Kennedy Center says it's on the brink of bankruptcy, might close as early as Tuesday
In two board resolutions made public Monday, the arts institution says it is in a dire financial and physical state — and that only President Trump can "rescue" it.
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Latino leaders press Beshear to expand DGA’s midterm map
Latino leaders are frustrated Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, who chairs the Democratic Governors Association, hasn't capitalized on momentum in Texas.
Crypto Bill Text Released Ahead of Senate Vote
Bloomberg's Tyler Kendall broke down the potential sticking points around the Clarity Act after Senate Republicans released updated text of the bill in anticipation of a vote this week. The text includes an updated ethics provision that was a main roadblock to get Democrats on bo...
Trump Dividend Would Come With 'Doozy' of a Price Tag, Says Maya MacGuineas
Maya MacGuineas, president of the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget, on Trump’s proposal, to give $5,000 checks to adult Americans carries a `doozy' of a price tag. MacGuineas said that the president is governing with 'Oprah politics' of making fiscal promises and is con...
House Speaker Risks Trump Ire on Any AI Guardrail Legislation
House Speaker Mike Johnson is at odds with President Donald Trump over regulating artificial intelligence, creating a divide within the party just weeks before a midterm election where Republicans are already facing strong headwinds.
NYC leads lawsuit over Trump rule linking benefits to green cards
A coalition of six local governments led by New York City sued the Trump administration Monday to block a new rule concerning immigration, arguing it could jeopardize green card applications and frighten families away from assistance for which they are legally eligible.
Oregon hearing could decide if women’s college basketball players can unionize
A significant hearing will take place in Oregon this week that could impact the future of college athletics. A state board will decide if a group of Division I NCAA athletes are able to form a workers’ union as employees of a university.
EU Parliament to open office in Canada
Parliament will work in Ottawa alongside the existing EU delegation.
How strong is the Singdollar? These charts show how it is performing against regional currencies - The Business Times
[SINGAPORE] The first month of 2026 has seen a broad shift in foreign exchange trends. The strength of the US dollar has receded, with the greenback trading near 11-year lows against the Singapore dollar.
Argentina's Milei plans bill to toughen sanctions against firms operating in Falklands
BUENOS AIRES, Sept 14 - Argentine President Javier Milei is preparing legislation this week to toughen sanctions against companies operating in the Falkland Islands, a move analysts say raises uncertainty over whether he may escalate tensions with Britain by targeting other secto...
Three UK nations endorse joint declaration on self-determination - Milliyet
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DG ITF Convenes Nigeria Artisans for the Renewed Hope Initiative (NARHI). - THISDAYLIVE
The Director-General of the Industrial Training Fund (ITF), Dr. Afiz Oluwatoyin Ogun, has promised to further improve the screening and training of artisans under the Federal Government’s Skill Up Artisans (SUPA) Programme.
Wike to Receive ‘Infrastructure Minister of the Decade’ Award - THISDAYLIVE
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has been named the recipient of the “Infrastructure Minister of the Decade” special recognition award by the Abuja Real Estate & Property Awards.
HURIWA challenges FG over petrol subsidy removal - Vanguard News
The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has challenged the Federal Government’s position that petrol subsidy will not be restored, describing the policy as burdensome to Nigerians and calling for a review of the country’s energy pricing regime.
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Trump’s mail-in voting restrictions blocked by a second judge - Daily Maverick
Sept 14 (Reuters) - A second federal judge moved late on Sunday to block President Donald Trump's administration from implementing a new U.S. Postal Service rule that would tighten mail-in voting requirements, though theU.S. Supreme Court is still weighing the administration's re...
Abbott agrees to settlement over closure of largest baby formula plant in the US
Abbott Laboratories says that it will pay $385 million to resolve claims tied to an investigation and lawsuit brought by the Justice Department related to its manufacturing and 2022 recall of powdered infant formula at a Michigan facility
Syrians Protest as Surge in Fuel Prices Adds to Cost-of-Living Crisis
The government’s decision to increase prices by as much as 40 percent spurred widespread demonstrations across the country.
Trump says a 'high IQ president' is the only guardrail AI needs
Donald Trump argues the US needs to stay ahead of China in the AI race. (Reuters: Evan Vucci)