McConnell Uses Debt to Disrupt Biden Agenda
In a debt ceiling standoff Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell exercises unusual power as minority leader to block President Biden's domestic program while averting a default. He engineered a resolution to pause the crisis but signals another showdown in December as Democrats push a $2 trillion expansion funded by corporate and wealthy taxes. Critics call him a master tactician. supporters say he leverages power at the country’s expense.
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First US Taliban talks set in Doha after Afghanistan exit
Senior Taliban and U S representatives plan meetings in Doha to discuss evictions of foreign nationals and Afghan allies, and to pressure Taliban limits on extremist groups. Shaheen rejects US cooperation on containing IS in Afghanistan as talks aim to secure evacuations and visa clearances for Americans, green-card holders, and at risk Afghans.
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Profanity threats tied to Trump impeachment case in Alaska
Jay Allen Johnson, 65, is detained pending a October 19 preliminary hearing after threatening U S Senators Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan in voicemails about impeachment and immigration. Murkowski urged no bail.
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Texas Abortion Restrictions Resume After Court Ruling
A federal appeals court allowed Texas to resume banning abortions after six weeks with no exceptions for rape or incest. The 5th Circuit's one page order reinstated the law, reversing Judge Pitman who had paused it. Advocates warn of renewed chaos as clinics restart, while AG Paxton promises to fight federal overreach.
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Pope urges lawmakers on climate crisis
Pope Francis urged world lawmakers to shed partisan limits and swiftly unite on climate action ahead of the U N climate conference in Glasgow. He noted a joint appeal by religious leaders calling for ambitious goals at COP26 and said the Vatican will be represented by Cardinal Parolin rather than the pope himself.
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