President Trump made comments at a rally suggesting he would allow Iran to attack the Californian cities of Los Angeles and San Diego. California Governor Gavin Newsom responded by calling for action under the 25th Amendment, which deals with presidential disability.
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President Trump said at a rally that he would allow Iran to “take out” Los Angeles and San Diego.
These remarks caused strong reactions among California Democrats and some Republican candidates for the House of Representatives.
Governor Gavin Newsom called President Trump “mentally ill” in response to the comments.
Newsom urged for the use of the 25th Amendment, a constitutional rule that can remove a president if they are unfit to lead.
The 25th Amendment has rarely been used and deals with presidential incapacity or disability.
The comments came during the midterm election campaign period.
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A California couple, Silvia Zhang and Guojun Xuan, have been charged with child abuse related to a surrogacy scheme involving at least 21 children. Authorities removed 15 children from their home and found six more living elsewhere; most children were very young, and the investigation began after an infant suffered a head injury.
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Silvia Zhang and Guojun Xuan were arrested on charges of conspiracy to commit child abuse.
At least 21 children are involved, aged from two months to 13 years, mostly between one and three.
Police removed 15 children from the couple’s home in Arcadia and found another six children living elsewhere.
The investigation started after a two-month-old baby was injured by a nanny shaking the infant.
Zhang gave birth to one or two children; the rest were born via surrogacy.
The couple wanted a large family and provided birth certificates listing Zhang as the mother and Xuan as the father.
Surrogacy involves a woman carrying a child for others, typically using embryo transfer.
California has laws regulating surrogacy, including legal agreements and lawyer involvement before pregnancy begins.
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A Republican Super PAC called the Senate Leadership Fund is giving $5 million to support Sen. Darline Graham in the South Carolina Senate race. President Donald Trump is actively supporting Graham and criticizing her opponent, Democrat Annie Andrews, focusing on cultural issues like transgender rights.
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The Senate Leadership Fund is investing $5 million to help Republican Sen. Darline Graham in South Carolina.
Darline Graham was appointed to the Senate seat after the death of her brother, Sen. Lindsey Graham.
South Carolina is a strongly Republican state; Trump won it by 18 points in the 2024 election.
President Trump has campaigned heavily for Darline Graham and used a social media post with an anti-transgender slur against her opponent, Annie Andrews.
Annie Andrews is a pediatrician and Democrat who opposes gender transition surgery for minors but does not support biological men playing in women's sports.
The race highlights cultural issues like transgender rights, which Republicans are using to challenge Democrats.
Former South Carolina Governor David Beasley criticized President Trump's remarks about Andrews as disgraceful.
The Democrats have not won a U.S. Senate seat in South Carolina since the late 20th century.
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South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem denied a report saying her Department of Homeland Security bought five planes at high prices from a donor. The planes were bought on the morning before she left her position.
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Five planes were purchased by South Dakota's DHS.
The purchase happened the day before Governor Noem left her role.
Reports claimed the planes were bought at prices higher than normal.
Governor Noem denied these claims.
The planes came from a donor, according to the report.
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The U.S. military in Okinawa is pausing all activities and keeping troops on base for two days after a Marine was arrested for the suspected murder of a local woman. This incident has increased protests against the U.S. military presence on the island and may affect Japan's efforts to strengthen its military ties with the U.S.
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The pause in military operations lasts from Wednesday to Friday and limits troops from leaving the base.
The Marine arrested is Lance Cpl. Devin Jacob Ballard, 20, stationed at Futenma Air Station, and is suspected of killing Anna Yagi.
Ballard denies the allegations; security footage shows him with the victim and later alone.
The military will hold training on discipline, standards, and community responsibilities during the pause.
The U.S. has about 80,000 people on Okinawa, including 30,000 active military members.
There has been increased local anger due to rising crimes linked to U.S. forces in Okinawa.
Past serious crimes by U.S. service members have sparked large protests against the U.S. military presence on the island.
Okinawa remains strategically important for U.S.-Japan relations, especially concerning concerns about China.
