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Trump signals deal on trade and TikTok made with China– www.washingtonexaminer.com
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President Donald Trump teased on Monday that a deal has been made with China regarding trade and the future of TikTok.
“The big Trade Meeting in Europe between The United States of America, and China, has gone VERY WELL! It will be concluding shortly,” Trump wrote on Truth Social.
“A deal was also reached on a ‘certain’ company that young people in our Country very much wanted to save,” he said, referring to TikTok. “They will be very happy!”
TikTok was set to be inaccessible to American users in January, but Trump delayed the start date of the ban’s enactment to find an American buyer for the social media platform. China’s ByteDance owns the app, which poses national security concerns for the United States.
After months of negotiations and setbacks, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the U.S. and China are “very close” to finalizing a deal on TikTok.
“We made very good progress on the technical details of the agreement. In terms of the overall agreement itself, our Chinese counterparts have come with a very aggressive ask,” he told reporters in Madrid, Spain, on the second day of talks. “We will see if we can get there. At present, we are not willing to sacrifice our national security for a social media app.”
Ethiopians celebrate completion of controversial dam despite regional concerns – PressTV
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Ethiopians have rallied to celebrate the completion of their Grand Renaissance Dam despite regional concerns from countries like Egypt over Nile water security.
A large crowd gathered at Meskel Square in the capital, Addis Ababa, expressing pride in realizing Ethiopia’s long-held ambition for the project on the Blue Nile.
Brazil’s Lula pushes back against tariff, tells Trump the country’s democracy ‘is not on the table’ – McAlester News-Capital
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Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on Sunday pushed back against a 50% tariff on Brazilian imported goods to the United States, arguing that it was “political” and “illogical.”
Lula said in a New York Times op-ed that his government is open to negotiating anything that can bring mutual benefits. “But Brazil’s democracy and sovereignty are not on the table,” he said.
U.S. President Donald Trump imposed the tariff on Brazil in July, citing what he called a “witch hunt” against former President Jair Bolsonaro, who at the time stood accused of trying to illegally hang onto power.
Tens of thousands protest against legal crackdown on Turkey’s main opposition party – Reuters
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Tens of thousands of people protested in the capital Ankara on Sunday against a court case that could oust the head of the main opposition on Monday after a year-long legal crackdown on hundreds of its members.Live footage showed crowds chanting for President Tayyip Erdogan’s resignation while waving Turkish flags and party banners.The court decision on Monday whether to invalidate the 2023 congress of the Republican People’s Party (CHP) over alleged procedural irregularities could reshape the party, rattle financial markets and influence the timing of a general election set for 2028. The court could also delay the ruling.
ICE Seeks to Arrest & Deport Dangerous Illegal Alien Who Beheaded Texas Merchant– slaynews.com
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As President Donald Trump directs U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and other federal agencies to continue the crackdown on violent illegal aliens, news has emerged about efforts to deport a dangerous Cuban career criminal.
According to Fox News, ICE reported that the federal agency has filed paperwork for an arrest detainer and deportation of an illegal alien who used a machete to behead a Texas merchant.
Yordanis Cobos-Martinez, an illegal alien from Cuba, was arrested in Dallas.
He was charged with homicide after a gruesome murder involving a Texas merchant.
The murder, which involved the decapitation of the merchant, reportedly happened in front of the victim’s family.
It’s understandable why ICE would want to collar him and send him packing, as he’s one of the ones Trump has warned Americans about for years now.
Not only did Cobos-Martinez allegedly decapitate the merchant after an argument in front of the man’s family, but he then reportedly proceeded to kick the victim’s head around “like a soccer ball.”
Report outlines DEI impact on US medical schools – The North State Journal
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A new report issued by the James G. Martin Center outlines how diversity, equity and inclusion at medical schools in the United States compromises “academic standards, undermine merit-based admissions and hiring, and jeopardize public health outcomes.”
“Medical education must prioritize competence, not ideology,” Jenna A. Robinson, James G. Martin Center president said in a press release. “This report reveals the extent to which DEI policies are weakening the physician pipeline at a time when Americans need highly skilled, well-trained doctors.”
Authored by Martin Center Senior Fellow Jay Schalin, the report, “An End to Excellence: How Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Undermine Our Medical Schools,” looked at the 10 top-ranked American medical schools with respect to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs and policies.
The schools in the report include Harvard Medical School, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, University of California at San Francisco School of Medicine, University of Michigan Medical School, Stanford University School of Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, Yale School of Medicine, David Geffen School of Medicine at the University of California at Los Angeles and Weill Cornell Medicine.
Schalin’s report examines how DEI policies, described as an aggressive extension of affirmative action, have eroded meritocracy in the nation’s medical schools by prioritizing race, gender and ideologies in areas like admissions, faculty hiring, curricula and student programs, potentially leading to less competent physicians and compromised health care.
Trump Administration Drafts Plan To Activate 1,000 National Guard Troops Pending Republican Governor’s Support, Report Claims– wltreport.com
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The Trump administration has drafted a plan to activate 1,000 National Guard troops in Louisiana, reports claim.
The troops would reportedly be sent to Baton Rouge and New Orleans.
According to reports, National Guard troops would support law enforcement operations in the state’s urban centers.
