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Chicago Designer Barbara Bates Marks 40 Years With Sold-Out Obama Center Show

Barbara Bates has spent four decades dressing Chicago in leathers, suedes, furs, brocades and snakeskin, and this Saturday she is throwing herself the kind of party that only a designer with that much history could pull off: a sold-out 40th anniversary …

At SSU, Obama wonders where we go from here

SALEM — More than two decades after a speech about bridging America’s political divides launched Barack Obama onto the national stage, the former president returned to that same idea on Sept. 21, arguing that, even in a country that can feel hopelessly …

Washington D.C. to Oxford: Who has visited UM?

For more than a century, the University of Mississippi has hosted political figures from across the country, including vice presidents, U.S. senators and presidential candidates. Most recently, the university served as a venue for Vice President JD Vance …

Obama Steps Up to Make Trump’s Nightmare a Reality

Barack Obama is set to add to Donald Trump and the GOP’s midterm misery by jumping in to campaign for Democrats. The former president, who remains a popular and influential figure among Democratic voters, will appear at a fundraising event for the party’s …

'Hang Em High': GOP Candidate Called For Obama To Be Lynched In Now-Deleted Posts

A deeply disturbing new investigation by CNN's KFile found that Texas Railroad Commission Republican candidate Bo French made repeated, public calls for the death penalty to be implemented against former President Barack Obama, as well as any " …

Obama Face-Plants SPECTACULARLY Asking How Americans Got So 'Toxic and Divided'. No, Really (Watch)

If Barack Obama ever decided to moonlight as a professional history revisionist, this Wisconsin rally clip would be his Oscar reel.  The same guy who spent years drawing bright red lines between bitter clingers and the enlightened, who watched race …

Mined, Melted, and Poured in America: President Trump Reverses Years of Anti-Mining Policy

Today, President Donald J. Trump announced one of the largest steel plants in American history: a $15 billion Mesabi Metallics mill in Iowa. The project will create 1,750 permanent Iowa jobs, support up to 6,000 construction jobs, and is projected to add $ …

Trump's adamant AI stance — another GOP albatross

With Republicans already facing an uphill battle in next month’s elections, President Donald Trump is further handicapping them by doubling down on the wrong side of the year’s hottest issue — both substantively and politically. Defying polls showing …

Barack Obama’s books podcast is lofty, highbrow — and a real pleasure

Presidents rarely visit Indian Country. Trump’s planned Choctaw Nation rally will be the latest

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — President Donald Trump is holding a campaign rally on the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma on Thursday, putting him in the company of just a handful of U.S. presidents who have visited tribal nations while in office. The rally is part of …

He Cut Obama and Brady’s Hair. Now He's Building a Grooming Empire

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Celebrity hairstylist Victor Fontanez, better known as VicBlends, has reached heights most barbers could only dream of. He’s amassed millions of followers across social media, styled cultural …

Remember What It Was Like to Have a President Who Actually Reads?

Sign up for the Slatest to get the most insightful analysis, criticism, and advice out there, delivered to your inbox daily. I recently got back from several days of road-tripping around Maine with an old friend, an interlude of clam-shack lunches and …

Trump’s AI chatbot turns on its master

Donald Trump, in a development that could almost be from a Greek tragedy, appears to have invented something that is willing to do what no one in his orbit will: tell him the truth. The president launched America.gov on Tuesday, an AI platform which the …

Five Penn students named Obama-Chesky Voyager Scholars

Five Penn students were recently named recipients of the Obama-Chesky Voyager Scholarship for Public Service, marking the most awardees from one institution. The scholarship, sponsored by the Obama Foundation and Airbnb chief executive officer Brian Chesky …

Madam speaker, madam president: Ansari looks back on her first congressional job

Yassamin Ansari’s first term in Congress coincides with the last of Nancy Pelosi, her former boss. “It’s such a shame that I didn’t get to work here when she was speaker, because I have heard such incredible things,” says Ansari, a progressive Democrat …

Obama-Appointed Ambassador and 'America’s Chaplain' Dr. Suzan Johnson Cook Talks Faith, Politics and ‘Silent No More’

As midterms heat up, the former U.S. Ambassador and first female NYPD chaplain brings new documentary and Global Black Women of Faith Celebration in Harlem NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, September 29, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Is the pulpit one …

“Last American Forces leaving Iraq”: Trump announces end of US military presence

Washington DC [US], October 1 (ANI): United States President Donald Trump on Wednesday (local time) announced that the final contingent of American troops is pulling out of Iraq, declaring a formal conclusion to Operation Inherent Resolve and hailing the …

Jubliant Trump slammed over post hailing end of troops in Iraq as war now rages with Iran

Trump was slammed over a post hailing the end of American troop deployment to Iraq as the Iran war rages on(Image: AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson) A jubilant President Donald Trump was slammed over a post hailing the end of American troop deployment …

‘This Day is a victory’: Trump confirms U.S. troops are leaving Iraq, after ‘a long time’

President Donald Trump has confirmed that the last American troops are leaving Iraq, after “a long time” that started with some “very bad decision-making.” That’s what got the U.S. “involved in this quagmire,” he confirmed on social media. “This is a Great …

Tim Trainer’s Novel 'The China Dilemma', Reveals Coercive Business Tactics

China Leverages Its Advantages BETHESDA, MD, UNITED STATES, October 1, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The China Dilemma (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0HLGJMQJ2), like the previous two novels The China Connection (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BSR6J76H) and The …

