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Turning Point USA will return to campuses with lineup of conservative stars

Turning Point USA will continue the college tour its late founder Charlie Kirk began, with conservative figures set to appear on campuses across the country. The tour will re-start Monday at the University of Minnesota, the organization announced on Monday. Conservative commentator Michael Knowles will host the event. Kirk, 31, was fatally shot on Sept....

Published on: September 22, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

At Kirk memorial, Trump escalates promises of political retribution against his enemies

President Trump headlined the memorial service for conservative activist Charlie Kirk. In front of tens of thousands of people, Trump delivered a eulogy for Kirk that was infused with his own political agenda. White House correspondent Liz Landers reports.

Published on: September 22, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Ex-DOJ official weighs in on Trump pressuring Bondi to prosecute political opponents

To discuss President Trump pressuring the Justice Department to prosecute his political opponents, Geoff Bennett spoke with Mary McCord. She's a former acting assistant attorney general for national security and was a longtime prosecutor. She is now executive director of the Institute for Constitutional Advocacy and Protection at Georgetown Law.

Published on: September 22, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Brazil’s Lula pushes for ‘civilized relationship’ with U.S. amid tensions with Trump

World dignitaries are gathering this week for the UN General Assembly. The first speech will come from Brazil's president, Luis Inacio Lula da Silva. Lula's predecessor, Jair Bolsonaro, has become an explosive issue in U.S.-Brazilian relations. President Trump levied a 50% tariff on many Brazilian goods as a penalty for the prosecution of Bolsonaro. Amna Nawaz sat down with Lula to discuss more.

Published on: September 22, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

McConnell says Cruz 'got it right' with criticism of FCC’s Carr

Former Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (Ky.) has had his share of battles with Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) over the years, but on Monday he said Cruz β€œgot it right” when the Texas senator said last week that Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chair Brendan Carr’s pressure on ABC to suspend late-night comedian Jimmy Kimmel was...

Published on: September 22, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

Trump ignites pressure campaign on Pam Bondi to target rivals

President Trump is growing more brazen in his calls to prosecute his political rivals, turning up the public pressure on Attorney General Pam Bondi and others in the Justice Department to go after his opponents. Trump has in recent days ousted a U.S. attorney who would not bring charges against New York Attorney General Letitia...

Published on: September 22, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

‘We cannot afford another crisis,’ IAEA head says as Iran suspends cooperation

There will be a series of diplomatic meetings over Iran at the United Nations this week. Iran and the International Atomic Energy Agency have gone back and forth over whether UN inspectors will be allowed to examine Iran’s nuclear sites, including those attacked by Israel and the U.S. in June. Nick Schifrin discussed more with the head of the UN’s nuclear watchdog.

Published on: September 22, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on the future of the MAGA movement

NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Geoff Bennett to discuss the latest political news, including the pace of actions coming from President Trump eight months into his term and the future of his MAGA movement.

Published on: September 22, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

NIH director says millions will be spent to ‘turbocharge’ autism research

Jay Bhattacharya, director of the National Institutes of Health, said his agency has launched the Autism Data Science Initiative to β€œturbocharge” autism research following a White House announcement on the issue Monday.

Published on: September 22, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Trump's TikTok deal

{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story TikTok deal takes shape Oracle will provide security for the new TikTok entity in the United States, following the President Trump-backed deal to allow the social media company to keep operating in the U.S. Damian Dovarganes, Associated Press The proposal will β€œallow Oracle, as the security provider...

Published on: September 22, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

LIVE RESULTS: Arizona 7th Congressional District Special Election

Voters in southern Arizona will send a new representative to Congress after Tuesday’s special election to replace the late Democratic U.S. Rep. RaΓΊl Grijalva, who died in March of complications from cancer treatment.

Published on: September 22, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Start the revolution (wind)

{beacon} Energy & Environment The Big Story Judge allows wind farm to resume construction Bucking the Trump administration, a federal judge has ruled that a nearly complete offshore wind project can continue construction for the time being. AP Photo/Michael Dwyer, File Judge Royce Lamberth, a Reagan appointee, granted a preliminary injunction Monday that temporarily allows...

Published on: September 22, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

Tylenol maker says it ‘strongly disagrees’ with Trump’s claims about acetaminophen

Kenvue said in a statement that β€œsound science clearly shows that taking acetaminophen does not cause autism.”

Published on: September 22, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Pritzker quotes 'Andor' while cheering Kimmel's ABC return

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker (D) quoted the popular Disney+ TV show β€œAndor” while cheering comedian Jimmy Kimmel’s return to his late-night ABC show. β€œβ€˜Tyranny requires constant effort. It breaks, it leaks. Authority is brittle. Oppression is the mask of fear. Remember that,’” Pritzker said in a post Monday evening on the social platform X, referencing...

Published on: September 22, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

OB-GYN group calls Trump’s remarks on acetaminophen ‘irresponsible’

The president of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists said Monday that suggestions that Tylenol use in pregnancy causes autism are β€œirresponsible when considering the harmful and confusing message they send to pregnant patients.”

Published on: September 22, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Every Democratic senator opposes EPA plan to axe endangerment finding

In a unanimous decision, the Democratic caucus in the Senate wrote a letter on Monday in opposition to the Trump administration’s proposal to axe a 2009 endangerment finding, an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) determination that concluded that the accumulation of six greenhouse gases posed a serious threat to public health. The proposal would also repeal...

Published on: September 22, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

Trump narrows scope of safety reviews for some chemicals

The Trump administration is proposing to narrow the scope of safety reviews of chemicals that are already out on the market, it said Monday. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) said in a proposed rule that when it assesses the safety of existing chemicals it would take a narrower approach. EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin in a...