Exclusive: The Trump administration has drafted a proposal to activate 1,000 Louisiana National Guard troops to serve in a law enforcement mission in the state’s “urban centers.” https://t.co/GOjmtQY21L
— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) September 13, 2025
WBRZ explained:
The plan, confirmed by the Pentagon, would have National Guard troops support law enforcement in Louisiana’s “urban centers,” but hinges on a formal request from Gov. Jeff Landry, according to the report. Landry has shown support for troop deployment in Louisiana in the past, but he has not yet made an official request.
According to The Washington Post, troops would help with drug enforcement and communication support in the current plan.
The report comes after Trump has made more than one mention of sending troops to New Orleans in the last several days.
“Scientists Panic as Satellites Die Without Warning”: Los Alamos Discovers Electron Buildup Creates Deadly 45-Minute Death Countdown for Space Equipment – Energy Reporters
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… Researchers have discovered that these Spacecraft Environment Discharges (SEDs) are closely linked to the number of electrons in the satellite’s immediate vicinity. Historical events, such as the 1994 solar storm that disabled two Canadian television satellites, illustrate the vulnerability of space equipment to these phenomena. The Los Alamos study underscores the importance of understanding electron activity and its impact on satellite reliability.
… Over a twelve-month period, the study documented hundreds of instances where high electron activity preceded SEDs. Remarkably, 75% of these discharges were preceded by a surge in electron activity, with a short lead time of thirty to forty-five minutes. This finding is significant because it suggests the possibility of developing an onboard prediction system to alert operators before a failure occurs…
The implications of the Los Alamos study are profound. With the ability to predict SEDs, future satellite missions could incorporate continuous electron monitoring systems. This proactive approach would enable operators to anticipate and potentially avert sudden electronic failures, enhancing the resilience of satellites against unpredictable space weather…
The House Republican risking GOP backlash to save Obamacare subsidies– www.politico.com
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Among all the troublemaking members House Republican leaders have to deal with, Rep. Jen Kiggans isn’t on their list of problem children. That might be changing.
A former Navy helicopter pilot, nurse practitioner and mother of four, the 54-year-old Virginian is seen in the Republican Conference as something of a model member, hailing from one of the toughest swing districts in the country. She is viewed by her peers as personable and a team player. Of all the places Mike Johnson might have gone on the eve of the 2024 elections, the speaker chose to spend time with Kiggans — a strong show of leadership support for a freshman.
But Kiggans, now in her second term, has decided to stick her neck out on what’s shaping up to be one of the most politically explosive policy fights of the fall: the battle over extending boosted Affordable Care Act insurance subsidies that are due to expire on Dec. 31. Congressional budget forecasters are predicting major premium hikes if the subsidies sunset, which would force millions of people to drop health insurance coverage.
Twelve Republicans and seven Democrats are backing legislation that would enact a one-year extension of the subsidies, which are implemented in the form of enhanced tax credits. Kiggans is the lead sponsor and the GOP face of the effort.
In an interview, she called an extension good politics — and good for her constituents.
“In six weeks or so, people will get a notice that their health care premiums are going to go up by thousands of dollars,” said Kiggans. “And at the end of the year … for people that either have this type of insurance and work in small businesses, are self-employed, you know, I worry about their access to health care.”
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Romania scrambles jets after ‘drone incursion’ as Zelensky warns conflict is expanding – The Independent
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British fighter jets will fly air defence missions over Poland as part of Nato’s defence mission, after Russian drones were flown over Nato members Romania and Poland.
The RAF Typhoons are expected to start flying missions over Poland in the coming days, the government announced.
Prime minister Keir Starmer said: “Russia’s reckless behaviour is a direct threat to European security and a violation of international law.”
Congress to discuss Israeli sovereignty over Judea and Samaria – JNS.org
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Congress will hold a discussion next month on the application of Israeli sovereignty to Judea and Samaria, according to Yesha Council Chairman Yisrael Ganz.
“We are at a rare moment in time, with a friendly and supportive U.S. administration. This is the time to move forward with a historic step that will affect the security of the entire State of Israel,” said Ganz, who is currently in the United States promoting the sovereignty plan.
The Yesha Council is an umbrella group of local councils in Judea and Samaria.
Referring to last week’s deadly terror attack in Jerusalem, which left six people dead—including a resident of the Binyamin Regional Council—Ganz warned that unless Israeli sovereignty is extended to Judea and Samaria, “this is the reality that awaits us in Petah Tikva, Netanya and Kfar Saba.”
According to a statement, Ganz met with U.S. Representatives Marlin Stutzman (R-Ind.), Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.), Andrew Clyde (R-Ga.), Barry Moore (R-Ala.) and Randy Fine (R-Fla.), along with Senator Tom Cotton (R-Ark.).
“In my many meetings with our good friends in the United States, one can see the support and love for Israel,” said Ganz. “This is the time for a historic step that will change the balance of power in Judea and Samaria. I call on the government of Israel: this is the imperative of the hour; we must not miss it.”
Sudan war: Torture, rape and forced starvation as paramilitaries suffocate besieged city | World News– news.sky.com
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The battle for Al Fashir – and Sudan
