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Speaker Johnson said he’d swear in new House Democrat ‘as soon as she wants.’ Now Republicans are back tracking | CNN Politics Speaker Mike Johnson is not planning to allow Democrats’ newest congresswoman-elect to be sworn-in until her party agrees to end the government shutdown, despite telling CNN earlier Tuesday that he wo...

Speaker Mike Johnson is not planning to allow Democrats’ newest congresswoman-elect to be sworn-in until her party agrees to end the government shutdown, despite telling CNN that he would swear her in “as soon as she wants.”

September, typical boom month for shipping, looks more like freight recession this year Freight data indicates that September, which is typically a boom month for shipping ahead of the holidays, is playing out like a freight recession this year.

September, typical boom month for shipping, looks more like freight recession this year

Georgia’s Medicaid Work Requirement Program Spent Twice as Much on Administrative Costs as on Health Care, GAO Says Republican lawmakers cite Georgia’s Pathways to Coverage as a national model for federal Medicaid work requirements that are set to take effect in 2027. A new report shows the program has spent at lea...

#ICYMI: GOP lawmakers cite Georgia’s Pathways to Coverage as a national model for federal Medicaid work requirements that are set to take effect in 2027.

A GAO report shows the program has spent twice as much on administrative costs as on health care.

📽️ WATCH: Afghan scholar Mohammad Halimi, who fled the Taliban in 2021, had worked to help U.S. diplomats understand his homeland.

Then DOGE put his family’s lives at risk by exposing his sensitive work for a U.S.-funded nonprofit: https://propub.li/3I6nTFk

Data show 92% of people survive a suicide attempt, but that number drops to just about 10% when a firearm is used.

Firearm suicide is a public health crisis—but it is also preventable.

➡️ Solutions are possible. Find evidence-informed resources for prevention: publichealth.jhu.edu/center-for-g...

Court rules Lisa Cook can remain a Fed governor for now while fighting Trump’s attempt to fire her A federal court has ruled that embattled Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook can remain in her position while she fights President Donald Trump’s efforts to fire her.

BREAKING: A federal court rules that Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook can remain in her position while she fights President Donald Trump’s efforts to fire her.

Mehdi Hasan’s Zeteo wants to take on Politico Playbook from the left The publication is expanding its politics coverage to gear up for the midterm elections.

*NEWS*: Asawin Suebsaeng and Andrew Perez of Rolling Stone are joining Zeteo’s political team as new staff reporters, plus Peter Rothpletz will be helping me launch a progressive politics morning news letter. We’re also hiring a breaking news reporter.

The job market continues to slow, and it's pretty dramatic. Keeping our head above water (for now).

August jobs growth was only +22k. July revised up +6k to +79k. June was revised down by -27k to -13k. Average jobs growth over the three months = +29k.

Unemployment rose a tick to 4.3%

68 jobs may qualify for Trump’s $25,000 ‘no tax on tips’ deduction The Treasury has released a preliminary list of 68 jobs eligible for the "no tax on tips" deduction enacted via President Donald Trump's "big beautiful bill."

The Treasury Department has released a preliminary list of jobs eligible for the “no tax on tips” deduction enacted via President Donald Trump’s “big beautiful bill.” See if your job is on it.

JUST IN: President Donald Trump is expected to sign an executive order on Friday that will change the name of the Defense Department to the Department of War, a White House official told CNN. https://cnn.it/467fNUK

Zamboni driver?

🚨 League of United Latin American Citizens v. Abbott Learn more.

🚨BREAKING: Hours after Texas passed its new map, my law firm has challenged it in federal court. In addition to violating the VRA, HB 4 violates the 14th Amendment because it unjustifiably considers race and partisanship as part of a voluntary, mid-cycle redistricting. @redistrictfdn.bsky.social

Photo of DOGE staffer Nate Cavanagh, a 28-year-old white man in a blue pullover, carrying a black backpack.

Photo of 53-year-old Afghan scholar Mohammad Halimi. He is sitting, wearing white pants and shirt with a brown vest.

On the left: Nate Cavanagh, a 28-year-old DOGE staffer and college dropout.

