Judge Bars Trump-Appointed US Attorney
AP News reported on October 1, 2025, that a judge has barred the Trump-appointed U. S.
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Trump Withdraws Antoni Nomination
The Financial Times reported on September 30, 2025, that President Donald Trump has pulled the nomination of EJ Antoni, an ally from the Heritage Foundation, to lead the Bureau of Labor Statistics....
Poll: Dems Face Low Approval Amid Shutdown
NPR reported on September 30, 2025, that a new poll shows Americans are more unhappy with Democrats than with Republicans in Congress as a potential government shutdown looms. The NPR/PBS News/Mari...
David Cross Slams Riyadh Comedy Festival
In a statement on his website on September 30, 2025, comedian David Cross stated he was "disgusted" with fellow comics participating in Saudi Arabia's Riyadh Comedy Festival. Cross criticized perfo...
Comedian Okatsuka Alleges Saudi Censorship
In a HuffPost report from September 30, 2025, comedian Atsuko Okatsuka revealed the alleged "content restrictions" from an offer she declined for the Riyadh Comedy Festival in Saudi Arabia. Okatsuk...
YouTube Pays $24.5M to Settle Trump Lawsuit
ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos reported on September 30, 2025, that YouTube will pay $24. 5 million to settle a lawsuit initiated by former President Donald Trump, according to a ...
Court Halts 500 Job Cuts at US Global Media
CBS News and other outlets reported on September 29 and 30, 2025, that a U. S.
YouTube Funds WH Ballroom in Trump Deal
CBS News and other outlets reported on September 29, 2025, that YouTube's parent company, Alphabet, will pay $24. 5 million to settle a lawsuit from President Donald Trump.
Shutdown May Bring Atypical Economic Impact
CNBC reported on September 29, 2025, that although government shutdowns create political firestorms, they have historically been considered nonevents for the U. S.
Nathan Law Denied Entry to Singapore
NPR reported on September 29, 2025, that Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Nathan Law was denied entry to Singapore over the weekend. Law, who is wanted by the Hong Kong government, said he presumes...
BuzzFeed Recounts Paroled Texas Killer Case
A BuzzFeed article published on September 29, 2025, revisited the case of Kenneth McDuff, a Texas serial killer originally sentenced to death for murdering three teenagers in 1966. His death senten...
Trump to Address Military in Hasty Meeting
President Donald Trump will speak at a hastily called meeting of top military leaders on Tuesday, AP News reported on September 28, 2025. Hundreds of generals and admirals, including senior command...