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The U.S. Supreme Court is reviewing a case about whether Intel was irresponsible in managing its employees' retirement funds, which performed poorly compared to others. Justice Neil Gorsuch advised the Court to focus on defining the right way to compare funds to decide responsibility, rather than deciding if poor performance alone proves mismanagement.
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The case is called Anderson v. Intel and concerns employer-managed retirement funds.
Plaintiffs claim Intel's fund performed worse than other funds, reducing employees' retirement money.
Intel argues poor results do not necessarily mean irresponsible management under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA).
ERISA requires companies to follow proper processes, not guarantee investment results.
Justice Gorsuch said the Court should define what type of comparison between funds is appropriate to judge mismanagement.
Other justices discussed the importance and kind of benchmarks used to compare fund performance.
Plaintiffs say Intel invested heavily in hedge funds and private equity, which led to lower returns.
The Court’s decision will affect how easy it is for workers to sue over retirement fund investments.
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A California couple, Guojun Xuan and Silvia Zhang, were arrested in connection with a surrogacy scandal. They face charges including conspiracy to commit child abuse and dissuading a witness, with bail requested at $100 million.
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Guojun Xuan and Silvia Zhang were arrested on Tuesday.
They are charged with conspiracy to commit child abuse and dissuading a witness.
Los Angeles District Attorney Nathan J. Hochman is seeking $100 million bail for the couple.
Authorities raided their Arcadia mansion in July 2025 and took 21 children, mostly born through surrogacy, into state custody.
The FBI served a separate search warrant at their home alongside the sheriff's department.
Police and helicopters were seen at the mansion, and the block was taped off during the law enforcement operation.
The arrests are part of an ongoing investigation involving surrogacy-related issues.
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Labour party leaders said they are unlikely to work with the Green party after the Greens adopted a policy calling Zionism a form of racism. The Greens also support a single Palestinian state instead of Israel, which has caused strong reactions from Labour and the Liberal Democrats.
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The Green party voted to treat Zionism as a form of racism and supports replacing Israel with a single Palestinian state.
Senior Labour figures called this Green policy “shameful” and doubt future cooperation with the Greens.
Some Labour members want to officially rule out any coalition or formal ties with the Greens in the future.
The Liberal Democrats are facing pressure to end their coalition with the Greens in Southwark because of the policy.
Despite the controversy, four of the five Green MPs opposed the policy, but the party as a whole adopted it at their conference.
Zack Polanski, a Green politician, is trying to win a byelection seat held by Labour, with the Greens focusing heavily on this race.
The Greens and Liberal Democrats currently govern together in Southwark, south London.
Some members of the Jewish Labour movement believe the Green policy may violate equality laws because of how it affects Jewish members.
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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, King Charles III’s brother, is challenging search warrants related to an investigation about leaked confidential information tied to Jeffrey Epstein. This legal action follows Prince Harry’s unsuccessful lawsuit against the British government and raises questions about Andrew’s finances and King Charles’ support.
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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested in February by Thames Valley police for suspected misconduct related to leaking information to Jeffrey Epstein.
Police searched two properties: his current home at Marsh Farm, Sandringham, and former home, Royal Lodge in Windsor.
Andrew filed for a judicial review at the High Court to challenge the search warrants issued by the Central Criminal Court (Old Bailey).
In 2022, Prince Harry sued the British government over losing his police protection but lost his appeal in May 2025.
King Charles III had previously made Andrew leave Royal Lodge and move to Sandringham, while providing some financial support.
Charles reportedly told Andrew not to use the financial support for the legal challenge.
Andrew’s finances have been unclear; his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson previously had financial problems and asked Epstein for help.
The first hearing will decide if parts of the case remain private at the request of Thames Valley police.
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Kosovo is facing political turmoil as protests against war crime convictions of former Kosovo Liberation Army leaders coincide with a deadline to elect a new president. If lawmakers fail to agree on a president by midnight, new elections are likely amid rising tensions and disagreement over changes to laws related to the Kosovo Specialist Chambers in The Hague.
