Israel Bombardea a Hamás en Catar; Trump Dice que es “Desafortunado” pero Necesario

September 9, 2025

Israel lanzó un ataque aéreo sorpresa contra objetivos de Hamás en Doha, Catar, la madrugada del martes, después de que Hamás rechazara un acuerdo final de alto el fuego y se atribuyera la responsabilidad de un atentado terrorista en Jerusalén que dejó seis civiles israelíes muertos. El ataque tuvo como objetivo a la cúpula de Hamás presuntamente involucrada en las negociaciones de rehenes, matando a varias personas, entre ellas el hijo de un negociador de Hamás y un oficial de seguridad catarí.

La secretaria de prensa de la Casa Blanca, Karoline Leavitt, calificó el ataque de “desafortunado”, señalando que Catar es un aliado cercano de Estados Unidos y anfitrión de importantes operaciones militares estadounidenses. Sin embargo, enfatizó que eliminar a Hamás sigue siendo un “objetivo valioso”, en línea con la posición del presidente Trump de que la organización terrorista debe ser desmantelada para lograr una paz duradera.

El presidente Trump fue notificado por el ejército estadounidense del ataque inminente. Luego instruyó al enviado especial Steve Witkoff para que alertara al liderazgo catarí, aunque funcionarios de Catar afirmaron que la advertencia llegó cuando el ataque ya estaba en curso. El presidente habló directamente con el primer ministro israelí Benjamín Netanyahu y con el emir de Catar tras el incidente. Según Leavitt, Netanyahu expresó su deseo de lograr la paz rápidamente, y Trump aseguró a los líderes cataríes que un ataque de este tipo no se repetiría en su territorio.

Aunque el presidente Trump no ha indicado si se están considerando consecuencias para Israel, continúa apoyando su derecho a defenderse y eliminar las amenazas terroristas. Trump también reiteró su llamado a la liberación inmediata de todos los rehenes y de los restos de los muertos que aún se encuentran en Gaza.

Catar condenó enérgicamente el ataque como una violación de su soberanía. Otros líderes internacionales, incluidos representantes de las Naciones Unidas y varios gobiernos europeos, expresaron su preocupación por la medida, advirtiendo que podría desestabilizar las negociaciones de alto el fuego en curso y dañar la credibilidad de Estados Unidos como mediador neutral.

Catar fue designado aliado principal extra-OTAN por el presidente Joe Biden en 2022. El ejército estadounidense mantiene en Catar su mayor base en Medio Oriente, la Base Aérea de Al Udeid, que sirve como sede regional del Comando Central (CENTCOM).

Japan LDP Leadership Election Heats Up for October 4

September 9, 2025

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Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) is preparing for a special leadership election in October following the resignation of Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru after less than a year in office. The race to replace him is expected to be highly competitive, with multiple party heavyweights and rising stars vying for the top job.

Among the top contenders is former economic minister Takaichi Sanae, a conservative veteran and close ally of the late Prime Minister Abe Shinzo. If elected, she would become Japan’s first female prime minister. Takaichi has called for revising the pacifist clauses in Japan’s constitution and restoring strength to the LDP’s conservative base.

Facing her is farm minister Koizumi Shinjiro, son of former Prime Minister Koizumi Junichiro. At 44, Koizumi would be the youngest prime minister in modern Japanese history. Charismatic and reform-minded, Koizumi is seen as a symbol of generational change. However, his close ties to the outgoing Ishiba and role in encouraging leadership turnovers have raised concerns among some party members.

The LDP leadership is still deciding on the election format. A full-scale vote involving all party members could begin on September 22 and conclude by October 4. Party elites appear to have avoided an emergency election to maintain appearances of unity and respect toward Ishiba.

Former LDP secretary-general Motegi Toshimitsu, 69, has already declared his candidacy. A seasoned politician and former foreign minister, Motegi is seen as a steady hand who managed strong relations with President Donald Trump during his first term. He has been dubbed the “Trump Whisperer” for his diplomatic skill and may appeal to party elders seeking stability.

Other potential candidates include Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi Yoshimasa, former economic minister Kobayashi Takayuki, and possibly candidates from Japan’s rising opposition parties. Hayashi, 64, has strong U.S. ties and could announce his candidacy soon. Kobayashi, 50, offers a youthful, reform-minded image similar to Koizumi but is seen as less politically aggressive.

While an opposition win remains unlikely, former Prime Minister Noda Yoshihiko of the Constitutional Democratic Party (CDP) and Democratic Party for the People (DPP) leader Tamaki Yuichiro are possible challengers. Tamaki, a populist with growing appeal among younger voters, is known for his fiery style and tax-cut promises. Sanseito party leader Kamiya Sohei, often compared to President Trump, could also play a spoiler role, drawing conservative votes away from LDP.