On the right: Mohammad Halimi, a 53-year-old exiled Afghan scholar.

This is the story of how DOGE targeted Halimi on social media.

Then the Taliban took his family. 🧵

💣 BREAKING: Brenner is BACK to FC Cincinnati— The deal is done, per sources.

Deal is a loan from Udinese until the winter with a purchase option. Brenner hits cap as TAM now.

Less than three hours ahead of the deadline, the deal is sealed.

Control of the Senate could be decided in Maine. This oyster farmer is vying to unseat Susan Collins Marine and Army veteran Graham Platner dives into one of the most closely watched races of 2026.

Control of the Senate could be decided in Maine. This oyster farmer is vying to unseat Susan Collins.

Deal is done— Charlotte FC acquire goalkeeper Drake Callender from Inter Miami for $750k GAM

How the audiences of 30 major news sources differ in their levels of education The share of regular news consumers with college degrees ranges from 62% for The Atlantic to 15% and 16%, respectively, for Univision and Telemundo.

How the audiences of 30 major news sources differ in their levels of education:

Working from home.. 😅

President Donald Trump said Monday that he will likely implement a blanket tariff between 15 and 20% on imports to the United States from countries that have not negotiated separate trade agreements.

Read more: cnb.cx/44PnWOj

Sources: CF Montréal have reached an agreement to acquire center back Efrain Morales from Atlanta United.

Morales, 21, has made 12 first team apps for Atlanta.

Deal set as George Campbell leaves MTL for West Brom

Here's a visual version of where things stand. I'm using the green highlight for orders that have at least *some* explanation, but that aren't labeled as opinions "of the Court":

The iconic Red Panda just left the court in a wheelchair after falling less than a minute into her famed halftime act.

She briefly got up, with assistance, appearing to hold her back, before she was eventually taken to the back of Target Center in a wheelchair

States Fear Critical Funding From FEMA May Be Drying Up Many states rely on the federal government for the vast majority of their emergency management funding. Now, local leaders are looking for clues about the money — and the future of FEMA itself.

NEW: Many states rely on the federal government for the vast majority of their emergency management funding. Now, local leaders are looking for clues about the money — and the future of FEMA itself. @jenniferberryhawes.bsky.social

How NIL money is reshaping the NBA draft: Fewer early entrants, more college stars staying put The ability of college athletes to cash in on their collegiate fame has led to fewer players jumping early to the NBA draft.

The ability of college athletes to cash in on their collegiate fame has led to fewer players jumping early to the NBA draft.

CNN's Fred Pleitgen is in Iran's capital city of Tehran and is the first Western journalist to enter the country since its conflict with Israel started. Hear his first impressions and what he's witnessed as he journeyed across Iran.

An Afghan man who worked as a translator for the U.S. military during the war was detained by ICE after showing up for a hearing inside of a federal courthouse in San Diego, his attorney says. He fears that if he returns to Afghanistan, he would be tortured or even killed, @nbcsandiego.com reports.

LA protesters and police in standoff as Trump doubles National Guard deployment | CNN Protesters and police are facing off in Los Angeles, and anti-ICE protests have occurred across the country. Follow for live updates

A judge has denied California's request to immediately block Trump from using Marines and National Guard to enforce law, and has set arguments for Thursday.

Red and black plot showing that 65% of Americans oppose phasing out the production of new gasoline vehicles by the year 2035

Americans have become increasingly opposed to phasing out the production of new gasoline cars and trucks by 2035.
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Giorgos Giakoumakis likely to leave Cruz Azul, MLS an option: Sources The Greece international forward is likely to leave Cruz Azul this summer with returning to MLS his preference, sources tell GIVEMESPORT.

🇬🇷🚂 Latest on the future of Giorgos Giakoumakis at the start of the summer...

- Likely leaving Cruz Azul
- Charlotte FC have priority rights in MLS but no talks yet
- LAFC rumors are not true
- Interest elsewhere
www.givemesport.com/giorgos-giak...

BREAKING: Terry Moran is out at ABC News. "We are at the end of our agreement with Terry Moran and based on his recent post – which was a clear violation of ABC News policies – we have made the decision to not renew," an ABC spokesperson says.