Politics news summaries — Page 6
Essential facts and source links for recent politics stories.
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Taiwan envoy seeks prompt U.S. arms delivery as $14B package remains undelivered
Taiwan's envoy to the U.S., Alexander Yui, said Taiwan hopes to receive U.S. weapons soon, including an undelivered $14 billion package. He said Taiwan was mentioned but not central in the recent Trump-Xi meeting, and Washington's position on Taiwan has not changed. -
FBI demotes two counterterrorism leaders amid dispute over alleged harassing calls to Katie Miller
Michael Burgwald and Courtland Rae, the Washington FBI counterterrorism chief and his deputy, were demoted Friday amid a dispute over their team’s decision not to investigate alleged harassing calls to Katie Miller; CNN said no terrorism link was identified. -
Blanche calls White House access a privilege, says Trump can choose Air Force One press pool
Attorney General Todd Blanche said Sunday that White House access is a privilege and President Trump can choose who flies with him, after CNN was barred from Air Force One. A judge ordered White House credentials restored to CNN, POLITICO and MS NOW for at least two weeks. -
Rhun ap Iorwerth’s independence advocacy puts governing role under scrutiny
Welsh First Minister Rhun ap Iorwerth was criticised by Conservative Andrew RT Davies for attending an independence rally in Aberystwyth instead of governing. He says his government can work on services while discussing independence; service delivery will be his main test. -
Trump shares 13 critical posts about Salazar as Florida House race tightens
Trump shared screenshots of 13 critical X posts about Florida Rep. Maria Salazar on Truth Social after she said some of his immigration enforcement had gone too far. Polls put Salazar and Democrat Eliott Rodriguez nearly even; prediction markets favor her. -
Booker and Christie in 2028 presidential talk; Sherrill and Kim floated for VP or Cabinet
2028 presidential runs for Cory Booker and Chris Christie are being discussed, while Mikie Sherrill and Andy Kim are mentioned for VP or Cabinet roles. Booker will decide after his fall Senate race; Christie says he’d consider a bid based on the GOP’s midterm results. -
Orange Order secures permission for a 35-person Drumcree parade
The Orange Order won permission for a 35-person Drumcree parade, down from 400, after a court challenge succeeded on procedural grounds. The route includes Garvaghy Road, where nationalist residents oppose it; the row is straining Northern Ireland’s power-sharing executive. -
Local fallout from ICE operations puts battleground Republicans under pressure
ICE operations and local disruptions are putting battleground Republicans on the defensive ahead of the midterms. Kansas Sen. Roger Marshall criticized ICE’s lack of coordination with local police; Republicans in Texas and Florida have also criticized the crackdown. -
Trump rejects Iran’s seven-day offer as both sides bet on time
Donald Trump rejected Iran’s seven-day proposal to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, calling it unacceptable. Analysts say Washington expects sanctions and its naval blockade to win more concessions, but waiting could raise energy costs. -
Dozens camp in Madrid after 87-year-old tenant’s eviction
Dozens of housing protesters spent Saturday night in tents at Madrid’s Puerta del Sol after thousands marched following the eviction of 87-year-old Maricarmen Abascal. They said they would stay as long as needed to press the government to address Spain’s housing crisis. -
Some GOP hopefuls scale back Trump ties before midterms
As November midterms near, Michigan Senate hopeful Mike Rogers and Iowa Rep. Ashley Hinson say the Iran war must end; some GOP candidates are distancing themselves from Trump. His approval is in the low to mid-30s, and the GOP House majority is at risk. -
Trump shares calls to replace Salazar after her ad says he betrayed Hispanic voters
Trump shared a series of Truth Social posts late Saturday criticizing Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar after her viral ad accused him of betraying Hispanic voters; one called for a new Republican to replace the Florida congresswoman in Congress. -
Forty columns underpin Peter Berkowitz’s case to reclaim liberal education
Peter Berkowitz’s book, due Sept. 29 from RealClear Publishing, collects 40 columns he wrote from 2014 to 2025 on liberal education. He argues liberal education has declined at U.S. colleges and proposes reforms to prepare students for freedom and citizenship. -
Court ruling permits Drumcree parade as Portadown protesters block route
Thousands of protesters blocked Portadown’s Garvaghy Road after an overnight Belfast court ruling said the Orange Order’s Drumcree parade could proceed through the predominantly Catholic area for the first time in decades. British Prime Minister Andy Burnham urged calm. -
Trump’s public swearing is reshaping norms in US political speech
Donald Trump has repeatedly sworn in public remarks and on social media during his second presidency. Politicians from both parties have followed, with analysts linking the trend to efforts to seem authentic amid declining trust in politics. -