Published on: September 22, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

Brendan Carr accuses Democrats of 'distortion' over Kimmel comments

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chair Brendan Carr accused Democrats of β€œdistortion” regarding the agency’s role in Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension from ABC. β€œThe reality is, there’s a lot of Democrats out there that are engaged in a campaign of projection and distortion. And distortion is they’re completely misrepresenting the work of the FCC and what we’ve...

Published on: September 22, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

WATCH: Trump ‘authentically himself’ for saying he hates opponents at Kirk funeral, White House says

While speaking at conservative activist Charlie Kirk's memorial service in Arizona on Sunday, President Donald Trump said he disagreed with Kirk on wanting the best for his opponents.

Published on: September 22, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Live updates: Trump, Kennedy take aim at Tylenol, citing potential autism link; Disney puts Kimmel back on TV

President Trump told pregnant people they should not take acetaminophen because of a potential link to autism. In an announcement from the White House on Monday afternoon, Trump and Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said labels for the over-the-counter pain medication will be updated to reflect that Tylenol β€œcan be associated...

Published on: September 22, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

Trump administration suggests acetaminophen during pregnancy causes autism. Experts say a link between the two is unproven

Speaking Monday from the White House, the president said women should not take acetaminophen, also known by the brand name Tylenol, β€œduring the entire pregnancy.”

Published on: September 22, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Trump tells pregnant women 'don't take Tylenol', contradicting standard guidance

President Trump and top health officials Monday said pregnant women should not take acetaminophen for pain relief due to a potential risk of autism, despite no new evidence proving the drug directly causes it. Acetaminophen is the active ingredient in Tylenol, one of the most widely used medications in the world. β€œTaking Tylenol...

Published on: September 22, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

Gabrielle is now a Category 4 hurricane. Forecasters advise Azores to take notice

People in the Azores archipelago were advised Monday to monitor the progress of Hurricane Gabrielle which is now a Category 4 hurricane in the Atlantic Ocean, the National Hurricane Center said.

Published on: September 22, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

White House backs ‘border czar’ Tom Homan after reports he accepted cash during an undercover FBI probe last year

MSNBC first reported Saturday that Homan had accepted cash during a 2024 encounter with undercover agents who were posing as businesspeople seeking government contracts that Homan suggested he could help them get in a second Trump term.

Published on: September 22, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu will now run unopposed in her reelection bid

Michelle Wu, Boston's first Asian and female leader, will run unopposed for mayor after a challenger didn’t garner enough votes to advance to the general election, the city's election department announced Monday.

Published on: September 22, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

France recognizes Palestinian statehood ahead of UN General Assembly

As the Gaza war rages on, France recognized Palestinian statehood on Monday at the start of a high-profile meeting at the United Nations aimed at galvanizing support for a two-state solution to the Mideast conflict.

Published on: September 22, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

What to expect at this week’s U.N. General Assembly meetings

World leaders are gathering this week for the 80th United Nations General Assembly to discuss a number of key issues.

Published on: September 22, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Read ABC’s full statement on reinstating Jimmy Kimmel

β€œWe have spent the last days having thoughtful conversations with Jimmy, and after those conversations, we reached the decision to return the show on Tuesday,” said a statement from the network.

Published on: September 22, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

ABC ends Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension, says his late-night show will return Tuesday

ABC will reinstate Jimmy Kimmel’s late night show in the wake of criticism over his comments about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, officials with the network said Monday.

Published on: September 22, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Trump memorializes Kirk: 'He did not hate his opponents. ... That's where I disagreed'

President Trump on Sunday memorialized conservative activist Charlie Kirk, praising his openness to debate and the movement he helped build. Despite the somber tone of the event at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz., Trump’s speech frequently resembled a typical campaign rally or political address. Trump took frequent swipes at his political opponents, even as...

Published on: September 21, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

Erika Kirk says she forgives husband's accused killer

Erika Kirk, the widow of Charlie Kirk, said Sunday that she forgives the man accused of killing her husband. β€œOn the cross, our savior said, β€˜Father, forgive them. For they not know what they do.’ That man. That young man. I forgive him,” Erika Kirk said at her husband’s memorial, with her voice softening and...

Published on: September 21, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

Trump pushes Bondi to pursue cases against his foes as he ramps up retribution campaign

In apost on social mediathis weekend addressed to Bondi, Trump said β€œnothing is being done” on investigations into some of his foes. β€œWe can’t delay any longer, it’s killing our reputation and credibility,” he said.

Published on: September 21, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Tens of thousands attend memorial service for conservative leader Charlie Kirk

A massive crowd gathered Sunday in Arizona for the memorial service of slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The memorial mixed music, prayer and calls to action, with Trump, Vance and many members of the administration among the speakers. For more on Kirk’s legacy, Ali Rogin speaks with journalist Kyle Spencer, author of β€œRaising Them Right,” a book about the conservative youth movement.

Published on: September 21, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Trump, Musk reunite at Kirk memorial

President Trump and Tesla CEO Elon Musk reunited during a memorial service for the conservative activist and Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk, months after their public falling-out. Trump and Musk were spotted during the service seated together in a private suite and speaking. An official White House social media account highlighted their exchange. At...

Published on: September 21, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

Watch live: Trump, Erika Kirk, Vance and others speak at Charlie Kirk memorial in Arizona

President Trump will be one of the speakers at the memorial service for Charlie Kirk on Sunday in Glendale, Ariz., which is expected to draw tens of thousands of people. Kirk, 31, was fatally shot Sept. 10 at an event on the campus of Utah Valley University in Orem. He is survived by his wife, Erika Kirk, and two children. Other...

Published on: September 21, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill