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.

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.

President Trump criticised the NBA trade that transferred Luka Dončić from the Dallas Mavericks to the Los Angeles Lakers during a speech at the Republican National Committee midterm convention. He labelled it potentially among the worst trades in sports history, while referencing the 1919 sale of Babe Ruth to the Yankees.

President Trump described this week’s Republican National Committee midterm convention in Dallas as a unique rally, despite many candidates in competitive races planning to skip the event. Only four out of 60 contacted battleground candidates confirmed attendance, highlighting divisions within the party as it navigates declining approval ratings and challenges ahead of November elections.