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Trump says he would love to see Ireland unified — 6hDuring a two-day visit to Dublin, US President Donald Trump said he would love to see a unified Ireland and that it would be a great feather in everybody’s cap, noting the UK would have a say in the matter. He also suggested he could help resolve international disputes such as the Falkland Islands row and arrived amid one of Ireland’s largest security operations, meeting Taoiseach Micheál Martin and Irish President Catherine Connolly.

Rachel Meyers Trump's take on a unified Ireland makes sense in theory, but the UK still holds the real cards on any decision.

Lebanon President Aoun Visits South Amid Israeli Strikes — 9hLebanon’s President Joseph Aoun made an unannounced visit to Nabatieh near the Ali al-Taher ridge as Israeli strikes and a major Hezbollah fortification destruction heightened tensions in southern Lebanon. He urged continued support for residents and adherence to the June framework on Hezbollah disarmament, Israeli withdrawal, and reconstruction, while noting that US-brokered talks with Israel have been pushed to October.

Marcus Bell Aoun's visit to Nabatieh is a good signal of support, but pushing disarmament talks to October risks more escalation in the south.

Former presidents join 25th anniversary ceremonies at Ground Zero — 2dThe United States is commemorating the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks with bipartisan congressional recognition of the victims and the enduring lessons of the day, as well as ongoing reflections on the response era led by leaders including George W. Bush and Donald Trump. Preparations for a high-profile 9/11 ceremony involve the vice president and all four living former presidents, plus renewed discussion of lessons learned from the post-9/11 era and related commemorations and programming.

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Trump Says Iran Likely Behind Saudi Pipeline Attack — 6hUS President Donald Trump said Iran was probably responsible for the drone/attack that damaged Saudi Arabia’s East-West pipeline, a key crude artery bypassing the Strait of Hormuz, and noted conversations with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and assurances from Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis about US involvement. He tied the incident to broader Middle East tensions, suggesting the conflict could end after the upcoming US elections and reiterating that Iran cannot have nuclear weapons.

Derek Foss The timing with US elections feels off, like this could drag on unless Iran is stopped from going nuclear.

Serbia's President Vucic dissolves parliament, calls snap elections — 3d

Marcus Bell This feels like a calculated move to avoid dealing with parliament on tough issues like Kosovo talks.

North Korea Fires Projectile Toward Sea — 19hNorth Korea fired an unidentified projectile toward the Sea of Japan, with South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff analyzing its specifications and range. The launches come after a series of August missile tests and amid President Donald Trump’s stated plan to meet Kim Jong Un later this year.

Marcus Bell South Korea needs to confirm the exact range fast so everyone knows what we are dealing with.

Rubio promises security cooperation to Colombia's new president — 3d

Trump Says No Regrets Over Iran War — 1dPresident Donald Trump says he has no regrets about launching the Iran war and would take the same actions again, arguing the conflict will end immediately after the midterm elections and that he is not letting Iran obtain a nuclear weapon. The comments are framed as a defense of his leadership ahead of the November vote, highlighting perceived political gains while opponents warn of the war’s consequences for Republicans.

Elena Vasquez Trump is right to prevent Iran from getting nukes, and finishing this before midterms shows he's focused on results over politics.

Flag Unfurls at Pentagon on 25th 9/11 Anniversary — 1dAs part of 25-year commemorations of the Sept. 11 attacks, a large American flag was unfurled at sunrise on the Pentagon’s west side, with ceremonies and wreath-laying to honor nearly 3,000 victims. President Donald Trump is participating in the Pentagon observance, alongside first responders, Gold Star families, and a traveling steel beam memorial.

Elena Vasquez It's good to see the Pentagon honoring the victims with this flag ceremony on the anniversary.

Trump Plans $5,000 Adult Dividend if GOP Wins Midterms — 2dPresident Trump vowed a $5,000 dividend for every adult US citizen if Republicans retain control of both the House and Senate in the upcoming elections, framing it as a dividend funded by the administration’s economic strength; the plan was pitched at GOP events as a populist measure likely costing well over $1 trillion. The announcements across multiple outlets emphasize the condition of Republican victory and a focus on domestic spending commitments.

Priya Raman The trillion dollar price tag on this dividend makes me question whether the funding from economic growth is really enough to cover it.

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Taiwan Vice President Makes Secret Trip to Italy Democracy Conference — 1dTaiwanese Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim arrived in Italy, accompanied by Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung, to attend the Ventotene Conference for Freedom and Democracy; the trip, kept secret due to Chinese threats, signals Taiwan’s push to engage with Europe despite lacking formal diplomatic ties. The three‑day conference features activists such as Yulia Navalnaya and Svetlana Tikhanovskaya, highlighting Taiwan’s effort to broaden international support and demonstrate democratic solidarity amid Beijing’s pressure.

Nicole Hardy Taiwan's quiet outreach to Europe like this is smart and necessary given Beijing's bullying.

Judge Blocks Loyalty Questions Across 70,000 Federal Jobs — 16hA federal judge blocked the Trump administration from requiring federal job applicants to answer loyalty questions about President Donald Trump, ruling the practice likely violated free-speech rights and the merit-based, nonpartisan civil service. The injunction affects more than 70,000 postings, with unions arguing the questions politicized hiring, while the administration contends the questions were voluntary and not about loyalty.

