'Should be removed': Democrats ramp up calls to impeach Education Secretary McMahon
She says she's following Trump's mandate to dismantle her department.
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US-backed Israel-Morocco deal deepens Abraham Accords amid growing regional threats
Israel and Morocco will upgrade to full embassies and exchange ambassadors in a major Abraham Accords milestone nearly six years in the making.
House holds billionaire Leon Black in contempt of Congress
The House of Representatives has held billionaire Leon Black in contempt of Congress after he refused to provide additional information on his relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
You'd expect homeowners to save their stuff. Federal policy pays them to leave it
NPR dug into the upside-down world of FEMA flood insurance in coastal areas, and found many homeowners have no financial choice but to let their homes collapse.
Exxon Is in Talks to Return to Venezuela as US Deals Accelerate
ExxonMobil Holdings Corp. held talks this week with Venezuela’s government about re-entering the country as the Texas oil giant explores whether to follow US rivals back into the home of the world’s largest reserves.
Trell Thomas brings his celebrations of Black life to DC for CBC week - USA Today
Two months before Kamala Harris lost to Donald Trump, the White House grounds were dotted with attendees donning all-white attire during the Congressional Black Caucus' 53rd Annual Legislative Conference week.
The New York Times Conveniently Forgets the Real Stakes of Attacks on Free Speech - The Intercept
Alain Stephens is an investigative reporter covering gun violence, arms trafficking, and federal law enforcement.
'African Biden': Somaliland president slammed for disastrous US interview - Middle East Eye
The president of Somaliland, a breakaway state of Somalia recognised only by Israel, has come under fire for botching an interview at a US think tank widely viewed as sympathetic to Somaliland’s quest for US recognition.
Left on brink of victory in Swedish election
Defeat looms for Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and his allies on the far right.
African National Congress loses court bid to place 181 candidates on ballot
© X / @MYANC South African President Cyril Ramaphosa’s party has lost a court bid to place 181 candidates on the ballot for local elections in November, leaving it at risk of being shut out of two longtime strongholds.
Key quotes from President Xi's remarks in meeting with Indian PM Modi
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Voters Like $5,000 Checks—But Doubt Trump Will Deliver - Newsweek
Two polls conducted over the same four-day period suggest Americans like the idea of receiving $5,000 from the federal government, but are far less convinced that President Donald Trump will deliver on the promise he has tied to Republicans retaining control of Congress.
Saudi Arabia Calls Mecca a ‘Red Line’ After Alleged Houthi Drone Attack on the Holy Site - Time Magazine
Saudi Arabia on Wednesday accused the Iran-backed Houthis of an attempted attack on Mecca, the holiest city in Islam and a site of pilgrimage for Muslims worldwide.
Israel, Morocco agree to upgrade diplomatic ties, Israeli government says
CAIRO, Sept 16 - The foreign ministers of Israel and Morocco agreed to upgrade diplomatic ties including opening embassies and appointing ambassadors, according to a statement on Wednesday by the official Israeli government account in Arabic on X.
2027: Court adjourns NDC primary dispute to Wednesday - Vanguard News
The Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has adjourned to Wednesday, September 16, 2026 a suit challenging the nomination of candidates by the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, for the 2027 elections.
Wike should meet APC governors, explain his Rainbow Coalition — Joe Igbokwe - Vanguard News
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Joe Igbokwe, has urged FCT Minister Nyesom Wike to meet with the party’s governors and explain his proposed Rainbow Coalition aimed at mobilising support for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027.
US announces new visa restrictions on SA over gripes with reform policies - EWN
The United States (US) government has announced new visa restrictions on South Africa over what it describes as “uncompensated land seizures” as well as Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) laws.
Govt officials ordered to work from home, suspend overseas trips
Ministers and their staff arrive for the cabinet meeting at Government House on Tuesday, without their usual neckties and jackets. (Photo: Government House) Caretaker Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has ordered officials at government organisations and state enterprises to wor...