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Former KLA leaders, including ex-President Hashim Thaci, were convicted on September 16 by the Kosovo Specialist Chambers for war crimes.
Protesters demand changes to the law governing the Specialist Chambers, such as reducing prison terms and allowing sentences to be served in Kosovo.
The Specialist Chambers operates in The Hague but is part of Kosovo’s judicial system, causing controversy as many Kosovo Albanians revere the KLA.
Kosovo’s parliament approved the proposed amendments in the first reading but has not finalized them.
A political deadlock continues after President Vjosa Osmani’s term ended in April, with the National Assembly unable to elect a new president.
The largest opposition party, the Democratic Party of Kosovo, is divided and unable to negotiate a presidential agreement.
On the day of the presidential vote, clashes between protesters and police occurred, with police using tear gas and water cannons.
New elections are expected around November 15 if no president is elected by the midnight deadline.
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Saudi Arabia reported that three people were hurt in attacks on its airports in Najran and Jizan, amid ongoing fighting with Yemen’s Houthi rebels. In Gaza City, Israeli airstrikes killed two people, while violence and tensions continue in the broader Middle East region, involving multiple countries.
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Airports in Najran and Jizan, Saudi Arabia, were hit, causing damage and injuring three people lightly.
Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels claimed responsibility for firing missiles and drones at Saudi airports.
Saudi-led forces intercepted a ballistic missile aimed at Khamis Mushait, home to a key Saudi military base.
Fighting between Yemeni government forces and Houthis continues near the strategic town of Dhubab.
A tanker traveling through the Strait of Hormuz was hit by an unidentified projectile, but no casualties or environmental damage were reported.
Two people were killed in Israeli airstrikes on Gaza City targeting militants.
More than 1,460 Palestinians have died since the ceasefire nearly a year ago, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned of possible Hamas attacks linked to upcoming Israeli elections.
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A separatist party called Parti Québécois (PQ) has won enough seats to form a minority government in Quebec's provincial election. The party wants to hold a new vote on Quebec’s independence, but they will need help from other parties to make it happen.
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Parti Québécois (PQ) is projected to form a minority government in Quebec.
This is the first time PQ will be in power since 2014.
Paul St-Pierre Plamondon will become the new leader of Quebec.
PQ aims to hold a referendum on Quebec’s independence from Canada.
Plamondon said the referendum would happen after President Donald Trump leaves office.
He believes the vote needs the right conditions for calm and clear debate.
PQ will need support from other political parties to pursue their independence plan.
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Data centers are an important topic for voters in Ohio, more so than in other battleground states. Several Ohio Republican lawmakers have shown support for data centers and AI development, though voter concerns about these facilities are increasing.
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Ohio voters are more likely to see data centers as an important issue compared to Alaska, Iowa, Kansas, and Texas.
Only 3% of Ohio voters said data centers most influence their voting choice, but this is higher than less than 1% in other states named.
Newsweek’s AI Policy Scorecard rates Ohio Republicans on their record about AI and data center policies, from “Skeptic” to “Booster.”
Most Ohio Republican representatives, like David Taylor, Jim Jordan, and Michael Turner, are rated as “Lean Boosters,” meaning they generally support data centers and AI growth.
Representative Max Miller has a “Mixed” record, showing both support and skepticism.
Representative Michael Rulli supports building many AI data centers citing local government revenue benefits.
Some lawmakers have called for investigations into foreign efforts to block U.S. data center construction.
Elections forecasters mostly consider these Ohio congressional seats safe for the current Republican incumbents, except for Miller’s seat, which is a “toss-up.”
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The White House said Maryland Governor Wes Moore was upset because he was not allowed to speak at an event about investing in a Baltimore shipyard. The White House added that President Donald Trump wants to work with others to improve U.S. manufacturing.
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Maryland Governor Wes Moore wanted to speak at a submarine event in Baltimore.
The governor was reportedly blocked from speaking at this event.
The event was about investing in a shipyard in Baltimore.
The White House called the governor’s reaction a "tantrum."