Japan is now on the verge of appointing its fourth prime minister in five years. With the LDP facing internal divisions and voter fatigue, the upcoming leadership contest may determine not just the party’s future, but whether Japan’s political right can stay in power through the rest of the decade.

University of Denver Scraps DEI Policies After DOJ Warning

September 9, 2025

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The University of Denver is dismantling several Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs after a Department of Justice memo warned that certain practices may amount to unlawful discrimination. University leaders said the decision was necessary to safeguard federal funding while ensuring compliance with civil rights law.

Chancellor Jeremy Haefner confirmed the changes in late August, noting that the university would end DEI trainings for staff and discontinue race-based scholarships and programs designed for specific groups. Haefner said the university remains committed to inclusivity but must adjust its approach to remain eligible for millions of dollars in federal research grants and student financial aid.

The DOJ guidance signaled that DEI programs privileging one race or identity group over another could violate federal nondiscrimination statutes. In response, Denver administrators announced they would review all current policies and replace those in conflict with programs accessible to all students regardless of race or background.

The move has triggered backlash on campus. The Student Bar Association at the Sturm College of Law issued a vote of no confidence in Haefner and other administrators, accusing the university of abandoning marginalized students. Several faculty members and student organizations also condemned the rollback, arguing it undermines campus belonging and access for underrepresented groups.

University officials pushed back on those criticisms, emphasizing that inclusivity efforts will continue under race-neutral policies. They stressed that the priority is ensuring compliance with federal law while maintaining student support systems. The university has not indicated whether additional DEI-related offices or staff positions will be eliminated.

The decision places Denver among a growing number of universities scaling back DEI programming under federal and state scrutiny. With both funding and compliance at stake, the shift underscores the Biden-era growth of DEI initiatives and the new scrutiny those policies now face under President Trump’s administration.

BLS Job Revision Exposes 911,000 Lost Jobs Under Biden

September 9, 2025

The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) slashed job numbers by 911,000 in its latest revision covering April 2024 to March 2025, drawing immediate fire from the White House and conservative leaders. The correction marks the largest downward revision on record and calls into question the reliability of the Biden administration’s economic reporting.

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt pointed directly at President Biden, the BLS, and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell for the failure. “Today, the BLS released the largest downward revision on record proving that President Trump was right: Biden’s economy was a disaster and the BLS is broken,” Leavitt said. She emphasized the need for leadership that restores confidence in official data and called on Powell to finally cut interest rates, branding him “Jerome ‘Too Late’ Powell.”

The corrections have reignited debate over how job data is collected and used. Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer told Breitbart News the massive revision undermines public trust in federal labor statistics. “Considering these reports are the foundation of economic forecasts and major policy decisions, there is no room for such a significant and consistent amount of error,” she said. Chavez-DeRemer criticized the BLS for relying on outdated methodologies and failing to implement reforms during the Biden administration.

She also highlighted that the Trump administration is actively working to modernize the bureau, promising more transparency and accuracy in labor market reporting. “We are committed to finding solutions to these problems, including by modernizing to improve transparency and deliver more accurate and timely data for American businesses and workers,” she stated.

The revision follows a similar downward correction of more than 800,000 jobs in 2023, further intensifying scrutiny of the agency’s reliability under Democrat leadership. Conservative economists and lawmakers argue the inflated job reports painted a misleadingly optimistic picture of the economy, justifying harmful policies like excessive spending and delayed rate cuts by the Federal Reserve.

As inflation remains stubborn and consumer confidence slips, critics say the Biden administration can no longer defend its economic narrative with faulty numbers. The pressure is now on the Fed to act swiftly and for the Trump administration to deliver on its pledge to overhaul the BLS.

Texas Woman’s Butt-Dial Exposes Grisly Murder Cover-Up

September 9, 2025

A 62-year-old Texas woman has been arrested after a butt-dialed voicemail reportedly linked her to the cover-up of a murder involving a flight attendant. Fort Worth police charged Joni Thomas with tampering with evidence in the death of 47-year-old Rana Nofal Soluri, a flight attendant who was reported missing in March.

According to authorities, Soluri’s roommate, Dennis Day, confessed in June to strangling her in his home after she allegedly threatened to call police. Day claimed Soluri was videotaping him, prompting what he described as a loss of control. He later told investigators he disposed of her body with help from Thomas, transporting it roughly 70 miles to Bowie, Texas, where they allegedly threw it off a bridge.

The key break in the case came from a voicemail believed to have been accidentally recorded on Thomas’s phone. Police say the audio captured Thomas and Day struggling to move what sounded like a heavy object. A male voice can be heard saying, “Hey, help me,” followed by, “Make sure the lid’s on,” and “I got you messed up in this.”

