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POLITICSSep 25‘Gonzo bonkers’: Trump’s plan to militarize triumphal arch sparks pushbackLawmakers and analysts alike are perplexed by President Trump’s surprise declaration that his proposed triumphal arch will house “a top grade military complex” in addition to tourist attractions.   Trump over the weekend claimed that the structure, to be built between Arlington National Cemetery and the Lincoln Memorial, will “house, store, and have the rapid ability…The Hill
POLITICSSep 25Can Democrats flip the House? Here's the latest in key racesDemocrats need a net gain of four seats to take control of the House. Here are five races to watch before the Nov. 3 elections.LA Times
POLITICSSep 25Internal DOJ charts show agency bleeding staff as caseloads surgeA drastically diminished Justice Department workforce is struggling to keep up with its civil side caseloads, according to documents obtained by The Hill and NewsNation, The Hill’s sister network. A series of charts, apparently inadvertently shared and then recalled, show how the number of attorneys within the civil division has plummeted under the Trump administration.…The Hill
POLITICSSep 25Many opine about VenezuelaEl discurso de Delcy Rodríguez en la 81.ª Asamblea General. Una Venezuela en nueva etapa política y sus aspiraciones. The post Muchos opinan sobre Venezuela appeared first on La Silla Vacía.La Silla Vacía
POLITICSSep 25Trump's trade war with Canada adds a challenge in Senate racesThe dispute stands to heighten voters' economic worries and add to the GOP's political challenge in dead-heat races, analysts say.LA Times
POLITICSSep 25One in three members of Russia’s new State Duma has ties to the war in Ukraine. Some are accused of war crimes. Here’s who they are — and what they’ve done.Meduza [en]
POLITICSSep 25“It's ridiculous”: a Buenos Aires municipality reported $0 investment in rural road infrastructure works for two consecutive yearsLa intendencia de Colón indicó que en 2924 y 2025 no realizó inversión alguna en “Obras Específicas de Infraestructura” en la red vial rural.Fue tras el pedido de un informe detallado por la Sociedad Rural local.Clarín
POLITICSSep 25Republican Congressman warns Trump his ‘comeuppance will happen’ in midterms ‘shellacking’Thomas Massie says ‘[Trump’s} not out there campaigning for them. They don’t want him in their districts’The Independent World
POLITICSSep 25Pope Leo visits France: Pontiff wants to focus world's attention on peace, human dignity, technologyAlison Sargent is pleased to welcome Andrea Antonio Verardi, Professor of Church History and Cultural Heritage at the Pontifical Gregorian University. According to Verardi, Pope Leo’s visit to France is much more than a diplomatic visit. The focus of the visit combines three key issues: the search for peace amid geopolitical instability, the challenge that artificial intelligence and technological change pose to humanity and human dignity, and the unexpected re-emergence of religious identification among younger generations in a deeply secular society.France 24 [en]
POLITICSSep 25Alaskans Dismayed, But Not Moved, by Peltola’s Treatment of Her StaffVoters interviewed in Anchorage and Fairbanks on Thursday said news that Mary Peltola, the Democratic nominee for Senate, had used offensive slurs would not change their vote.NYT US
POLITICSSep 25Morocco: while awaiting the choice of the head of government, alliances are taking shapeSi le PAM est arrivé nettement en tête des législatives du 23 septembre, les résultats ne permettent pas encore de déterminer quels partis formeront une coalition pour gouverner. Revigoré par son score, le PJD annonce déjà son intention de faire tomber le prochain exécutif.Jeune Afrique
POLITICSSep 25France: Pope Leo XIV welcomed by Macron at the ÉlyséePresident Emmanuel Macron welcomed Pope Leo XIV to the Élysée Palace on Friday, 25 September, at the start of the pontiff's four-day visit to France. The Pope entered the courtyard to a ceremonial welcome, walked the red carpet, shook hands with President Macron and First Lady Brigitte Macron, before climbing the palace steps for a brief meeting at the Élysée.France 24 [en]
