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Zéro clic et AI Overviews : Nick Fox de Google maintient que « les gens cliquent encore beaucoup »
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- Nick Fox, SVP Knowledge & Information chez Google, affirme que les centaines de modifications imposées par le DMA rendent la recherche en Europe nettement moins bonne qu'ailleurs dans le monde.
- Selon lui, Google a dû alléger ses protections antispam en Europe, ce qui conduit à afficher des résultats de moindre qualité, notamment sur l'abus de réputation.
- Google a déposé le 29 septembre 2026 un recours devant le Tribunal de l'Union européenne contre l'obligation de partager des données de recherche, prévue pour janvier 2027.
- Nick Fox conteste à nouveau les études sur la baisse des clics liée aux AI Overviews, sans avancer de chiffres, ce qui laisse les éditeurs sans données officielles pour mesurer l'impact réel.
Nick Fox dit sa « tristesse » de dégrader la recherche en Europe
L'interview a été menée par Pietro Valetto et Nick Fox en a partagé un extrait sur LinkedIn.
Le dirigeant y revient sur les changements imposés par le DMA (Digital Markets Act, le règlement européen sur les marchés numériques qui encadre les grandes plateformes qualifiées de « contrôleurs d'accès »). Google avait déjà présenté ces changements comme la plus forte baisse de qualité de sa recherche en 28 ans d'existence. Nick Fox va plus loin sur le registre personnel : devoir dégrader le produit le fait se sentir « terrible » et le rend « triste ».
Sur LinkedIn, il pose le cadre : Google dit soutenir l'objectif du DMA, des marchés ouverts et concurrentiels, mais conteste la manière dont le texte est appliqué. Selon lui, chaque modification prise isolément paraît mineure, mais leur accumulation laisse aux Européens une recherche « nettement moins bonne que partout ailleurs ».
Prix, Maps, hôtels : les fonctionnalités retirées en Europe
Dans son post LinkedIn, Nick Fox affirme que Google a apporté « des centaines » de modifications à sa recherche en Europe en cinq ans. Il cite plusieurs exemples :
- Prix des produits : impossibilité de consulter le prix actuel d'un produit directement dans la recherche.
- Itinéraires : plus de clic direct vers Google Maps pour obtenir un trajet.
- Hôtels : suppression du filtre par dates de séjour.
- Vols : dans l'interview, il mentionne l'impossibilité d'afficher le prix d'un vol en temps réel.
Ces exemples sont présentés par Google comme des pertes pour l'utilisateur. Pour les acteurs tiers (comparateurs, agrégateurs, sites de voyage), ces retraits correspondent justement à l'espace que le DMA cherche à libérer.
Moins de protection antispam pour les résultats européens
Nick Fox évoque un autre effet, plus directement lié au SEO. Selon lui, Google a été « forcé de réduire » ses protections contre les sites qui cherchent à tromper ses algorithmes, et affiche donc des résultats de moindre qualité en Europe.
Dans l'extrait cité, il ne nomme pas de règle précise, mais cette déclaration semble avant tout viser l'abus de réputation de site. Pour rappel, cette règle antispam de Google sanctionne les contenus tiers publiés sur un site à forte autorité pour profiter de son classement. Cette pratique souvent appelée « SEO parasite ».
Autrement dit, Nick Fox pourrait sous-entendre que ces pratiques sanctionnées ailleurs pourraient rester visibles dans les résultats européens.
Google conteste devant la justice européenne le partage des requêtes
Le volet vie privée occupe une large part de l'interview. Une disposition du DMA oblige Google à transmettre des requêtes de recherche à des concurrents. Nick Fox estime que cela causera une « violation massive » de la vie privée des Européens. Ses arguments :
- Nature des requêtes : les questions posées au moteur portent souvent sur la santé, les finances ou la famille, des sujets que l'on n'aborde pas toujours avec son conjoint ou son médecin.
- Sécurité : une fois sorties des centres de données de Google, ces requêtes seraient exposées au piratage et à des usages abusifs.
- Concurrence : les bénéficiaires ne seraient « généralement pas des entreprises européennes », ce qui ne favoriserait pas réellement la concurrence en Europe.
- Anonymisation : dans son post, il juge que la décision n'impose pas d'anonymisation suffisante.
Le mardi 29 septembre 2026, Google a officiellement déposé des recours devant le Tribunal de l'Union européenne (la deuxième juridiction de l'UE). Ils visent deux décisions :
- Partage des données de recherche : échéance fixée à janvier 2027.
- Modifications sur Android : échéance fixée à juillet 2027.
Oliver Bethell, directeur senior de la concurrence chez Google, a déclaré que l'entreprise fait appel de décisions qui l'obligeraient à partager l'historique de recherche des internautes sans anonymisation suffisante et qui affaibliraient des protections de sécurité sur Android. Google avait été contraint en juin 2026 de permettre aux utilisateurs de transférer leurs données de recherche vers des tiers autorisés, comme des plateformes de récompenses ou des services de codes promo. Google a par ailleurs ouvert un programme de licence pour accéder à ces jeux de données.
L'enjeu financier est élevé. En cas de non-conformité au DMA, les amendes peuvent atteindre 10 % du chiffre d'affaires mondial annuel, 20 % en cas de récidive, auxquels peuvent s'ajouter des astreintes allant jusqu'à 5 % du chiffre d'affaires quotidien moyen.
Le zéro clic, « pas ce que nous constatons » selon Nick Fox
Le passage qui intéresse le plus les éditeurs arrive vers la douzième minute de la vidéo. Pietro Valetto explique qu'il ne clique souvent plus sur les liens, parce que le résumé généré par l'IA lui suffit.
Nick Fox répond que les internautes « cliquent encore beaucoup » vers le web. Il évoque les articles sur « la mort du web » ou le « zéro clic » (les recherches qui se terminent sans aucun clic vers un site), et affirme que ce n'est pas ce que Google observe. Il nuance toutefois : une question simple, à laquelle une réponse IA suffit, peut ne pas générer de clic. Mais selon lui, la plupart des recherches sont désormais plus longues et plus approfondies.
A noter que Nick Fox tenait déjà ce discours il y a un an, lorsqu'il remettait en cause les études sur les clics liés aux AI Overviews. Plusieurs études tierces ont mesuré une baisse des clics organiques en présence d'une AI Overview, comme l'étude d'Ahrefs sur l'impact des AIO en France un mois après leur déploiement. Google conteste ces études sans publier de données de clics ventilées permettant de les vérifier.
C'est la limite de cette prise de position : elle reste avant toute déclarative. Nick Fox ne cite par exemple aucun chiffre sur la part de recherches avec AI Overview suivies d'un clic, ni sur l'évolution du trafic envoyé aux sites. Les professionnels doivent donc continuer à s'appuyer sur leurs propres données (Search Console, analytics) pour mesurer l'effet réel sur leurs pages.
L’article "Zéro clic et AI Overviews : Nick Fox de Google maintient que « les gens cliquent encore beaucoup »" a été publié sur le site Abondance.
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Marques OpenAI et GPT : le succès n’empêche pas la descriptivité
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Mauvais temps pour OpenAI : deux décisions rendues cet été viennent préciser le régime de protection des dénominations liées à l’intelligence artificielle en droit des marques. Alors que le Tribunal de l’Union européenne (TUE) a confirmé le refus d’enregistrement du signe « OpenAI », la Chambre de recours de l’EUIPO a confirmé l’absence de caractère distinctif intrinsèque de la marque GPT. Si ces décisions ne font pas obstacle à une possible acquisition du caractère distinctif des signes par l’usage, elles illustrent la rigueur des instances européennes face aux termes descriptifs et acronymes techniques du secteur de l’IA.
Refus d’enregistrement de la marque européenne OpenAI
Par un premier arrêt du 15 juillet 2026 (affaire T-555/25), le Tribunal de l’Union européenne s’est prononcé sur l’enregistrement de la marque verbale OpenAI pour des produits et services relevant notamment des classes 9, 42 et 45, couvrant les logiciels, les services informatiques, l’intelligence artificielle, le cloud computing et les services de vérification d’identité. L’EUIPO avait considéré que le signe « OpenAI » décrivait directement les caractéristiques des services revendiqués et ne pouvait donc bénéficier d’une protection à titre de marque. Dans cet arrêt, le Tribunal valide cette analyse.
Un signe descriptif d’une intelligence artificielle ouverte
Le Tribunal rappelle qu’en application de l’article 7, paragraphe 1, sous c), du règlement (UE) 2017/1001 sur la marque de l’Union européenne, les signes descriptifs des produits ou services visés ne peuvent être enregistrés comme marques. Le Tribunal a considéré qu’en l’espèce, le public pertinent, composé du public général et professionnel anglophone de l’Union européenne, identifiera immédiatement le terme « AI » comme l’abréviation couramment utilisée pour désigner l’intelligence artificielle. De même, il percevra le terme « Open » comme signifiant « ouvert », « librement accessible ». Le consommateur percevra ainsi le signe « OpenAI » comme une simple indication selon laquelle les produits et services concernent une intelligence artificielle ouverte ou accessible. Les juges estiment ainsi que le signe « OpenAI » vise à décrire les caractéristiques ou la finalité des services proposés et non à poursuivre l’objectif d’une indication d’origine commerciale.
Absence de caractère distinctif intrinsèque malgré la notoriété alléguée
Pour contester le refus d’enregistrement de la marque OpenAI, le déposant faisait valoir que l’expression constituait un néologisme et que son utilisation mondiale depuis plusieurs années lui conférait un caractère distinctif. L’argument est rejeté par le Tribunal. Celui-ci a retenu que la juxtaposition des termes « Open » et « AI » était purement descriptive et que la notoriété alléguée du déposant était inopérante pour établir la distinctivité intrinsèque du signe au sens de l’article 7, paragraphe 1, sous c) du Règlement. Ce refus n’est pas définitif puisque l’examen d’une éventuelle acquisition du caractère distinctif du signe « OpenAI » par l’usage (article 7, paragraphe 3) devra faire l’objet d’un examen séparé une fois la décision sur les motifs absolus devenue définitive.
Invalidation de la marque GPT : l’acronyme devenu catégorie technique
Un mois plus tard, c’est à l’EUIPO de confirmer l’absence de caractère distinctif de la marque européenne GPT enregistrée pour divers produits et services logiciels en classes 9 et 42 à la suite d’une action engagée par un concurrent.
Dans sa décision du 17 août 2026 (affaire R 2411/2025-5), la Chambre de recours de l’EUIPO rappelle qu’il convient de rechercher si, à la date de la priorité déposée, le signe était descriptif pour une partie non négligeable du public pertinent. En l’espèce, elle retient que ce public est constitué à la fois du grand public et des professionnels tels que des chercheurs de l’IA, des spécialistes de l’apprentissage automatique et autres professionnels des technologies de l’information développant, intégrant ou déployant des systèmes logiciels basés sur l’IA. Or, à la date de priorité du 27 décembre 2022, l’acronyme « GPT » désignait déjà dans la littérature scientifique et technique les modèles « Generative Pre-trained Transformer ».
La Chambre en conclut que pour le public professionnel de l’IA dans toute l’Union européenne, pour lequel l’anglais constitue la langue technique usuelle, le signe est directement compris comme une catégorie de technologie et non comme une indication d’origine commerciale exclusive.
Comme dans la décision OpenAI, l’EUIPO a renvoyé l’affaire devant la Division d’annulation afin d’examiner la demande subsidiaire relative à l’acquisition du caractère distinctif de la marque par l’usage.Portée des décisions
Ces décisions permettent de rappeler que le caractère distinctif intrinsèque d’une marque s’apprécie au regard de la perception du public pertinent et non de la seule notoriété de son déposant ou de son succès commercial. Elle confirme par ailleurs le principe d’autonomie du système de la marque européenne : l’enregistrement de marques identiques dans des pays tiers, tels que le Royaume-Uni ou Singapour ne sauraient lier les instances européennes.
Conseils pratiques
Au vu de ces décisions, les entreprises et déposants opérant dans l’écosystème de l’intelligence artificielle doivent adopter des réflexes juridiques et stratégiques adaptés. On ne peut donc que conseiller aux déposants de privilégier le choix de signes composés d’éléments arbitraires : l’intégration d’un terme ou d’un acronyme descriptif des produits et services visés est envisageable mais ne peut constituer le seul élément du signe déposé. Pour les signes déjà enregistrés, documenter la preuve de la distinctivité acquise par l’usage. Enfin, face au succès et pour éviter une éventuelle déchéance, mener une politique active de défense de la marque.
Notre cabinet reste à votre disposition pour vous accompagner dans la sécurisation et la défense de vos titres de propriété industrielle.
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Avocate, Directrice du département Propriété industrielle contentieux
Elina Bensaid
Avocate, département Propriété intellectuelle Contentieux
L’article Marques OpenAI et GPT : le succès n’empêche pas la descriptivité est apparu en premier sur Lexing Avocats.
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Ce biologiste se bat pour sauver des oiseaux qui régénèrent les forêts en Polynésie
Reply source« Certaines espèces sont les seules capables de disperser certaines essences d’arbres », alerte Benjamin Ignace, biologiste
Cet article Ce biologiste se bat pour sauver des oiseaux qui régénèrent les forêts en Polynésie est apparu en premier sur La Relève et La Peste.
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Après Ceuta, la Grèce mène la charge contre le droit d’asile à l’échelle européenne
Lors d’un conseil des ministres tenu jeudi 1er octobre, Athènes a proposé aux États membres de l’UE un «mécanisme d’urgence» visant à suspendre temporairement le droit d’asile en cas d’«instrumentalisation des flux migratoires». Une mesure illégale mais poussée par les droites du continent.Reply source -
« Bas les armes ! » : un plaidoyer féministe pour la paix dans le monde
Reply sourceFace à la surenchère militaire et au retour en force des dirigeants autoritaires « Bas les armes ! Ces hommes va-t-en-guerre qui nous gouvernent » montre que la sécurité globale et l'égalité des sexes sont indissociables et propose une feuille de route pour la paix
L’article « Bas les armes ! » : un plaidoyer féministe pour la paix dans le monde est apparu en premier sur Les Nouvelles News.
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La loi intégrale à l’Assemblée: débats-fleuves et détricotage en vue
Les discussions autour de la proposition de loi intégrale ont commencé jeudi 1er octobre dans l’hémicycle, sous l’œil inquiet de la coalition féministe et enfantiste. Les amendements déposés par l’extrême droite illustrent une nouvelle fois son imprégnation des thèses masculinistes.Reply source -
Manifestons nos solidarités anti-fascistes contre l’ouverture d’un local du R-haiNe au Mans samedi 3 octobre
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Samedi 3 Octobre à 15h15 à Lafayette :
Manifestons nos solidarités anti-fascistes contre l’ouverture d’un local du Rassemblement Nazional au Mans !Depuis 2023 le Rassemblement Nazional a choisi la Sarthe comme porte d’entrée stratégique pour tenter de conquérir le Nord-Ouest de l’Etat français, qui lui résiste… et nous ne cesserons de lui résister ! Alors le R-haiNe investit d’importants moyens financiers et humains pour s’implanter localement, parachutant des élu⸱es (1) et l’argent public européen qu’il a détourné par millions.
