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#politics
Breitbart: Afghanistan Gold Star Father: Biden 'Failed, on Every Level', Prioritized Looking Good Leaving on September 11
Steve Nikoui, father of Lance Cpl. Kareem Nikoui killed in the 2021 Abbey Gate bombing, criticized the Biden administration for its handling of the troop withdrawal from Afghanistan. He attributed the failure to incompetence in planning the exit during a peak combat season.
Nikoui argued that adherence to the Doha Agreement could have avoided unnecessary casualties and called the decision to time the withdrawal with September 11 politically motivated.
Breitbart: Tennessee Secretary of State Rejects Memphis Gun Control Push: City 'Can't Override State Law'
Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett (R) denied approval for a Memphis City Council gun control ballot aimed at implementing an assault weapon ban and other restrictions. Hargett cited state preemption laws, asserting local governments cannot establish stricter gun regulations than those set by the state.
The referendum, intended for the November 5 ballot, sought to regulate handgun carry permits and prohibit the commercial sale of assault rifles within Memphis. Hargett emphasized the local council's lack of authority to circumvent state law.
#foreignaffairs
Breitbart: WSJ Editorial Board Rips Harris over Afghanistan Withdrawal
The Wall Street Journal criticized Vice President Kamala Harris for her lack of regret over the Afghanistan withdrawal on the third anniversary of the terrorist bombing that killed 13 Americans. The op-ed highlighted the decision as a significant failure, undermining Biden’s leadership and judgment.
Marine Gen. Kenneth McKenzie noted the withdrawal's negative repercussions, including the emboldening of global adversaries like Russia and China. The WSJ concluded that the handling of Afghanistan has weakened U.S. deterrence globally, raising concerns about future leadership under Harris.
#crime
Fox News: Atlanta considering $1.5M settlement for man wrongfully jailed for more than a year after parents' death
Atlanta city council members are considering a $1.5 million settlement for Keith Sylvester, wrongfully arrested for nearly 14 months for the murder of his mother and stepfather. His charges were dropped in March 2020 after evidence pointed to another suspect, Cornelius Muckle.
Sylvester has consistently claimed his innocence and aided law enforcement in the investigation. The Public Safety Committee's decision awaits approval from the full city council.
#other
Le Monde: UN chief launches 'global SOS' on rising sea levels in the Pacific
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres emphasized the urgent need for climate action at a Pacific summit, highlighting that sea levels in the region are rising significantly faster than the global average. He warned that rising seas threaten the survival of low-lying island nations like Tuvalu.
Pacific islands, contributing minimally to global emissions, face critical challenges from climate change, including land loss, tainted water supplies, and increased natural disasters. Calls for emissions reduction and funding for climate resilience are paramount for these vulnerable nations.