September 17, 2026
Money - Finance National USA POLITICS, TECHNOLOGY & THE HUMANITIES Trump War

Kimmel Moves James Talarico Interview to YouTube as FCC Equal-Time Fight Reaches Late Night

Jimmy Kimmel says his planned interview with James Talarico, the Democratic U.S. Senate candidate in Texas, will not air on ABC’s broadcast version of Jimmy Kimmel Live! and will instead be posted on YouTube. Rolling Stone framed the decision as a response to threats from President Donald Trump’s FCC. Independent reporting from Reuters, Variety, and […]

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Israel Revives Plan for Palestinians to Leave Gaza — Katz Says Government Is Ready, but U.S. Denies Supporting Forced Displacement

Israel’s defence minister, Israel Katz, has publicly revived one of the most controversial ideas to emerge from the Gaza war: facilitating the large-scale departure of Palestinians from the territory. At a September 2 conference hosted by Yedioth Ahronoth/Ynet, Katz said Israel was prepared to move Palestinians out of Gaza “by sea, by air, by every […]

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Fast-Tracking the AI Boom: EPA Proposal Could Reduce Public Input on Data-Center Pollution Permits

A proposed change by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency could make it easier for states to approve certain air-pollution permits without providing the same level of public notice currently required — a development receiving particular attention because of the explosive growth of AI data centers and the power infrastructure supporting them. The Tom’s Hardware report […]

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Tariff Reversal Pays Billions Back to Corporate America — Target’s $994 Million Refund Shows the Scale of the Supreme Court Fallout

Target’s latest quarterly earnings reveal just how financially significant the Supreme Court’s February 2026 tariff ruling has become for American businesses. The retailer disclosed that it received $994 million in pre-tax tariff refunds, helping push quarterly operating income to roughly $2.6 billion, about double the comparable figure from a year earlier. The payment was not […]

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Politics Meets the Pitch: Trump, the World Cup, and How a Soccer Defeat Became an International Political Moment

The 2026 FIFA World Cup produced one of its most unusual political moments when Belgium defeated the United States 4–1 in the Round of 16, and several Belgian players celebrated by mimicking President Donald Trump’s signature dance. The celebration quickly went viral, becoming one of the tournament’s defining images and illustrating how modern sports, politics, […]

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The Trump Presidency as Spectacle? DOJ Battles, White House Rebranding, and the Politics of Performance

Three recent stories involving Donald Trump highlight a recurring theme that has defined much of his political career: the blending of governance, media, entertainment, and political messaging. The stories involve: While each story addresses different subjects, together they reveal an ongoing debate about presidential power, political branding, and the increasingly blurred lines between government, entertainment, […]

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Military Promotions, Diversity Policies, and Political Controversy: The Debate Surrounding Navy Leadership Under Hegseth

A new report from HuffPost has sparked debate over military leadership, diversity initiatives, and the promotion process within the U.S. armed forces. The article alleges that Pete Hegseth blocked or delayed the promotion of several highly qualified Black female Navy officers as part of a broader effort to reduce the influence of diversity, equity, and […]

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Banks, Drones, and Battlefield Shifts: Russia Expands Domestic Defense Systems as Ukraine Signals a Possible Turning Point

New developments in the Russia–Ukraine war suggest the conflict is entering another major phase, marked by both expanding drone warfare inside Russia and renewed claims from Ukrainian military leadership that battlefield dynamics may soon shift significantly. According to reporting from TVP World and Reuters, Russia’s largest bank, Sberbank, is preparing to operate anti-drone systems, while […]

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Americans Looking Abroad: Rising Interest in Emigration Reflects Political, Economic, and Cultural Anxiety

A growing number of Americans are reportedly exploring the possibility of leaving the United States or renouncing citizenship, according to reporting from The Independent. The trend reflects a combination of political polarization, economic concerns, social tension, and uncertainty about the country’s future direction. While actual citizenship renunciations remain relatively small compared to the total U.S. […]

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Early Midterm Signals: Democrats Edge Ahead as Polling Reflects Shifting Political Landscape

New polling data reported by The Hill indicates that Democrats currently hold a lead over Republicans in early midterm election sentiment, offering a snapshot of voter attitudes as the next election cycle begins to take shape. While midterm outcomes remain highly uncertain this far in advance, the data reflects evolving dynamics tied to economic conditions, […]

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