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#Peace & Community #European #Middle East #Asia #UN #North America #Oceanian #AfricanThe fight to redraw U.S. House maps is spreading. Here’s where things stand in Missouri and other states
Missouri has become the third state to embrace a mid-decade redesign of its U.S. House districts in a quest for partisan advantage.
Published on: September 29, 2025 | Source:
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Veteran charged with opening fire on North Carolina bar, killing 3, is scheduled to appear in court
A decorated Marine combat veteran is scheduled to appear in court after a mass shooting that left three people dead and five people injured at a waterfront bar in Southport, North Carolina.
Published on: September 29, 2025 | Source:Colombia’s foreign minister ‘renounces’ her U.S. visa as tensions between both nations escalate
The decision by Foreign Minister Rosa Villavicencio comes as tensions between both nations escalate over issues that include drug policy, the war in Gaza and a U.S. naval build up in neighboring Venezuela.
Published on: September 29, 2025 | Source:What to know about the Gaza peace proposal touted by Trump and Netanyahu
U.S. President Donald Trumpβs peace plan for Gaza stands out from previous ceasefire proposals: For the first time, it tries to outline the key question of how the territory will be ruled after the war.
Published on: September 29, 2025 | Source:Minnesota man pleads guilty to attempting to join Islamic State group
A Minnesota man accused of trying to join the Islamic State group pleaded guilty Monday to attempting to provide material support and resources to a designated foreign terrorist organization.
Published on: September 29, 2025 | Source:In a deal with Trump Organization, Dar Global will launch a $1 billion project in Saudi Arabia
London real estate developer Dar Global said Monday that it plans to launch a Trump Plaza in the Red Sea city of Jeddah, its second collaboration with the Trump Organization.
Published on: September 29, 2025 | Source:Trump’s team keeps posting AI portraits of him — and we keep clicking
President Donald Trump and his administration have embraced artificial intelligence-generated images, crafting a new portrait of him. This trend reflects a broader cultural shift as everyday people also use AI to reimagine themselves.
Published on: September 29, 2025 | Source:Trump to open more federal land for coal mining, provide industry $625M to boost coal plants
The Trump administration said it will open 13 million acres of federal lands for coal mining and provide $625 million to recommission or modernize coal-fired power plants.
Published on: September 29, 2025 | Source:‘Violent response’ to youth-led protests in Madagascar leave at least 22 dead, U.N. says
The United Nationsβ human rights office says that violence surrounding youth-led anti-government protests in the Indian Ocean island of Madagascar over the past several days has killed at least 22 people.
Published on: September 29, 2025 | Source:WATCH LIVE: Day 7 of the 2025 United Nations General Assembly
The seventh day of high-level debate at the United Nations General Assembly is scheduled to begin Monday at 9 a.m. EDT.
Published on: September 28, 2025 | Source:Moldova’s pro-EU party leads polls in election fraught with Russian interference claims
Moldovaβs pro-Western ruling party appears on track to top polls in a critical parliamentary election that was overshadowed by Russian interference claims. But it isnβt yet clear whether the party will secure a majority.
Published on: September 28, 2025 | Source:Netanyahu says Israel and U.S. working on Gaza ceasefire plan as death toll tops 66,000
On the eve of meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump, IsraeliPrime Minister Benjamin Netanyahusaid Sunday that Israel is working on a new ceasefire plan with the White House, but details are still being sorted out.
Published on: September 28, 2025 | Source:Russian drone and missile attack on Ukraine kills 4 and wounds at least 10 in Kyiv
Russia unleasheda barrage of drones and missiles on Ukraine overnight into Sunday, killing at least four people, with Kyiv suffering the heaviest assault. The assault also triggered military responses in neighboring Poland, where fighter jets were deployed early Sunday as Russia struck targets in western Ukraine.
Published on: September 28, 2025 | Source:Missouri Gov. Kehoe signs Trump-backed plan to help GOP win another U.S. House seat
Missouri is the third state this year to try to redraw its districts for partisan advantage, a process known asgerrymandering.
Published on: September 28, 2025 | Source:Lawmakers dig in heels as shutdown deadline looms
Lawmakers from both parties dug in their heels Sunday over government funding demands ahead of a meeting between President Trump and congressional leaders aimed at averting a shutdown this week. During various interviews on the Sunday political affairs programs, Republican and Democratic leaders signaled that health care subsidies set to expire at the end of...
Published on: September 28, 2025 | Source:Federal workers brace for more mass layoffs as potential government shutdown looms
The battle lines are drawn for Mondayβs high-stakes Oval Office meeting between Trump and bipartisan congressional leaders, one day before the deadline to avert a government shutdown. Adding to the uncertainty are the Trump administrationβs plans to use a shutdown to fire more federal workers. John Yang speaks with Eric Katz, who covers federal agencies for Government Executive, for more.
Published on: September 28, 2025 | Source:Missouri governor signs new GOP-favored map
Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe (R) signed the stateβs new congressional map into law, setting the GOP up to gain one additional seat in the House in next yearβs elections. βI was proud to officially sign the Missouri First Map into law today ahead of the 2026 midterm election,β Kehoe said in a statement on Sunday....
Published on: September 28, 2025 | Source:News Wrap: At least 2 killed in shooting and fire at Michigan church
In our news wrap Sunday, a shooting at a church in Michigan left at least two people dead and the church in flames, New York City Mayor Eric Adams ended his bid for reelection, Oregonβs governor is pushing back on Trumpβs demand to send troops to Portland, and the southeast U.S. is bracing for the effects of Tropical Storm Imelda as it gains strength in the Atlantic.
