Walmart CEO Doug McMillon stated this week that artificial intelligence will impact “literally every job” in the company, as the retail giant braces for a major transformation in its workforce. Speaking at a workforce conference in Bentonville, Arkansas, McMillon said the company plans to maintain its current headcount of approximately 2.1 million employees globally, even as AI significantly alters job functions, required skills, and day-to-day responsibilities.
On CNN’s The Situation Room Tuesday, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson sharply criticized President Trump’s comments about sending U.S. military forces into American cities. After reading Trump’s remark that Chicago might become a “training ground” for military deployment, Johnson called the statement “absolutely appalling” and labeled Trump an “unstable human being.”
A Moms for Liberty activist in California sparked controversy by stripping down to her bikini during a school board meeting to protest a district policy allowing transgender students to choose their bathroom based on gender identity. Beth Bourne, the Yolo County chapter chairwoman, staged the protest on September 18 during a Davis Joint Unified School District meeting.
The Arizona Supreme Court ruled Monday that Republican lawmakers have standing to challenge Proposition 211, a voter-approved campaign finance law. The 5–2 decision allows legal challenges over potential constitutional violations, particularly concerning the separation of powers between the legislative and executive branches.
The Grand Canyon’s Northern Rim is partially reopening to the public starting Wednesday, following months of closure due to the devastating Dragon Bravo Fire. The blaze, ignited by lightning on July 4, scorched over 145,000 acres—making it one of the largest wildfires in Arizona history. The fire is now fully contained.
South Africa’s ambassador to France, Nkosinathi Emmanuel “Nathi” Mthethwa, 58, was found dead Tuesday at a Paris hotel in what French authorities are treating as a possible suicide. The veteran diplomat and longtime cabinet minister was a prominent figure in South African politics and a close associate of former President Jacob Zuma.
Congress faces a government shutdown deadline at midnight on September 30. As negotiations intensify, Democrats have introduced a stopgap spending bill that would add $1.5 trillion to the national debt over the next decade, primarily through permanent extensions of Obamacare subsidies and reversals of healthcare savings measures.
Transgender actor Indya Moore launched into an emotional 30-minute Instagram video accusing Hollywood producer Ryan Murphy of abandoning the trans community after his hit show Pose. Moore, who rose to prominence under Murphy’s casting, thanked those who supported trans people but demanded more action from influential figures rather than what they see as symbolic support.
Des Moines Public Schools Superintendent Ian Andre Roberts has been placed on unpaid leave after his arrest by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) revealed he held a final deportation order. Roberts drew a base salary of approximately $286,716 while serving Iowa’s largest school district, raising urgent questions about hiring oversight and legal accountability.
On CNBC’s Squawk Box, Ford CEO Jim Farley applauded President Trump’s proposed 25 percent tariff on heavy‑duty trucks, calling it an opportunity to level the playing field for American manufacturers. He acknowledged, however, that parts tariffs—ranging from 25 to 70 percent—create a major “headwind” for Ford, adding roughly $2 billion in costs. Farley expressed optimism that solutions are within reach through ongoing negotiations with the administration.
