Trump cites Colorado's mail-in voting in moving military space HQ to AlabamaNew Foto - Trump cites Colorado's mail-in voting in moving military space HQ to Alabama

U.S. military operations in space will soon be led from Huntsville, Alabama.President Donald Trumpannounced he is moving U.S. Space Command headquarters out of Colorado Springs, Colorado, citing the state's use of mail-in voting as a "big factor" in the decision. "The problem I had with Colorado, one of the big problems, they do mail-in voting," Trump said. "When a state is for mail-in voting, that means they want dishonest elections ... so that played a big factor also." Trump also touted his support in conservative Alabama and slammed Colorado's Democratic governor as he announced the relocation, the latest move in a years-long partisan tussle over the military's space program. The Sept. 2 announcement reversesa move by President Joe Bidenoverturning Trump's 2021 decision to move Space Command to Alabama. Biden opted to keep the military's newest combatant command in Colorado, which has been the temporary headquarters since the military space program wasestablished in 2019. The Transportation Department plans to manage the capital's Union Station rail, subway and bus hub as part of the Trump administration'sincreasing control of DCtofight crimeand homeless encampments. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced the move Aug. 27 afterPresident Donald Trumptookcontrol of the police departmentand mobilized hundreds ofNational Guard troops to DC, including at Union Station.Members of the National Guard carrying sidearms stand outside Union Station in Washington, D.C., on August 25, 2025. Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Alabama, and other state leaders had pushed to make Alabama the permanent home of Space Command, battling with the Biden administration. "The Biden administration chose to make this political," said Sen. Katie Britt, R-Alabama, who joined Trump at the announcement along with Tuberville and other state officials. A report released by the Government Accountability Officein June 2022 found the Alabama site – Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville – to be the "preferred location" over five other locations. But Biden opted in 2023 to keep Space Command in Colorado, which proponents said was best for military readiness. "The deciding factor forPresident Bidenin deciding to keep Space Command in Colorado Springs was operational readiness, pure and simple," John Kirby, the National Security Council's former coordinator for strategic communications, said at the time. Tuberville and otherscontinued to pushfor the relocation, though. The senator is a close Trump ally and Alabama is a state Trump carried by 30 percentage points. "I don't think that influenced my decision," Trump said of his Alabama victory. Trump lost Colorado by 11 points.Every voterreceives a mail-in ballot in the state. The president has long railed against mail-in voting, recently trumpetinga possible executive orderto curtail mail ballots, despite statements from election experts, including those in his first administration, who saidmail-in voting is secure. Colorado's congressional delegation said in a statement that moving Space Command headquarters out of the state "weakens our national security at the worst possible time." "Moving Space Command sets our space defense apparatus back years, wastes billions of taxpayer dollars, and hands the advantage to the converging threats of China, Russia and North Korea," the statement continues. Trump has often linked federal funding decisions and politics. The president previously blocked a move to put the FBI's headquarters in Maryland, calling it a "liberal state," and suggested linking disaster aid in California to the state's policy decisions. Shifting Space Command to Huntsville would bring jobs and government spending to a state that has strongly backed the president. About 1,700 personnel work at Space Command, according to congressional records. Huntsville, home to NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center and a major hub for defense contractors, such as L3Harris and Lockheed Martin, has long lobbied for the Space Command headquarters. "We look forward to building a huge Space Command and having the Donald J. Trump Space Command center in Huntsville, Alabama," Tuberville said. Contributing: Reuters, Joey Garrison, Bart Jansen This article originally appeared on USA TODAY:Donald Trump moving U.S. Space Command to Huntsville, Albama

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Trump cites Colorado's mail-in voting in moving military space HQ to Alabama

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Trump blames the 'so fake' media for health rumors - but still sports a bruised hand in first appearance in daysNew Foto - Trump blames the 'so fake' media for health rumors - but still sports a bruised hand in first appearance in days