Le R-haiNe louait déjà un local au Mans depuis au moins 2025, mais il ne l’ouvrait pas au public. Depuis peu il loue un local au 147 rue Gambetta, remplaçant l’association LGBTQIA+ Homogène. Cette dernière en est partie après avoir subi deux fois des dégradations de sa vitrine : détériorations de son affichage et collages d’auto-collants « Europe Jeunesse Révolution » avec croix celtique. Le slogan et le symbole du Groupe Union Défense (GUD), qui est lié au FN/RN depuis sa création (2) et dont 2 membres ont assassiné Federico Martín Aramburú en 2022.
Créé par des nazis et des colons, le R-haiNe est un parti fasciste qui veut à nouveau déporter et exterminer certain⸱es d’entre nous, comme en attestent les écrits judéophobes de son président Jordan Bardella (3). Face au danger de sa prise de pouvoir, nous avons toustes intérêt à nous opposer massivement et efficacement au R-haiNe pour le faire reculer puis disparaître (4).
Samedi 3 Octobre le R-haiNe ouvrira un local au Mans pour en faire son siège départemental et la permanence de l’euro-députée Angéline Furet.
Samedi 3 Octobre nous nous rassemblerons à 15h15 à Lafayette au Mans pour manifester nos solidarités anti-fascistes. Cette manifestation sera la première étape d’une lutte qui parviendra à fermer ce local du R-haiNe !
Nous invitons toustes les individu⸱es et les organisations à nous rejoindre et à partager cet appel.
Les fascistes n’ont pas gagné. Ensemble nous pouvons infliger une défaite au RN dont il ne se remettra pas !
L’Assemblée Générale anti-fasciste de la Sarthe (agantifasciste72@systemli.org) et le Collectif Rêvolutionnaire Autonome Anarchiste Anti-fasciste du Mans et des Environs (CRAAAME) (le_craaame@riseup.net)
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1 : https://larnapee.info/Infos-candidat-e-s-Rassemblement-Nazional-second-tour-en-Sarthe-136
2 : https://www.mediapart.fr/journal/france/dossier/la-gud-connection-dans-les-coulisses-du-rn
4 : https://ciaofachos.org/ni-congres-ni-meeting-pour-le-rn/#pourquoi-lutter-contre-le-RN
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Rassemblement de solidarité avec la Palestine
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Le 3 octobre à 15hOù ?
Fontaine des Innocents place Joachim-du-Bellay 75001 ParisNous appelons à un nouveau rassemblement ce samedi à 15h à la Fontaine des Innocents (Métro-RER Châtelet-Les Halles) pour informer les passants de la situation en Palestine.
Les médias se taisent honteusement, tant sur le génocide qui se poursuit à Gaza que sur les agressions des Palestiniens de Cisjordanie, empêchés de circuler, de récolter leurs olives, kidnappés massivement, tandis que l'armée rase leurs maisons ou se les approprie.
Venez informer le public de la nécessité de boycotter tous les produits israéliens, y compris les médicaments génériques de la firme TEVA, que beaucoup trop de gens ignorent encore être israélienne !
— CAPJPO-Europalestine
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Lancement du numéro 51 de 'Dissonances'
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Le 3 octobre de 18h à 20hOù ?
Librairie Publico 145 Rue Amelot 75011 ParisPour fêter le lancement du numéro 51 de Dissonances sur le thème « bizarre », la Librairie Publico accueille l'équipe et les auteur.e.s
Née en mai 2002, Dissonances (revue de création & critique littéraires) a pour objectif de promouvoir la littérature vraiment vivante (non calibrée commercialement) :
1) une partie « création thématique » y est ouverte (à tout le monde) par appel à textes (ces derniers étant anonymisés avant comité de lecture afin d'empêcher tout copinage lors des choix)
2) une partie « critique » (entretiens, recensions, cartes blanches) rend compte de ce qui se fait là où ça se passe c'est-à-dire chez les indépendants.Indépendance et alternativité sont si essentielles pour Dissonances qu'elle a fait le choix de ne se financer que par ses ventes : ni subventions ni publicité. Une place importante est accordée à l'image (par carte blanche à des artistes visuels), dans le même esprit.
Au programme de la soirée :
– apéro-rencontre avec les auteur·e·s & l'équipe
– présentation de la revue & du numéro
– lecture (par leurs auteur·e·s et/ou l'équipe) des textes du dossier
– débat
– libations finales (car tout cela se fête) !- Voir aussi librairie Publico
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Benjamin Péret à l'honneur avec Nedjib Sidi Moussa et Rémy Ricordeau
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Le 4 octobre de 16h à 18hOù ?
Librairie Publico 145 Rue Amelot 75011 ParisPREMIERE PARTIE. Présentation de l'ouvrage de Benjamin Péret : « De la conquête à l'insurrection de l'Algérie (1830-1954) » par son postfacier, Nedjib Sidi Moussa. Présence de Jean-Jacques Lebel (sous réserve).
« Un livre essentiel pour comprendre que la violence de la colonisation qui se déroule sur plus d'un siècle est un élément majeur pour appréhender les difficultés actuelles des rapports entre la France et l'Algérie.
Tous les amoureux du surréalisme en général et de Benjamin Péret en particulier auront à coeur de lire ce texte inédit du poète qui n'a eu de cesse que de dénoncer l'ordre capitaliste et colonial ».SECONDE PARTIE. Diffusion du film documentaire sur Benjamin Péret de Rémy Ricordeau (en sa présence) : « Je ne mange pas de ce pain là - Benjamin Péret poète c'est-à-dire révolutionnaire » (2015).
« Bien que le poète Benjamin Péret ait été avec André Breton un des principaux animateurs du mouvement surréaliste, il reste méconnu du grand public. En retraçant ses divers engagements poétiques et politiques, qui ont été une constante de toute sa vie, ce film se propose de le faire redécouvrir au sein d'une aventure intellectuelle collective qui aura durablement marqué le XXe siècle.
Éternel réfractaire à l'autorité quelle qu'elle soit, les combats qu'il a menés dans le monde des idées et celui de la politique l'ont été au service d'une conception de l'émancipation humaine qui supposait à ses yeux la liberté la plus absolue : celle de l'expression sensible comme celle, concomitante, de la pensée critique. Novateur dans sa démarche poétique autant que dans sa réflexion politique, les fulgurances dont il a nourri son oeuvre demeurent aujourd'hui d'une brûlante actualité ».
- Voir aussi librairie Publico
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BIOMEGA : l'exploitation et le harcèlement ça suffit ! Rejoignez le syndicat !
Depuis un an, la CNT-SO se bat pour obtenir des avancées concrètes chez Biomega Hygiène ! Il est grand temps que Bioméga entende les revendications de ses travailleuses et travailleurs.Reply source -
Stop aux procédures discriminatoires à l'hôpital ! Soutien à Majdouline
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Le 2 octobre à 9hOù ?
Tribunal administratif de Paris Rue de Jouy 75004 ParisCe vendredi 2 octobre, l'Union syndicale Solidaires sera de nouveau présente devant le Tribunal Administratif de Paris comme intervenante volontaire aux côtés de Majdouline, infirmière à la Pitié-Salpêtrière, qui conteste la procédure engagée à son encontre pour avoir porté un simple calot.
À l'hôpital, le port du calot fait partie du quotidien des soignant·es. Pourtant, dans le cas de Majdouline, la direction de l'AP-HP a choisi d'en faire un motif de sanction, invoquant d'abord la laïcité, puis l'« hygiène », jusqu'à prononcer sa révocation. Derrière cette succession de prétextes, c'est bien une agente qui est ciblée et stigmatisée. Pour l'Union syndicale Solidaires, pas question de laisser s'installer des pratiques disciplinaires discriminatoires.
Après avoir suspendu une première révocation en janvier 2026, le tribunal avait notamment relevé un doute sérieux sur la proportionnalité de la sanction. Une nouvelle exclusion de huit mois a depuis été prononcée par la direction de l'AP-HP.
Pour l'Union syndicale Solidaires, cette affaire illustre les dérives de procédures disciplinaires qui ciblent des agentes au lieu de répondre aux véritables enjeux de l'hôpital. En effet, nous refusons toute discrimination et toute stigmatisation des personnels. La laïcité ne peut être détournée pour justifier des pratiques discriminatoires. Le service public hospitalier a besoin de soignant·es, de moyens humains et matériels et de conditions de travail dignes, et certainement pas de procédures disciplinaires arbitraires.
L'Union syndicale Solidaires sera aux côtés de Majdouline pour défendre sa réintégration et dire stop aux discriminations à l'hôpital ! Pour la réintégration de Majdouline. Pour l'égalité. Pour un hôpital public sans discrimination. Rassemblement vendredi 2 octobre à 9h devant le tribunal administratif de Paris.
Paris, le 30 septembre 2026
- Voir aussi Révolution permanente
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Rencontre-débat avec Martin Thibault pour son roman 'Les Têtes hautes', inspiré de ses travaux sur les classes populaires et les univers militants
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Le 3 octobre de 15h30 à 17h30Où ?
Librairie Publico 145 Rue Amelot 75011 ParisRythmé par le travail à l'usine, "Les Têtes hautes" questionne autant la fidélité à soi et aux autres que la croyance dans les possibilités de transformer le monde, à travers les réflexions d'un militant qui navigue entre l'espoir d'y arriver et le sentiment d'un combat parfois vain.
Martin Thibault vit dans la région parisienne. Il est enseignant-chercheur en sciences sociales et militant syndical. Il est maître de conférences en sociologie à l'université de Limoges. Il a déjà publié "Ouvriers malgré tout" et "En luttes !" (avec Sophie Béroud) aux éditions Raisons d'agir, ainsi qu'"Et voilà le travail !" (avec Dimitri Wazemski), aux éditions Nuit Myrtide.
- Voir aussi librairie Publico
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Argenteuil : un troisième lycéen mutilé par la police en trois jours
Reply sourceIl est plus de 11 heures le 1er octobre à Argenteuil. Des centaines de lycéen·nes sont réuni·es pour manifester lorsque des forces de l'ordre leur tirent dessus au LBD.
L’article Argenteuil : un troisième lycéen mutilé par la police en trois jours est apparu en premier sur Contre Attaque.
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Sony a amélioré toutes les PS5 du monde
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Sony a déployé le QSSR (Quick Spectral Super Resolution), une refonte modeste du PSSR de la PS5 Pro, afin d'améliorer la qualité d'image de la PS5 standard. Deux jeux sont compatibles pour le moment, Marvel's Wolverine et Ghost of Yotei.
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Jordan Bardella l'antisémite et les imbéciles | Claude Askolovitch
2) Nous sommes nombreux, juifs, à désespérer de ce que nous devenons. Il est temps de se battre. J'en fais un livre qui sort ces jours-ci. D'autres viendront. En Israël, sévit un gouvernement fasciste qui détruit la Palestine et détruit dans le même mouvement son propre pays, son peuple, son espérance, l'espérance et la dignité des juifs dans l'histoire. Ce gouvernement fasciste, en 2025, invita Jordan Bardella à le visiter. On lui ouvrit les portes du Yad Vashem, lieu sacré entre tous : le mémorial de la Shoah à Jérusalem. Les fascistes d'Israël prostituaient notre histoire dans un jeu délibéré : annuler l'humanisme et forger une alliance avec les extrêmes droites mondiales, Maga ou RN, et installer la guerre de Gaza dans une narration, celle d'une grande guerre de civilisation contre l'islamisme – contre le monde musulman.Reply source
La démarche était d'une cohérence absolue. Avant même de s'inscrire dans la pauvre communication du lepénisme, elle exprimait la vérité du gouvernement Nétanyahou-Ben Gvir. Que ces profanateurs soient au surplus des crétins, la démonstration est faite. Leur choix de l'extrême droite mondiale supposait – décence minimale – que l'extrême droite ait quitté l'antisémitisme, et Yad Vashem, la visite en Israël serait un mikveh politique : le bain rituel et purificateur de nos coutumes, qui laverait les enfants du fascisme de leurs origines. Raté. L'existence dans le camp Maga d'un courant antisémite et néonazi, était déjà un enseignement. Les éructations attribuées au jeune Bardella complètent le tableau. C'est aux plus constants de nos ennemis que les gouvernants d'Israël ont tendu la main. Un crime de plus contre ce que nous sommes. Source: Libération -
« Nous exigeons la fin du permis de tuer que se sont arrogé quelques industriels » : des soignants rejoignent la lutte contre les pesticides
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Scientifiques et soignantes opposées aux pesticides appellent, dans cette tribune, à se mobiliser contre Syngenta le 3 octobre et au-delà, pour « agir, de façon radicale et directe, sur les causes des maladies ».
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Nous, soignant⋅es, scientifiques, sommes témoins d'un paradoxe : malgré l'abondance des travaux scientifiques reliant exposition chimique et santé, malgré les alertes de l'Inserm et du Conseil national de l'Ordre des médecins, les politiques publiques se succèdent sans prendre en (…) -
CMA Media, ODIGO, SQLI : les nominations de la semaine dans la tech et les médias
Reply sourceCette semaine, les mouvements se concentrent d’abord au sommet des organisations, avec des changements de direction chez CMA Media, Odigo, Webedia-Elephant et Selectour. Les éditeurs logiciels et plateformes renforcent aussi leurs comités de direction, notamment sur l’IA, le produit et le développement international. Camille Andrieu prend la tête de CMA Media Camille Andrieu prend la …
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Fiertés des champs : un livre explore les résistantes et solidarités LGBTQ+ dans les campagnes
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Mobilisation lycéenne : la colère part des banlieues
Reply sourceDes lycées qui prennent l’eau, des professeurs qui manquent, des heures de cours perdues et des inégalités qui se creusent. En Seine-Saint-Denis et dans les quartiers populaires, les raisons de la colère s’accumulent depuis des années. Face aux lycéens qui se mobilisent, le gouvernement préfère chercher la main de LFI et répondre par le maintien de l’ordre. Billet.
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Vous pouvez « détruire » n’importe quel site web grâce à ce petit bonhomme
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Il suffit de saisir l’adresse d’un site sur Destroy Any Website pour en obtenir une version destructible. Ce jeu gratuit permet ensuite de parcourir la page avec un petit personnage qui saute entre les lignes et démolit la page de multiples manières.
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Jean-Marie Laclavetine, y laisser des plumes
Reply sourceEntré au comité de lecture de Gallimard avec Philippe Sollers et Milan Kundera, éditeur de Goncourt et d’académiciens, l’écrivain n’a pas vu les dangers fondre sur Saint-Germain-des-Prés. Jusqu’à l’affaire Boualem Sansal, l’emprise de Bolloré et l’arrivée de l’intelligence artificielle.
