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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.

A National Guardsman in Washington, D.C., faces charges after allegedly pointing a gun at a colleague during an argument over hairstyles. Zion Mitchell, 21, admitted to drawing his weapon, which witnesses corroborated. He is currently held without bond following the incident on 25 August.

Stefany Shaheen and Anthony DiLorenzo secured victories in their respective primaries for New Hampshire’s 1st Congressional District, aiming to succeed Democratic Rep. Chris Pappas. Shaheen, daughter of retiring Senator Jeanne Shaheen, overcame significant fundraising hurdles, while DiLorenzo received former President Trump’s endorsement.

The Supreme Court has denied an appeal from Missouri officials seeking to implement new congressional districts ahead of the November elections. This decision upholds a ruling by the Missouri Supreme Court, which stated that the new map was invalidated by a citizen petition for a statewide vote.

Lonnie Bunch, the first African American secretary of the Smithsonian, announced his retirement effective at the year’s end amid escalating criticism from the Trump administration. Bunch, who has served the institution for 38 years, cited a desire for personal relief rather than political tensions as the reason for his departure.

The 9/11 terror attacks, planned from Taliban-controlled Afghanistan 25 years ago, highlight a significant shift as the country is again under Taliban rule, where fighters are now armed with American weapons and using American vehicles, according to CBS News’ Imtiaz Tyab reporting from Kabul.

Jared Kushner, President Trump’s special envoy, attributed stalled rehabilitation efforts in Gaza to Israel’s impending elections, which he described as causing irrationality. U.S. initiatives to disarm Hamas and support reconstruction are hampered by Israel’s lack of commitments for security measures and material access, according to a U.S. official.

Democratic Representative Jason Crow stated that Congress has not been informed about an alleged leak investigation led by Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth. Crow expressed concerns about the lack of communication regarding the probe into sensitive weapons stockpile information, which has reportedly involved polygraph testing for senior military personnel.