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Jackson Koivun, 21, becomes youngest US Presidents Cup pick since Spieth — 5hJackson Koivun has been named a captain’s pick by Brandt Snedeker to join Team USA for the 2026 Presidents Cup at Medinah, marking him as the youngest American selected for the event since Jordan Spieth. A former Auburn star who turned pro in June, Koivun has already claimed a PGA Tour win at the 3M Open and earned a string of top amateur honors, fueling expectations for his Presidents Cup debut.

Iran's president says Tehran will reciprocate if US honours interim deal commitments — 1d

Sam Okafor Reciprocity sounds fair in theory but the devil's always in who defines "honouring commitments" first.

Tokayev names adviser Karin as vice president, first in succession — 2dKazakhstan's President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev named Erlan Karin, a longtime adviser, as vice president under the new constitution, making him first in line to succeed the president. The move was accompanied by a decree reappointing Olzhas Bektenov as prime minister and swift parliamentary approval, signaling continuity under Tokayev's leadership.

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Trump's MAGA Inc holds $403 million war chest as Republicans await spending — 1dWith midterms looming, MAGA Inc. is intermittently spending, including a rare Michigan event, while President Trump continues to accumulate a massive war chest rather than rapidly funding campaigns. In Texas, Democratic challenger James Talarico has far outraised and outspent Republican Ken Paxton, highlighting donor frustration over the president’s future spending plans as MAGA’s overall war chest tops hundreds of millions of dollars.

Rachel Meyers If Talarico can outraise Paxton that badly, Texas Republicans should be nervous, money talks in these races.

Bank of America VP killed, second victim hurt in Times Square stabbing — 13hBank of America vice president Erin Piacenti was fatally stabbed in Times Square, with a second victim injured as police shot the attacker, Pamela Cisneros, who died at Bellevue Hospital; authorities described the assault as a random, unprovoked attack near the bank’s Manhattan office. The incident has reignited concerns about street safety in Midtown as investigators review the sequence of events and responses by law enforcement.

Trump Teases Third Term, Eyes Life After Presidency — 2dAcross multiple reports, President Donald Trump continues to flirt with the idea of a third term while increasingly framing life after 2028, signaling a shift from persistent campaign talk to contemplating a post-presidency timeline and potential political legacy. Analysts note his inconsistent rhetoric around running again, the constitutional limits, and the political implications as midterm elections approach.

Army Secretary Dan Driscoll resigns after clashes with Hegseth over reforms — 1dU.S. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll has submitted his resignation to President Trump amid months of tension with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, leaving the Army with no Senate-confirmed leadership as acting officials assume duties. Reports from Reuters, CNN, and others confirm the White House and WSJ have been informing the narrative of a broader leadership shake-up within the Army.

Chris Dalton Acting officials running the Army again is getting old. Congress needs to move faster on confirmations regardless of who's in charge.

AOC proposes Mar-a-Lago data center after Trump calls critics 'backwards' — 12hRep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez suggested placing an AI data center at Mar-a-Lago in response to President Trump's claim that communities opposing data centers are 'backwards and poor,' illustrating the sharp political divide over AI infrastructure. While Trump promotes data centers as drivers of growth, local residents and some Republicans express concern about costs and siting, and Palm Beach County has recently rejected another proposal.

Chris Dalton If Mar-a-Lago's such a great spot for growth and jobs, Trump should have no problem putting his money where his mouth is.

Trump to chair 2026 Presidents Cup — 3dPresident Donald Trump will again serve as honorary chairman for the Presidents Cup, this time for the 2026 event at Medinah Country Club outside Chicago (Sept. 22–27), building on his 2017 role and joining a lineup that features Brandt Snedeker as U.S. captain and Geoff Ogilvy for the International team. The biennial competition between the United States and an International team is staged at Medinah as part of Trump’s ongoing involvement with golf and the event’s international profile.

Whistleblower warns rushed USPS mail ballot system could disrupt 2026 midterms — 22hA whistleblower alleges USPS rushed a new online ballot-mail portal and strict, unforgiving verification system under President Trump’s executive order, risking widespread ballot rejection and potential disenfranchisement in the 2026 midterms. The disclosures drew bipartisan scrutiny from Sen. Blumenthal and legal challenges, even as the White House defends the plan and a federal judge weighs the rollout.

Maya Lindstrom Rushing a brand new ballot portal right before a midterm is asking for chaos. Slow down and get outside auditors on this before it goes live.

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Trump urges Congress to pass federal film tax incentive after Voight meeting — 1dPresident Trump endorses a federal tax incentive to boost film and television production in the United States, arguing it will create jobs and counter industry flight to Canada and other countries, and he is pushing for bipartisan legislation after meetings with Hollywood ambassador Jon Voight. The push is framed as a bipartisan effort to save the U.S. entertainment sector and revitalize production nationwide.

Priya Raman Jon Voight as a Hollywood ambassador is a wild sentence but if it gets bipartisan support to save studio jobs, fine by me.

North Korea reshuffles military leadership, appoints defence ministerWorld — 3dNorth Korea dismissed defense minister No Kwang Chol and named Kim Song Gi as the new defense minister as part of a broader military leadership reshuffle overseen by Kim Jong Un. The changes, announced by KCNA after a weekend meeting in which Kim presided, included promotions and followed joint South Korea–US drills that drew criticism from the U.S. president, Donald Trump, who is currently in office.

