Trump blames GOP leaders for debt ceiling mess
President Trump accused Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and House Speaker Paul Ryan of failing to raise the debt limit and linked it to his veterans affairs bill. Treasury warns Sept 29 deadline looms. he urged tying debt ceiling action to existing legislation amid reports of tensions with McConnell.
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Mattis pledges support to Ukraine amid Russia tensions
Defense Secretary James Mattis visits Kiev and condemns Russia's attempts to redraw borders while signaling U.S. support for Ukraine. He stops short of promising lethal weapons, noting current aid is non lethal and emphasizing defense of sovereign borders amid debates in Washington.
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Navy suspends wider search for McCain collision sailors
The U S Navy suspended broader search and rescue for sailors missing after the USS John S McCain collided with a merchant ship near Singapore and Malaysia. One sailor is confirmed dead and nine remain missing, with divers continuing recovery efforts inside flooded hull sections.
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Florida executes man with new drug combo in historic case
Florida carried out the execution of Mark James Asay, 53, at 5:22 p.m. at Florida State Prison in Bradford County. He was the first white inmate put to death for killing a Black man since 1979 and the first to die by a drug mix of etomidate rocuronium bromide and potassium acetate.
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Refineries Shut as Harvey Bears Down on Gulf
Gasoline prices rise to a three week high as Hurricane Harvey strengthens in the Gulf of Mexico and threatens Texas refining centers. Offshore output declines with refineries and platforms closing and evacuation orders issued. Harvey could become a Category 8 storm, the strongest to strike the U.S. mainland in 12 years.
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CareSource to offer Obamacare plans in Paulding County Ohio
Ohio regulators say CareSource will sell health plans in Paulding County next year, the last U.S. county that would lack Obamacare coverage in 2018. CMS projects Paulding as a bare county with no insurer and notes 1,478 counties could have a single issuer.
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Democrats urge withdrawal of Sam Clovis from USDA post
Senate leaders Chuck Schumer and Brian Schatz call for the immediate withdrawal of Sam Clovis Jr. from consideration as undersecretary for research, education and economics at the USDA. They cite his denial of climate science and extremist views on race and sexuality, while Sen. Grassley remains supportive, citing his background and policy knowledge.
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Ferry capsizes in Brazil’s Bahia state. at least 22 dead
A ferry carrying about 130 passengers capsized near Ilha de Itaparica en route to Salvador in Bahia. Port authorities report 22 confirmed dead and 21 rescued by the navy, in Brazil’s second fatal maritime accident that week. a separate Para incident left 21 dead and five missing after an unauthorized boat sank.
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