Author: Loisa Lane

A trespasser was reported at Kamala Harris’ Malibu home on Friday night, prompting a response from Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputies. The individual left voluntarily after being contacted by law enforcement. Harris and her husband were not present, and patrols in the area will be increased as a precaution.

President Trump’s childhood home in Queens has sold for $1.93 million following extensive renovations that transformed the property. Tommy Lin purchased the five-bedroom house for $835,000 last year, investing $500,000 in improvements, including upgraded kitchens and bathrooms. The residence was originally built by Trump’s father in 1940.

During his visit to Ireland, President Trump expressed his support for a unified Ireland during a meeting with Prime Minister Micheál Martin, stating, “I’d love to see it unified.” He is also attending the Irish Open at his golf club in Doonbeg amid local disruptions and planned protests.

Gen. Dan Caine, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff on 9/11, recounted the chaotic moments after the attacks, including preparing his squadron to intercept hijacked planes. Despite being armed, Caine did not need to fire, as passengers on United Flight 93 prevented further attacks.

The Justice Department is negotiating a plea deal with former CIA official David Rush, who was found with over $40 million in gold bars at his Virginia home. A court filing indicates that both parties are progressing towards a resolution, with an indictment deadline extended to 8 October.

Condoleezza Rice reflected on the September 11 attacks during a Pentagon observance ceremony, recalling the chaos that ensued as she and President George W. Bush perceived the initial incident as an accident. She expressed remorse for the inability to prevent the attacks, acknowledging the lasting pain for families of the victims.

Israel said it demolished key Hezbollah tunnels in southern Lebanon, triggering a 4.1-magnitude tremor.

Pennsylvania Representative Rob Bresnahan has introduced a bill aimed at granting municipalities more control over data centre developments, countering his previous pro-data centre stance. This shift coincides with growing local opposition to such projects as demand for computing power surges, particularly in Northeastern Pennsylvania.

President Trump proposed a $5,000 payment to every U.S. adult if the Republican Party retains Congress, which economists warn could exacerbate inflation and inflate the federal deficit to $3 trillion. Funding the initiative through tariff revenues may not suffice, raising concerns among investors and fiscal analysts.

Former President George W. Bush reflected on the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, emphasising that Americans often overlook the lessons of 9/11 regarding national security and foreign affairs. Speaking in Dallas, he underscored the importance of U.S. support for those fighting tyranny, particularly women in Afghanistan.