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Democrats Back Voter ID in Principle, Block It in the Senate
Senate Democrats, led by Schumer, have long supported voter ID in principle, but all Democrats voted against Sen. Husted’s stripped-down bill requiring photo ID. Republicans had tried to attach it to the SAVE America Act, but the measure failed on party lines, illustrating political sensitivity around voter-ID ahead of the midterms.
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Hunter Biden opens up on Joe Biden’s cancer and a presidency in flux
In a BBC Newsnight interview, Hunter Biden says Joe Biden’s cancer is ‘debilitating’ and has metastasized to his bones, describing the pain and its impact. The conversation also revisits Biden’s controversial pardons and how they shape perceptions of his presidency, alongside reflections on the 2024 campaign and Hunter’s own legal issues.
Senate okays stopgap funding to avert shutdown through December
The Senate approved a 90-6 continuing resolution to fund the government at current levels through December 11, avoiding a shutdown ahead of the midterm elections; it now goes to the House, and it also blocks a White House budget rule and closes a loophole to prevent misallocated funds for border enforcement, buying time to finalize spending.
Senate recess stalls Protect College Sports Act, delaying college-sports overhaul
The Protect College Sports Act failed to receive a Senate vote before a five-week recess, likely killing its chances of becoming law before the midterms. With momentum fading, NCAA and power conferences may pursue alternative paths, and House passage remains uncertain, potentially requiring a compromise with a practical drop-dead date in November.
Blanche confirmed as attorney general after tight Senate fight
The Senate narrowly confirmed Todd Blanche, President Trump’s former criminal-defense lawyer, as attorney general in a 50-49 vote, giving him a full term at the Justice Department amid vacancies and ongoing controversy surrounding the department.
London pubs brace for clash as Westminster hints at curb on standing drinks
Westminster City Council’s draft licensing plan to curb “vertical drinking” by encouraging table service has drawn sharp criticism from national politicians and London Mayor Sadiq Khan, who argue it could hurt the capital’s nightlife and hospitality recovery, while the council says the aim is to reduce noise and disorder and improve safety, not ban standing at bars.
White House Says Vegas LEDs Made Trump’s Hair Look Fuller
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt says Trump’s suddenly fuller hair at a Las Vegas event was caused by flattering LED lighting, suggesting lighting and camera angles can influence appearances; past reports mention hair treatments like finasteride, though current memos have not confirmed ongoing use.
Trump seeks Supreme Court review of White House ballroom halt
Trump says he will appeal a D.C. Circuit ruling blocking the White House ballroom expansion to the Supreme Court, arguing congressional authorization is required; the appeals court allowed below-ground work for security facilities, and the dispute now appears headed to the high court.
Hunter Biden says Joe Biden's cancer has metastasized and is painful
Hunter Biden told the BBC that Joe Biden's prostate cancer has spread to his bones, causing him pain and debilitation; the former president, who disclosed his cancer diagnosis in May 2025, remains active in public life and plans to publish a memoir after the midterm elections, while the family says it's been tough to watch.
Division at Ground Zero: 9/11 families split over NYC mayor's memorial attendance
As the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks approaches, New York City's first Muslim mayor, Zohran Mamdani, faces a rift with some victims' families who oppose his attendance at the ground-zero ceremony, citing his views on Palestinian rights and Israel; a petition to bar him has gathered nearly 80,000 signatures, while others argue that remembrance should be nonpartisan and unity should prevail. Mamdani says he will attend to honor the victims, and the memorial and city say the event should remain solemn and free of politics.
Trump Team’s Taylor Swift Troll Fades After Copyright Block
The White House’s TikTok post briefly used Taylor Swift’s song ‘august’ to taunt Swift amid political clashes, but the audio was removed after the copyright owner blocked it in the U.S.; Swift fans greeted the move, while Team Trump followed up with another Swift track and a jab, marking a short-lived online back-and-forth surrounding Swift’s endorsement and GOP politics.