Israel laid out a security plan for southwest Syria. In London, Dermer would meet al-Shaibani with U.S. envoy Tom Barrack. Syria backs talks; the plan calls for a no-fly zone, a demilitarized border, a two-kilometer buffer, and Israel on Mount Hermon with a staged withdrawal.

Tyler Robinson, 22, is charged with the murder of Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University. Kirk was shot in the neck while answering questions from students; Robinson was arrested as the case moves forward.

Sir Richard Moore, MI6 chief and former envoy to Turkey, tops the shortlist to be Britain’s US ambassador. He has a clean record, unlike Mandelson’s Epstein-linked downfall.

Polls say 53% favor guns in neighborhoods, 38% oppose. Republicans are more pro-gun than Democrats, and most want existing laws enforced. Blacks and Hispanics fear mass shootings more, and 26% are troubled by 'thoughts and prayers.' CPRC says the FBI undercounts defensive gun use.

Trump filed a $15 billion defamation suit against the New York Times; the Times calls it meritless and cites no specific inaccuracies. The move fits a pattern of lawsuits to pressure the media, echoing past actions against CBS and ABC.

The piece warns of fake news in 2025 and cites misreports by outlets.

The Digest, 9/17/2025 @230AM, CDT

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