PresidentDonald Trumpslammed the "so fake" news media overswirling speculation about his declining health— but still hada bruised handduring his first public appearance in about a week. Trump seemed to be in good health as he joked alongside his MAGA allies while announcing that theU.S. Space Command headquarterswould move from Colorado to Alabama on Tuesday afternoon. It was the president's first appearance since an empty schedule over Labor Day weekend sparkedfrenziedonline rumors about his condition. When asked if he had seen that people were questioning whether he was dead or suffering from a serious health issue, Trump said he hadn't, but took the opportunity to slam the media. "Well, it's fake news. It's so fake. That's why the media has so little credibility. I knew they were saying, like, 'Is he OK? How's he feeling? What's wrong?" Trump told reporters. "It's also sort of a longer weekend, it's Labor Day Weekend...No, I was very active this Labor Day weekend." "I had heard that, but I didn't hear it to that extent," Trump said of the rumors. The announcement that the U.S. Space Command will be relocated to Huntsville, Alabama, dubbed "Rocket City," was Trump's first public engagement since amarathon three-hour cabinet meetinglast Tuesday. Despite the online concern, he was spotted going to his Virginia golf course Saturday. As word spread of Trump's lack of a public schedule over the holiday weekend, conspiracy theorists took to Google and social media to inquire about his condition. On Saturday, questions about Trump's health were among the top Google searches, while "Where is Donald Trump" was trending on X even as he was photographed going to the golf course. Eagle-eyed theorists also pointed to an interview Vice President J.D. Vance gave last week in which he said he was ready to assume the presidency if a "terrible tragedy occurred." In the same interview, however, Vance noted that Trump was in "incredibly good health." Trump addressed the concerns Sunday, writing, "NEVER FELT BETTER IN MY LIFE." His comments were linked back to a Truth Social post that made disparaging comments about former President Joe Biden's Health. The post was also made by a user who noted that the "media freaks out if Trump disappears for 24 hours." During the Tuesday briefing, Trump also noted he had been very active on Truth Social over the long weekend, telling reporters that he had "pretty poignant Truths," or posts. Trump shared dozens of posts on Truth Social over the holiday weekend, includingdeclarationsthat D.C. is now safe and acallto end mail-in voting. He also posteda bizarre rant, lashing out at a White House Rose Garden workerfor damaging a piece of stone. Trump's health has been under scrutiny for most of his second term, and speculation has continued to grow ever sincephotos of his swollen ankles and bruised handsbegan circulating online. White House officials, however, have insisted that the 79-year-old president haschronic venous insufficiency, a condition common amongst older people. The condition occurs when veins in the legs struggle to bring blood to the heart. Trump, who has frequently worn visible concealer on his right hand to cover up a recurring bruise, went makeup-free late last month while signing executive orders in the Oval Office. The White House and Trump's doctor have maintained that the president is in "excellent health" and that the hand bruise he often sports is the result offrequent handshakingand intake of aspirin.

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Trump blames the ‘so fake’ media for health rumors - but still sports a bruised hand in first appearance in days

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Basketball Hall of Famer George Raveling, who influenced Michael Jordan's Nike deal, dies at 88New Foto - Basketball Hall of Famer George Raveling, who influenced Michael Jordan's Nike deal, dies at 88

George Raveling, a Hall of Fame basketball coach who played a role in Michael Jordan signing a landmark endorsement deal with Nike, has died. He was 88. Raveling's family said Tuesdayin a statementthat he had "faced cancer with courage and grace." "There are no words to fully capture what George meant to his family, friends, colleagues, former players, and assistants — and to the world," the family statement read. "He will be profoundly missed, yet his aura, energy, divine presence, and timeless wisdom live on in all those he touched and transformed." Raveling, who was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2015, had a career record of 335-293 from 1972-94 at Washington State, Iowa and Southern California. He had a losing record in his first season at each school before making multiple trips to the NCAA Tournament. His success at those programs landed Raveling on the U.S. Olympic basketball staffs in 1984 and 1988. Jordan was on the 1984 team that won gold at the Olympic Games in Los Angeles, and Raveling helped convince him to sign with Nike. He introduced Jordan to Sonny Vaccaro at Nike, which helped lead to a contract that gave Jordan his own brand, made him millions of dollars and changed the athletic apparel industry. Marlon Wayans portrayed Raveling in the 2023 movie "Air" that focused on Nike's courtship of Jordan. "For more than 40 years, he blessed my life with wisdom, encouragement, and friendship," Jordan said in a statement. "He was a mentor in every sense and I'll always carry deep gratitude for his guidance. I signed with Nike because of George, and without him, there would be no Air Jordan." Raveling also owned the original copy of the "I Have a Dream" speed by Martin Luther King Jr. He was working security at the 1963 March on Washington in which King delivered one of the most famous speeches in American history. As King was exiting, Raveling saw him and asked if he could have the speech, and the reverend handed it to him. Raveling held on to the copy until 2021, when he donated it to his alma mater, Villanova. He played at Villanova from 1957-60, averaged 12.3 points and 14.6 rebounds over his last two seasons. The Philadelphia Warriors drafted Raveling in the eighth round in 1960, but he didn't play in the NBA. "The finest human being, inspiring mentor, most loyal alum and a thoughtful loving friend," Jay Wright, who coached Villanova to national championships in 2016 and 2018,posted on X. "Coach Raveling lived his life for others, His heart was restless and kind and now rests In the lord!" Current Villanova coach Kevin Willard said in a statement that he has "long appreciated the enormous impact Coach has made not just on our game, but on so many of us in it. I know Villanova held a special place in his heart and we are forever grateful for his contributions to this program." Raveling was involved in a serious car crash while coaching USC in 1994, breaking nine ribs, his collarbone and pelvis. ___ Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign uphere. AP college basketball:https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-basketball-pollandhttps://apnews.com/hub/college-basketball

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Basketball Hall of Famer George Raveling, who influenced Michael Jordan's Nike deal, dies at 88

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Micah Parsons reportedly made last-ditch effort to sign extension with Cowboys 2 days before Packers tradeNew Foto - Micah Parsons reportedly made last-ditch effort to sign extension with Cowboys 2 days before Packers trade

