Politics news summaries — Page 11
Essential facts and source links for recent politics stories.
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Trump rejects Iran plan to reopen Hormuz and resume nuclear talks
President Donald Trump rejected Iran’s latest proposal on Saturday, calling it “unacceptable.” Tehran’s plan offered a swift reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and renewed nuclear talks in exchange for the US lifting its naval blockade and other economic penalties. -
Trump turns down Iran’s plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz in a week
US President Donald Trump rejected Iran’s seven-day plan, delivered through Qatar, to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and resume nuclear talks. Tehran said the waterway could reopen within a week if Washington met the proposal’s conditions. -
Gallup puts positive views of socialism at 43%, highest since 2010
A Gallup poll conducted in August found that 43% of Americans view socialism positively, its highest rating since the firm began asking in 2010. Independents' positive view rose 8 points to 45%; capitalism had a 55% rating and free enterprise 77%. -
Burnham pledges a new UK direction and rejects early election talk
At his first Labour conference as leader and prime minister, Andy Burnham promised a new direction for the UK, saying the decade since the Brexit vote had brought “drift and division.” He ruled out an early election, rejecting speculation about a contest before 2029. -
US-China AI dialogue will study risks, with separate incident channel
The White House announced a new US-China AI dialogue after Xi Jinping’s state visit to Washington. First talks are due by November, with a separate channel for AI incidents; US officials say the country will not slow its own AI work. -
Report: U.S. and Russia pushed cuts to U.N. autonomous-weapons draft
Human Rights Watch says a nonbinding U.N. autonomous-weapons draft finalized Sept. 5 cut language on predictability, reliability and design standards and narrowed coverage to humanitarian law; the Post says U.S. and Russian delegations pushed the changes. -
Trump asks Xi to boost China's refined-fuel output as U.S. prices climb
At their summit, President Donald Trump asked Chinese President Xi Jinping to boost refined-fuel production to stabilize global supply amid Iran war disruptions. AAA put Saturday diesel near $6.50 a gallon and gasoline near $4.49, as U.S. pump prices climbed. -
At UN, China urges respect for Gulf sovereignty and an end to Cuba blockade
At the UN General Assembly, Chinese Vice President Han Zheng said the sovereignty and security of Middle Eastern countries, including Gulf states, should be respected, and urged an unnamed country to stop threatening Cuba and lift its blockade and sanctions. -
Telegraph columnist urges UK to reject Chagos deal and resettle Chagossians
A Telegraph columnist says the UK should scrap its proposed Chagos sovereignty deal with Mauritius and resettle Chagossians on the outer islands. A bill requiring Parliament and the diaspora to approve any transfer is due for a Lords vote next month. -
Navarro urges Trump team to weigh ending officials’ Fox appearances
White House senior counselor Peter Navarro urged Trump officials to consider ending Fox News appearances, accusing the network of undermining the president. He said Fox’s conservative image gives it credibility with Republicans and makes it dangerous to MAGA. -
Trump renews media criticism after CNN is left off Air Force One trip
Trump criticized media on Truth Social Saturday as CNN was excluded from his Air Force One trip to Knoxville. LindellTV and Real America’s Voice were listed instead, two days after a judge ordered the White House press badges temporarily restored. -
Xi and Trump agree to pursue a US-China channel for AI incidents
Xi Jinping and Donald Trump agreed at their Washington meeting to pursue a China-US channel for incidents involving artificial intelligence, the White House said. The countries plan regular talks on AI risks and benefits, with the next round scheduled by November. -
Dopesick author Beth Macy challenges Ben Cline in Virginia’s 6th District
Dopesick author Beth Macy is challenging Republican Rep. Ben Cline for Virginia’s 6th District seat, held by Republicans for more than 33 years. She wants a data-center moratorium until an AI czar is in place to protect jobs, land, electricity and water. -
Pentagon has yet to disclose cost of testosterone screening for male service members 30 and older
The Pentagon has not disclosed the cost or expected reach of testosterone screening for male service members 30 and older. The Endocrine Society says screening is likely to produce a high number of false positives and that testing is expensive and time-consuming. -
CNN pairs Trump’s attacks on Obama’s China dinners with his Xi banquet
