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#Peace & Community #European #Middle East #Asia #UN #North America #Oceanian #AfricanJudge sets 14-day deadline for new prosecutor in Trump Georgia case or it will be dismissed
A Georgia judge on Friday set a two-week deadline for a state agency to assign a new prosecutor to the 2020 election interference case against President Trump and his allies, or it will be dismissed. The terse notice from Fulton County Superior Court Judge Scott McAfee comes after Georgiaโs top court last month ended Fulton County District...
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WATCH: Many ‘things we can do’ to address violence, but Trump will protect gun rights, Leavitt says
Pointing to recent mass shootings in Michigan and Minnesota, as well as the political assassinations of a Minnesota lawmaker and conservative activist Charlie Kirk, PBS News White House correspondent Liz Landers asked Leavitt about whether the president or the White House had reconsidered gun safety measures.
Published on: October 03, 2025 | Source:North Carolina Gov. Stein signs criminal justice bill into law after Ukrainian refugee’s death
North Carolinaโs Democratic governor signed into law on Fridaya criminal justice measurethat the stateโs Republican-controlled legislature approved in response to the stabbing death ofa Ukrainian refugeeon a Charlotte commuter train.
Published on: October 03, 2025 | Source:WATCH: FDA and HHS not endorsing generic abortion pill they just approved, White House says
The White House said Friday that the Food and Drug Administrationโs approval of a generic form of mifepristone was just following the law and not a sign of support for the abortion pill.
Published on: October 03, 2025 | Source:Hegseth announces U.S. blew up 4th boat near Venezuela
According to Defense Secretary Pete Hegsethโs social media post, the strike killed four men, but it offered no other details on who they were or what organization they belonged to.
Published on: October 03, 2025 | Source:Without a new jobs report, U.S. ‘flying blind’ on hiring in an uncertain economy
The first Friday morning of the month typically brings a quiet hush around 8:30 a.m. eastern as everyone awaits the Labor Department's crucial monthly jobs report. Not this month, though.
Published on: October 03, 2025 | Source:Supreme Court will weigh Hawaii’s strict ban on guns on private property
President Donald Trump's Republican administration had urged the justices to take the case, arguing the law violates the courtโs landmark 2022 ruling that expanded gun rights by finding the Second Amendment generally gives people the right to carry firearms.
Published on: October 03, 2025 | Source:WATCH: White House holds briefing as Trump uses shutdown to withhold funding, unleash layoffs
The White House began its press briefing on Friday by summarizing various consequences of the government shutdown that were already hitting Americans.
Published on: October 03, 2025 | Source:Trump tells Israel to stop bombing Gaza after Hamas accepts parts of his peace plan
โI believe they are ready for a lasting PEACE,โ Trump wrote on social media. โIsrael must immediately stop the bombing of Gaza, so that we can get the Hostages out safely and quickly! Right now, itโs far too dangerous to do that. We are already in discussions on details to be worked out.โ
Published on: October 03, 2025 | Source:Amid shutdown fight, Trump no longer distancing himself from Project 2025
In a post on his Truth Social site Thursday morning, Trump announced he would be meeting with his budget chief, โRuss Vought, he of PROJECT 2025 Fame, to determine which of the many Democrat Agencies, most of which are a political SCAM, he recommends to be cut, and whether or not those cuts will be temporary or permanent.โ
Published on: October 03, 2025 | Source:Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs sentenced to 4 years, 2 months in prison
Combs was sentenced Friday to four years and two months in prison for transporting people across state lines for sexual encounters, capping a sordid federal case that featured harrowing testimony and ended in a forceful reckoning for one of the most popular figures in hip-hop.
Published on: October 03, 2025 | Source:Theo Vonย says government offered him security after harassment from DHS deportation video
Comedian Theo Von said a โhigh government officialโ offered him security amid backlash he received for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) featuring him in a video it used to promote deportation efforts. Recounting online harassment he received over the video during Thursdayโs episode of the "This Past Weekend" podcast, Von said he was growing...
Published on: October 02, 2025 | Source:Cuomo declines to say whether Israel is committing โgenocideโ in Gaza
New York City mayoral candidate Andrew Cuomo declined to say whether Israel was committing a genocide in the Gaza Strip, as a growing number of Democrats and some Republicans have condemned Israelโs actions amid the ongoing war against Hamas. โI believe it is obviously a horrific situation. We want peace. It's long overdue. To watch...