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«Il y a d’autres pistes que le tout-béton» : à Montpellier, ces habitants se battent pour conserver l’une des dernières parcelles agricoles
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Vue de la Cité bergère, une parcelle agricole menacée au cœur du quartier des Beaux-Arts. © collectif Préservons la Cité bergère
Sur la place des Beaux-Arts, à deux pas du centre-ville de Montpellier (Hérault), les dernier·es étalier·es remballent leurs marchandises, ce mercredi de septembre, en fin de matinée. Comme chaque jour, maraîcher·es et petits commerces de proximité font vivre ce marché, à l’ombre des micocouliers, donnant au quartier urbain des airs de village.
Ici, des habitant·es se mobilisent et luttent pour la préservation de leur cadre de vie. Dans ce secteur «boboïsé» et gentrifié, et dans une ville qui a multiplié les programmes immobiliers sous l’impulsion de Georges Frêche, maire bâtisseur de 1977 à 2004, des associations du quartier veillent.
L’un des sujets du moment porte sur l’avenir de la Cité bergère, une parcelle privée, l’une des dernières de la ville dédiée au maraîchage. En août 2025, la mairie, dirigée par le socialiste Michaël Delafosse, réélu en mars 2026, a délivré deux permis de construire. Le projet prévoit la construction de deux immeubles de 15 mètres de haut pour 70 appartements sur près de 8 000 mètres carrés (m2). Une partie de la parcelle doit être préservée pour des cultures, promet la Ville.
Durant la campagne des élections municipales 2026, le collectif formé par des riverain·es «Préservons la Cité bergère» avait interpellé les candidat·es en leur proposant de signer un engagement pour annuler ce programme immobilier. Le candidat Delafosse n’avait pas paraphé.
Mars 2026, Montpellier. Pendant la campagne municipale, des habitant·es des Beaux-Arts avaient interpellé les candidat·es sur l’avenir de la Cité bergère. © collectif Préservons la Cité bergère
«Nous nous battons contre des aménagements qui nous semblent privilégier les intérêts privés au détriment des habitants, sans considérations sociales ou écologiques, explique Lucie Mendes, membre du collectif. Le quartier est en train de se gentrifier, mais il y a aussi des logements sociaux, et nous dénonçons une absence de concertation avec les riverains. Ce qui se fait sans nous se fait contre nous.»
Le collectif, qui a lancé une pétition (26 000 signatures), espère encore une marche arrière. «Nous sommes ici dans un quartier qui a une longue tradition agricole et alimentaire, reprend Lucie Mendes. Nous sortons d’un été caniculaire, qui s’est prolongé, et nous pensons qu’il y a d’autres pistes que le tout-béton.»
Et d’imaginer, sur cette enclave agricole au milieu des habitations, de petits immeubles et autres maisons de ville, une ferme urbaine ou une Maison de l’alimentation solidaire (MAS). Il existe déjà une MAS, au nord de Montpellier, L’Esperluette, un café-épicerie solidaire et durable porté par la Ville.
Du côté de la mairie, on estime avoir déjà obtenu des avancées : «Il s’agit d’un projet privé. Le nouveau PLUi [Plan local d’urbanisme intercommunal, NDLR] a réduit la surface constructible à 20% de la parcelle, alors qu’auparavant toute la parcelle était concernée. Le reste du terrain restera dans sa configuration actuelle, le propriétaire nous l’a assuré.»
Dans le cadre du nouveau PLUiC [Plan local d’urbanisme intercommunal climat, NDLR], la Ville avait mis en place une concertation en ligne au sujet de l’avenir de la Cité bergère. «Aucune remarques ne sont remontées», rappelle la collectivité à Vert. Le collectif rétorque : «L’échelle de la ville permet la concertation participative, basée sur des échanges, et non pas de façon numérique.» Selon ses calculs, la surface de maraîchage passerait de 4 400 à 1 800 m2 de terres cultivées.
Alors que la température moyenne estivale a dépassé les normales de saison de 3,5 degrés Celsius (°C) dans l’Hérault, les membres du collectif soulignent la nécessité de conserver des îlots de fraîcheur.
«Une vision inaboutie de l’écologie»
Tamaris Fürstenheim, avocate du collectif, y voit une provocation. Elle évoque «une opération de greenwashing» de la part des élu·es : «Montpellier a pris des engagements internationaux pour être la ville de l’agriculture urbaine ; le PLUiC prend comme axe fort la préservation des constructions et la prévention des risques, notamment du risque inondation. Malgré tout, on a de nouveau un permis qui est délivré avec des risques reconnus au sujet de certaines parties du bâtiment qui seront inondables.»
Et d’ajouter : «Quand on reproche à la mairie d’avoir sacrifié cette dernière parcelle agricole, on nous répond qu’on a gardé une partie “en espace vert” ; un espace vert, ce n’est pas la même chose qu’un terrain agricole. Ça peut être un parc, un parc à chiens, un jardinet pour une résidence… Il y a une vision tout à fait inaboutie de l’écologie.»
Le collectif a attaqué le permis de construire en raison de plusieurs possibles irrégularités, citées par l’avocate : «la localisation en zone inondable ; la présence d’un pin protégé au titre d’un espace boisé classé ; et l’avis défavorable de l’Architecte des bâtiments de France.»
Une autre lutte contre la grande distribution
Ce combat n’est pas le seul mené dans le quartier. L’association Beaux-Arts Pierre Rouge est également sur le qui-vive. Cette fois, l’objet des inquiétudes concerne un bâtiment d’environ 800 mètres carrés à proximité de la place principale et de ses commerces de bouche. Les riverain·es redoutent l’installation d’une enseigne de grande distribution.
Cette ancienne salle de sport et de danse est un lieu caractéristique du quartier des Beaux-Arts. Elle a fermé en 2021 à cause de difficultés engendrées par la crise sanitaire. Depuis, plusieurs projets ont été proposés et étudiés, sans jamais aboutir. Le bâtiment aux murs tagués est actuellement fermé.
De g. à d., les représentant·es des collectifs et associations mobilisés : Tamaris Fürstenheim, avocate ; Thomas Champigny, de l’association Beaux-Arts Pierre Rouge ; Lucie Menes, du collectif Préservons la Cité bergère ; Tony Chavard, de l’association Les Vrais amis du Père Prévost ; Julia Mignacca, élue d’opposition. © Agathe Beaudouin/Vert
«On nous parle d’un Monoprix ; nous nous interrogeons. Il y a des grandes surfaces et des supermarchés utiles – nous ne sommes pas contre systématiquement –, mais notre quartier s’organise autour de 30 petits commerces, explique Thomas Champigny, membre de l’association. Pourquoi venir casser cette dynamique ? La piétonnisation du quartier est en cours : si une grande surface s’installait, qu’en serait-il de l’approvisionnement ?»
Une réflexion que partage l’élue d’opposition Julia Mignacca (groupe La France insoumise et Verts Populaires Montpellier) : «Ce bâtiment est emblématique du quartier. Il y a un enjeu à savoir ce que l’on en fait avec les habitants. Il y a une opportunité incroyable : la Métropole a des outils pour mener une médiation entre les propriétaires et les habitants.»
Sollicitée, la municipalité souligne là encore «l’aspect privé» du projet et assure rester «vigilante quant à l’impact sur l’écosysteme commercial». «Cela ne doit pas nous empêcher de réfléchir à un futur désirable, ensemble, relève Lucie Mendes qui, comme beaucoup, n’envisage pas de baisser les bras. Est-ce qu’on veut un quartier où les températures explosent ? Un quartier vendu à la spéculation immobilière ? Un quartier qui perd son âme méditerranéenne, avec sa place centrale et son ambiance de village ?»
Le quartier des Beaux-Arts n’en est pas à sa première lutte citoyenne. Entre 2011 et 2014, le stade du Père Prévost a été au centre d’une forte protestation. Le plus ancien stade de la ville était alors voué à se transformer, avec la construction de 300 logements portée par le promoteur Pragma. «On a d’abord eu le sentiment de se battre contre plus gros que nous, c’était David contre Goliath mais, au final, nos actions ont porté leurs fruits», se souvient Tony Chavard, riverain et membre de l’association Les Vrais Amis du Père Prévost.
Après trois années d’actions, l’association avait obtenu la sauvegarde du site par le maire Philippe Saurel (Parti socialiste), qui avait finalement renoncé au projet immobilier. Aujourd’hui, en semaine et les week-ends, le terrain est aussi bien utilisé par les clubs sportifs que par les associations du quartier.
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Honneur des maquisards, honte d'un député UDR, solidarité avec notre camarade Jean-Yves !
Reply sourceTexte de l'Union Communiste Libertaire de soutien à Jean-Yves militant du Collectif antifa 23
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02:10 : Rassemblement de solidarité avec Jean-Yves
Reply sourceRassemblement de solidarité à Jean-Yves, convoqué à la gendarmerie pour avoir rappeler au député d'extrême droite Bartolomé Lenoir certaines vérités historiques.
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Comment faire pour que le travail paie davantage ? Six solutions au banc d'essai
De l'indexation des salaires sur les prix à la taxation du capital en passant par la hausse du Smic : face à la panne des salaires, plusieurs stratégies de natures très différentes sont possibles. Revue de détail.Reply source -
A Paris, Londres, Amsterdam, New York ou Tokyo, la voiture fait partout marche arrière
Une étude de l’Atelier parisien d’urbanisme compare les déplacements quotidiens et les politiques de transport dans sept métropoles. Malgré les spécificités et les différences de méthode, évolutions et objectifs convergent.Reply source -
'I'm Returning It To You!' Trump Admin Begins Mailing ObamaCare Refund Checks
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Obamacare $500 Refund Checks Are Here. Map Shows Where Payouts Are Coming
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Trump administration starts sending $500 Obamacare refund checks — who stands to benefit
The Trump administration began sending $500 refunds on Wednesday to more than 950,000 Obamacare enrollees, an administration official told CNBC.Reply source -
Pourquoi les jeunes actifs cherchent tant à se réorienter… sans y parvenir
Alors que la majorité des jeunes en emploi disent s’épanouir dans le travail, beaucoup souhaitent en changer voire se réorienter, mais n’y parviennent pas. En cause, notamment, un modèle éducatif français trop rigide.Reply source -
South Korea Contests U.S. Claims of New $50 Billion Alaska Investment
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Trump says South Korea will invest $200B in US energy projects, including Alaska LNG
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Trump plugs $54 billion natural gas project in Alaska, flanked by a senator in a tight race
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Et si on écoutait les lycéens ?
Depuis quelques jours, le mouvement lycéen change d’échelle. Parti de quelques établissements de la région parisienne, il s’est étendu à de nombreux territoires et à des établissements très différents ainsi qu’à des universités. Jeudi 1 er octobre, les blocages et manifestations se sont multipliés…Reply source -
US sends third aircraft carrier to Middle East amid stalemate in Iran war
Reply sourceDeployment underscores evolving complexity of Trump’s war against Iran as US midterm elections loom
The US military is dispatching a third aircraft carrier strike group to the Middle East, as President Donald Trump warned new strikes against Iran could be on the horizon.
The deployment, which includes a specialist amphibious attack group, underscores the rapidly evolving dynamic of Trump’s war against Iran as midterm elections in the US loom large.
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Dégrader son processus : le piège cognitif
Reply sourceRécemment je suis tombé sur la chaîne Sénat sur l’audition d’une journaliste qui (lors d’une enquête sous anonymat) s’est faite recrutée dans le secteur de la petite enfance. Elle explique que cela a duré 8mn chrono et sans aucune vérification de ses antécédents judiciaires, le recruteur arguant qu’en principe il faut vérifier le casier judiciaire, mais que là il y avait trop de besoin, le temps lui manquait.
(ce filet a pour sujet l’analyse processus, et pas les affaires qui ont secoué ce secteur depuis le début 2026).
Ce dysfonctionnement est un cas d’école de ce qui se passe à peu près partout dans l’IT en général, et dans la cyber en particulier, et il mérite que l’on s’y penche pour en décortiquer le dysfonctionnement, et surtout analyser la root cause. Ou plutôt les root cause successives, car il y en a au moins 2.
Première root cause : vu du recruteur l’équation est simple : il y a un flux important de demandes (les recrutements des personnels à envoyer dans les centres de loisirs) et les moyens pour les assurer sont sous-dimensionnés, il faut donc aller au plus vite pour ne pas interrompre le flux, quitte à shunter certaines étapes. Dit autrement, de son point de vue, tout ce qui est sur le chemin critique de la production du bien / service demandé et qui n’est pas strictement nécessaire est susceptible d’être éliminé. Parallèle avec l’IT : un projet mis en production sans homologation ni analyse RGPD parce que « on est tendu côté planning », une mise à jour de version faite un vendredi à l’arrache sous la pression de la MOA.
Or, c’est une très mauvaise idée, et ceci pour au moins 3 raisons. La première, c’est que shunter une obligation réglementaire ou normative engage la responsabilité de l’agent qui prend, de son propre chef, cette décision qui en plus ne relève pas de son périmètre. En cas de gros pépin, faites confiance à toute la chaîne de commandement pour dire « qu’ils ne savaient pas », que l’agent « ne les a pas alerté », qu’à aucun moment « ils n’ont donné de telles consignes », etc.
La deuxième, c’est que si ces procédures ou obligations normatives existent ce n’est pas pour rien. Dans l’aéro on dit que les procédures ont été écrites avec le sang des pilotes décédés, vous voyez l’image. Si on dit que l’on ne met JAMAIS en production un vendredi, c’est qu’il y a une raison – et on continue de voir, en 2026, des petits malins qui se pensent au-dessus des lois de la physique et qui vous expliquent que oui mais non c’est juste une correction mineure, mais t’inquiète, j’ai testé ça va le faire. NON.
La troisième doit être analysée sous l’angle de l’approche processus. Un processus, ça prend des trucs en entrée (les demandes de recrutement, les demandes de mise à jour de version logicielle, etc.), ça produit des trucs en sortie (une personne recrutée, un logiciel mis à jour) le tout avec un certain nombre de paramètres (description des activités, etc.), en particulier les moyens RH et financiers affectés au processus. Or, en acceptant de maintenir le flux des trucs en sortie (le niveau de service) dans un contexte de moyens RH/Fi sous-dimensionnés (qu’il s’agisse du dimensionnement initial ou d’une perte de moyens, genre départ d’agent ou arrêts maladie en série), le processus se retrouve avec un risque implicite ni formalisé, ni remonté à la hiérarchie. Et bien évidemment, toute la cascade des processus internes à l’Organisation va embarquer le même genre de dysfonctionnement, chacun un petit bout de risque non-formalisé (ni remonté) embarqué dans ses activités. De sorte qu’au bout du compte, l’Organisation peut se trouver avec une montagne de micro-risques qui, mis bout à bout, peuvent faire très mal en cas d’incidents.
