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The New York Times Addresses False Attribution Regarding Ukrainian President Zelenskyy and EU Funds

The New York Times Addresses False Attribution Regarding Ukrainian President Zelenskyy and EU Funds

The New York Times Company has issued a statement addressing a circulating online post that falsely attributes a claim to the publication. The false claim suggests that "Zelensky steals even amidst a budget catastrophe. €220 billion from the EU has vanished in Ukraine." The New York Times explicitly states that it has never reported or published this claim, nor the accompanying photo. This clarification comes as part of the publication's ongoing efforts to track and counter misinformation. The statement directs readers to its legitimate reporting on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and the financial aspects of the Russia-Ukraine war.
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White House turns away CNN, MS NOW, Politico reporters after Trump announces ban

White House turns away CNN, MS NOW, Politico reporters after Trump announces ban

By Waylon Cunningham Sept 19 (Reuters) - The White House on Saturday denied access to journalists from CNN, MS NOW and Politico, following through with US President Donald Trump's announcement that he would ban them from the building's grounds. 
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Afghan Women Rebuild Lives in U.S. After Taliban Takeover, Chronicled in New Book

Afghan Women Rebuild Lives in U.S. After Taliban Takeover, Chronicled in New Book

A new book, "The Last Free Women: A Daring Escape from Afghanistan and Coming of Age in America," details the experiences of four Afghan women who escaped Afghanistan following the Taliban's takeover in August 2021 and subsequently rebuilt their lives in the United States. The book, co-authored by Rebecca Blumenstein and Diana Kapp, highlights the extraordinary efforts made by organizations like The New York Times to evacuate Afghan employees and their families. The New York Times, for instance, evacuated 124 Afghan employees and their family members, navigating a chaotic situation where the U.S. government was unable to provide immediate assistance. This involved securing help from foreign governments like Qatar and Mexico. The narrative focuses on women aged 17 to 24, who had high aspirations for careers in medicine and law, which were abruptly halted by the Taliban's return to power. Their stories illustrate the challenges and resilience of a generation of Afghan women who grew up with opportunities for...
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Trump Administration Drafts Plan to Redirect Childcare Funds to Stay-at-Home Parents, Raising Concerns Among Advocates

Trump Administration Drafts Plan to Redirect Childcare Funds to Stay-at-Home Parents, Raising Concerns Among Advocates

The Trump administration is reportedly drafting a proposal to modify the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) to allow married, stay-at-home parents to receive childcare subsidies. This potential rule change, first reported by The New York Times, would mark a significant shift in how these federal and state funds are allocated. Currently, CCDF funds primarily support working parents by subsidizing childcare costs through programs like New Hampshire's Child Care Scholarship Program, which serves over 5,800 children as of July 2026. Eligibility for these programs typically requires parents to be working, seeking employment, or enrolled in education/training programs, with income limits set at less than 85% of the state median income. Vice President J.D. Vance has reportedly prioritized this initiative, which could be implemented without congressional approval. Childcare providers and family advocates in New Hampshire have expressed significant concerns about the potential impact of such a policy shift.
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Brandy Clark on Conceiving New Song ‘American Roots’ as a Modern-Day ‘This Land Is Your Land’ — Polarizing Pro-Immigrant Sentiment and All (EXCLUSI...

Brandy Clark on Conceiving New Song ‘American Roots’ as a Modern-Day ‘This Land Is Your Land’ — Polarizing Pro-Immigrant Sentiment and All (EXCLUSI...

Brandy Clark returns this weekend with “American Roots,” her first new single in more than three years — and, incidentally her first since the New York Times named her one of the 30 greatest living American songwriters earlier this year. On the surface, it’s one of the country-est-sounding songs she’s ever done, and a patriotic […]
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Congressman Cohen and Colleagues Request GAO Review of BLM Wild Horse and Burro Program Amidst Slaughter Reports

Congressman Cohen and Colleagues Request GAO Review of BLM Wild Horse and Burro Program Amidst Slaughter Reports

Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9), alongside Congresswoman Dina Titus (NV-01) and 16 other congressional colleagues, has sent a bipartisan, bicameral letter to the Government Accountability Office (GAO). The letter requests a comprehensive review of the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Wild Horse and Burro Program. This request follows recent reports alleging that wild horses managed by the BLM have been sold and subsequently slaughtered. The Congressional Wild Horse Caucus Co-Chairs, including Congressman Cohen, Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06), and Mark Pocan (WI-02), as well as Senator Cory Booker of New Jersey, support this initiative. The American Wild Horse Conservation has also endorsed the letter. The core concern is whether the BLM's current practices adequately protect federally managed wild horses and burros, comply with congressional directives, and appropriately safeguard taxpayer resources, especially in light of a New York Times report detailing how changes in BLM's management could exploit a legal loop...
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White House turns away CNN, MS NOW, Politico reporters after Trump's ban

White House turns away CNN, MS NOW, Politico reporters after Trump's ban

By Waylon Cunningham Sept 19 (Reuters) - The White House on Saturday denied access to journalists from CNN, MS NOW and Politico, following through with US President Donald Trump's announcement that he would ban them from the building's grounds. 
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How much longer is Trump in office? See Trump approval polls today

How much longer is Trump in office? See Trump approval polls today

Trump’s approval rating continues to be below 40% in several recent national polls as the country moves closer to the 2026 midterm elections.
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Democrats dream of a blue Texas. It's still just a fantasy. | Opinion

Democrats dream of a blue Texas. It's still just a fantasy. | Opinion

The Democratic Party and mainstream media's desire to turn Texas blue is strange given the numbers. Have they seen Gov. Greg Abbott's latest polling?
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Trump's approval rating turns negative in Tennessee, Beacon poll finds

Trump's approval rating turns negative in Tennessee, Beacon poll finds

A new Beacon Center poll shows more Tennessee voters disapprove of President Donald Trump than approve, marking the first negative approval rating since the conservative think thank began polling Tennesseans.
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Trump approval rating slides to new second-term low in latest poll

Trump approval rating slides to new second-term low in latest poll

President Donald Trump’s approval rating struggles resume as he fell to a new second-term low in Marquette University Law School's latest poll.
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'Voters are deeply concerned.' Democratic 2028 hopefuls debate AI regulations

'Voters are deeply concerned.' Democratic 2028 hopefuls debate AI regulations

As Americans’ concerns over AI have grown in the wake of whistleblower warnings, Democrats are rushing to solidify their pitch to voters.