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September 16, 2025

Associated Press

It’s On: Israel Moves Into Gaza City

Israel launched a major ground offensive into Gaza City on Tuesday, warning residents to flee as heavy strikes killed dozens, intensified the humanitarian crisis, and heightened international pressure for a truce.
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The Washington Post

Suspect Confessed on Discord

The 22-year-old suspect in Charlie Kirk’s killing appears to have confessed to friends in an online Discord chat shortly before turning himself in to law enforcement, according to screenshots obtained by The Washington Post.
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Politico

Poll: Capitalism Is Out, Socialism Is In

A new poll shows most Democratic voters now favor democratic socialism over capitalism, with figures like Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez seen as more representative of their values than party establishment leaders.
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The New York Times

NYT: Chips for Crypto Riches?

A NYT investigation revealed how two multibillion-dollar deals became intertwined, a $2 billion Emirati investment in the Trump family’s crypto firm and U.S. approval for the U.A.E. to access scarce A.I. chips, mixing personal business with government policy.
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PBS

Trump: U.S. Attacked Drug Boat

President Trump said U.S. forces struck another boat allegedly carrying drugs from Venezuela, killing three in the latest controversial operation that critics say risks overstepping legal limits by using the military for law-enforcement purposes.
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ABC News

Vance Blames "Left-Wing Extremism"

JD Vance, hosting Charlie Kirk’s podcast after his assassination, blamed “left-wing extremism” for contributing to the killing and vowed the administration would crack down on groups it says inspire political violence.
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The Wall Street Journal

Tyler Robinson and America's Lost Boys

Allysia Finley argues that the story of Tyler Robinson, the 22-year-old accused of killing Charlie Kirk, highlights a broader crisis of young men spiraling from promise into isolation, addiction, and in some cases, violence.
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CNN

Why Stocks Hit Records Amid Gloom

Despite weak hiring, rising inflation, and low consumer confidence, U.S. stocks keep hitting records as investors bet on Fed rate cuts, strong corporate earnings, and the explosive growth of artificial intelligence.
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The Golden Hour Substack

The Post Fired Me, I Won't Be Silenced

Journalist Karen Attiah says she was fired by “The Washington Post” for condemning political violence and racial double standards, vowing to continue her work independently through teaching and writing.
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Chatham House

What To Expect From Trump in UK

President Trump’s second state visit to the UK will highlight efforts to advance US–UK technology and trade partnerships, while meaningful progress on Ukraine and Gaza remains unlikely.
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Newsweek

Trump Cites NFL "Sissy" Kickoff Rule

Trump slammed the NFL’s new kickoff rule, calling it “’Sissy’ football” and criticizing the change to touchbacks at the 35-yard line as confusing, dangerous, and contrary to the spirit of the game.
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The Hollywood Reporter

HBO Max Shows Hamas Attack Drama

HBO Max will premiere a limited series dramatizing Hamas’ Oct. 7, 2023 attack on Israel, portraying the human cost and resilience of survivors with sensitivity and real-life accounts.
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CBS News

Lisa Cook Keeps Job for Now

A federal appeals court blocked Trump’s attempt to remove Lisa Cook from the Federal Reserve Board, allowing her to remain a governor while litigation over her alleged pre-office mortgage misstatements continues.
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Fox 4 News

Cruz Cleans Anti-Kirk Graffiti

Senator Ted Cruz publicly painted over profane graffiti targeting Charlie Kirk on a Houston, Texas freeway, in a symbolic stand against political violence following Kirk’s recent fatal shooting.
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