La seconde root cause est plus « tricky » et on doit pour cela invoquer le concept de modèle mental (MM) : qu’est-ce qui diable peut passer par la tête de quelqu’un qui connaît un risque (envoyer dans un centre aéré une personne au casier judiciaire chargé) de prendre sur elle de shunter ces vérifications, au final à cause de moyens qu’on ne lui a pas donné ? La réponse se trouve dans un fabuleux ouvrage de Philippe d’Iribarne : « La logique de l’honneur ». C’est typique de la culture française est c’est (selon d’Iribarne) issu de l’ancien régime : il est courant qu’un employé d’une Organisation, quel que soit son niveau hiérarchique, se voit investi d’une « mission » qui transcende les fiches de poste, les procédures, les règles. J’ai personnellement été témoin de pratiques d’informaticiens qui shuntent absolument toutes les bonnes pratiques projet au motif qu’« il est de sa mission de rendre un service à ses MOA », de pharmaciens qui dégradent les vérifications de délivrance médicamenteuse au motif qu’« il est de leur mission de ne pas laisser les services en rupture de médicaments » (pour information, les erreurs médicamenteuses dans les établissements de santé, c’est plusieurs milliers de morts par an selon les sources, dont 95 % sont évitable selon la HAS). Aucun de ces exemples ne relèvent de la volonté de nuire, mais d’une absence de vision processus / risque de son activité.
Dernier argument, que je me garde en réserve dans les cas où je tombe sur un boucher bas de plafond : si vous acceptez de rendre le même service avec 2 fois moins d’agents qu’avant, c’est qu’avant la moitié des agents de votre service n’en fichait pas une ramée. En général là ça percute.
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How's Trump's Mid-Decade Redistricting Ploy Looking Right About Now?
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LEFT: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images. CENTER: U.S. President Donald Trump. Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images. RIGHT: Gov. Greg Abbott. Photo by Sam Owens/San Antonio Express-News via Getty Images.On July 15, 2025, when Donald Trump issued his call to arms for red states to redraw their maps in order to expand Republican seats ahead of the 2026 midterms, he understood something fundamental about this year’s election: It was going to be very bad for Republicans.
Cue Trump’s mid-decade redistricting scheme.
Trump had no interest in using the presidency to shift the political environment for his party by actually trying to make people’s lives better. No, he turned to his tried and true: rigging the rules in the middle of the game by demanding Republicans simply redraw districts to their own advantage.
And it worked. Well, it seemed to, at least.
In the year after Trump issued that directive, thanks to pliant Republican legislatures and governors, as well as some advantageous court rulings, Republicans appeared to net about nine seats out of their mid-decade gerrymander.
And that’s not nothing. Those nine seats bought Republicans a structural advantage going into next month’s midterms of around three or four points.
But as the political environment keeps getting bluer and bluer, it’s worth asking: Will Republicans’ +9 seat advantage in the redistricting wars hold, or will it get washed away in what increasingly looks like a blue wave election?
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In the wake of Trump’s demand that Texas—and really, every red state—redraw its congressional districts, several complied. Texas leapt first, redrawing its maps with the goal of picking up five additional Republican seats. This mid-decade redistricting arms race only came to an end last Friday when the Supreme Court quashed Republicans’ final attempt to net one more seat out of Missouri.
But Trump’s redistricting push was only part of the story. In April 2026, in its Louisiana v. Callais decision, the Supreme Court greatly weakened Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, ruling that racial gerrymanders were unconstitutional, giving license to southern states to eliminate majority-minority districts by cracking and packing Black voters into white majority Republican-leaning districts.
So, where did it all shake out? As The AP summarized,
All told, new congressional districts are being used this year in Alabama, California, Florida, Louisiana, North Carolina, Ohio, Tennessee, Texas and Utah. All favor Republicans except in California and Utah, where the new boundaries could help Democrats.
Notably,
If the districts all played out as designed, Republicans could net up to nine additional seats, but a good year for Democrats could reduce that tally.
Among the nine states where new maps are being used this year, Ballotpedia compiled a helpful chart laying out the circumstances of each state’s redistricting as well as the net benefit intended by the architects of each state’s redraw. This is how we get to nine new GOP seats.
Note that the Republican majority legislatures in Alabama, Louisiana and Tennessee each acted after the Supreme Court’s Callais decision this past Spring, in hopes of eliminating one majority Black Democratic district each.
Five of the states redrew their districts after Trump’s call to action, including Texas, California, Florida, North Carolina, and Ohio.
Only Utah’s redraw was a result of litigation unrelated to Callais.
Back in May, polling analyst G Elliott Morris estimated that with an approximate Republican advantage of +8 seats as a result of redistricting, Democrats would need to win the House popular vote by 3-4 points before they would begin to net the number of seats required for a majority.
But now, as we approach a midterm election with several polls giving Democrats a double-digit generic ballot advantage, that 3-4 point cushion Trump helped to build is a very low bar for Democrats to clear.
So how are these expected gains holding up heading into the final 30 days of the election?
The Callais Three
Alabama
Back in 2023, Alabama Republicans drew a map that tried to consolidate Black voters into a single Black majority district. It was such an egregious racial gerrymander that the currently constituted U.S. Supreme Court overturned the map and ordered the state to redraw fairer maps. After Alabama Republicans defied the order, a court-ordered special master re-drew Alabama’s congressional maps with one majority Black district and one near-majority Black district.
This map was in effect for the 2024 election, which allowed Democrat Shomari Figures to win a seat in Congress representing the newly drawn AL-02.
Just three years later, however, that same Supreme Court essentially reversed itself with the Callais decision, ruling that the redrawn map in play in the 2024 election was itself an unconstitutional racial gerrymander. This allowed Alabama to use its original 2023 maps in the 2026 election to dilute AL-02’s Black vote in hopes of going from a 5R-2D congressional delegation to 6R-1D.
Alabama Reflector laid out what the shift from the 2024 map to the 2023 map means:
The map, aimed at giving Black Alabamians a chance to elect their preferred leaders, set the Black Voting Age Population at 48.7%. Figures’ 2024 win was the first time Alabama elected two Black representatives.
The 2023 Legislature-passed map that was put in place in May covers the Wiregrass, Montgomery and the eastern part of the Black Belt, and reduced the BVAP to 39.9%. The Cook Political Report rates the district R+7.
Normally, Republicans would be favored in a R+7 district. But not so much this year, as Figures runs for reelection against Trump-endorsed state legislator Rhett Marques in what is shaping up to be a tight race.
An internal Democratic poll published in July showed that Marques and Figures are in a “statistical tie” among 400 likely voters. Figures raised $1.35 million through July 22 to Marques $1.32 million, according to the Federal Election Commission. Figures has spent about half of his cash and Marques spent $1.13 million.
Although Marques has Trump’s endorsement, Singleton is confident Figures has a chance. According to polling conducted by YouGov and analyzed by The Economist, Trump is broadly unpopular with Alabama residents, though he maintains a positive rating among 2024 voters.
As a result of strong polling in the race, Larry Sabato’s Crystal Ball recently shifted the race from Likely Republican to Lean Republican. And the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) is all-in on Figures. Republicans are nervous. They are dispatching Donald Trump himself to Mobile, Alabama tomorrow for an appearance with Marques.
The stop is one of several Trump is making in what should be solid red districts. Swing district Republicans might not want the toxic president, whose approval rating keeps falling, stumping for them in the closing weeks. That he is headed to Alabama speaks to how anxious Republicans are that their aggressive gerrymander may fall short.
Louisiana
Mere weeks after the Supreme Court’s Callais decision this past April, Republican state lawmakers in Louisiana also got to work redrawing their map in the hope of eliminating one of the state’s two Black-majority districts. Unlike in Alabama, however, this redraw appears to be achieving precisely Republicans’ intent.
As PBS reported,
Legislation in Louisiana seeks to address the Supreme Court ruling by scrapping a district that snakes over 200 miles (321 kilometers) northwest from the capital, Baton Rouge, to Shreveport, creating a voting bloc with a majority of Black residents. Democratic U.S. Rep. Cleo Fields represents the current 6th District.
Under the new plan, that district would instead be clustered around predominantly white communities in the Baton Rouge area and southern Louisiana.
The new plan keeps a New Orleans-based, majority-Black district represented by Democratic U.S. Rep. Troy Carter while also adding a portion of Baton Rouge to it.
In July, Rep. Cleo Fields announced he would not run for reelection in the newly redrawn district, which Cook Political Report rated as going from Solid D to Solid R overnight. Fields instead is running for State Senate.
Rep. Troy Carter, whose run for reelection in LA-02 is rated Solid D, will now represent Louisiana’s one remaining majority Black district.
Tennessee
Within days of the Callais decision, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee called a special legislative session to “formally review” the state’s congressional map. In the end, the state legislature redrew the state’s map to break up their one Black majority district in and around Memphis (TN-09) by splitting the predominantly Black city among three congressional districts.
The district has been represented by Rep. Steve Cohen (D-TN) for almost twenty years, but the aggressive redraw led Cohen, who had already been facing a primary challenge from State Rep. Justin Pearson, to announce in July that he would not seek reelection, saying, “I don’t want to quit. I’m not a quitter. But these districts were drawn to beat me.”
And of course, this is exactly what Republicans sought to do with the new maps.
Per PBS News,
Nearly two-thirds of Memphis residents are Black, according to U.S. Census Bureau data. The demographics represented under the old 9th District map, which included Memphis, were similar, with about 60% of the residents being Black, while 23% were white, according to the nonprofit Census Reporter.
Now, 58% of residents in the new district are white and 32% Black, according to Cook Political Report analysis of census data.
As a result, per The AP, “Cohen predicted it would be nearly impossible for Tennessee Democrats to win a seat in Congress with the new districts.” And sure enough, Cook Political Report now rates the district—which went for Trump in 2024 by 21 percent and has a partisan voting index of R+9— “Solid Republican” along with every single other Tennessee congressional district.
But as Cohen observed in his remarks to The AP,
[T]here was a chance the redistricting effort could “backfire on the Republicans” but that would require an “unbelievable registration effort among Democrats” and a massive vote turnout.
And that’s precisely what State Rep. Justin Pearson, who won the nomination for the newly redrawn TN-09 in August, is counting on. According to Tennessee Lookout,
Pearson’s campaign released an internal poll in September showing him trailing Taylor 48% to 44% in a head-to-head matchup.
While TN-09 is a solid R district, in 2018, Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) only won this district by half a percentage point. And despite winning the district in 2024 by more than 20 points, Trump’s approval rating is down to 47 percent there.
The DCCC added the race to its slate of “Districts In Play,” and Pearson is up on the air with a powerful ad targeting his opponent over data centers.
The Trump Four
North Carolina
Despite being a purple state—having elected Democrats at the statewide level in 2024 and voting for Donald Trump by only 3 points—North Carolina Republicans currently hold 10 of the state’s 14 congressional seats thanks to multiple brazen map redraws since the 2020 census.
And after Trump called for red states to eke out even more Republican congressional seats for the 2026 midterms, North Carolina Republicans became the first red state to ask, “How high?”
In October 2025, the legislature passed a new congressional map targeting Rep. Don Davis (D-NC) in the state’s first district.
According to WUNC,
Under the maps used in 2024, Republicans held a clear advantage in 10 of the state’s Congressional districts, Democrats held it in three and the 1st Congressional District was effectively a toss-up.
U.S. Rep. Don Davis, a moderate Democrat, won that district in 2022 and 2024.
As WUNC explained,
In the version of the 1st District used in 2024, about 40% of voters were Black. That will decline to about 32% in the new map, with significant Black populations in Greene, Lenoir, Wayne and Wilson counties moving to the 3rd District.
The current map “shifts about 500,000 people in eastern North Carolina between the 1st and 3rd Districts to give the GOP an advantage in the 1st.”
By cracking and packing the 1st District to get rid of Davis, who is Black, Republicans created a district that is more favorable to Republicans but not overly so. According to Larry Sabato’s Crystal Ball, in this environment, this R+5 district is rated a “Toss-up.”
The DCCC just released a tough new ad against Davis’s opponent Lisa Buckhout, calling her out for trying to get out of a DUI arrest.
And House Majority PAC has announced a $2.5 million ad buy in support of Davis in the district.
But NC-01 may not be the only gerrymander backfire in North Carolina this year. As Cardinal and Pine editor Billy Ball explained,
But the gerrymandering arms race could have unintended consequences, making some supposedly “safe” seats in North Carolina less safe in the 2026 election. One of those races that’s flying under the radar is NC Congressional District 3, where Republican incumbent Greg Murphy is facing Democrat (and former NC lawmaker) Raymond Smith Jr.
Recent polling has that race within the margin of error.
Additionally, the open Republican seat in NC-11—which was abandoned by scandal-plagued Chuck Edwards earlier this year—is currently rated a “Toss-Up” by the Cook Political Report, which notes:
Even though the new GOP nominee, state Rep. Jennifer Balkcom, lacks Rep. Chuck Edwards’ baggage, she’s not nearly as well-known as Democrats’ nominee, Jamie Ager. And Republicans have limited time left to introduce Balkcom to voters.
As outgoing Senator Thom Tillis warned his fellow North Carolina Republicans, “be careful what you wish for.”
Ohio
When the bipartisan Ohio Redistricting Commission voted unanimously to approve gerrymandered maps that favor Republicans in 12 of the state’s 15 congressional districts last year (seeking to net +2 seats over the current 10R-5D delegation at Donald Trump’s behest,) Democrats widely saw it as the best outcome among many worse ones.
As Democratic Senate Minority Leader Nickie Antonio said at the time,
This is not the congressional map that Ohioans deserve, however, I do believe with this map we have averted a disaster.
According to the Ohio Capital Journal
Democratic U.S. Rep. Shontel Brown’s 11th district sees the biggest advantage in her party via the new map, at 78%.
U.S. Reps. Marcy Kaptur, Greg Landsman, and Emilia Sykes would all see significant impacts to their districts.
Landsman’s 1st district would lean Republican with a 54% to 47% breakdown.
Sykes’ 13th district would lean Democratic, 52% to 48% Republican, according to data provided by the commission.
Kaptur’s 9th district would lean Republican with a 54.5% to 45.5% Republican to Democratic ratio. In a statement following the vote, Kaptur said gerrymandering “diminishes our state’s stature even as population stagnates.”
But with the current pro-Democratic environment in Ohio—where both Sherrod Brown running for Senate and Amy Acton running for Governor are favored in November—the state’s attempt to flip those two additional seats red may fail in the end.
Cook Political Report currently rates Marcy Kaptur’s race in OH-09 a “Toss-Up” (shifted from Leans R) and Greg Landsman’s race in OH-01 a “Lean Democratic” (shifted from Toss-up.)
And thanks to a high profile scandal in which incumbent Rep. Max Miller is facing domestic abuse allegations involving his ex-wife and two-year-old daughter, Democrats may actually be able to pick up the formerly safe OH-07 seat, currently rated a “Toss-up.”
National Democrats are acting accordingly. The DCCC recently released a poll showing Kaptur in a dead heat. They also just went up with their first ad on behalf of Landsman in the Cincinnati market. And Democrat Brian Poindexter, running against Miller in OH-07, has been added to their Red to Blue slate.