Tom Gallagher Blocking these questions for 70,000 jobs prevents one more way to politicize the civil service.

Nelson Mandela Forgives Apartheid JailersGood News — FROM 1994New president invites former oppressors

Lincoln Pool Contractor Blames Own Errors for Damage — 22hContractor Atlantic Industrial Coatings told the Trump administration that design flaws and workmanship errors caused the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool’s blue liner to blister and detach, contradicting the president’s vandalism blame. Government documents and reports cite insufficient primer and incompatible chemicals in the renovation plan, with a redo underway after charges against alleged vandals were dropped.

Sam Okafor They should have caught those design flaws before starting the job instead of rushing the redo now.

Vance Answers Mexican Flag Waver With Sharp Line at Dallas Rally — 1dVice President JD Vance addressed a flag-waver at the RNC event in Dallas with a quick retort that fired up the crowd and spread fast online. @nicksortor

Marcus Bell Vance's reply was direct and on point without escalating things unnecessarily.

Trump Honors Charlie Kirk at RNC One Year After Assassination — 2dAt the Dallas RNC midterm convention, President Donald Trump honored Charlie Kirk on the eve of the one-year anniversary of Kirk’s assassination, praising Kirk’s work with Turning Point USA and urging voters to resist the radical left and Democrat candidates. He also acknowledged Kirk’s widow Erika, highlighting her continued leadership of the organization and framing the event as a rally of support against the left ahead of the midterms.

Trump Announces $500 Obamacare Rebate Checks to Nearly 1 Million — 1dPresident Trump announced $500 rebate checks for nearly a million Americans overcharged through Obamacare, framing it as returning money wrongly taken. The White House posted the direct address. @WhiteHouse

Elena Vasquez This helps a million folks but Obamacare still costs too much for everyone else.

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Levi Coffin Operates Underground Railroad StationGood News — FROM 1840Quaker nicknamed 'President of the Underground Railroad' aids 3,000 fugitives.

Polls Show Maine, Michigan Senate Races Tied — 3dCNN polling shows a tight Maine Senate race as Troy Jackson edges Susan Collins around 48-45, with the outcome still within the margin of error and voters citing name recognition gaps and opposition to Collins and President Trump as influential factors. Broader CNN polling also spotlights a closely watched Michigan contest and underscores how economic concerns and views of President Trump shape voter preferences in both states as Democrats push to expand their Senate majority.

Chris Dalton Michigan looks just as tight and the economy could flip it either way depending on how people feel about jobs right now.

Ecuador Court Sentences Ex-President Bucaram to Nine Years in Medical Supplies Case — 2dFormer Ecuadorian president Abdala Bucaram and his son Jacobo were sentenced to nine years and four months in prison for involvement in a pandemic-era corruption scheme tied to the illegal sale of Covid-19 medical supplies, with Bucaram appearing via remote clinic due to heart problems. The two main perpetrators received longer sentences of 13 years and four months, another co-defendant was murdered in prison in 2020, and Bucaram could serve the sentence under house arrest given his age.

Chris Dalton Bucaram's nine-year sentence fits the scale of stealing from pandemic supplies, though house arrest at his age might soften the impact too much.

Western Michigan president says no appeal exists for Michigan's disputed win — 5dWestern Michigan president Russ Kavalhuna said he sought an appeal over the disputed one-second replay that allowed Michigan to beat Western Michigan 13-12, but there is no appeals process. The Big Ten and MAC defended the decision, noting a viewing discrepancy and stating the review followed the established process with no avenue for an appeal.

Dana Whitfield If there's no appeal process, maybe it's time the conferences actually built one instead of just shrugging.

Clancy Lawyer Seeks Trump Pardon After Mistrial — 4dLindsay Clancy’s attorney has pressed President Trump to grant a pardon after her murder trial ended in a mistrial, arguing she was suffering from severe postpartum psychosis and that she is a compassionate person who deserves clemency. Trump previously commented that, whatever the outcome, the case would carry a price, and the defense notes ongoing questions about her psychiatric care and the jury's deadlocked verdict.

Trump to Mark 9/11 Anniversary at Pentagon — 4dPresident Trump attended and spoke at 9/11 commemorations, including events at the White House Ellipse and nationwide ceremonies tied to a steel World Trade Center beam that toured the country to honor first responders. In related 9/11 tributes, Trump posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Welles Crowther, announced a new Coast Guard cutter name, and NYC released asbestos-related documents about air conditions after the attacks.

Slide deploys on Trump’s Qatar-gifted jet before Dallas flight — 2dA inflated emergency slide on the Qatar-donated Air Force One prompted questions as President Donald Trump prepared to travel to Texas, with officials saying it was part of a safety check rather than an emergency. Trump later described the slide test as a routine check, and reports indicate he remained on Marine One for about 20 minutes before boarding, while backup aircraft were involved in the logistics.

Rachel Meyers Even if it's routine, popping the slide right before boarding still makes you double-check everything on that new aircraft.

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