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by Lowell
Here are a few international, national and Virginia news headlines, political and otherwise, for Monday, September 26.
Ginni Thomas, Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas’ wife, texted links tied to QAnon to ex-White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows, according to former Jan. 6th staffer Denver Riggleman. Riggleman says her actions “should be an eye opener for everybody” https://t.co/tgVPFfR661 pic.twitter.com/zGFNwATIG5
— 60 Minutes (@60Minutes) September 25, 2022
- We’re Drawing the Wrong Lesson From the Third Energy Crisis (“Today’s record prices and supply disruptions are damaging the reputation of natural gas as a reliable and affordable energy source”)
- ‘A powerful solution’: activists push to make ecocide an international crime (It’s a massive crime, for sure.)
- NASA is about to crash a spacecraft into an asteroid. Here’s why the mission could one day save humanity.
- Pakistan floods raise fears of hunger after crops wrecked
- How a Secretive Far-Right Network Attacks Abortion Rights Across the Globe
- Russia’s War in Ukraine to Cost Global Economy $2.8 Trillion, OECD Says
- Russian mobilization prompts backlash as annexation effort plows ahead
- U.S. warns of ‘horrific’ consequences if Russia uses nuclear weapons in Ukraine
- Putin’s tactical nuclear weapons could pack the same punch as atomic bombs dropped on Japan
- US warnings against Putin’s nuclear threats mark a sobering moment (“The war is in a critical new phase after Kyiv’s forces won victories in the east using billions of dollars in Western-provided arms”)
- US warns of ‘catastrophic consequences’ if Russia uses nuclear weapons in Ukraine
- The right-wing turn against Ukraine may be around the corner
- Iran and Russia protests expose their authoritarian regimes’ frailty
- Drone attack hits Ukraine; US vows ‘consequences’ over nukes
- Kyiv’s western allies boost nuclear deterrence after Putin’s threats
- Pushing East of Kupyansk, Ukrainian Forces Expand Offensive
- The nuclear threat might change the mood in Russia itself, stoking widespread fear
- Russia Seeks to Force Ukrainians to Fight Their Countrymen
- U.S. officials warn the Kremlin over nuclear weapons talk
- Officials Say Putin Is ‘Struggling Badly’ Based On Russia’s Latest Actions
- Deadly gun attack at Russian school
- Swastika-wearing gunman kills 13 at Russian school
- Ukrainians scared by Russia’s preordained referendums
- Italy’s far right set to win election – exit poll (Horrifying.)
- Europe holds its breath as Italy expected to vote in far-right leader
- Italy expected to have first far-right government since Mussolini, election projections show
- Hard-right coalition leads in Italy election, according to exit polls
- The Return of Fascism in Italy
- Italy’s New Leader Is a Very Weird, Tolkien-Obsessed Right-Wing Extremist (“Technically, she’s not a fascist—she’s ‘Khy-ri, dragon of the Undernet.'”)
- Europe Looks at Italy’s Meloni With Caution and Trepidation (“Giorgia Meloni says she supports Ukraine and has moderated her harsh views on Europe, but there are doubts, given her partners.”)
- Far-right leaders in Europe celebrate expected Brothers of Italy election win
- Markets and the Pound Slump as U.K. Economic Plan Rattles Investors
- Pound touches all-time low against dollar
- British pound hits a record low against the dollar after government doubles down on tax cuts
- Nuclear Officials Spar Ahead of Latest Bid to Revive Iran Deal
- Iran says U.S. trying to use unrest to undermine it, warns of response
- Death toll grows in Iran as Mahsa Amini protests continue for 10th night (“At least 41 people have died in unrest sparked by young woman’s death as judiciary warns of ‘decisive action without leniency’”)
- US military points to Ukraine in warning China against Taiwan attack
- For China’s Auto Market, Electric Isn’t the Future. It’s the Present.
- Ian strengthens into hurricane as it heads toward Florida and Cuba
- Factory Jobs Are Booming Like It’s the 1970s (“U.S. manufacturing is experiencing a rebound, with companies adding workers amid high consumer demand for products.”)
- Trump’s White House Switchboard Was Connected To Rioter’s Phone During Capitol Insurrection, Says Former Jan. 6 Advisor
- Inside the January 6 committee with former senior technical adviser Denver Riggleman
- Riggleman says Mark Meadows text messages reveal ‘roadmap to an attempted coup’
- Trump Complains to Maggie Haberman About, Well, Everyone in New Book (“‘The Old Crow’s a piece of sh-t,’ Trump said about Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell.”)
- Trump’s ‘Special Master’ Delay Is Already Backfiring (“For years, Donald Trump has managed to tie up lawsuits and investigations by delaying cases and hiding behind the Oval Office desk. His latest ploy is failing miserably.”)
- Republican lead in House shrinks again as voters see high-stakes contest — CBS News Battleground Tracker
- The disturbing strategy behind MAGA complaints about a ‘woke military’
- Shutdown threat grows as lawmakers struggle to reach final deal
- Pollsters fear they’re blowing it again in 2022
- Christie: Trump pushing himself toward ‘self-inflicted indictment’
- GOP path to Senate majority narrows
- The 10 races that could decide Senate control (“Georgia, Nevada, and Wisconsin are some of the closest contests in the country.”)
- Rep. Nancy Mace: ‘There’s a lot of pressure’ on GOP for a vote to impeach Biden (Completely insane.)
- The Megastate G.O.P. Rivalry Between Abbott and DeSantis
- Opinion: Liz Cheney was right about Trump. And enough Republicans just might agree
- Cheney says she’ll campaign against Lake and Mastriano because of their election denials
- Manchin makes permitting push as time ticks away for a deal
- Editorial: Will Manchin’s sour spoonful make the MVP go down?
- Democracy’s Not a Spectator Sport: Knocking 42 Doors for Rep. Abigail Spanberger in Prince William County in Two Hours and 10 Minutes (“Bottom line, canvassing is easy, interesting to do with a friend, and fun to get out there to talk with people….and pet their dogs”)
- Finally, it’s Luria facing off against Kiggans for a spot in Congress (Such a strange headline.)
- Video: Rep. Liz Cheney (R) Rips Glenn Youngkin for Campaigning for “Dangerous” “Election Denier” Kari Lake (In stark contrast to the mindlessly partisan Youngkin, Rep. Cheney vows “I’m going to do everything I can to make sure that Kari Lake is not elected”)
- As early voting starts, Youngkin’s elections commissioner calls system ‘dependable’ (“I have faith in our election officials and their commitment to their profession”)
- The fight over history at the Virginia Executive Mansion (“The chair of the mansion’s descendants committee, Gayle Jessup White, told the mansion’s director last week she and other descendants were troubled to learn tours under Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s administration don’t mention enslaved workers.”)
- Dr. Petrolove or: How I learned to stop worrying and love fossil fuels (“A parody of Virginia’s EV resistance (apologies to Stanley Kubrick)”)
- March swears out assault warrant against Williams (“Lawmaker charged with assaulting his primary opponent denies the allegations.”)
- Del. March accuses Del. Williams of assault, claiming her likely primary opponent shoved her at GOP meeting
- Va. delegates in primary fight head to court after shoving accusation
- ‘Oh my God, they found her’: Fairfax Co. police ID remains found 20 years ago as teen who disappeared in ’75
- D.C.-area forecast: Beautiful fall weather the next several days
