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Washington ExaminerSep 22, 2026Sig. 7NewsPolitics Conflict Foreign

White House brushes off another potential Iran war rebuke from Congress

The Senate is preparing to vote on a war powers resolution aimed at ending the war in Iran, with some Republicans breaking with President Trump over the conflict and rising gas prices. The White House is dismissing the effort as symbolic and constitutionally unnecessary, citing past presidents who took military action without congressional approval. The vote could highlight GOP divisions ahead of the midterms.

New York PostSep 22, 2026Sig. 6OpinionEducation Culture Media

‘1619 Project’ scribe Nikole Hannah-Jones has only BEGUN to face how she failed her daughter

An editorial attacks Nikole Hannah-Jones over a New York Times Magazine essay in which she reflects on enrolling her daughter in struggling Brooklyn schools in the name of social justice. It argues her ideology, rather than a lack of resources, is to blame for the poor education her daughter received, and mocks her refusal to fault teacher unions or standardized testing.

Right 4.7

Daily MailSep 22, 2026Sig. 8NewsPolitics Foreign Defense

Burnham vows to do 'everything possible' to revive hated Chagos surrender deal as he cosies up to Mauritius ahead of Trump talks

Andy Burnham has said he will do everything possible to revive the paused Chagos Islands sovereignty deal with Mauritius, ahead of talks with Donald Trump. The article highlights Conservative and White House opposition, framing the deal as a costly surrender of British territory.

Right 4.7

Daily MailSep 22, 2026Sig. 5NewsCrime Foreign

Spanish cops discover plastic-lined 'narco torture chamber' with pliers and hammers in Costa del Sol tourist town after blood-soaked man escaped screaming 'they want to kill us'

Spanish police discovered a plastic-lined room with pliers and hammers in Estepona after a blood-covered man escaped saying 'They want to kill us.' Two injured men were rescued and seven Georgian nationals were arrested as authorities investigated gang-related torture.

Right 2.8

Daily MailSep 22, 2026Sig. 7NewsPolitics Foreign Trade

Burnham paves the way for rejoining EU to be in next Labour manifesto - as he blames 'outside forces' for 'manipulating' Brexit vote

Andy Burnham refused to rule out making EU rejoin a Labour manifesto pledge while prioritizing a stalled UK-EU reset, and he blamed Brexit on outside actors manipulating opinion. The report also highlights UK concerns over EU protectionism ahead of his talks with Ursula von der Leyen.

Right 3.2

Daily MailSep 22, 2026Sig. 4NewsCulture Politics Conflict

Charlotte Church brands Ed Sheeran a greedy capitalist in stage rant before leading young fans in 'Free Palestine' chants as row over US tour rumbles on

Charlotte Church criticized Ed Sheeran on stage in Cardiff for not supporting Macklemore over Gaza, calling him a greedy capitalist and leading 'Free Palestine' chants. The article also covers Sheeran's emotional response to the controversy and Nadiya Hussain sharing a video accusing him of 'white tears'.

Right 3.3

New York PostSep 22, 2026Sig. 3NewsPolitics Law

Georgia’s youngest mayor blasts city after being ousted over sexting and spending scandals

A Georgia mayor who was removed from office after a sexting scandal and improper spending on a city credit card breaks his silence, blaming the city for not showing him proper expense-reporting processes while acknowledging some responsibility. He also defends his conduct with an 18-year-old mentee and says he was surprised voters did not remove him.

Right 2.5

Daily MailSep 22, 2026Sig. 7NewsEconomy Politics Energy

Chancellor's Budget woes deepen as borrowing surges above expectations even before impact of latest Iran energy spike

UK government borrowing rose to £18.3bn in August, about £3bn above forecasts, with high debt interest costs and warnings of further tax rises after a Middle East energy price spike. The article emphasizes Labour spending commitments and Conservative criticism of fiscal control while including ONS and Treasury responses.

Right 3.2

Daily MailSep 22, 2026Sig. 5NewsEconomy Politics

Post Office boss calls for tax breaks to save rural branches from soaring costs

The Post Office chief executive is urging ministers to introduce targeted business rates relief for post offices, warning that rural branches face soaring costs after recent Budget changes. He argues post offices provide a community role comparable to pubs, which already received rates support, and says nearly 600 branches will pay rates for the first time.

Right 2.6

Washington ExaminerSep 22, 2026Sig. 5NewsElections Politics Economy

Vance’s midterm message: Don’t elect ‘crazy people’ responsible for higher prices

Vice President JD Vance urged voters ahead of the midterms not to elect Democrats he called 'crazy people' responsible for higher crime and inflation, arguing Republicans have made progress on both. The report also notes Democratic efforts to focus on affordability and the Iran war, recent polling showing Democrats ahead, and Vance's defense of GOP economic stewardship.

Right 1.8

New York PostSep 22, 2026Sig. 4NewsMedia Education Culture

‘The View’ host Sunny Hostin claims her children experienced racism at ‘predominantly white’ private schools

Sunny Hostin said on 'The View' that her children experienced racism, bullying, and identity trauma at a predominantly white private school. She also cited a $23 billion annual funding gap between predominantly non-white and white school districts. The article reports her comments along with Nikole Hannah-Jones's response about school choices.

Right 1.5

New York PostSep 22, 2026Sig. 2NewsPolitics Law

‘Disgruntled’ car owner slaps ‘shame sticker’ on NYC sanitation car

A car owner reportedly placed a 'shame sticker' on a NYC Department of Sanitation vehicle in apparent protest of alternate-side parking enforcement. The DSNY said a disgruntled owner likely peeled off their own sticker and put it on the city car, while officials defended the stickers as a way to encourage moving cars and pushed for automated camera enforcement.

Right 2.0