Surgeon General Nominee Pledges to Divest From Wellness Interests
In financial filings, Casey Means stated that she would liquidate holdings in companies that sell personal devices, supplements, tobacco and tech. Source: Original News
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In Charlie Kirk Killing, Finger Pointing From Left and Right Began Before the Evidence Was In
Before much was known about the accused, the right and left rushed to blame the other side, fitting a historical pattern. Source: Original News
Text Messages From Suspect in the Kirk Shooting Provide a Glimpse of a Motive
Prosecutors said that the 22 year-old man accused of killing Charlie Kirk had texted his romantic partner: “I had enough of his hatred. Some hate can’t be negotiated out.” Source: Original News
Democrats Oppose G.O.P. Funding Bill, Threatening a Shutdown
After allowing a stopgap spending bill to move forward earlier this year, Democrats are under intense pressure not to do so again. Source: Original News
Oklahoma Schools Were Instructed to Hold a Moment of Silence for Charlie Kirk
Public and private entities have been criticized over decisions to honor the right-wing activist, or their choice not to. Source: Original News
G.O.P. Again Cedes Power on Tariffs to Avoid Crossing Trump
House Republicans extended a maneuver they engineered earlier in the year that effectively strips Congress of the power to disapprove of President Trump’s tariffs. Source: Original News
Trump Delays TikTok Ban Again
It was the fourth time President Trump extended the deadline for TikTok to find a new owner or face a ban in the United States. This time, officials have said they are nearing a deal to address concerns about the app. Source: Original News
Man Falsely Confessed to Kirk Shooting to Help Assassin Escape, Police Say
Moments after Charlie Kirk was killed, a 71-year-old man told an officer, “I shot him,” the police said. It wasn’t true, but it delayed officers’ efforts to find the shooter. Source: Original News
Johnson Releases Spending Bill, Daring Democrats to Oppose It
The speaker put forward a stopgap bill to fund the government past Sept. 30, saying there was “zero chance” he would add concessions Democrats have demanded. Source: Original News