Texas and Florida
Republicans’ most aggressive redistricting of the cycle in response to Trump’s call for more seats took place, unsurprisingly, in Trump strongholds Texas and Florida.
Last August, Texas Republicans passed their newly drawn maps designed to net five more seats for Republicans and turn their R25-D13 state into R30-D8. While it was instantly challenged in court, the Supreme Court gave Texas Republicans the go-ahead in December.
As Democracy Docket noted at the time, “The Court concluded that Texas had engaged in a partisan — as opposed to an illegal racial — gerrymander.”
In Florida, it took Governor DeSantis and his loyal state lawmakers until April 2026 to pass their new map, which was designed to net four new Republican seats, hoping to turn the state from R20-D8 to R24-D4.
In both cases, though, Republicans have expressed concerns that these new maps could spread Republican voters so thin that the redraw could backfire in a particularly Democratic year.
As ABC News reported after Florida passed its maps,
Some Republican members of Florida’s U.S. House delegation had previously expressed concerns that a map redraw could backfire for the GOP, weakening incumbents while galvanizing Democratic voters.
Now, that fear seems to becoming reality as top tier close races for Senate and Governor in both states are causing a headache for Republicans.
As The Independent put it bluntly in its recent headline:
Trump’s desperate gerrymandering scheme backfires in Texas and Florida as voters sour on GOP
As that paper put it,
The GOP aimed to gain as many as nine congressional seats across Texas and Florida. Yet despite redrawing boundary lines to favor their candidates, the party is struggling under voter dissatisfaction over the economy, tariffs, the president’s deportation agenda, and the conflict with Iran.
And…
GOP strategists in Washington acknowledge that economic pressures, including inflation and Trump’s tariffs, alongside the military involvement in Iran, have complicated their electoral strategy. Additionally, frustration among Latino voters over the president’s deportation agenda has unsettled GOP projections.
Whoops!
Take one example in TX-34:
Former federal prosecutor and Army National Guard infantry captain Eric Flores was considered a top recruit for the Republican Party in this year’s midterm elections. A newly redrawn Texas congressional map appeared to give him a clear shot at unseating longtime Democratic Rep. Vicente Gonzalez in a district that backed Donald Trump during the last presidential election.
However, Flores is now entangled in a far tougher contest than expected. Republican-led state legislatures followed Trump’s call to undertake an unusual redistricting push to preserve their majority in the U.S. House, but the strategy is facing headwinds.
The Cook Political Report currently rates Flores’ race a “Toss-Up” and calls it “one of the most competitive House races in the country.” No wonder JD Vance traveled to the district to campaign with Flores yesterday.
Another district rated a “Toss-Up” that is proving more difficult than Republicans expected is TX-15, where incumbent Rep. Monica De La Cruz is facing off against Latin pop star Bobby Pulido.
On paper, this district should favor Republicans — it voted for Trump by 18 points in 2024 and three points in 2020, and GOP Rep. Monica De La Cruz won reelection by 14 points. But public and private polling still shows this race is tied — or even Democrat Bobby Pulido, the Tejano singer-songwriter, with a lead.
In a sign that Republicans are worried about Texas, Trump is in Texas and Oklahoma today. And it’s no accident that Vance’s schedule takes him to Florida, where Republicans are looking at a similar level of redistricting backfire.
As The Independent reported,
The GOP map sought to squeeze Rep. Kathy Castor in the Tampa area and Rep. Darren Soto near Orlando, while forcing South Florida Democratic Reps. Jared Moskowitz and Debbie Wasserman Schultz into the same district.
Rather than face a primary against a colleague, Moskowitz relocated his candidacy to an adjacent, Republican-leaning district, while Wasserman Schultz opted to run in a separate, strongly Democratic seat. Though Castor and Soto face tougher paths in their newly configured territories, DelBene maintains that both candidates can win under current conditions.
Cook Political Report currently rates Castor’s FL-14 and Moskowitz’s FL-25 “Toss-Up” races. Both FL-14 and FL-22, where Democrat Pia Dandiya is running in her first race for Congress, have been shifted toward the Democrats from “Leans Republican.” In addition, the DCCC added Dandiya to their Red to Blue program.
The Independent makes clear why Dandiya has a real shot of preventing Republicans from flipping that seat.
Dandiya is contesting Florida’s 22nd Congressional District, a seat Trump carried by double digits in 2024…However, Dandiya points out that Biden won the same set of precincts against Trump in 2020. Describing herself as “a happy road warrior,” she frequently logs more than 150 miles between campaign stops.
Dandiya maintains that voters are focusing on current economic realities rather than past party lines.
“Cost of living is not an issue that is exclusively impacting Democrats. It is an issue that is ubiquitous,” she noted, adding that these financial concerns resonate across the more conservative pockets of her district as well.
Heading Into November
With just one month to go until Election Day, Republicans look highly likely to lose the U.S. House majority. According to Nate Silver’s model, Democrats are 92% favored to win back control of the House. And Democrats have a nine point lead on the generic ballot.
In such an environment, Democrats are on offense and Republicans are back on their heels. And if we just take a look at where each party is devoting resources, it becomes apparent that any perceived advantage Republicans may have gained through redistricting is now providing Democrats with competitive seats to target. Whether it’s Trump and Vance’s travel schedule, or, as Semafor reports today, Democrats’ latest ad buy:
House Democrats are looking confident.
Their campaign arm is rolling out $11 million in ads across 35 districts, including some redrawn by Republicans in Florida, North Carolina, Ohio, and Texas, according to an announcement by the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee shared first with Semafor.
Several of the states with the most aggressive gerrymanders this year, namely Ohio, North Carolina, Florida and Texas, also have some of the most competitive Senate and governor races in the nation. In North Carolina, former Governor Roy Cooper has all but secured the Senate seat there. And in Florida, Texas and Ohio, Democratic candidates are over-performing expectations in both the U.S. Senate and governor races.
Another massive Republican miscalculations is playing out in Texas and Florida. As PBS Newshour puts it, “GOP’s big bet on Texas Latino voters could backfire in midterms”:
Texas Republicans redrew the state’s congressional map last year, making a bet that Latino voters who broke for President Trump in 2024 could be the foundation for victory in 2026.
But, as Liz Landers reports, in South Texas, immigration crackdowns and rising everyday costs may be splintering the GOP’s new coalition.
Taken together, Trump’s aggressive gerrymanders are looking increasingly like they won’t save the GOP’s House majority. In fact, if the wave is big enough, these gerrymanders will be viewed in hindsight as “dummymanders,” putting GOP seats into play that could have otherwise remained safely in the red column.
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Leaning into culture war flashpoints, Hegseth says he has transformed U.S. military
At a gathering at U.S. Marine Corps Base Quantico in Virginia, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth told hundreds of junior military officers and enlisted leaders that the Trump administration has achieved a cultural shift in the military. "No fatties, no trannies, no beardos, no weirdos, no wimps, no radicals. Just warriors," Hegseth said on Wednesday. "The ideological clowns are out. The patriotic cowboys are in, with testosterone testing on top."Reply source -
Dans le contexte de manifs/blocages de ces derniers jours, voici les avocat…
Reply sourceDans le contexte de manifs/blocages de ces derniers jours, voici les avocat.e.s dispo ces prochains jours :
Flavien Jadeau – jeudi 1/10 et vendredi 2/10 matin
Claude Vincent : de vendredi 2/10 jusqu’à lundi au moins
Marie Bargain Daniel : jeudi 1/10 jusqu’à mercredi 7/10
Stéphane Vallée : à paritr de lundi 5/10
Maxime Gouache : du 1/10 au 3/10 et le mercredi 7/10
Pas besoin de leur numéro, faut juster donner leur nom et leur barreau (la ville, ici Nantes) à la police.
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[Nantes] Atelier antirep garde à vue : Comico Volant
Reply sourceSalut ! Avec la date du lendemain pour la manifestation anti-cra, l’Illegal Team organise un atelier antirep de théâtre forum avec Comico Volant le vendredi 09/10 !
Ça sera à la BASE, 2 Rue Francisco Ferrer à Nantes.
Comme il y a une manif pour la Palestine en même temps, l’évenement commencera à 19h avec un début à 19h30 et une possibilité de rejoindre en cours !
Il n’y aura pas à manger sur place et ça finira entre 22h et 23h.
L’atelier est un temps de forum dont voici la com :
« LE COMICO VOLANT
Un atelier de théâtre forum autour de la garde à vue.
Quelles vont être mes réactions et mes attitudes ?
Comment je m’y prépare ?
Ce que je dis, ce que je ne dis pas : jusqu’où je suis prêt à aller ?
Quels sont mes droits et qu’est-ce qu’en font les flics ?
Et ce fameux « silence » que tout le monde sait bien qu’il faut garder ?
Puis-je répondre aux seules questions anodines ?…
Les commissariats sont pleins de celles et ceux qui pensaient ne pas se faire arrêter et se retrouvent isolé·e·s face aux gendarmes ou policiers dans le huis-clos flippant d’un commissariat.
Les tribunaux sont bien trop souvent pleins eux aussi de celles et ceux qui pensaient ne pas avoir « parlé » en garde à vue…
Nous vous proposons de travailler ces questions au moyen de jeux de situations.
Oubliez la loi et le droit dans un premier temps, mettez-vous dans la peau d’une personne interpellée et jouez votre propre rôle — ou alors testez d’autres stratégies…
Ce sera l’occasion, à la suite de ces improvisations, d’échanger des infos et de réfléchir ensemble sur les lois, lesmanœuvres des flics, les actions et recours possibles.
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Plusieurs arrêtés préfectauraux contre les mouvements lycéens. Autorisation…
Reply sourcePlusieurs arrêtés préfectauraux contre les mouvements lycéens.
Autorisation de survol du centre ville par drone jusqu’à 9h du matin dimanche.Interdiction de transport et de port d’arme, de carburant et d’artifice dans Nantes jusqu’à vendredi 18h.
Interdiction de rassemblements/manifestations/cortèges aux abords de quasiement tous les lycées de Nantes et alentours (pas les facs).
Take care <3
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DégenréE : Blocages lycéens, luttes handies et censure médiatique
Reply sourceOn fait notre rentrée avec une émission d’actualité et littéraire ! POINT D’ACTU SUR LES BLOCUS LYCÉENS A GRENOBLE ET ENVIRONS : On commence avec une interview devant un lycée bloqué à Grenoble et un bilan de la journée en terme… Continue Reading →
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Washington Policy Review: October 1, 2026
Reply sourceToday’s Report
1. Overview
2. White House News
3. Truth Social Posts
4. Government Department News
5. Selected Democratic Officials
6. AI & Tech Company News
7. Congressional Watch
1. Overview
Truth Social: Donald Trump announced the nominations of Philip Aubart to the United States District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina and Todd Butler to the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. Trump also congratulated The Boeing Company regarding the 737 Max, describing the aircraft’s design as an “amazing show of precise and powerful structural planning and design” and attributing its endurance to the “incredible ‘genius’” of the plane.
Government Departments: The State Department congratulated Nigeria and the Republic of Cyprus on their independence anniversaries. HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. announced a $10 million prize competition to encourage the implementation of the Presidential Fitness Test. The Treasury Department announced the completion of automatic enrollment for Trump Accounts, with Secretary Scott Bessent describing the effort as a “transformative milestone” for building generational wealth. Additionally, the Treasury and IRS issued proposed regulations for an Education Freedom Tax Credit, which Secretary Bessent stated “marks a new chapter in educational freedom.”
Selected Democratic Officials: Governor Gavin Newsom reported that the CARE Act has reached over 10,000 Californians and launched a new data dashboard. Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Senator Chuck Schumer introduced the Restoring Essential Plan Coverage Act to reinstate health coverage for 450,000 New Yorkers, alleging that Republican legislation previously “decimated” the state’s plan. Governor Wes Moore announced an $8 million investment for the Baltimore City 9-1-1 system. Governor Andy Beshear and First Lady Britainy Beshear marked Domestic Violence Awareness Month by highlighting state victim service grants and protective order data. Senator Jon Ossoff announced that the Senate passed the bipartisan Mystic Alerts Act, which he stated will “help upgrade America’s emergency alert systems.”
AI & Tech Companies: No relevant records were found for OpenAI, xAI, Anthropic, Palantir, Google DeepMind, or NVIDIA.
Congressional Watch: No Congressional Record was found for 2026-09-30.
2. White House News
No White House news found.
3. Truth Social Posts
Trump announced the nomination of Philip Aubart to the United States District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina, describing him as someone who “will not let you down” and will “protect Law and Order.” He noted the nomination of Todd Butler to the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, stating that the people of Mississippi can rely on Butler to “protect the Constitution and the Rule of Law.”
Trump congratulated The Boeing Company for the performance of the 737 Max, which he asserted was able to endure forces and strain “far beyond what it was designed and expected to do.” He characterized the aircraft’s structural planning as an “amazing show of precise and powerful structural planning and design,” and suggested that the company deserves credit for the “incredible ‘genius’” of the plane.
Reference: https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump
4. Government Department News
State Department (state.gov)
On behalf of the United States, the State Department congratulated Nigeria on its 66th independence anniversary. Highlighting Nigeria as “Africa’s largest democracy” and a major economy, the statement emphasized the value the U.S. places on the bilateral relationship. The countries are linked by shared goals, including “mutual democratic principles, the protection of religious freedom, a growing commercial relationship, and a commitment to fostering peace and security.” The U.S. expressed its intent to continue standing with Nigeria in pursuit of regional stability and economic growth.
The United States congratulated the Republic of Cyprus on its 66th independence anniversary, noting a deepening partnership in defense, energy, and economics. The department highlighted a new Memorandum of Understanding to expand the Fulbright English Teaching Assistant Program as a step to increase educational and business ties. Furthermore, the U.S. reaffirmed its support for a “Cypriot-led, UN-facilitated settlement that reunifies the island as a bizonal, bicommunal federation,” in alignment with United Nations Security Council resolutions.
Department of Health and Human Services (hhs.gov)
HHS Launches $10 Million Presidential Fitness School Innovation Challenge
HHS announced a $10 million prize competition to encourage schools and youth organizations to implement the Presidential Fitness Test (PFT). The initiative, supported by the Office of the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition, also includes the launch of Fitness.gov. Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. stated the goal is to “restore a culture of strength, fitness, and healthy competition.” Eligible organizations must register and submit entries by February 5, 2027, with winners expected to be announced in spring 2027.
Treasury Department (home.treasury.gov)
Treasury Announces the Completion of Automatic Enrollment Today for Trump Accounts
The U.S. Department of the Treasury announced the completion of automatic enrollment for Trump Accounts, tax-advantaged investment accounts for children under eighteen. Over 60 million eligible children now have accounts ready to be claimed. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent described the program as a “transformative milestone” in the administration’s effort to help children “build generational wealth.” Parents must claim and manage these accounts via the official app to receive a $1,000 seed contribution.