POLITICSSep 25From ‘cheats’ to ‘great friendship’: How Trump’s rhetoric on China changedWarmth on display in Washington contrasts significantly with the language Trump has used to characterise Beijing and Xi.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSSep 25Nigerian newspapers review: [2027] Elections must be decided at polls, not courts – Onaiyekan, OsigweIn today’s Nigerian newspapers review programme, Today in the News, Vanguard leads with the Catholic Archbishop Emeritus of Abuja, John Cardinal Onaiyekan; former Nigerian Bar Association President, Mazi Afam Osigwe (SAN) and political economist, Prof. Patrick Utomi, warning that democracy is weakened when the courts become the arena in which electoral victories are finally decided. The post Nigerian newspapers review: [2027] Elections must be decided at polls, not courts – Onaiyekan, Osigwe appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSSep 25As election enters its final stretch , some Republicans are distancing from TrumpAs an election approaches its conclusion, some Republican figures are reportedly distancing themselves from Trump. This indicates shifts in political alliances and potential impacts on electoral dynamics.kmxt.org · United States
POLITICSSep 25Iran proposes seven - day roadmap to reopen Strait of HormuzIran has proposed a seven-day plan for reopening the Strait of Hormuz. This initiative is significant given the strait's importance for global oil shipments and international maritime security.siasat.com · India
POLITICSSep 25El-Rufai’s Detention Has Made Him A Prisoner Of Conscience — Dele MomoduMomodu maintained that El-Rufai remained an influential political figure in Northern Nigeria, particularly the Northwest The post El-Rufai’s Detention Has Made Him A Prisoner Of Conscience — Dele Momodu appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
POLITICSSep 25Morocco election: PAM tops vote as turnout falls and Islamist PJD reboundsBut with turnout falling to its lowest level in years, the new administration will also face the challenge of rebuilding political engagement and responding to voters' concerns over jobs, public services and living costs.Africanews [en]
POLITICSSep 25Trump said the Kennedy Center would be closed for 7 days, it’s going to be longer than that‘The Kennedy Center is in a virtual state of collapse, and has been for many years,’ Donald Trump has claimedThe Independent World
POLITICSSep 25Donald Trump courts Xi Jinping during high-profile White House visitPresident Donald Trump rolled out an unusually lavish welcome for Chinese President Xi Jinping, praising their personal friendship throughout a White House state dinner and other ceremonial events. While both leaders said they held frank discussions behind closed doors, the visit produced no major breakthroughs, prompting criticism from Democratic lawmakers who argued the pageantry overshadowed pressing issues including Iran, Taiwan, AI and trade.France 24 [en]
POLITICSSep 25Pope responds to CNN reporter’s question about Trump media banPope Leo XIV expressed his support for “good coverage” when CNN Vatican Correspondent Christopher Lamb asked about the White House removing CNN’s press credentials and restricting the network’s access.headtopics · united states of america
POLITICSSep 25Trump and Xi end the state visit with the trade truce extended and no substantive dealsChinese President Xi Jinping's state visit to Washington ended on Thursday with a two-month extension of the bilateral trade truce, agreed before the meeting itself, and no progress on the central issues dividing the two powers: tariffs, rare earths, agricultural purchases, Taiwan and export restrictions on advanced chips.mercopress · venezuela
POLITICSSep 253 big questions as GOP nears moment of truthWith midterms 39 days away and the outlook for President Trump's party looking increasingly bleak, top Republicans say they're focused on three big questions for the final stretch:Are their attack ads working? Republicans expect a wave of private polling in early October to reveal whether their massive financial advantage is cutting into Democrats' leads.GOP groups had spent more than $450 million through Sept. 23, more than twice what Democrats had spent, according to campaign finance expert Rob Pyers.But Republican strategists say they aren't sure yet whether the barrage is working amid voteAxios
POLITICSSep 25Switzerland’s neutrality vote is asking the wrong questionThe real question is what neutrality can still do for Switzerland.Al Jazeera [en]