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Companies and special interest groups with some of the diciest issues expected to land on California's next governor's desk are among the top financial backers of Democrat Xavier Becerra, the gubernatorial front runner. LA Times
VOA VIEW: The people will be rippedoff.
A federal judge has already halted the plan nationwide, but the Trump administration has asked the Supreme Court to revive it, arguing the federal government would be seriously harmed by voter fraud if it does not. LA Times
VOA VIEW: The people will get voter fraud.
Congress is poised to pass the Fix Our Forests Act, which would expedite forest thinning work, test new firefighting tech and build up homes' wildfire armor. LA Times
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The over 100,000 mourners of 9/11 victims opposed to Zohran Mamdani’s attendance at the 25th anniversary memorial are now receiving celebrity support. New York Post
VOA VIEW: Mamdani should stay far away.
Anthropic says scientists used its Claude AI in sensitive biological research that the company feared could have applications in weapons development — including gain-of-function virus work and experiments involving pathogens with pandemic potential. New York Post
VOA VIEW: It should not be allowed.
The ruling deferred to the state’s Supreme Court, which had invalidated G.O.P.-friendly district lines, saying voters must first have an opportunity to approve the map in a statewide referendum. New York Times
The department sent letters to at least 30 states demanding they retain election records, an outgrowth of President Trump’s baseless claims of widespread election fraud. New York Times
VOA VIEW: Liberal's want to cheat.
The Iran-backed militia routed Yemeni government forces in Mokha, putting the group in a stronger position to attack ships in a crucial waterway for global trade. New York Times
VOA VIEW: Houthis should be hit hard.
In his convention speech, the president floated the idea of a $5,000 “Trump Dividend” for every adult American if Republicans keep control of Congress. New York Times
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The company unveiled a new iPhone that costs $1,999. New York Times
President Donald Trump declared that the opening night of the first-ever Republican Midterm Convention was a success. OANN
President Donald Trump announced that the federal government will distribute relief checks, each worth $500, to nearly one million Americans who were overcharged by Obamacare. OANN
VOA VIEW: On the Dems tab.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent delivered a prime-time keynote address at the Republican Party’s historic first-ever midterm convention in Dallas, describing the upcoming elections as an important choice between economic renewal and financial ruin. OANN
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Dr. Mehmet Oz, the 17th Administrator of the United States Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), declared that healthcare fraud is a predatory threat that "steals our nation's trust," rather than merely just a financial crime. OANN
Addressing delegates on the opening night of the Republican National Committee Midterm Convention at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas, U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche delivered a focused, law-and-order address. OANN
Delta Air Lines Flight 2311 out of Los Angeles had to divert to Las Vegas on its way to its Salt Lake City destination due to cabin pressure issues. Washington Times
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The FBI's active-shooter database routinely misses cases where an armed civilian stops an active-shooter attack, according to a new report from the Crime Prevention Research Center. Washington Times
As the High Holy Days approach, rabbis in the United States say their congregations are deeply unsettled by antisemitic threats and aware of sharp divisions in their own communities. But many are also determined to embrace the coming days of celebration and reflection. Washington Times
VOA VIEW: As they sfould.
State Board of Education members on Friday approved a rewrite of what Texas high schoolers learn in social studies, disregarding pleas from Muslims who testified that schools should teach how people of Islamic faith positively contributed to world history. Washington Times
What people are allowed to bring on an airplane is one of the many things that have changed since the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks. But TSA has now unveiled a new program allowing some non-flyers to get through security without a ticket. Jonathan Vigliotti has more details. CBS
VOA VIEW: Don't change what is not broken.
The first-ever Republican midterm convention is underway in Dallas, with control of the House and Senate on the line and Election Day less than eight weeks away. President Trump is set to headline. CBS
VOA VIEW: The GOP must prevail in November.
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In Hawaii, tens of thousands cleaned up and waited for their power to be restored in the aftermath of Hurricane Lowell. The storm killed at least one person. Along the Southern California coast, what's left of Hurricane Marie pummeled the shore with powerful surf, threatening beachfront homes. CBS
Rapid developments in AI are prompting concerns about "superintelligence." CBS
VOA VIEW: Humans must use their head.
The TSA is not prepared to eliminate all liquid restrictions, and the existing rule limiting other carry-on liquids to 3.4 ounces remains in effect. CBS
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President Donald Trump said energy prices that have been elevated due to the Iran war will not come down until after the midterm elections. CNBC
VOA VIEW: Iran is waiting to see what happens at midterms.
Trump disclosed more than 21,000 trades in 2025, while the House-passed restrictions Republicans are promoting apply only to Congress. CNBC
The U.S. denied Iran’s claim that it struck two American vessels as the two sides traded attacks near the Strait of Hormuz and Brent crude hit $100 a barrel. CNBC
Mortgage rates continue to climb, so more borrowers are turning to adjustable rate mortgages, which offer lower interest rates comparatively. CNBC
VOA VIEW: Watch for the possible downside.
The leaders were said to have discussed recent U.S. envoy visits to Moscow and Kyiv as peace talks remain stalled. CNBC
VOA VIEW: Don't count on Putin.
Two Chinese nationals allegedly shipped synthetic opioids and cannabinoids to U.S. co-defendants who soaked paper with the drugs and mailed them to inmates. FOX News
VOA VIEW: China plays bad games.
Zohran Mamdani and Jessica Tisch announced an increased NYPD presence at synagogues across New York City as antisemitic hate crimes rise ahead of holy days. FOX News
President Donald Trump's flight to Texas on Wednesday was delayed after an inflatable emergency slide deployed from his Qatar-gifted Air Force One. UPI
The U.S. Department of Treasury announced Wednesday that it will buy back up to $6 billion of government debt in a plan to keep bond markets going. UPI
The United States has sanctioned 27 Iranian airlines and nine people and companies outside of Iran as it targeted Tehran's aviation sector. UPI
Mexico and the United States have deployed fixed and mobile counter-drone systems along the Tijuana-San Diego border corridor to detect and disable commercial drones used by criminal organizations, Mexico's Defense Secre UPI
NASA announced Wednesday that it has named Artemis II astronauts Victor Glover and Reid Wiseman to the agency's emeritus program. UPI
Apple announced iPhone Duo -- its first foldable iPhone -- the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, and more at its "Surprise and Shine" September event. UPI
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The acting director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), David Venturella, accused the Associated Press of mischaracterization and sensationalism in its article on the agency’s body-worn camera (BWC) policy. AP should be fined.
In a statement posted to X, Venturella said the news outlet conflated the broader agency policy on release of footage with expedited release in certain circumstances. “It’s disappointing, though not surprising, to see yet another misleading and sensationalized Associated Press report about ICE operations and policy,” he said. “The AP fundamentally mischaracterized ICE’s body-worn camera policy by conflating the expedited release of footage following a serious bodily injury or death in custody with ICE’s broader authority to release body-worn camera footage,” he continued.
Acting ICE Director David J. Venturella issues statement on mischaracterization of ICE's body-worn camera policy.