California, en Estados Unidos, prohíbe finalmente el matrimonio infantil

Después de años de reveses legislativos, California ha elevado a 18 años la edad mínima para contraer matrimonio, sin excepciones. SACRAMENTO, CA, UNITED STATES, September 30, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- California finalmente ha prohibido el …

California finally passes law banning child marriage

Child marriage survivors and campaigners celebrate California's new law setting 18 as the minimum age of marriage without exception. SACRAMENTO, CA, UNITED STATES, September 30, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- California has finally banned child …

Niskanen Center supports introduction of the Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act of 2026

Bipartisan bill includes the most significant transmission reforms in 20 years, clearing barriers to a grid that delivers reliable, lower-cost power. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, September 30, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Niskanen Center …

Rimga Viskanta Clarifies Her Position on the Santa Fe Corridor and Bike Lane Dispute

Viskanta faults both the Council's proposed bike lane removal and the state budget maneuver, and calls for working together on safer streets. ENCINITAS, CA, UNITED STATES, September 30, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ENCINITAS, Calif. In …

Kosovo War Survivors Will Screen Their Film to 50 States To Honor U.S. Veterans; Tour To Be Filmed for a New Documentary

“The Journalist’s Mission,” Inspired by the Kosovo War, Will Travel Across America Beginning Oct. 20 and Conclude with January 2027 Screening in Kosovo NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, September 30, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Kosovo War …

Lazarus Alliance Calls for Evidence-Based File-Sharing Security After Pentagon Personnel Data Breach Disclosure

Organizations handling high-value identity data should test access, encryption, patching, logging, and incident-response controls as an integrated system. SCOTTSDALE, AZ, UNITED STATES, September 30, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Reports published …

'Reviving Our Republic' Expands From Book to Interactive Digital Platform With Live Website and New Mobile App

Mike Bedenbaugh’s platform analyzes candidates and Congress against the Constitution, Federalist Papers and Washington’s Farewell Address. PROSPERITY, SC, UNITED STATES, September 30, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Navy veteran, entrepreneur and author Mike …

Prepared Canada Corp. Releases September 2026 Monthly Updated Videos and Articles

Prepared Canada videos and articles provide independent analysis and commentary on current events and systemic challenges. MISSISSAUGA, ON, CANADA, September 30, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Prepared Canada Corp.. has released its September 2026 …

The Following Statement Was Issued to the Media By Dr. Gail C. Christopher on the Proposed Overhaul of the 2030 Census

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, September 30, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Regrettably, the Commerce Department’s proposed changes to the 2030 Census counting practices and priorities align with this administration’s ongoing attacks on the nation…

Metron Aviation Launches Hyperion, the Most Leading-Edge Global Air Traffic Flow Management Platform

Built on decades of hands-on global ATFM experience and expertise - designed for the future of airspace operations. ASHBURN, VA, UNITED STATES, September 30, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Metron Aviation, a Stratify Aerospace company and global …

NEA and NASW-PACE Back Andy Beck in Wisconsin’s 5th Congressional District

Two national organizations representing educators and social workers add their support to Beck’s campaign for Wisconsin’s 5th District. WEST BEND, WI, UNITED STATES, September 30, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Two national organizations …

Statement on September 2026 Revenue Estimates

(Washington, DC) – Today, the District’s Chief Financial Officer released the revised revenue estimates for the District of Columbia Budget and Financial Plan. The revenue forecast is up $205 million in Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 compared to the February …

Building Construction Permitting Overhaul (BETA)

Building upon the City’s Article 80 modernization work, we are launching a beta version of an overhauled permitting process for building construction. This initial launch focuses on projects between 20,000 to 50,000 sq. ft. The new experience aims to …

Council Supports Boston Medical Center Resident Physicians

The Council is supporting more than 700 resident physicians at Boston Medical Center in their efforts to secure a fair union contract. During this week’s Council meeting, the Council adopted a resolution supporting resident physicians represented by the …

Reviving Codman Square Merchants Association

The Council is supporting efforts to revive the Codman Square Merchants Association and strengthen the business district in Dorchester. This week, the Council adopted a resolution supporting the association’s efforts to reinvigorate Codman Square, improve …

Council Honors Dolly Parton with 9 to 5 Day

The Council is honoring Dolly Parton and recognizing September 25, 2026 as “9 to 5 Day” in the City of Boston. The Council adopted a resolution celebrating Parton’s life and legacy and recognizing all those working 9 to 5 in Boston or helping to support …

Council Supports Temporary Suspension of State Gas Tax

The Council is supporting Governor Maura Healey’s proposal to temporarily suspend the state gas tax as gasoline and diesel prices continue to rise. During this week’s Council meeting, the Council adopted a resolution supporting a two-month suspension of …

Council Approves Funding for Youth Programs, Workforce Development and Climate Initiatives

During this week's Council meeting, the Council approved twelve grant awards and one gift that will support arts and culture programs, workforce development, youth services, climate resiliency efforts, public safety, digital equity, and improvements to …

Italian American Heritage Month

The Council is recognizing October 2026 as Italian American Heritage Month and honoring the contributions of Italian immigrants and Italian Americans to Boston. More than 26 million Americans trace their heritage to Italy, making Italian Americans one of …