The Treasury and IRS issued proposed regulations for the Education Freedom Tax Credit, a federal program supporting K-12 scholarships. Starting January 1, 2027, taxpayers can claim nonrefundable credits of up to $1,700 for individuals or $3,400 for married couples filing jointly for contributions to Scholarship Granting Organizations. Secretary Scott Bessent stated the program “marks a new chapter in educational freedom.” Officials estimate the program could fund 2.2 million scholarships annually by 2030, aiming to empower families to choose educational options beyond government-imposed barriers.
5. Selected Democratic Officials
Gavin Newsom (gov.ca.gov)
Governor Gavin Newsom announced that the CARE Act reached over 10,000 Californians through June 2026, with over 5,400 petitions filed. The Governor also launched the Behavioral Health Public County Profile, a dashboard for tracking behavioral health data and CARE Act progress across all 58 counties. Newsom stated the tool aims to increase transparency, allowing the public to “see what’s working, where the gaps are, and how we can build a system that delivers care, dignity, and hope for everyone.”
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (ocasio-cortez.house.gov)
Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer introduced the Restoring Essential Plan Coverage Act to reinstate health coverage for 450,000 New Yorkers. Proponents allege the Republican “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” decimated the state’s Essential Plan and represents “the largest loss of healthcare in American history.” The legislation seeks to repeal H.R. 1’s eligibility restrictions and provide states the option to expand basic health plan coverage. The bill is supported by the Greater New York Hospital Association and other health organizations.
Wes Moore (governor.maryland.gov)
Governor Moore Visits Emergency Call Center, Highlights State Investments in Public Safety
Governor Moore announced an $8 million state investment to upgrade the Baltimore City 9-1-1 Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD) system. Combined with $3.7 million in federal funding, the project aims to replace an aging system and support the new Department of Neighborhood Safety, which routes nonviolent calls to mental health professionals. Additionally, the Maryland 9-1-1 Board approved $868,000 for cybersecurity and training tools. Gov. Moore stated that his “number one priority” is safety and that the administration is “dedicated to an all-of-the-above public safety approach.”
Andy Beshear (governor.ky.gov)
Gov. Beshear, First Lady Highlight Progress Made Against Domestic Violence
To mark Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Gov. Andy Beshear and First Lady Britainy Beshear highlighted state efforts to support survivors and hold offenders accountable. The administration has awarded $189 million in victim service grants since taking office. The Governor launched a website sharing domestic violence data, noting that courts issued over 20,000 protective orders in the past year. ZeroV provided services to nearly 14,500 survivors. The First Lady announced the next “Shop & Share” donation drive is scheduled for Feb. 13, 2027.
JB Pritzker (gov.illinois.gov)
Daily Public Schedule: Thursday, October 1, 2026
Governor Pritzker has no public events scheduled for Thursday, October 1, 2026.
Jon Ossoff (ossoff.senate.gov)
U.S. Senate Passes Sen. Ossoff’s Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen Emergency Alerts
The U.S. Senate unanimously passed the bipartisan Mystic Alerts Act (H.R. 7022), authored by Sens. Jon Ossoff and John Cornyn. The legislation aims to enable emergency alerts via satellite communications when cellular networks fail during natural disasters. The bill, which previously passed the House, now awaits the President’s signature. Sen. Ossoff stated the measure will “help upgrade America’s emergency alert systems to keep Georgia families safe and informed.” Sen. Cornyn noted the bill addresses technology shortfalls exposed by previous flooding events.
6. AI & Tech Company News
No relevant AI & tech company updates found for this date.
7. Congressional Watch
Covers the 2026-09-30 session — the Congressional Record is published with a one-day delay.
No Congressional Record found for 2026-09-30.
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Washington Policy Review: September 30, 2026
Reply sourceToday’s Report
1. Overview
2. White House News
3. Truth Social Posts
4. Government Department News
5. Selected Democratic Officials
6. AI & Tech Company News
7. Congressional Watch
1. Overview
The White House announced President Trump signed S. 2398, the “Kay Hagan Tick Reauthorization Act,” into law on September 30, 2026. The White House also reported President Trump announced a $15 billion Mesabi Metallics steel complex in Iowa and First Lady Melania Trump announced six private-sector partnerships, including Adobe and Google, for her Fostering the Future Together initiative. Additionally, the White House claimed Senate Democrats blocked the Stop Insider Trading Act and asserted Republicans are united behind measures requiring photo ID for voting.
President Trump met with President Lee Jae Myung of the Republic of Korea to launch $200 billion in new investments, according to Truth Social. Trump also reported the finalization of new fuel economy standards, the reinstatement of sexual misconduct rules for schools, and a “pocket rescission” to cancel nearly $1 billion in funding for illegal immigrants and race-focused programs. Additionally, Trump highlighted directives from Defense Secretary Hegseth regarding election interference and shared reports criticizing the actions of Jack Smith.
The State Department announced the United States congratulated Tuvalu and Palau on their National Days and the People’s Republic of China on its 77th anniversary. The State Department also reported that the United States convened a G20 Foreign Ministerial, resulting in $470 million in new Ebola-related pledges, and implemented new Cuba sanctions and penalties against individuals linked to Tren de Aragua. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth unveiled six strategic initiatives at Quantico, while Chief Pentagon Spokesman Sean Parnell announced the conclusion of Operation Inherent Resolve in Iraq. HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. launched the SURPASS program for clinical trials, and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced the launch of a new Defaulted Loans Support Center with the Department of Education.
Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 895 to place a $7.5 billion research bond before voters, as well as legislation to regulate artificial intelligence and ban child marriage in California. Governor Wes Moore announced $32 million in ENOUGH Initiative grants to fight child poverty in Maryland and a $17.6 million investment in affordable housing. Governor Andy Beshear highlighted mental health resources and FEMA reimbursements for Kentucky, while Governor JB Pritzker announced that $240 million in energy bill assistance for Illinois households opens for applications on October 1, 2026.
OpenAI reported it disrupted a coordinated “adversarial distillation” campaign that extracted protected model reasoning to improve other models. The company stated it attributed a core cluster of the activity to individuals associated with Moonshot AI and mitigated the campaign through account enforcement and technical controls.
Congressional Watch records for September 29, 2026, indicate the Senate passed several measures, including H.R. 1945 regarding the America’s National Churchill Museum and S. 5045 concerning air quality monitoring. The Senate also failed to pass S.J. Res. 197, which would have disapproved of an HHS rule, and failed to discharge S. Res. 852 concerning Israel’s human rights practices. The House of Representatives was not in session.
2. White House News
Democrats UNANIMOUSLY Vote AGAINST the Stop Insider Trading Act
The White House states President Trump has called for the passage of the Stop Insider Trading Act to ensure lawmakers cannot “corruptly profit using inside information.” According to the White House, Senate Democrats blocked this legislation, which would prohibit Members of Congress and their families from purchasing individual stocks. The White House claims the bill includes a provision requiring photo ID for voting to “ensure that only American citizens vote in American elections,” while asserting that “Republicans and President Trump are UNITED” behind these measures.
Reference: Original White House release
ICYMI: President Trump Announces Largest-Ever Steel Plant Coming to Iowa
President Donald J. Trump announced a $15 billion Mesabi Metallics steel complex in Iowa, described by the White House as the “largest steel plant ever built in the United States.” The project expects to create 1,750 permanent jobs, support 6,000 construction roles, and generate $95 billion in economic output. Supporters, including Gov. Kim Reynolds and various legislators, lauded the investment as “transformational” and “historic.” Mesabi Metallics CEO Joe Broking stated the facility will provide “high-quality, all-American steel” for critical infrastructure and national defense.
Reference: Original White House release
Congressional Bill S. 2398 Signed into Law
On September 30, 2026, the President signed S. 2398, the “Kay Hagan Tick Reauthorization Act,” into law. According to the White House, the measure “reauthorizes through Fiscal Year 2030, activities to address vector-borne diseases.”
Reference: Original White House release
Adobe, Amazon, Intel, Starlink, Google, and Zoom partner with First Lady Melania Trump’s Fostering the Future Together
First Lady Melania Trump announced six new private-sector partnerships for Fostering the Future Together, including Adobe, Amazon, Intel, Starlink, Google, and Zoom, which committed over $23 million to provide global education, tools, and expertise. The First Lady stated, “Delivering on that mission demands alliances between best-in-class innovators and global leaders.” These initiatives aim to empower children through technology and education. Additionally, the First Lady unveiled 2026 regional events across the G20, ASEAN, Europe, and the Caribbean following the initiative’s Washington DC meeting and UN General Assembly announcements.
Reference: Original White House release
3. Truth Social Posts
Trump met with President Lee Jae Myung of the Republic of Korea in New York to launch $200 billion in new investments, building upon a $350 billion strategic trade and investment deal established last year. This initiative includes a $120 billion nuclear program to construct eight large-scale reactors, a $50 billion Alaska LNG project, and a $22 billion natural gas project in Texas, which Trump stated will create tens of thousands of jobs and provide “transformational change.” Elsewhere, Trump noted that his envoys reported “real progress” and “hope and promise” following meetings at the UN General Assembly. Regarding foreign affairs, Scott Bessent warned that Iran’s economy will have “nothing” left within two weeks, and Trump highlighted that Defense Secretary Hegseth has directed the department to fight foreigners who “meddle” in U.S. elections.
Domestically, the Trump administration finalized new fuel economy standards to support gas-powered vehicles, with the administration asserting that these changes will make new cars cost $1,300 less. Trump also reported the reinstatement of sexual misconduct rules for schools and announced a “pocket rescission” to cancel nearly $1 billion in funding for illegal immigrants and race-focused programs. Additionally, Trump shared his reception at a college football game and noted that the Team USA captain credited him for a Presidents Cup comeback. He also dismissed a “leftist race narrative” regarding a Mississippi hanging case.
Trump critiqued media coverage of his CNN ouster and allegations of spying by Jack Smith, characterizing these actions as a “double standard.” He further highlighted a report claiming Smith’s team ignored attorney-client and speech or debate privileges to pursue him, and shared that a U.S. Senator who sued Smith believes he should be criminally prosecuted.
Reference: https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump
4. Government Department News
State Department (state.gov)
On September 30, 2026, the United States congratulated the people of Tuvalu on their 48th National Day. The Department of State noted that the bilateral relationship is built on mutual respect and a shared vision for a stable, prosperous Pacific region. The United States expressed its commitment to increasing cooperation regarding regional security, trade, and investment.
The United States extended congratulations to Palau for its national day on September 30, 2026. Describing Palau as one of its “most trusted partners in the Pacific,” the United States stated that their partnership has strengthened over the past year. The United States reaffirmed its commitment to the Compact of Free Association, pledging to support Palau’s economic growth, regional security efforts, and its leadership in promoting peace and prosperity.
People’s Republic of China National Day
On September 30, 2026, the United States congratulated the people of China regarding the 77th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China, which occurs on October 1. The United States extended wishes for “peace, health and happiness in the coming year.”
G20 Chair’s Statement: Ebola Ministerial on Accelerating Collective Action to Defeat Ebola
The United States convened a G20 Foreign Ministerial to address the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Donors announced over $470 million in new pledges, surpassing $2 billion total since May 2026. The U.S. government announced $267 million in new assistance, totaling $887 million in direct aid. Participants discussed challenges such as the virus strain and conflict-affected outbreak areas. Various nations and the World Bank pledged additional funding to support surveillance, treatment units, vaccine development, and health worker training.
U.S. Tightens Cuba Sanctions to Counter Regime Repression
The Department of the Treasury implemented President Trump’s Executive Order 14404 by publishing new Cuba Sanctions Regulations. According to the State Department, these measures aim to increase economic pressure on the Cuban government, its intelligence and military apparatus, and its financial enablers. The administration amended the Cuban Assets Control Regulations to “close loopholes” regarding sanctions evasion and funding for activities it describes as threatening to U.S. national security.
Sanctioning Money Launderers Linked to Tren de Aragua’s Multi-Million-Dollar Theft Scheme
The United States sanctioned 11 targets linked to the organization Tren de Aragua (TdA), including 10 individuals involved in an alleged ATM theft scheme and one alleged leader tied to illicit gold mining. The Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control implemented the sanctions. The State Department stated the action targets those who exploit U.S. financial institutions and noted that the U.S. is “coming for you and your assets” under the leadership of President Trump.
Department of War (war.gov)
Secretary Hegseth Announces Six Major Initiatives at Quantico Speech
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth unveiled six strategic initiatives, including the formation of the Autonomous Warfare Command, a new Corps of Cadets, and the “FORTRESS” readiness program. Other efforts include the Next Great American Base project, the Office of Religious Affairs, and Project Meridian. The Secretary stated these reforms aim to prioritize “lethality, the warfighters, and rapid modernization.” The Autonomous Warfare Command is scheduled to stand up by October 1, 2027, as a 4-star functional combatant command to scale autonomous capabilities across the Joint Force.
Deputy Assistant Secretary of War Michael P. DiMino IV co-chaired military consultative meetings in Qatar and Bahrain from September 20-25. Discussions focused on regional security, interoperability, and defensive capabilities. Qatar agreed to examine the expansion of maintenance facilities for common platforms and cooperation on critical minerals. Bahrain committed to participating in Task Force Falcon Strike and discussed investing in counter-air capabilities, including the Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System.
Chief Pentagon Spokesman Sean Parnell announced the formal conclusion of Operation Inherent Resolve in Iraq. According to Parnell, the mission successfully defeated ISIS as an organized military threat over a 12-year campaign. The transition shifts security responsibilities to an Iraqi-led effort, though the Department of War will maintain “targeted training and intelligence support.” Parnell stated the Department expects Iraqi security forces to lead ongoing efforts to suppress ISIS remnants and address regional security challenges.
The Department of War awarded a $9 billion multiple-award construction contract to 15 companies for work within the Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command Northwest, scheduled for completion by September 2034. Raytheon Missiles and Defense received a $511,533,484 modification for AN/SPY-6(V) radar hardware and spares, expected by November 2031. Additionally, Fortress Government Solutions LLC was awarded a $318,811,963 modification for Navy Cyber Supply Chain Risk Management services, with work expected to be completed in September 2030.
Department of Health and Human Services (hhs.gov)
Secretary Kennedy and Lori Taylor Share Pantry Staples on The Real Food Show
Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. and The Produce Moms founder Lori Taylor released a new episode of The Real Food Show focusing on affordable pantry staples. The segment demonstrates how ingredients like rice, pasta, oils, and canned goods can be used for budget-friendly meals. Secretary Kennedy stated, “Healthy eating should be simple, affordable, and practical for every American family,” and noted that the show aims to help families “take greater control over what they eat” while restoring the “sacred ritual” of shared meals.
