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Sunday, September 27, 2026 AI Giants Probe 'Tens of Thousands' of Security Incidents—Some Involving Government Sites "Insane that we allow this," one journalist said of the rapidly advancing technology. "Sleepwalking into disaster or worse." Know someone who would enjoy the Common Dreams newsletter? Help us spread the word by forwarding this email to your family and friends.   If Democrats Win Control of Congress in the Midterms, Will They Impeach Trump a Third Time? "It's about setting a standard, and the Democrats can impeach, to uphold constitutional values, and at the same time, have a first-hundred-day agenda that deals with the cost of living," said Rep. Ro Khanna.   Battle Over Illegal E1 Settlement in Occupied West Bank Escalates a Month Before Israeli Election Critics around the world continue to call the proposed settlement "a plan to progress the forced displacement and ethnic cleansing of Palestinians."   Only 'Negotiated Solution' Can Get US Out of 'Deadlock,' Iranian Diplomat Says After Trump Rejects Deal "They want to make a deal where they open the strait immediately because they're losing so badly," the US president claimed. "We're winning tremendously."   Austin City Council Candidate Misael Ramos Arrested After Protest Against ICE Shooting "We must end the terror in our communities created by the fascist administration in Washington and here in Texas—I will never stop standing up and speaking out for our community."  MUST READ! Trump 'Gleefully Eviscerating' Efforts to Help Families With 'Illegal' Pocket Rescission "Donald Trump knows he can’t get these cuts through Congress, so he is illegally making them through the back door," said the House Budget Committee's top Democrat.

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