Initially, Thomas denied that Day used her truck, but later admitted he had. She claimed she was unaware of his actions and thought he had simply stopped to urinate off the bridge. She also told police she fell asleep in the truck and later woke up in his driveway.

Investigators dismissed Thomas’s explanation as a deliberate attempt to mislead law enforcement. The arrest affidavit stated, “This is a clear effort by both [Day] and [Thomas] to deceive law enforcement and make it appear like they never left [Day’s] house in Fort Worth, Texas, when they were dumping [Nofal’s] body in Bowie, TX.”

Soluri’s sister, Nez, described her as a proud Jordanian-Palestinian with a strong, vibrant personality. She expressed sorrow and frustration over the events, particularly since her sister’s body has yet to be recovered. The news of Thomas’s arrest, however, brought some measure of relief. “She needs that. Her soul needs that. Her daughter needs that. We need that,” Nez told reporters.

Police continue to search for Soluri’s remains as the case unfolds.

Macron Appoints Sébastien Lecornu in Last-Ditch Power Grab

September 9, 2025

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President Emmanuel Macron appointed Armed Services Minister Sébastien Lecornu as France’s new prime minister, less than 24 hours after the National Assembly voted out his predecessor, François Bayrou. The move marks Macron’s third prime ministerial appointment in a year, deepening concerns about France’s democratic direction and highlighting the president’s refusal to return power to the people through new elections.

Lecornu, a longtime Macron loyalist and former member of the center-right Les Républicains, joined Macron’s Renaissance party in 2017. Since then, he has held multiple cabinet roles and is seen as a staunch supporter of the president’s agenda. His appointment follows the collapse of Macron’s previous efforts to govern through consensus, with both Bayrou and Michel Barnier failing to unite the fractured National Assembly.

Macron’s decision to bypass a broader parliamentary negotiation, despite calls from his own party’s leader Gabriel Attal to appoint a neutral mediator, reflects growing executive isolation. Attal had urged Macron to select a figure capable of building consensus amid rising public dissatisfaction and a divided legislature.

The National Assembly remains deadlocked following Macron’s controversial election alliance with the far-left New Popular Front last year, which was designed to block Marine Le Pen’s National Rally from gaining power. That maneuver contributed to the current three-way parliamentary split and has prevented meaningful fiscal reform. France’s budget remains unresolved, and Lecornu now inherits the same gridlock that paralyzed his predecessors.

Marine Le Pen responded to Lecornu’s appointment by calling it the final gasp of “Macronism,” predicting that new elections are inevitable. She asserted that National Rally President Jordan Bardella will soon become the next prime minister. Bardella, 29, criticized the appointment, stating that Macron refuses to change a “losing team” and emphasized the National Rally’s readiness to judge Lecornu by his actions and adherence to the will of the French people.

Le Pen’s movement continues to push for immediate legislative elections to break the impasse. Macron, facing historically low approval ratings, appears unwilling to risk a vote that could hand control of government to his political rivals.

On the left, anger is also growing. Several factions criticized Macron’s appointment of another insider, arguing that the moment called for a prime minister representing broader national interests. Mass protests are already being planned, coinciding with a wave of nationwide labor strikes scheduled for Wednesday. With both populist and leftist opposition rising, Macron’s grip on power looks increasingly fragile.

Israel Bombs Hamas in Qatar, Trump Says ‘Unfortunate’ but Necessary

September 9, 2025

Israel launched a surprise airstrike on Hamas targets in Doha, Qatar, early Tuesday after Hamas rejected a final ceasefire deal and claimed responsibility for a terrorist attack in Jerusalem that killed six Israeli civilians. The strike targeted senior Hamas leadership reportedly involved in the hostage negotiations, killing several individuals, including the son of a Hamas negotiator and a Qatari security officer.

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt called the strike “unfortunate,” noting that Qatar is a close ally of the United States and host to key American military operations. However, she emphasized that eliminating Hamas remains a “worthy goal,” aligning with President Trump’s position that the terrorist organization must be dismantled to achieve any lasting peace.

President Trump was notified of the impending attack by the U.S. military. He then instructed Special Envoy Steve Witkoff to alert Qatari leadership, though Qatari officials stated the warning came as the attack was already underway. The president spoke directly with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the Emir of Qatar following the incident. According to Leavitt, Netanyahu expressed a desire to quickly make peace, and Trump assured Qatari leaders that such a strike would not be repeated on their soil.

While President Trump has not indicated whether consequences for Israel are under consideration, he continues to support their right to defend themselves and eliminate terrorist threats. Trump also reiterated his call for the immediate release of all hostages and the remains of the dead still held in Gaza.

Qatar strongly condemned the strike as a violation of its sovereignty. Other international leaders, including from the United Nations and several European governments, voiced concern over the move, warning it could destabilize ongoing ceasefire negotiations and damage U.S. credibility as a neutral mediator.