Published on: October 02, 2025 | Source:Trump threatens mass firings as shutdown continues with no signs of potential deal
There were no signs of progress between lawmakers on Thursday. That ensures the government will remain shut down for another day as Democrats dig in on protections to health care. President Trump is also digging in and warning of far-reaching consequences. He even invoked the name of Project 2025, a policy blueprint he distanced himself from on the campaign trail. Liz Landers reports.
Published on: October 02, 2025 | Source:Former Texas megachurch pastor Robert Morris pleads guilty to child sex abuse charges
The founder of a Texas megachurch who resigned last year after awoman in Oklahoma accusedthe pastor of sexually abusing her in the 1980s pleaded guilty Thursday to five counts of lewd and indecent acts with a child, authorities said.
Published on: October 02, 2025 | Source:GOP Sen. Rounds: ‘We’re not going to negotiate’ with Dems until shutdown ends
Congress did not meet on Thursday in part due to the Jewish holiday of Yom Kippur. But when the Senate returns Friday, the question is, what is the way out of this shutdown? There are some in the Senate trying to talk across the aisle and find a way forward. One of those is Republican Sen. Mike Rounds of South Dakota. He joined Lisa Desjardins to discuss those efforts.
Published on: October 02, 2025 | Source:White House ‘using shutdown as excuse’ for more mass firings, Democrat says
On the second day of the government shutdown, party leaders are not budging, and President Trump is increasingly threatening Democrats and taking aim at Democratic-led states. To discuss the Democratic perspective on the shutdown, Geoff Bennett spoke with Shalanda Young, the director of the Office of Management and Budget under President Biden and now a distinguished scholar at NYU Law.
Published on: October 02, 2025 | Source:Fact-checking what politicians are saying about the 2025 government shutdown
When Congress canโt reach a funding agreement, both sides of the political aisle whip up talking points about what a shutdown means for the economy, immigration, worker paychecks, disaster response and services for low-income families. The blame is nearly always placed on the other party.
Published on: October 02, 2025 | Source:News Wrap: 2 killed in terror attack on British synagogue
In our news wrap Thursday, British police are calling the deadly attack on a synagogue in Manchester a terrorist attack, President Trump says the U.S. is in "armed conflict" with drug cartels operating in the Caribbean, the White House is asking universities to align themselves with Trump's political priorities in exchange for funding and Israeli attacks killed dozens of Palestinians overnight.
Published on: October 02, 2025 | Source:Millions of seniors lose access to telehealth services in wake of shutdown
Two COVID-era Medicare programs, telehealth benefits and in-home hospital care, have ended abruptly for millions of Americans as a result of the government shutdown. Funding for both expired on September 30, and Congress failed to pass a new budget plan for either. Amna Nawaz discussed more with Kyle Zebley of the American Telemedicine Association.
Published on: October 02, 2025 | Source:Laotian refugee living in U.S. since childhood faces threat of deportation
As President Trump intensifies his sweeping crackdown on immigration, more longtime residents, people who have lived in this country for years, are being caught up in the effort. Deportation flights to Laos have resumed for the first time in years. Stephanie Sy spoke with Alan Phetsadakone. He arrived in the United States as a toddler and now he faces the threat of deportation.
Published on: October 02, 2025 | Source:‘Tomorrow is Yesterday’ explores why Israeli-Palestinian peace efforts have fallen short
For decades, the U.S. has tried to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Those efforts, despite the deep passion among the mediators and the endless work with both sides, ultimately failed. Robert Malley participated in peace talks at Camp David 25 years ago and co-authored a book about the pursuit of peace. He sat down with Nick Schifrin to discuss "Tomorrow is Yesterday."
Published on: October 02, 2025 | Source:Musk's wealth hits new high
{beacon} Technology The Big Story Musk's wealth hits new high Tech mogul Elon Musk became the first person to achieve a net worth of $500 billion, briefly touching the half-trillion-dollar milestone before dipping back down. Kevin Lamarque, Associated Press pool The Tesla and SpaceX CEO crossed the $500 billion mark Wednesday afternoon on...