President Donald Trump expressed willingness to work with anyone to revive manufacturing.
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New body camera footage shows an Arizona State University cheerleader being arrested. The video has caused public concern about whether the police officer used too much force during the arrest.
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Body cam video of a cheerleader's arrest was recently released.
The arrest took place at Arizona State University.
The footage is raising questions about the police officer's actions.
People are upset or concerned about the level of force used.
The video is part of ongoing discussions about police conduct.
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Cornell University hired former U.S. Deputy Attorney General Sally Yates to lead an independent review of the university’s handling of sexual harassment and assault cases. This decision comes after serious allegations of a gang rape at a fraternity house on campus.
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Sally Yates is the former U.S. Deputy Attorney General.
She was chosen by Cornell’s Board of Trustees to conduct a full, independent review.
The review will focus on how Cornell prevents and responds to sexual harassment, sexual assault, and related misconduct.
The decision follows allegations of gang rape linked to a fraternity at Cornell.
The review aims to improve campus safety and the university’s handling of such cases.
This is an ongoing situation with updates expected.
The announcement was made public on October 6, 2026.
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President Donald Trump issued an executive order allowing drivers to use red-dyed diesel fuel on highways temporarily. This fuel is usually for off-road use and is cheaper because it avoids federal taxes, but experts doubt this order will lead to large cost savings for most users.
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Red-dyed diesel is normally used for off-road vehicles like farm and construction equipment and avoids a federal tax of 24.4 cents per gallon.
The executive order waives the off-road requirement temporarily and lets anyone buy red-dyed diesel tax-free for on-road use until the end of 2026.
The federal excise tax on red-dyed diesel is deferred, not eliminated, meaning users might owe taxes later.
Diesel prices are currently high, with a national average of $6.32 per gallon, up from $3.76 before the war in Iran.
Some states still ban the use of red-dyed diesel on highways, which could cause confusion and enforcement problems.
Many truckers and farmers may not benefit much because of state bans or existing tax exemptions for farmers.
The order does not address the main cause of high diesel prices, which is a limited diesel supply.
Experts say the order might help a few users but will not provide widespread relief or significantly lower diesel costs.
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Texas Governor Greg Abbott will not join President Donald Trump at a political rally in San Antonio. President Trump is visiting Texas to support Attorney General Ken Paxton’s reelection campaign ahead of the November midterm elections.
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Governor Greg Abbott is a Republican leader in Texas.
Abbott will not appear with President Trump at the San Antonio rally.
The rally is planned for Wednesday and focuses on supporting Ken Paxton.
Ken Paxton is the Texas attorney general running for reelection.
The event takes place less than a month before the November midterm elections.
President Trump is campaigning to help other Republican candidates in Texas.
The midterm elections will decide various political offices across the U.S.
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A whistleblower complaint claims that President Donald Trump ordered the FBI to investigate protesters in Los Angeles who were demonstrating against his immigration policies. The complaint says the investigations targeted peaceful protesters exercising their free speech rights, and raises concerns about the legality of these actions.
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The whistleblower is Jill Fields, a former FBI intelligence analyst in Los Angeles.
Fields alleges President Trump directed the FBI to investigate anti-ICE protesters after seeing a TikTok video about their actions.
The protests were against the president’s deployment of immigration officers in Los Angeles in early 2025.
Skydance-owned Paramount has completed its $81 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, creating a large new company in Hollywood. This merger joins many popular TV shows, movies, and networks under one company, now called Skydance.
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Paramount, owned by Skydance, bought Warner Bros. Discovery for $81 billion.
The new company is named Skydance.
The deal took about a year to finalize and involved a difficult fight.
The merger combines popular brands like HBO Max, CNN, Paramount+, and CBS.
Movies such as "Harry Potter," "Sinners," "Top Gun," and "The Godfather" are now under the same company.
Billionaire David Ellison is leading the company with new co-CEO Ynon Kreiz.
The merger increases the concentration of power in the movie and TV industry.
This deal brings two of America's oldest movie studios together.
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