Top Pentagon Official Admits Boat Strike May Have Killed Victims of Human Trafficking
NIne months into the Trump administration’s deadly campaign against so-called drug boats, there is a pattern to the strikes. And a glaring anomaly.
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Exclusive: Mali’s Tuareg separatists seek Turkey talks, reveal Russian contact - Middle East Eye
The Azawad Liberation Front (FLA) in Mali has disclosed direct contacts with Russia’s Africa Corps and called for dialogue with Turkey to help find a political solution to the country’s crisis.
Exclusive / White House makes closing argument on crypto bill - Semafor
The Trump administration is going all out to convince Senate Republicans to advance landmark cryptocurrency legislation over banks’ concerns.
Kennedy Center board to vote on venue's future, says Trump name critical to survival
WASHINGTON, Sept 15 - The board of Washington's John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts is due to vote on Tuesday on whether it will continue to operate, with directors largely installed by President Donald Trump arguing that its future hinges on having his name on the com...
FBI Director Kash Patel to face grilling over travel, 2020 election probe
WASHINGTON, Sept 15 - FBI Director Kash Patel is set to face the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday, when Democrats are expected to grill him over his leadership, use of taxpayer funds for personal travel and claims that arrests were imminent related to the 2020 election.
Alex Saab, ally of Venezuela's Maduro, to change plea in US corruption case
Sept 15 - A Colombian-born businessman with close ties to ousted Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro is expected on Tuesday to enter a new plea in a U.S. corruption case, as federal prosecutors prepare separately to take Maduro to trial next year.
Noncitizens accused of illegal US voting challenge Trump's authority to prosecute them
WILMINGTON, Delaware, Sept 15 - As U.S. President Donald Trump seeks to crack down on what he says is widespread illegal voting by noncitizens, several people charged with that crime are trying a novel strategy to get their cases dropped.
US Senate to vote on advancing landmark crypto bill
Sept 15 - The U.S. Senate is set to vote on Tuesday on whether to advance once-in-a-generation cryptocurrency legislation, potentially determining the fate of the bill as Republican Senate leaders grapple with a limited calendar in a busy election year.
US appeals court to hear DOJ bid to revive cases against Trump foes Comey, James
RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept 15 - A U.S. appeals court on Tuesday will consider the Justice Department’s bid to revive criminal cases against two of President Donald Trump's longtime adversaries, former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James.
Petrol at N1,350 cheaper in Nigeria than neighbouring countries — Dangote - Vanguard News
President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has said petrol selling at N1,350 in Nigeria is still cheaper than the product in neighbouring countries, a price difference he said is encouraging cross-border smuggling.
LIVE UPDATES: Vice President Sara Duterte's Impeachment Trial (Day 25) - ABS-CBN
LIVE UPDATES: Vice President Sara Duterte's Impeachment Trial (Day 25) ABS-CBN
BARMM Elections: PPCRV unofficial parallel count - ABS-CBN
BARMM Elections: PPCRV unofficial parallel count ABS-CBN
Palace: Roque’s asylum bid, persecution claims lack basis
MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang said on Tuesday, September 15, that the asylum request and political persecution claims of former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque lacked basis as he continues to face charges in the Philippines.
Western Renewables Link passes planning hurdle as cost review ordered - ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Western Renewables Link passes planning hurdle as cost review ordered ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Government documents reveal AI could train on data without paying creators - ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Government documents reveal AI could train on data without paying creators ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Trump’s data center push fractures Congress as local anger explodes: 'Grasping at straws'
Democratic lawmakers push to restrict data centers over water use and electricity bills while Republicans highlight AI race benefits and local control.
Voters have a blunt message for Trump about his idea to dole out $5,000 checks
President Donald Trump's $5,000 dividend check proposal drew sharp reactions from voters, with some calling it a publicity stunt unlikely to pass Congress.
Democrats say supreme court rejection of Trump mail ballot restrictions will ensure ‘safe, secure and accurate elections’ – US politics live
Comments come after court on Monday rejected the president’s mail ballot restrictions ahead of the November midterm electionsSupreme court rejects Trump’s mail ballot restrictions for midterm electionsHello and welcome to the US politics live blog.Lawmakers have given their suppo...