CNN’s Abby Phillip contrasted clips of Donald Trump attacking Barack Obama over state dinners for Chinese leaders with Trump’s lavish dinner for Xi Jinping this week. The White House said the leaders discussed several issues but announced no agreement or timetable for action. -
Two Texas polls show Talarico's lead over Paxton narrowing by one point
Two new Texas polls put James Talarico ahead of Ken Paxton by five points (49%-44%) and one (47%-46%); each lead is down one point from that pollster’s previous survey, but both changes are within the margin of error. Undecided shares also fell. -
Trump plans Oct. 1 Durant rally for Oklahoma GOP nominee Mike Mazzei
President Donald Trump is scheduled to rally for Oklahoma Republican gubernatorial nominee Mike Mazzei at the Choctaw Nation Event Center in Durant on Oct. 1. The Trump 47 Committee is hosting; the Choctaw Nation says it is not hosting or endorsing a candidate. -
US senators seek 2028 ban on intentionally added PFAS in food packaging
Sens. Maggie Hassan and Tommy Tuberville propose a bill to bar food packaging with intentionally added PFAS from interstate commerce starting Jan. 1, 2028, and authorize FDA enforcement. The grease-proofing phaseout was voluntary; trace contamination would remain exempt. -
Erdogan urges end to UN Security Council vetoes, but all five must agree
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan wants to overhaul the UN Security Council and end the five permanent members’ vetoes, arguing the system is unjust. Formal abolition is unlikely: it requires a UN Charter amendment ratified by all five permanent members. -
Alyssa Edwards urges Paxton to focus on policy after campaign ad
Drag performer Alyssa Edwards answered Ken Paxton’s Sept. 22 digital ad with an open letter posted Sept. 23, saying she did not understand his intent and urging the Texas Republican to focus on policy and leadership. “Texas is big enough for all of us,” she wrote. -
Democrats cut GOP voter-registration leads in five competitive Senate states
Latest voter-roll figures show Democrats narrowing Republicans’ registration advantage in five competitive Senate states—Alaska, Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska and New Hampshire—but the GOP remains ahead in each. Registration shifts do not always predict election results. -
Pezeshkian says Iran has no trust in U.S. amid mediated talks
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Tehran is still negotiating with Washington through Qatar and Pakistan but has no trust in the U.S., citing repeated attacks during talks. He said the Strait of Hormuz must be secured through cooperation, not force. -
Mace urges Senate war-powers vote as she warns of costly Shahed interceptions
Nancy Mace warned Iran could exhaust US missile stocks by sending $20,000–$50,000 Shahed drones against $4 million Patriot interceptors. She urged a Senate war-powers vote; senators rejected a measure limiting Trump’s Iran-war powers, 49–50, on Thursday. -
Deep South Democrats bet voter frustration can revive campaigns
Deep South Democrats are betting voter frustration over rising costs, health care and data centers can revive their midterm campaigns. In Alabama, Democratic nominee Doug Jones is running against Tommy Tuberville for governor; Democratic primary turnout there doubled from 2022. -
OPM shifts approval of federal employee awards up to $25,000 to agencies
OPM Director Scott Kupor’s Sept. 21 memo lets federal agency heads approve individual cash and performance awards above $10,000 and up to $25,000 without prior OPM sign-off, if they certify the achievement is highly exceptional and unusually outstanding. -
GOP candidates test contrasting strategies as midterm outlook darkens
Senate Majority Leader John Thune says Republicans could lose Senate control; polls, despite margin caveats, point to a strong Democratic midterm cycle. GOP candidates counter with culture-war attacks, Trump loyalty, selective breaks or campaign websites omitting him. -
Talarico invites Paxton to a Fox News debate in voicemail
In a Sept. 25 video, Democratic U.S. Senate nominee James Talarico left Republican Ken Paxton a voicemail inviting him to debate on Fox News; Paxton apparently did not answer. Talarico said Texans begin voting in less than a month and deserve to hear from both candidates. -
Trump gives CNN’s Air Force One slot to LindellTV as he questions press access
Donald Trump put Mike Lindell’s LindellTV in CNN’s Air Force One slot for a planned Saturday trip to Tennessee and questioned on Truth Social why journalists should have White House access, days after a judge ordered press access restored for at least 14 days. -
Burnham’s Labour enters conference upbeat, with a Budget test ahead
Since Andy Burnham became prime minister, Labour’s mood has improved: it is edging up in the polls, and party figures praise a more effective Downing Street operation. But next month’s Budget and pressure on public finances loom over that optimism.