Kalshi imposes first lifetime ban on George Santos over State of the Union bet — 1dKalshi permanently bans former Rep. George Santos from its platform, marking the company’s first lifetime ban and imposing a $71,356 penalty for alleged trading misconduct tied to his activity, including an insider-trading-related violation. The move follows Santos’s past penalties for betting on his own attendance at the State of the Union—where he won about $18,000 after a $35,000 fine—and his history of legal troubles and a pardon from President Donald Trump.

Iran President Admits US Sanctions Harm Economy — 4dIranian President Masoud Pezeshkian acknowledged that U.S. sanctions and a naval blockade are harming Iran’s economy, with trade down roughly 25 to 35 percent and fuel subsidies under pressure as he called for higher petrol prices, reversing days of insisting sanctions would have no effect. The statements come as Washington pursues what officials call economic asphyxiation and Iran treats the sanctions as a wartime condition affecting exports, imports, and energy supplies.

Zambia's Hichilema sworn in for second term as rival faces treason charges — 1dZambia’s President Hakainde Hichilema was sworn in for a second five-year term after securing about 60% of the vote in August, in a ceremony that occurred amid post-election tensions and opposition arrests. Opposition leader Brian Mundubile and his running mate Makebi Zulu were detained and later charged with treason after security raids and despite a disputed election and closed courts for appeals.

Marcus Bell Treason charges right after the ceremony feels less like justice and more like a message being sent to the opposition.

Moreno Convicted in Sinohydro Bribery Case — 4dEcuador’s National Court of Justice convicted former president Lenín Moreno of bribery tied to Sinohydro over the Coca Codo Sinclair hydroelectric project, with prosecutors alleging Moreno used his vice-presidency to influence financing in exchange for illicit payments to him and his relatives. The verdict points to bribes totaling around $75–76 million, and sentencing and disqualification from public office are among the penalties sought for Moreno and others involved.

Trump Pressures Media With FCC Threats Ahead of Midterms — 2dPresident Donald Trump blasted NBC’s Kristen Welker over her portrayal of his endorsement record, vowing to report her to the FCC for ‘rebuke or punishment’ while touting a near-perfect success rate and recent GOP wins as proof of his endorsements’ strength. The pile-on across multiple outlets portrays Trump pressing regulators to scrutinize Welker’s reporting on Meet the Press and endorsing his claim that his record is the strongest in political history.

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Trump to Commemorate 9/11 at Pentagon; VP Attends Manhattan — 5dPresident Trump plans to mark the 9/11 anniversary at the Pentagon instead of Ground Zero, after officials indicated he wanted to attend and possibly speak but was blocked by a long-standing policy prohibiting speeches at the site. His schedule also involves travel to Ireland for the Irish Open, with Vice President JD Vance attending Ground Zero, and the change is framed by logistics and the event’s nonpartisan constraints.

Trump disputes NYT 9/11 remembrance plans, Pentagon — 4dPresident Trump vehemently attacked New York Times reporter Maggie Haberman and the paper over reports that he would skip the Manhattan 9/11 memorial to speak at a Pentagon ceremony, insisting the memorial is a solemn event and that he would rather not speak. The reporting notes the memorial bans politicians from giving speeches, that Vice President Vance will attend in New York, and that Trump has criticized the Times and threatened lawsuits while reiterating his criticism of Haberman and ongoing disputes with the newspaper.

Trump Seeks U.S. Control of Venezuelan Oil — 5dThe United States, under the current president, is in talks to acquire ownership stakes in Venezuela’s oil fields, potentially involving more than a dozen fields and a deal described as massive. The effort would significantly boost U.S. oil reserves and energy security as the Strategic Petroleum Reserve falls to a 40-year low and global supplies face disruptions.

Trump Renames Lake Ontario Amid Trade Dispute — 5dRep. Debbie Dingell plans to introduce the Hands Off Our Great Lakes Act to nullify President Trump's executive order renaming Lake Ontario to Lake America and restore the lake's original name. The effort follows the broader U.S.-Canada trade tensions, with Dingell stressing the lake’s name should reflect its American context and linking the rename to ongoing tariffs and diplomacy with Canada.

Cruz Calls for Venezuela Elections by 2027 — 2dTed Cruz urged free and fair elections in Venezuela, proposing deadlines around mid-next year, and endorsed President Donald Trump’s historic oil agreement, arguing both should advance in parallel as the deal could boost the U.S. economy and energy security.

Italy Withdraws Infantino Support Ahead of 2027 — 6dItaly’s football federation (FIGC) has withdrawn its support for Gianni Infantino’s bid for the FIFA presidency in 2027, aligning with UEFA and its president Aleksander Čeferin amid concerns over governance and proposals to involve private investors. The move signals a broader European shift in football politics and could shape the race ahead of the 2027 election as other federations reassess their positions.

ChargePoint taps 25-year mobility veteran to lead Europe growth — 1dChargePoint appointed John Saffrett as executive vice president and managing director for Europe to lead growth across European markets, reporting to CEO Rick Wilmer, and leveraging his 25-plus years in mobility including recent leadership at Ayvens and earlier senior roles at ALD Automotive. The move underscores ChargePoint’s push to expand its European footprint with fleet and digital-transformation expertise.

Sam Okafor Fleet leasing background makes sense given how much of the EV charging market is corporate fleets, not just individual drivers.

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