DOJ argues Article II permits Maurene Comey’s dismissal without cause
The Justice Department cites Article II to defend Maurene Comey’s dismissal, saying President Trump and the attorney general can fire prosecutors without cause. Her lawsuit alleges she was fired because of her father, James Comey, her perceived political beliefs, or both. -
Maricarmen Abascal’s eviction draws a 150-tent housing protest in Madrid
About 150 tents stood in Madrid’s Puerta del Sol on Sunday after a housing protest sparked by the eviction of 87-year-old Maricarmen Abascal. The Tenants’ Union is pressing the government to approve a Tuesday decree that would include a rent freeze. -
Anthropic and OpenAI seek rules and independent testing for advanced AI
Anthropic and OpenAI CEOs say their most advanced models could be dangerous and need regulation and independent tests before release. Some analysts say the warnings may help shape U.S. policy ahead of midterms and appeal to investors ahead of public offerings. -
Burnham awaits London consultation before taking a position on Heathrow runway
Prime Minister Andy Burnham said he would wait for a consultation and hear from Londoners before deciding whether to support a third runway at Heathrow. The £33bn project, originally due to open in 2035, may not open before 2039, the airport says. -
Trump's YouTube stream promotes his record without news questions, columnist argues
Donald Trump launched Trump TV, a 24-hour YouTube stream, earlier this week. A Salon columnist argues it lets him tout his record without questions from news outlets and describes the channel as a low-conflict feed for his most devoted supporters. -
Gallant confirms Sinwar’s pre-Oct. 7 warning, alleges Netanyahu kept him uninformed about US talks
Yoav Gallant said Israel received a Hamas message through a Shin Bet channel before the Oct. 7, 2023, attack; Yahya Sinwar warned he would “shake the prisons.” He also alleged Netanyahu kept him uninformed about wartime US talks on hostages and ammunition. -
Texas launches SAM chatbot for state permit and licensing rules
Texas launched SAM, an AI assistant answering permit and licensing questions in English and Spanish with citations to state rules. TREO’s dashboard lists 4,177 rules reviewed and 437 proposed reductions across 11 agencies; each agency must approve changes through rulemaking. -
Burnham to seek backing for NHS-style, free-at-use social care in England
Prime Minister Andy Burnham wants an NHS-style social care system in England, with everyone covered and care free at the point of use. He plans to put it to voters at the next general election, but funding is unresolved and he has not ruled out tax rises. -
Republicans step up spending to defend at least 39 House seats once deemed safe
Since Sept. 1, Republican groups and megadonors have begun spending in at least 39 House races after internal polling suggested districts once considered safe may be vulnerable in the Nov. 3 midterms, three GOP operatives said. Many candidates still lead in public polls. -
Hasan Piker faces GOP attacks despite low voter awareness
Hasan Piker, a socialist Twitch streamer courted by some progressives, has become a target in Republican campaign attacks, although a mid-September poll found 62% of likely voters in three US Senate battleground states did not know who he was. -
Poll finds 59% of Democratic electorate back hypothetical military takeover to oust Trump
A Liberal Currents survey of the Democratic electorate found 59% of respondents approved a hypothetical military takeover to remove Donald Trump, while 28% opposed it. Impeachment and 25th Amendment removal drew higher net sentiment: 80% and 77%, respectively. -
Greek couple welcome daughter after IVF using embryos frozen in 2004
Christina Rapti-Tzelepi, 54, gave birth in Athens to a daughter after IVF using embryos frozen in 2004, months after her only son was killed in a car crash. She and her husband are urging Greece to change its rule barring IVF after age 54. -
Iran keeps Hormuz reopening terms unchanged after Trump reportedly rejects plan
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said Sunday the conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz remain unchanged and only a negotiated deal can break the deadlock with Washington. Mediators have yet to relay the U.S. final position after Trump's reported rejection. -
Pastor argues Hannah-Jones's regret supports school choice
Pastor Joshua C. Robertson says Nikole Hannah-Jones’s regret over sending her daughter to an underperforming public school bolsters his school-choice case. He says families need public funding for alternatives and cites universal school-choice programs in 18 states. -
Bill Gates urges US AI safeguards, warning misuse could cause a billion deaths
Bill Gates urged US lawmakers and law enforcers to require AI safeguards and monitoring, warning that misuse could drive events causing a billion deaths. In an NBC interview airing Sunday, he said rules would add costs but not dramatically slow development.