Published on: September 28, 2025 | Source:Public transit systems ‘on the edge of a cliff’ amid funding shortfalls
A shortfall in federal funding is threatening public transportation systems across the country. As pandemic-era government support runs out and with inflation added to the mix, local governments are saddled with deficits, leading to reduced services and increased fares. Ali Rogin speaks with Philip Plotch, principal researcher and senior fellow at the Eno Center for Transportation, for more.
Published on: September 28, 2025 | Source:Why renters are increasingly outnumbering homeowners in the suburbs of major cities
As the cost of homeownership soars across the country, renting has emerged as an increasingly popular alternative β not just in cities, but in suburbs, too. John Yang speaks with Doug Ressler, manager of business intelligence at Yardi Matrix, to learn more.
Published on: September 28, 2025 | Source:Jahri’s World creator reflects on why he makes music for neurodivergent kids
In Jahri's World, quirky costumes and silly songs are designed to create a sensory oasis for neurodivergent children. The videos on TikTok have gone viral, racking up millions of views. John Yang speaks with the man behind the music, Jerry Turner, for more.
Published on: September 28, 2025 | Source:Vance says Russia has 'to wake up and accept reality'
Vice President Vance said Russia must βwake up and accept realityβ in its ongoing war against Ukraine. βWe want peace here,β Vance said Sunday on Fox News. βWe have been actively pursuing peace from the very beginning of the administration, but the Russians have got to wake up and accept reality here.β Earlier this week,...
Published on: September 28, 2025 | Source:Cuomo warns of 'destructive extremist forces' after Adams exits New York City mayor's race
New York City mayoral candidate and former Gov. Andrew Cuomo issued a plea to defeat βdestructive extremist forcesβ after Mayor Eric Adams ended his reelection bid, a move that could help Cuomo narrow the gap with Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani. βThe choice @ericadamsfornyc made today was not an easy one, but I believe he is...
Published on: September 28, 2025 | Source:Earle-Sears's focus on culture issues in Virginia risks backfiring
Virginia Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears (R) is leaning into cultural issues in her bid for governor, though some see it as a risky strategy in an off-year election likely to be dominated by economic concerns. Earle-Sears in particular has attacked her Democratic rival, former Rep. Abigail Spanberger, over transgender issues, especially in regard to schools....
Published on: September 28, 2025 | Source:Trump says Michigan church shooting appears to be 'targeted attack on Christians'
President Trump said the deadly shooting at a Mormon church in Michigan on Sunday appears to be a βtargeted attack on Christiansβ after authorities say a man crashed his car into the church and set fire to the building. Trump said in a post on his Truth Social platform that he's been briefed on the...
Published on: September 28, 2025 | Source:Vance says 'certainly' will be more indictments after Comey
Vice President Vance said Sunday that βmore indictmentsβ are coming under the Trump administration. On Thursday, former FBI Director James Comey was indicted on felony charges of making a false statement to Congress and obstructing a congressional proceeding. βThere's certainly going to be more indictments coming over the next three and a half years of...
Published on: September 28, 2025 | Source:Van Hollen says Democrats 'not going to write a blank check' to avert shutdown
Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) said Democrats will not βwrite a blank checkβ to the Trump administration to avert a government shutdown. In a Sunday interview on CNNβs βState of the Union,β the Maryland Democrat doubled down on the party's opposition to a GOP-backed continuing resolution (CR) to extend government funding at current levels unless...
Published on: September 28, 2025 | Source:Jeffries says he's 'hopeful' Congress can avert a government shutdown
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) said Sunday heβs "hopeful" Congress can avert a government shutdown, a day before he and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) are set to meet with President Trump and GOP leaders at the White House. βOur view going into the meeting is that we want to find bipartisan common...
Published on: September 28, 2025 | Source:Cole says Democrats attempting 'to blackmail' Trump, Republicans in shutdown fight
Rep. Tom Cole (R-Okla.) on Sunday claimed that Democrats are attempting βto blackmailβ the Trump administration and Republicans in a fight over a looming government shutdown. βAlmost every Republican in both chambers has voted to keep the government open. Frankly, almost every Democrat in both chambers voted to close it down,β Cole told NewsNationβs Chris...
Published on: September 28, 2025 | Source:Trump to attend Hegseth's gathering of military leaders
President Trump plans to attend a large gathering of top US military leaders organized by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to discuss the military's accomplishments and outline the future of the Defense Department.
Published on: September 28, 2025 | Source:Comey after indictment urges supporters to vote: 'It's the one awesome power in a Democracy, if we all use it'
Former FBI Director James Comey urged his supporters to vote in a Substack video post on Sunday, comments that came days after a federal grand jury indicted him. βIt's the one awesome power in a democracy, if we all use it,β Comey said of voting in his Substack post. βI keep reading polls saying vast...
Published on: September 28, 2025 | Source:South Africaβs corruption makes it a risk to the global financial system
South Africa has become a permissive environment for America's adversaries, and FATF placed it on its "grey list" in 2023 due to its systemic failures in countering illicit finance, and the U.S. should use this leverage to pressure South Africa to make meaningful reforms.
Published on: September 28, 2025 | Source:Eric Adams ends his reelection campaign for New York City mayor
New York City Mayor Eric Adams ended his struggling reelection campaign Sunday, an acknowledgment that he was no longer a credible contender after a year of scandal and political turmoil.
Published on: September 28, 2025 | Source:Shooting at Michigan church kills at least 2 people and injures 8, police say
A gunman opened fire inside a Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints chapel in Michigan during a Sunday service and set the building ablaze, killing at least two people and injuring eight others before police shot him, authorities said.
Published on: September 28, 2025 | Source:Seychelles to hold rerun presidential election after no candidate won outright
A candidate needs to win more than 50% of the vote to be declared victorious. The runoff will take place from Oct. 9-11, according to the electoral authority.
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