In Yorkshire, Pete North was arrested at his home for posting an anti-Hamas meme on X. He was held for hours, released under investigation, calling it an attack on online speech. The debate pits a "progressive" defense of speech against the "far right" push to curb it.

Ian Roberts, Des Moines Public Schools chief, was arrested by ICE after fleeing; authorities say he overstayed a 1999 visa and lived illegally in the U.S. Maryland Republicans say he is registered as a Democrat and question how non-citizens could be on voter rolls.

OCR has referred Harvard to HHS for suspension or debarment, citing antisemitic harassment since October 7, 2023 and discrimination. Harvard gets about $794M from HHS; 20 days to request a hearing. Donor pressure and lawsuits frame the dispute.

James Murray, Labour MP, says pledges including tackling illegal immigration will take more than one term. He told GB News the Government must be reelected to carry the manifesto.

A joint op-ed on France's wealth tax shows aims: exempt professional assets and tax wealth from asset income, not asset sales. It notes a 50% cap, the Dutreil exemption for family holdings, and murky active-holding rules, calling for data-driven policy.

The Digest, 9/29/2025 @700PM, CDT

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