Published on: October 02, 2025 | Source:House Democratic veterans condemn Trump's remarks to military
A group of 25 House Democratic veterans sent a letter Thursday to President Trump, calling his remarks to military leaders earlier this week โun-American.โ The letter, authored by Rep. Pat Ryan (D-N.Y.) and signed by 24 other Democratic veterans, specifically criticized the president saying U.S. cities should be โtraining groundsโ for the military Tuesday. โTheyโre...
Published on: October 02, 2025 | Source:Cuomo says he'd turn down Trump endorsement
New York City mayoral candidate Andrew Cuomo said in an interview Thursday that he would not accept an endorsement from President Trump if offered one, but he would accept the backing of incumbent Mayor Eric Adams, who recently dropped out of the race. โNo, the tent isn't that big, Kristen. That's the limitation,โ the independent...
Published on: October 02, 2025 | Source:Newsom says he'll 'instantly' cut funding at California colleges that sign Trump pact
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) hit back at President Trumpโs university compact introduced Thursday, which says higher education institutions that agree to certain changes will receive priority in federal funding. โIF ANY CALIFORNIA UNIVERSITY SIGNS THIS RADICAL AGREEMENT, THEYโLL LOSE BILLIONS IN STATE FUNDING โ INCLUDING CAL GRANTS โ INSTANTLY. CALIFORNIA WILL NOT BANKROLL...
Published on: October 02, 2025 | Source:Jeffries says public pressure will bring Trump back to the negotiating table on shutdown
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) said Thursday that public pressure will force Republicans back to the negotiating table in search of a bipartisan deal to reopen the government. Asked at the Capitol why he thinks President Trump will change course and enter talks over the health care provisions Democrats are demanding, Jeffries didnโt hesitate...
Published on: October 02, 2025 | Source:California police accuse Waymo of illegal turn but can't issue driverless car a ticket
"Since there was no human driver, a ticket couldnโt be issued (our citation books donโt have a box for 'robot')," the police department said.
Published on: October 02, 2025 | Source:'Emergency' naked bike ride planned as Trump set to deploy troops to Portland
After President Donald Trump announced plans to deploy the Oregon National Guard to Portland, the Portland World Naked Bike Ride said Wednesday the group is planning an emergency ride in protest.
Published on: October 02, 2025 | Source:White House's shutdown layoff threats, funding freezes unnerve some Republicans
The Trump administrationโs plans to lay off thousands of federal workers and freeze federal grants during the government shutdown are getting pushback from some congressional Republicans. The moves would harm projects and constituents in a number of GOP-held districts, and some Republicans worry that using the shutdown as a spending-slashing opportunity could backfire on Republicans...
Published on: October 02, 2025 | Source:House Republican calls Democrats' demands on Medicaid, ACA a 'ransom note'
Rep. Mike Haridopolos(R-Fla.) called Democratic demands over Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act (ACA) amid the government shutdown a "ransom note" during an interview on PBS "News Hour" Wednesday. Haridopolosmade the remark after host Amna Nawaz said Democrats will not backtrack from their demands to reverse Medicaid cuts and extend ACA subsidies. "Well, first and...
Published on: October 02, 2025 | Source:Applying for college financial aid? Here’s what’s different about this year’s FAFSA
The updated FAFSA form launched last week โ the earliest itโs been available in the programโs history, according to the Department of Education.
Published on: October 02, 2025 | Source:Trump-Epstein statues make return to National Mall
Statues depicting President Trump and the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein have made their return to the National Mall after being taken down. The statues, which had a plaque between them that read โIn Honor of Friendship Month,โ were spotted on the mall in late September but were later removed. Their presence has come amid...
Published on: October 02, 2025 | Source:How your travel plans could be affected by a prolonged government shutdown
The latest shutdown is unfolding at a time when both the TSA and the Federal Aviation Administration are already facing staffing shortages, including a shortage of about 3,000 air traffic controllers.
Published on: October 02, 2025 | Source:Sanders, Ocasio-Cortez explain their votes on the shutdown
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) teamed up to release a Wednesday video explaining why they voted against the House Republican-authored stopgap legislation.Its failure in the Senate led to a government shutdown. In the clip that shows them taking a walk and talking together in Washington, the lawmakers raised concerns about the...
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