Qatar was designated a major non-NATO ally by President Joe Biden in 2022. The U.S. military maintains its largest base in the Middle East, Al Udeid Air Base, in Qatar, which serves as the regional headquarters for Central Command (CENTCOM).

Nation’s Report Card Exposes Collapse of Student Education

September 9, 2025

The National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), called the “Nation’s Report Card,” revealed that high school seniors’ scores in math and reading are at record lows.

According to the data, only 22% of high school seniors are proficient in math, and only 35% of high school seniors are proficient in reading.

Science scores were also low for eighth graders, with only 31% scoring proficiently.

“Today’s NAEP results confirm a devastating trend: American students are testing at historic lows across all of K-12. At a critical juncture when students are about to graduate and enter the workforce, military, or higher education, nearly half of America’s high school seniors are testing at below basic levels in math and reading,” Education Secretary Linda McMahon said in a statement. “Despite spending billions annually on numerous K-12 programs, the achievement gap is widening, and more high school seniors are performing below the basic benchmark in math and reading than ever before.”

She explained that the issue is not “about how much money we spend, but who controls the money and where that money is invested.”

NCES Acting Commissioner Matthew Soldner called the test scores “sobering.”

“The drop in overall scores coincides with significant declines in achievement among our lowest-performing students, continuing a downward trend that began even before the COVID-19 pandemic,” Soldner said. “Among our nation’s high school seniors, we’re not seeing a larger percentage of students scoring below the NAEP Basic achievement level in mathematics and reading than in any previous assessment.”

“Instead of a bloated federal system, the Trump Administration is moving forward with a bold plan to return education back to the individual states,” the White House said, noting that states are “best equipped to meet the needs of their students.” The White House pledged to provide “every available opportunity for parents to enrich the education of their children through individual choice.”

FDA to Revisit Hep B Vax for Infants

September 9, 2025

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FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary suggested that the agency will revisit whether infants should receive the Hepatitis B vaccine.

“If a woman was having a baby today in New York City and the doctor is about to give her the Hep B vaccine, what would you advise that mother?” Martha MacCallum of Fox News asked Makary.

“I personally don’t believe that the evidence is solid to say the Hep B shot needs to be given at birth,” the FDA commissioner said. “It’s a sexually transmitted infection you’re trying to prevent. Kids are not sexually active until they’re of sexual age. So, a lot of parents say we’re going to wait until they’re 10, or 11, or 12.”

“If the mom’s Hep B positive, that’s different,” he noted, adding that “these are nuanced issues.”

“We believe in vaccines, but does that mean people need the anthrax vaccine? Of course not, it was a disaster and taken off the market. One of the rotaviruses was a disaster and taken off the market,” Makary added. “We’ve got tried and true vaccines and we’ve got vaccines like the Covid booster in young healthy people that we can ask questions about.”

An advisory committee for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) pledged to reassess childhood vaccine schedules.

“The number of vaccines that our children and adolescents receive today exceed what children in most other developed nations receive and what most of us in this room received when we were children,” the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP)’s co-chair, Martin Kulldorff, Ph.D., said during a meeting. “In addition to studying and evaluating individual vaccines, it is important to evaluate the cumulative effect of the recommended vaccine schedule,” he explained. “This includes interaction effects between different vaccines, the total number of vaccines, cumulative amount of vaccine ingredients, and relative timing of different vaccines.”

Texas University Dean Removed After Gender Controversy

September 9, 2025

A Texas A&M dean has been removed after they promoted material shared by a professor relating to transgenderism, prompting a student to raise concerns that the content violated the law.

Texas A&M President Mark Welsh said in a statement that he has “directed the provost to remove the dean and department head from their administrative positions, effective immediately,” after they “approved plans to continue teaching course content that was not consistent with the course’s published description.”

“Our students use the published information in the course catalog to make important decisions about the courses they take in pursuit of their degrees,” Hegar continued. “If we allow different course content to be taught from what is advertised, we let our students down. When it comes to our academic offerings, we must keep our word to our students and to the state of Texas.”

Chancellor Glenn Hegar said in a statement that it is “unacceptable for A&M System faculty to push a personal political agenda.”

“We have been tasked with training the next generation of teachers and childcare professionals. That responsibility should prioritize protecting children not engaging in indoctrination,” he stated, adding, “Early investigations appear to indicate that the professor who taught this course failed to comply with clear instructions to align course descriptions with course materials. Further findings reveal that this failure continues to be an issue with this professor.”

In the video of the student’s discussion with the professor, the professor can be heard saying, “What we are doing is not illegal, and if you would like to make the claim that it is, you need to talk to the department head or the head of undergraduates.”