HHS Launches SURPASS and New Efforts to Accelerate Faster, Smarter Clinical Trials
The Department of Health and Human Services, through ARPA-H, launched the Simulation-augmented, Real-time Platform Adaptive Seamless Trials (SURPASS) program. This initiative aims to modernize clinical development by using computational models and real-time analysis to reduce trial timelines, costs, and participant burdens. Secretary Kennedy stated the program addresses “delays, duplication, and unnecessary costs” to help treatments reach patients faster. Along with SURPASS, ARPA-H introduced three projects—STACK, COMMONS, and CINCH—to improve clinical trial infrastructure, patient data contribution, and operational efficiency across the U.S. ecosystem.
Treasury Department (home.treasury.gov)
The Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control designated 10 targets involved in a fraud scheme run by Tren de Aragua (TdA), a Foreign Terrorist Organization. The scheme uses malware to force U.S.-based ATMs to dispense cash. Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent stated the administration will not allow such organizations to “exploit the U.S. financial system.” The action targets leadership, including Anibal Alexander Canelon Aguirre, to disrupt TdA’s financial infrastructure as part of a broader, government-wide effort to address transnational criminal activities.
Treasury and the Department of Education launched the Defaulted Loans Support Center, an online portal designed to help borrowers address defaulted federal student loans. Secretary Scott Bessent described the center as an effort to restore “fiscal responsibility” to the student loan portfolio. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon stated the partnership aims to “break up the federal education bureaucracy.” The portal replaces paper-based processes, allowing users to apply for loan rehabilitation or consolidation online, an initiative framed by the administration as correcting past management failures.
United States Trade Representative (ustr.gov)
Ambassador Greer Delivers Opening Remarks at the 2026 G20 Trade Ministerial
Ambassador Jamieson Greer opened the G20 Trade Ministerial in Milwaukee, marking the United States’ first time hosting the G20 Leaders’ Summit since 2009. Ambassador Greer stated that the U.S. has utilized tariffs and bilateral deals to reduce trade deficits and bolster supply chains. He identified four U.S. Presidency workstreams for the ministerial: the weaponization of food, structural excess capacity, the Most-Favored-Nation principle, and forced labor. He expressed his intent to foster a “clearer sense of urgency and a recognition of the need for action.”
Ambassador Greer’s Opening Remarks at the G20 Trade Ministerial
In his remarks, Ambassador Greer criticized “slavish fidelity to multilateral rules” for causing years of economic drift. He stated that the global trading system faces significant challenges including macroeconomic imbalances, economic coercion, and excess industrial capacity. He argued that the Most-Favored-Nation principle constrains countries’ abilities to respond to distortive policies. Additionally, he asserted that goods produced with forced labor create “unfair competitive conditions” and erode trust in the global trading system, calling for candid discussions to address these systemic issues.
This page serves as an archive for USTR speeches and remarks published during September 2026.
Ambassador Jamieson Greer chaired a Global Forum on Steel Excess Capacity (GFSEC) meeting in Milwaukee, where members reached consensus on the “Milwaukee Framework” for joint action. Ambassador Greer credited President Trump’s policies, including tariffs and trade deals, for a “renaissance” in the U.S. steel industry. He encouraged like-minded partners to adopt similar policies to hold nations accountable for global overcapacity. The United States intends to collaborate with GFSEC members to implement the framework and work toward “restoring a global level playing field.”
5. Selected Democratic Officials
Gavin Newsom (gov.ca.gov)
Governor Newsom Signs Final Legislative Session Bill to Invest in Research
Governor Newsom signed Senate Bill 895, which places a $7.5 billion science and health research bond before voters in March 2028. The measure aims to fund research in fields including medicine, climate change, and wildfire prevention, and includes $1 billion for infrastructure at the University of California and California State University systems. Senator Scott Wiener stated the bill is a “bold step to protect science,” while UAW International President Shawn Fain described the action as a way to “keep discovery moving.”
Governor Newsom Announces Appointments
Governor Newsom announced four state appointments. Jason Kenney was appointed Director of the Department of General Services. Patricia Barahona and Jose Cisneros were reappointed to the Board of Trustees of the State Bar of California. Ajay Bhutoria was appointed to the Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists. The appointments of Kenney, Barahona, and Cisneros require Senate confirmation.
Governor Newsom Issues Legislative Update 9.30.2026
Governor Newsom announced the signing of numerous bills, including AB 40 regarding environmental impact reports for coal handling and storage, AB 635 concerning the Mobilehome Residency Law Protection Program, and AB 706, which relates to the FOREST and Wildfire Prevention Fund Act. The signed legislation also addresses topics such as school athletics, child abuse reporting, and nondiscrimination policies.
Governor Newsom Expands AI Framework with New Worker and Consumer Protections
Governor Newsom signed legislation to regulate artificial intelligence in the workplace, healthcare, and consumer sectors. New laws require human review for automated employment decisions, mandate digital watermarking transparency, and protect likeness rights against AI-generated deepfakes. The Governor also issued an executive order regarding the terminology of artificial intelligence. California Federation of Labor Unions President Lorena Gonzalez stated the bills help “put guardrails on AI at work” to ensure human oversight.
Governor Newsom Proclaims a Day of Remembrance for Indian Boarding Schools
Governor Newsom proclaimed September 30, 2026, as “A Day of Remembrance for Indian Boarding Schools.” The proclamation acknowledges the legacy of federally funded, church-run institutions that sought to assimilate Native American children and caused lasting trauma. It notes that 13 such schools were established in California and encourages citizens to reflect on the victims and survivors of this era, characterized by the Governor as a policy to “kill the Indian, save the man.”
Governor Newsom Signs Bill to Ban Child Marriage
Governor Newsom signed AB 1267, which sets the minimum marriage and domestic partnership age in California at 18 and eliminates provisions allowing for parental consent. Sponsored by Unchained at Last and the California Commission on the Status of Women and Girls, the law aims to protect minors from potentially coercive relationships. Advocate Courtney Stodden, who joined the signing, stated, “Governor Newsom’s action today made clear to me and to survivors of child marriage everywhere that we should never have been expected to carry this burden.”
Wes Moore (governor.maryland.gov)
Governor Moore Announces Historic Funding to Fight Child Poverty Through the ENOUGH Initiative
Governor Wes Moore announced $32 million in ENOUGH Initiative grants to support community-led anti-poverty projects in 30 communities. The administration also awarded $10 million in Produce Rx grants to improve nutrition in these areas. According to the Governor, the initiative represents “a new way of governing that empowers communities.” The program has reportedly leveraged $360 million total through state and private partnerships. Special Secretary Carmel Martin stated the all-of-government approach helps “support a positive trajectory for all of Maryland’s children.”
Governor Moore and the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development announced $17.6 million in funding and tax credits to support seven affordable housing projects. These awards aim to create or preserve 555 rental units across seven counties and Baltimore City. The projects must meet 2026 Qualified Allocation Plan requirements and close financing within 12 months. Secretary Jake Day noted the awards support the administration’s goal to “make Maryland a more affordable place to live” by addressing housing affordability and availability crises.
Andy Beshear (governor.ky.gov)
Gov. Beshear Highlights Continued Support for Kentuckians’ Mental Health
On the final day of Suicide Prevention Month, Gov. Beshear emphasized mental health resources for Kentuckians, noting that the number of licensed mental health professionals has nearly doubled during his administration. He cited the state’s three-digit crisis hotline, which has fielded 305,000 interactions since 2022. The Governor also noted that he recently signed legislation to cover eating disorder treatments and establish a psychiatric collaborative care model, while Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman highlighted successful initiatives aimed at supporting student mental health.
Gov. Beshear announced that his administration secured over $21.9 million in federal FEMA disaster funds to reimburse various Kentucky cities, counties, and utilities for costs related to severe weather events between 2019 and 2026. Additionally, the Bowling Green-Warren County Community Hospital Corporation will receive more than $4.7 million for COVID-19 protective measures. The Governor stated that this federal support is essential and that he remains committed to ensuring the delivery of all funds promised to the commonwealth.
Speed Kentucky LLC plans to invest $1.47 million in a new Owsley County facility for the assembly and distribution of utility task vehicles, creating 60 full-time jobs. Gov. Beshear described the project as a “major win” and the largest investment announcement on record for the county. Cofounders Jimmy Lewis and Robby Gordon intend for the site to serve as an operational footprint for the Eastern United States, supporting both current models and a new utility vehicle expected in late summer 2027.
Gov. Beshear: RISING Documentary Now Streaming on Tubi
The documentary *RISING*, which chronicles the rebuilding process in Eastern Kentucky following the 2022 floods, is now available for free streaming on Tubi. The film documents the effort to relocate survivors to high-ground communities, eight of which are currently in progress or complete. Gov. Beshear stated that the film highlights the resilience of Eastern Kentuckians and offers hope to others affected by natural disasters. Proceeds from prior film screenings have raised over $48,000 for disaster relief efforts.
Gov. Beshear Celebrates Grand Opening of Robert E. Spiller Bowling Green Veterans Center
Gov. Beshear opened the $53 million, 80,000-square-foot Robert E. Spiller Bowling Green Veterans Center, a skilled nursing facility featuring 60 private suites that is expected to create 152 jobs. The center, named for the late Col. Robert E. Spiller, is the state’s fifth such facility for veterans. Additionally, the Governor announced an executive order to fast-track Commercial Driver’s Licenses for current and former service members by waiving the written exam, which he described as an action to remove employment barriers for veterans.
JB Pritzker (gov.illinois.gov)
Gov. Pritzker Reminds Illinoisans to Apply for Energy Bill Assistance
Governor JB Pritzker announced that $240 million is available for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) to help families with utility costs. Applications open October 1, 2026, for seniors, individuals with disabilities, families with children five or younger, and households facing utility disconnection. All other eligible households may apply starting November 1, 2026. Governor Pritzker stated, “No working family should have to decide between heating their home and putting food on the table.” Last year, the program supported 360,500 households.
Daily Public Schedule: Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Governor JB Pritzker has no public events scheduled for Wednesday, September 30, 2026.
6. AI & Tech Company News
OpenAI (openai.com)
Disrupting a coordinated model-distillation campaign
OpenAI identified a campaign involving “adversarial distillation,” where operators extracted protected model reasoning to train or improve other models. This activity, observed from early July until its disruption on July 28, involved manipulating interactions to bypass safety boundaries. OpenAI attributes a core cluster of this activity to individuals associated with Moonshot AI. The company mitigated the campaign through account enforcement and technical controls, and shared findings via the Frontier Model Forum to help industry partners strengthen defenses against this evolving security challenge.
7. Congressional Watch
Covers the 2026-09-29 session — the Congressional Record is published with a one-day delay.
Senate
The Senate conducted routine proceedings and passed numerous bills and resolutions, including legislation concerning public lands and health awareness. Senators also held votes on motions to proceed to the consideration of specific measures regarding health regulations and international human rights.
S. Res. 917 — Expresses support for designating September as Dystonia Awareness Month [Agreed to]
H.R. 1945 — Designates the America’s National Churchill Museum National Historic Landmark [Passed]
H.R. 1550 — Redesignates Saratoga National Historical Park as Saratoga National Battlefield Park [Passed]
H.R. 3620 — Conveys property to the Southcentral Foundation in Anchorage, Alaska [Passed]
S. 3383 — Makes improvements to the Act of August 9, 1955 [Passed]
S. 3219 — Transfers federal land into trust for Indian Pueblos in New Mexico [Passed]
S. 5045 — Modifies air quality monitoring for prescribed fires under the Clean Air Act [Passed]
S. 528 — Reauthorizes the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative [Passed]
S. 1574 — Includes Tribal courts as courts of competent jurisdiction under the Stored Communications Act [Passed]
H.R. 5284 — Updates Social Security Administration terminology in rules and regulations [Passed]
H.R. 1190 — Expands access to capital for rural-area small businesses [Passed]
S. 5600 — Reauthorizes the Traumatic Brain Injury program [Passed]
S. Res. 922 — Designates October 26, 2026, as the Day of the Deployed [Agreed to]
S. Res. 923 — Expresses support for designating October 4–10, 2026, as National 4–H Week [Agreed to]
S. Res. 924 — Designates October 7, 2026, as Energy Efficiency Day [Agreed to]
S. Res. 925 — Designates September 2026 as National Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month [Agreed to]
S. Res. 926 — Designates September 2026 as National Literacy Month [Agreed to]
S. Res. 662 — Honors the life of Nicholas Douglas Quets and condemns cartel violence [Agreed to]
H.R. 1744 — Extends appropriations for the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom [Passed]
H.R. 10159 — Authorizes land conveyance at Fort Bragg for a veterans’ State home [Passed]
S.J. Res. 197 — Disapproves of the HHS rule regarding the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act [Failed (48 yeas to 51 nays)]
S. Res. 852 — Requests information on Israel’s human rights practices [Failed to discharge committee (47 yeas to 51 nays)]
House of Representatives
The House of Representatives was not in session on September 29, 2026.
None — No legislative activity occurred [N/A]
Committee Highlights
Senate - Committee on Armed Services — Examined an update on Golden Dome
Senate - Committee on the Judiciary — Examined Jack Smith’s authority
Senate - Committee on the Judiciary — Examined the United States Patent and Trademark Office
Senate - Select Committee on Intelligence — Received a closed briefing on intelligence matters
Coming Up
The Senate will meet on September 30, 2026, to vote on cloture motions for the Stop Insider Trading Act, the Ratepayer Protection Act, and the nomination of Keith Sonderling. The House of Representatives will meet in pro forma session on October 1, 2026.
Reference: Congressional Daily Digest — 2026-09-29
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Washington Policy Review: September 29, 2026
Reply sourceToday’s Report
1. Overview
2. White House News
3. Truth Social Posts
4. Government Department News
5. Selected Democratic Officials
6. AI & Tech Company News
7. Congressional Watch
1. Overview
The White House announced President Donald J. Trump signed executive orders to eliminate invasive ticks and mosquitoes using “safe and effective, non-chemical, and technology-enabled methods” and to replace the term “Artificial Intelligence” with “Super Intelligence” throughout the executive branch. Additionally, the White House launched America.gov as a “unified digital front door to the Federal Government” and announced the 2026 Fall Garden Tours for October 17–18. The White House states that the “Super Intelligence” terminology captures the “transformative capabilities” of these technologies.
The State Department sanctioned eight entities and five individuals for Iranian weapons procurement, as well as 21 individuals and 25 entities linked to the Sinaloa Cartel. The Department of War awarded a $20 billion contract to Boeing for the F/A-XX Strike Fighter and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth directed military academies to halt tenured civilian faculty appointments to address “academic stagnation and complacency.” The Treasury Department, led by Secretary Scott Bessent, convened the Financial Stability Oversight Council to review economic conditions and sanctioned parties associated with the Iranian Ministry of Defense and the Sinaloa Cartel.
Maryland Governor Wes Moore announced a $9 million federal grant to build a statewide student career exploration system. Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear ordered flags to half-staff to honor Trooper Hayden W. Phillips, announced $85 million in federal funding for the Somerset Northern Bypass, and signed an order waiving the written test for Commercial Driver’s Licenses for eligible military personnel. U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff reported he is investigating Georgia patients’ accounts of insurance company delays and denials of care.
