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Francine has weakened to a tropical storm after making landfall in Louisiana as a Category 2 hurricane Wednesday. AP

Francine weakens to tropical storm after making landfall as Category 2 hurricane

Mexico's Senate advanced a contentious judicial overhaul on Wednesday, Sep. 11. AP Images

Mexico’s Senate advances judicial overhaul reform in spite of mass protests

Unconfirmed claims of Haitian migrants eating pets in Springfield, Ohio, come as the city grapples with the strain of an immigration influx. AP Images

Unverified claims about Haitian migrants spread amid Ohio’s immigration struggles

House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan is concerned it might and wants a briefing from the European Commission. Getty Images

Does EU content moderation law impact free speech in America?

The Harris-Walz campaign quickly launched “Harris-Walz friendship bracelets,” after Taylor Swift endorsed the democrats Tuesday night. AP Images

Harris-Walz campaign quickly capitalizes on Swift endorsement with new merch

Anti-war protesters clashed with police on Wednesday, Sept. 11, outside a defense expo in Melbourne, Australia. Reuters

Anti-war protest leads to clash with police, mass arrests in Australia

The farm bill, passed every five years, supports farmers and ranchers with government subsidies and programs. Getty Images

Farmers call for congressional action amid agricultural recession

The Education Department is giving $251 million to higher education institutions and other agencies to ensure disability inclusion in the workforce. AP Images

Feds give $251 million for disability inclusion at work 

Attorneys general are urging Congress to mandate warning labels on social media platforms to mitigate youth mental health risks. Getty Images

AGs urge Congress to mandate warning labels on social media platforms

The Federal Reserve has long held a 2% inflation target. But with core CPI still running over 3%, should the Fed adjust? Getty Images

Core inflation is still above 3%: Is it time for the Fed to move its target?

It’s been 23 years since the 9/11 terror attacks in New York, Washington D.C., and Pennsylvania killed nearly 3,000 people. Remembrance events are being held all across the country Wednesday, Sept. 11. Getty Images

Presidential candidates commemorate 9/11 anniversary in NY, Pa., DC

Right after the debate wrapped up, the Harris-Walz ticket received a major celebrity endorsement. Taylor Swift posted on social media her support for the Democratic ticket, saying Harris “fights for the rights and causes” she believes in. Getty Images

Taylor Swift endorses Kamala Harris after watching debate

The 2024 presidential candidates had their first debate Tuesday night. AP Images

Kamala Harris, Donald Trump go on the attack in presidential debate

House Republicans want to know more about the Cuomo administration's decision to readmit COVID patients, despite known dangers to elderly. Getty Images

House Oversight subpoenas info on COVID nursing home deaths in New York

Congress awards the Congressional Gold Medal to 13 American troops killed in the Kabul airport bombing as the U.S. withdrew from Afghanistan. Getty Images

Congress awards Gold Medal to 13 troops killed in Kabul bombing

Gov. Abbott has gone against President Biden’s order to remove barriers from Fronton Island in the Rio Grande between the U.S. and Mexico. Getty Images

Gov. Greg Abbott goes against President Joe Biden’s border order

House Speaker Mike Johnson's plan to temporarily fund the government is being opposed by Democrats and members of his own party. Straight Arrow News

Johnson’s government spending plan on rocky ground as shutdown looms

The Michigan Supreme Court ruled 5-2 to keep Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on the November ballot, despite his withdrawal and endorsement of Trump. Getty Images

Michigan Supreme Court keeps RFK Jr. on November ballot despite withdrawal

Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris will have their first presidential debate Tuesday night hosted by ABC. AP

Final preparations for tonight’s presidential debate

Trump and Biden's proposed sovereign wealth fund may seem out of place for a country with $35 trillion in debt and a trade deficit. Getty Images

What is a sovereign wealth fund? Both Trump and Biden want one.

Government funding expires on Sept. 30. Congress needs to approve a spending package before they leave to campaign for the month of October.

Congress will leave DC for October. Can it avoid a government shutdown?

RT's editor-in-chief admitted that the network continues to operate in secret in the United States under the orders of the Kremlin. Getty Images

RT editor-in-chief admits secret operations in US aren’t going anywhere

More than one-third of top election officials across the country have resigned or retired since the 2020 presidential election. Getty Images

One-third of election officials resigned, retired since 2020 election

About a third of college students say it's okay to use violence while protesting in at least some cases. Reuters

1 in 3 college students say violent protesting can be acceptable: Survey