai has appealed for the release of his father, former Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai, at a congressional hearing in WashingtonThe Independent World
POLITICSSep 16CJP to launch ‘Adivasi School Thik Karo’ campaign from Gadchiroli on Sept. 17: DipkeAs part of the exercise, CJP representatives will visit tribal schools and inspect the facilities and infrastructure; Abhijeet Dipke tears up copy of MoU between Maharashtra govt., trust over tribal hostelsThe Hindu
POLITICSSep 162027: ‘Who is more Kwankwasiyya than us? We’ll deliver Kano for Tinubu’ — JibrinA member of the House of Representatives, Abdulmumin Jibrin, has expressed confidence that President Bola Tinubu will win Kano State in the 2027 presidential election, despite the political influence of former governor Rabiu Kwankwaso. The post 2027: ‘Who is more Kwankwasiyya than us? We’ll deliver Kano for Tinubu’ — Jibrin appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSSep 16Quintana Roo passes ‘Nicole’s Law,’ banning cosmetic surgery for minorsThe reform is named after Paloma Nicole Arellano, who died after undergoing elective cosmetic surgery when she was only 14 years old. Her state, Durango, last year became the first to enact the ban. The post Quintana Roo passes ‘Nicole’s Law,’ banning cosmetic surgery for minors appeared first on Mexico News DailyMexico News Daily
POLITICSSep 16El-Sayed visits Senate Democrats, who are starting to warm to himSenate Democrats are starting to warm to Michigan Senate Abdul El-Sayed after a Wednesday meeting at their campaign arm’s headquarters, though muted reactions from some lawmakers indicated the progressive Senate nominee has work to do with the caucus ahead of November. “He’s a great candidate,” said Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.), chair of the Senate Democrats’…The Hill
POLITICSSep 16State police/constitution amendment: NASS gives 36 state assemblies 30 days to respondThe National Assembly has transmitted to the Houses of Assembly of the 36 states for consideration and approval, the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (Sixth Alteration) Bill, 2026. The post State police/constitution amendment: NASS gives 36 state assemblies 30 days to respond appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSSep 16Trump's Kennedy Center closure is 'unlawful,' Rep. Beatty tells judge in emergency hearing requestPresident Donald Trump says renovations at the Kennedy Center will not occur until the courts allow his name to be restored on the performing arts center.CNBC
POLITICSSep 16Senate Takes Up Bill to Regulate ‘Wild West’ of Collegiate SportsCritics argue the legislation would limit the rights of college athletes while maintaining the power and financial gains of schools and coaches.NYT US
POLITICSSep 16Subsidy removal: States’ revenues rose, but education, health spending fell — ADC’s Adio tackles governorsThe combined revenues accruing to Nigerian state governments have risen from N4.8 trillion in 2022 to N15.5 trillion following the removal of petrol subsidy, but spending on education and healthcare as a proportion of state budgets has declined, African Democratic Congress, ADC, candidate for Lagos State House of Assembly, Eti-Osa Constituency 2, Ayo Adio, has […] The post Subsidy removal: States’ revenues rose, but education, health spending fell — ADC’s Adio tackles governors appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSSep 16Zelensky announces law establishing criminal liability for fraudulent call centersPresident Volodymyr Zelensky signed a law establishing criminal liability for fraudulent call centers.Ukrinform [en]
POLITICSSep 16MinJustice: Commanders in Putumayo will be the first sign of submissionCancino aseguró que la primera muestra de sometimiento serán los 99 miembros de la Cneb, que desde junio están en una Zona de Ubicación. The post MinJusticia: Comandos en Putumayo serán primera muestra de sometimiento appeared first on La Silla Vacía.La Silla Vacía
POLITICSSep 16Fishing and tourism in the Malvinas must be penalizedIt is necessary to seek that the maintenance of the imposed population and the Defense forces continue to cost the British from their taxes, and that they do not manage to self-sustain these expenses.Clarín
POLITICSSep 16US House votes for a third time to end the Iran war as conflict drags onFor a third time, the US House has voted to end the war in Iran, approving a war powers resolution that would halt President Donald Trump’s ability to continue military action without congressional approval.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSSep 16Official and confirmed by Mamdani | 17 new public restrooms will be installed in New York: where they will be and how to access themThe city will allocate USD 4 million to a pilot program that will bring free and accessible restrooms to high-traffic areas of the five boroughs. The units will be open every day and can be located via an application.Clarín