OpenAI introduced GPT-6.1 Sol, which the company states offers an “unmatched combination of speed and affordability.” Anthropic researchers reported that Zhipu AI’s GLM-5.3 model can “autonomously build end-to-end cyber exploits.” Anthropic noted that NIST’s Center for AI Standards and Innovation characterizes the model as “the most cyber-capable open-weight model released to date,” following observed tests where the model identified unknown vulnerabilities in a web browser engine.
On September 28, 2026, the Senate passed several measures, including S. 4668, the Protect College Sports Act, by a vote of 77 to 22, and H.R. 10167, to discontinue minting pennies. The Senate also passed legislation to reauthorize the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of 2002 and to impose sanctions regarding forced organ harvesting in China. The House of Representatives held a two-minute pro forma session and transacted no legislative business. The Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe examined the protection of Ukraine’s energy infrastructure.
2. White House News
Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Eliminates Disease-Carrying Pests and Restores Enjoyment of The Great Outdoors
President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order to eliminate invasive ticks and mosquitoes within Washington, D.C.’s federal jurisdiction using “safe and effective, non-chemical, and technology-enabled methods.” The White House states this order also invests in pioneering pest control nationwide to address populations that “spread debilitating diseases across America.” Furthermore, the White House reports President Trump is “committed to Making America Healthy Again” and “leading the world in Gold Standard Science,” through various initiatives originating from Washington, D.C. to keep the nation “healthy, safe, and beautiful.”
Reference: Original White House release
Eliminating Disease-Carrying Pests And Restoring Enjoyment Of The Great Outdoors
The White House announced a policy to suppress tick and mosquito populations, stating these pests are “among the deadliest animals worldwide.” By 2028, federal agencies must implement a campaign in D.C. to reduce invasive mosquito populations by 90 percent and ticks by 50 percent. The order mandates the development of “commonsense, non-chemical, technology-enabled measures,” including biotechnologies and sterile insect techniques. Additionally, the administration will prioritize diagnostics and treatments for associated diseases, explore alpha-galactose food labeling, and advance regulatory frameworks for novel control methods.
Reference: Original White House release
Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Inaugurates The Era of Super Intelligence
President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order replacing the term “Artificial Intelligence” with “Super Intelligence” throughout the executive branch to reflect the “limitless promise” of advancing technologies. The White House states that the United States is the “world leader in Super Intelligence” and maintains that the Federal government should adopt a name reflecting the “full promise and opportunity” of these technologies. According to the White House, President Trump acted to ensure the nation “leads and wins” while securing the “vast economic benefits” of Super Intelligence for Americans.
Reference: Original White House release
Inaugurating The Era Of Super Intelligence
The White House issued an executive order requiring the executive branch to replace the terms “Artificial Intelligence” and “AI” with “Super Intelligence” and “SI.” The White House states that “Super Intelligence” more appropriately captures the “transformative capabilities” and “limitless opportunities” of these technologies. Under this directive, agencies must adopt this terminology in official communications and documents. Additionally, the Assistant to the President for Science and Technology must propose a federal definition for “Super Intelligence” within 60 days to reflect its “promise, potential, and rapidly advancing capabilities.”
Reference: Original White House release
First Lady Melania Trump Announces 2026 Fall Garden Tours
The White House announced the 2026 Fall Garden Tours, occurring October 17 from 10:00 AM–4:30 PM and October 18 from 10:00 AM–2:30 PM. The event, described by the White House as “rich in history and tradition,” allows public access to the South Lawn, Rose Garden, and other grounds. Free, timed tickets are required and will be distributed daily by the National Park Service at the White House Visitor Center starting at 8:30 AM. Visitors may check the status of the event by calling (202) 456-7040.
Reference: Original White House release
Streamlining Access to Government Services Through America.gov
The White House has ordered the establishment of America.gov, a “unified digital front door to the Federal Government” designed to simplify access to services. President Trump states the initiative aims to provide a “secure, intelligent, and service-oriented point of entry” for users. The order directs agencies to integrate “covered services” and Login.gov into the platform while maintaining data privacy and agency autonomy. The initiative is intended to allow the government to “do its own paperwork” without becoming the exclusive method for accessing federal services.
Reference: Original White House release
Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Streamlines Access to Government Services Through America.gov
President Donald J. Trump launched America.gov, a digital portal for accessing Federal services and information, and signed an Executive Order requiring agencies to integrate with the platform. The White House states this initiative aims to make government “easier and more accessible” while prioritizing “innovation and efficiency.” According to the White House, the Administration seeks to ensure programs are “efficient, transparent, and focused on delivering real value to taxpayers—making government smaller, smarter, and work for the American people.”
Reference: Original White House release
3. Truth Social Posts
No relevant Truth Social posts found.
4. Government Department News
State Department (state.gov)
United States Disrupts Iran’s Proliferation-Sensitive Efforts in Support of UN Restrictions
The United States is sanctioning eight entities and five individuals involved in Iran’s procurement and proliferation of weapons. The State Department states this action supports Operation Economic Outcast, responding to Iran’s “significant non-performance” of nuclear commitments and violations of restored UN measures. Additionally, the Rewards for Justice program is offering up to $15 million for information to disrupt the financial mechanisms of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. The U.S. calls on UN member states to fulfill their binding obligations to stop Iranian proliferation.
Sanctioning Sinaloa Cartel Leaders and Corrupt Enablers in Baja California
The U.S. government is sanctioning 21 individuals and 25 entities associated with the Sinaloa Cartel, including leader Ismael Zambada Sicairos. According to the State Department, these designations target networks involved in fentanyl trafficking and corruption in Baja California, where officials allegedly accepted bribes to protect cartel operations. The Narcotics Rewards Program is offering up to $5 million each for information leading to the arrest or conviction of three cartel leaders: Alfonso Arzate Garcia, Rene Arzate Garcia, and Juan Jose Ponce Felix.
Department of War (war.gov)
Department of War and U.S. Navy Award Contract for F/A-XX Program
The Department of War and the U.S. Navy awarded a contract valued at over $20 billion to Boeing for the full-scale development of the Sixth-Generation F/A-XX Strike Fighter. The platform is designed to operate with manned and unmanned systems, including Collaborative Combat Aircraft, and will eventually replace legacy F/A-18E/F and EA-18G aircraft. Under Secretary of War for Acquisition and Sustainment Michael P. Duffey stated the F/A-XX is a “critical pillar” for maintaining “peace through strength” and achieving “absolute air superiority.”
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has directed Military Departments to immediately stop appointing civilian faculty to tenured positions at U.S. Military Service Academies. The Department of War stated this reform aims to address “academic stagnation and complacency” that it claims threatens the academies’ focus on “warfighting and tactical dominance.” The Department intends to replace tenure with new hiring policies intended to increase faculty flexibility and prioritize contributions to the warfighting mission to ensure future officers are prepared for the “modern battlefield.”
Treasury Department (home.treasury.gov)
Financial Stability Oversight Council Meeting on September 29, 2026
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent convened the Financial Stability Oversight Council to discuss financial stability monitors, including equity, debt, and macroeconomic trends. The Council reviewed household financial conditions and fraud-prevention efforts, as well as banking regulatory reforms from federal agencies. The Council approved its fiscal year 2027 budget of $9,337,069 and meeting minutes from July 15, 2026. Treasury noted that while the financial system “remains resilient and poised to support economic growth,” the Council will continue monitoring for stability considerations.
Operation Economic Outcast Takes Down Iranian Military Procurement Networks
The Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctioned 10 individuals and entities for procuring weapons components for Iran’s Ministry of Defense and Armed Forces Logistics (MODAFL). Secretary Scott Bessent stated the action aims to “disrupt those who provide material, technological, or financial support” to the Iranian regime. Designated parties include representatives and companies in China, Pakistan, and Iran. Treasury warned that entities facilitating sanctions evasion for Iran risk being “cut off from the U.S. financial system” under Operation Economic Outcast.
Treasury Sanctions Sinaloa Cartel Leadership and Corruption Networks
OFAC sanctioned 46 individuals and entities associated with the Sinaloa Cartel, including leader Ismael Zambada Sicairos (”Mayito Flaco”). Secretary Scott Bessent stated the administration will “identify and disrupt any cartel actor who threatens our security.” The action follows an investigation into the cartel’s leadership and corruption networks, conducted with the Homeland Security Task Force. These designations target individuals involved in drug trafficking and money laundering, pursuant to Executive Orders 14059 and 13224, as part of an effort to address cartel activities near the U.S.-Mexico border.
5. Selected Democratic Officials
Wes Moore (governor.maryland.gov)
Maryland Awarded $9 Million Federal Grant to Build Student Career Exploration System
Gov. Moore announced a $9 million, three-year federal grant to develop a statewide career exploration system for over 600,000 students. The platform will facilitate six-year plans for students in grades 7 through 12 using a “learner wallet” to document skills and credentials. According to Gov. Moore, the initiative aims to build “the best education system in the nation” by connecting students to higher education and workforce opportunities. More than half of the funding will go to school districts, with full participation expected by 2029.
Andy Beshear (governor.ky.gov)
Gov. Beshear Orders Flags to Half-Staff Sunday in Honor of Kentucky State Trooper
Gov. Andy Beshear ordered state flags to be lowered to half-staff on Sunday, Oct. 4, to honor Kentucky State Police Trooper Hayden W. Phillips, who died in the line of duty on Sept. 28. Phillips, 28, served at Post 3 in Bowling Green. A funeral service is scheduled for noon at Western Kentucky University’s E.A. Diddle Arena. Gov. Beshear stated, “Trooper Hayden Phillips was a hero who sacrificed everything protecting our people and our commonwealth, and it is our sacred duty to honor him.”
Gov. Beshear: $85 Million Secured To Fund Somerset Northern Bypass
Gov. Beshear announced $85 million in federal INFRA grant funding for the Somerset Northern Bypass. The project will construct an eight-mile, four-lane highway to extend the Louie B. Nunn Cumberland Expressway. According to the Governor, the bypass aims to improve safety, reduce traffic, and support economic growth for communities from Paducah to Pikeville. Transportation Secretary Rebecca Goodman stated the project supports the “vision to improve safety, ease congestion, support the economy, and create better connections in South-Central Kentucky.”
Gov. Beshear signed an order waiving the written test for Commercial Driver’s Licenses (CDLs) for eligible military personnel who have operated commercial-style vehicles within the past two years. The measure is intended to assist service members’ transition to civilian employment. Transportation Secretary Rebecca Goodman stated the action allows military members to “translate valuable military training and driving experience into a credential that opens doors for careers.” Gov. Beshear noted the initiative is part of his administration’s “sacred duty” to support military members and their families.
JB Pritzker (gov.illinois.gov)
Daily Public Schedule: Tuesday, September 29, 2026
Governor Pritzker has no public events scheduled for Tuesday, September 29, 2026.
Jon Ossoff (ossoff.senate.gov)
11Alive: “Gwinnett woman highlights struggles with health insurance authorization”
U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff is conducting an investigation into reports from Georgia patients regarding insurance company delays and denials of medically necessary care. According to the senator, these issues have resulted in “untreated life-threatening conditions” and “severe financial hardship.” A recent 11Alive report highlighted a Gwinnett woman’s experience with prior authorization struggles. Sen. Ossoff’s investigation previously detailed patient reports of delayed care and increased costs following the loss of ACA tax credits, with some patients citing a complete loss of insurance coverage.
6. AI & Tech Company News
OpenAI (openai.com)
OpenAI introduced GPT-6.1 Sol, the newest model in the GPT-6 series. The company states the model offers capabilities similar to GPT-6 Astra while providing an “unmatched combination of speed and affordability.” Under the OpenAI Preparedness Framework, GPT-6.1 Sol is categorized as Critical for cybersecurity and High for biological and chemical capability. Consequently, the model utilizes the same safeguards stack as GPT-6 Astra. This addendum provides updated baseline safety metrics and evaluation results for the system.
Anthropic (anthropic.com)
GLM-5.3 and the spread of advanced cyber capabilities
Anthropic researchers report that the Zhipu AI model GLM-5.3 possesses “strong capabilities for autonomously building end-to-end cyber exploits.” Unlike Claude Mythos Preview, the authors state GLM-5.3 lacks “meaningful safeguards,” noting attackers can bypass existing protections in 64% to 100% of simulated tests. NIST’s Center for AI Standards and Innovation characterizes the model as “the most cyber-capable open-weight model released to date.” Anthropic observed GLM-5.3 identify and exploit unknown vulnerabilities in a web browser engine during sandboxed testing.
7. Congressional Watch
Covers the 2026-09-28 session — the Congressional Record is published with a one-day delay.
Senate
The Senate conducted routine proceedings and passed the Protect College Sports Act following the consideration of several amendments. Senators also approved a series of other legislative measures and began the process for considering specific nominations and motions to proceed to floor business.
S. 4668 — Protect student athletes’ name, image, and likeness rights and establish competition standards [Passed 77 to 22]
S. Res. 913 — Express condolences regarding the death of former Senator Nancy Kassebaum [Agreed to]
H.R. 10167 — Discontinue minting pennies and require cash transaction rounding [Passed]
S. 2339 — Reauthorize the Young Women’s Breast Health Education and Awareness Requires Learning Young Act [Passed]
H.R. 8205 — Reauthorize the Accelerating Access to Critical Therapies for ALS Act [Passed]
S. 4009 — Impose sanctions for forced organ harvesting in China [Passed]
S. 4974 — Amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act regarding food safety [Passed]
S. 4395 — Reauthorize the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of 2002 [Passed]
H.R. 997 — Enable the National Taxpayer Advocate to hire and consult counsel [Passed]
H.R. 7730 — Modify bankruptcy eligibility requirements [Passed]
S. Res. 914 — Designate September 2026 as National Cholesterol Education Month [Agreed to]
S. Res. 915 — Recognize the 50th anniversary of Prison Fellowship [Agreed to]
S. Res. 916 — Designate the week of September 21, 2026, as Ray Gaesser Memorial Farm Safety Week [Agreed to]
House of Representatives
The House of Representatives held a pro forma session that lasted two minutes. No legislative business was transacted.
No actions taken — No legislative business conducted [None]
Committee Highlights
JOINT - Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe — Examined protecting Ukraine’s energy infrastructure
Coming Up
The Senate is scheduled to meet on September 29, 2026, at 10 a.m. The House of Representatives is scheduled to meet for a pro forma session on October 1, 2026, at 11:30 a.m.
Reference: Congressional Daily Digest — 2026-09-28
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Supreme court to hear case challenging Trump’s immigration detention policy
Reply sourceCourt will review practice of indefinite detention for undocumented immigrants living in the US
The US supreme court agreed on Thursday to take up a case challenging the Trump administration’s practice of indefinite detention for undocumented immigrants living in the US and awaiting deportation proceedings.
At the center of the immigration case is a dispute over Donald Trump’s reinterpretation of a longstanding policy that has led to a huge surge in the number of migrants held in detention centers.
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