RARE PHOTOS: 9 - The Real Truth

Senate Health Panel Questions Third Surgeon General Pick as Nation Enters Fall Virus Season Without Its Top Doctor

Senators questioned Surgeon General nominee Nicole Saphier as COVID-19 rises and measles hits record levels. What the vacancy means for families.

Medical Daily · Sep 17

Biden Pardoned Maduro's Fixer. He Just Pleaded Guilty to New Charges and Agreed To Forfeit $195 Million.

Alex Saab admitted to profiting from food and medicine contracts and agreed to cooperate with prosecutors.

Reason · Sep 16

EPA repeals power plant carbon standards

In this week’s edition of Economy and Society:

Ballotpedia · Sep 16

How Trump's war on EVs derailed America's auto-factory revival | Explained

US electric vehicle projects and jobs face setbacks due to policy shifts. Automakers canceled billions in investments and thousands of jobs were lost. Many affected states supported Donald Trump in the 2024 election. This situation contrasts with China and Europe's EV market growth. The industry now focuses on energy storage…

The Economic Times · Sep 16

US plans to send bombs to Israel in $2.8 billion weapons deal

The same class of bombs raised concerns under the Biden administration because of the risk of large civilian casualties in densely populated Gaza

Euronews · Sep 16

US touts its power, avoids Iran war at G20 Energy meeting

United States energy ministers met in Houston, promoting domestic production and energy independence. Washington's policies aim to reverse previous approaches to renewable energy sources. The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has significantly impacted global oil prices and supply chains. The US plans to leverage Venezuela's vast oil reserves to…

The Economic Times · Sep 16

Maduro ally Alex Saab pleads guilty to money laundering in US court

As part of the plea agreement, Saab agreed to cooperate with ongoing federal investigations in the United States and to hand over 195 million dollars (some €168.9 million) derived from the corruption scheme.

Euronews · Sep 16

Trump clears $2.8 bn Israel arms package amid Iran-US war: What are large MK-84, BLU-117 bombs and I-2000 warheads that were halted in 2024 for its usage in Gaza and Lebanon

The Trump administration is seeking approval for 40,000 2,000-pound bombs for Israel, including 20,000 MK-84s and 20,000 BLU-117s. The package would also contain 20,000 I-2000 penetrator warheads. Trump has already approved more than 35,500 2,000-pound bombs for Israel since returning to office, while the latest 40,000 remain pending.

The Economic Times · Sep 16

Trump administration plans $2.8 billion Israel arms deal with 40,000 powerful bombs

The Trump administration is planning a $2.8 billion arms deal to supply Israel with 40,000 2,000-pound bombs, including weapons whose delivery the Biden administration paused over concerns about mass casualties in Gaza. The proposed package, mostly funded through US military financing, comes as violence continues despite a fragile ceasefire.

The Economic Times · Sep 16

Texas Democrats see opportunity in potential GOP-drawn ‘dummymander’

SAN ANTONIO — Johnny Garcia donned his signature cowboy hat, grabbed a stack of candidate brochures and hit the neighborhoods of northern Bexar County on a sweltering Saturday morning. Campaigning for a House seat redrawn to favor Republicans, the Texas Democrat approached Matthew Naef and launched into his pitch. “I…

Roll Call · Sep 15