Despite all the vitriol between Micah Parsons and the Dallas Cowboys, the star pass rusher made one last-ditch effort to try and get a deal done. Two days before he was traded to the Green Bay Packers, Parsons had his agentreach out to the Cowboysto try and bury the hatchet, according to ESPN. Parsons' agent David Mulugheta reportedly sent an email to Jerry and Stephen Jones, telling the pair Mulugheta would come to Dallas or hop on a video call to hammer out a deal. Jerry Jones reportedly shut that down, saying Parsons would need toplay on his fifth-year optionif he stayed with the Cowboys in 2025, per ESPN. Jerry Jones responded to the message, saying the Cowboys were prepping a trade and if Parsons wanted to play in Dallas in 2025, he would have to do so on his fifth-year option. Parsons would become a free agent in 2026, but the team could also use the franchise tag to prevent his departure at that point. The team could use the franchise tag on Parsons twice if he played out his fifth-year option, somethingJones indicated multiple timeshe would do with Parsons. The threat created a scenario where Parsons would have played on three consecutive one-year deals with the Cowboys unless he agreed to a deal Jones believed the pair negotiated during aMarch meeting in which Mulugheta was not present. [Join or create a Yahoo Fantasy Football league for the 2025 NFL season] Shortly after that, Mulugheta was allowed to engage in contract talks with the Packers. The team reportedly made a formal offer for Parsons the following day, and the deal eventually was completed. Mulugheta then worked out arecord-breaking extensionfor Parsons with the Packers. Those negotiations were "transparent and fast," a source told ESPN. Mulugheta didn't go into that much detail about the situation during an appearance on ESPN's "First Take" on Tuesday, though he confirmed Parsons wanted to make it work with the Cowboys. Micah Parsons' agent David Mulugheta addressed the contract negotiations between Parsons and the Cowboys 👀pic.twitter.com/V53QSjzFex — Yahoo Sports (@YahooSports)September 2, 2025 That obviously did not happen, and Parsons now finds himself in Green Bay. He'll get a chance to show the Cowboys they made the wrong decision in Week 4, when the team travels to Dallas to take on the Cowboys. Tuesday's report suggests it didn't have to end that way. Even with both sides fighting publicly, Parsons and Mulugheta tried to give it one more go with the Cowboys. If Parsons continues to play at a similar level with his new team, Cowboys fans will be left wondering what could have happened had cooler heads prevailed at the 11th hour.

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Micah Parsons reportedly made last-ditch effort to sign extension with Cowboys 2 days before Packers trade

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Gov. Tim Walz to call special session on gun laws after Minneapolis school shootingNew Foto - Gov. Tim Walz to call special session on gun laws after Minneapolis school shooting

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz plans to call a special legislative session to consider tougher gun laws following a shooting last week at aCatholic schoolin Minneapolis thatleft two children deadand 21 people injured. The Democrat told reporters Tuesday, after welcoming children back to a public school in the Minneapolis suburb of Eagan, that he'll be making calls to lawmakers and working on a plan over the next couple of days. Walz said he intends to propose a "very comprehensive" package that could include an assault-weapons ban. But it'snot clear if new restrictions on guns could passthe closely divided Minnesota Legislature. Aspecial election this monthis expected to restore a 67-67 tie in the House under a Republican speaker, and Senate Democrats have just a one-vote majority. "To be very candid, just in a very evenly divided (Legislature), I'm going to need some Republicans to break with the orthodoxy and say that we need to do something on guns," Walz said. GOP legislative leaders, whose support would be critical to any changes, complained after the governor floated the idea of a special session Friday that he had failed to consult them. Republican House Speaker Lisa Demuth, of Cold Spring, said she had a "long overdue" conversation" with Walz later Tuesday. "If he decides to call a special session, anything that we do needs to have bipartisan support," Demuth said in a statement, noting that both partiesshowed they could work togetherin this year's regular session. "If Governor Walz and Democrats are focused on partisan accusations and demands, this special session will not be productive for the people of Minnesota." Demuth indicated in an earlier statement that Republicans might be open to expanding school security funding to include private schools, and providing more money for mental health resources. While the governor didn't give many details of his proposals, he said they won't infringe on Second Amendment rights, but will protect students. He indicated his plan could include safe storage and liability insurance requirements, improvements to the state's 2023 "red flag" law, and more funding for mental health. He also said he's open to GOP ideas. "If Minnesota lets this moment slide, and we determine that it's OK for little ones to not be safe in a school environment or a church environment, then shame on us," Walz said. The mayors of Minneapolis and St. Paul, joined by several suburban mayors, held a Capitol news conference Tuesday to call on the Legislature to changea 1985 state lawthat prevents cities from enacting their own gun restrictions. Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey said they would strongly prefer for Congress and the Legislature to ban assault weapons and high-capacity magazines at the national and state levels. "If you're not able to do it, or willing to do it there, give us the ability to keep our constituents safe," Frey said. "That is our call. That is our ask." Police over the weekend raised the number of injured to 21 — 18children ages 6 to 15and three adults — from Wednesday's attack at theChurch of Annunciation. The shooter,23-year-old Robin Westman, died by suicide afterfiring 116 rifle roundsthrough the church's stained-glass windows ashundreds of studentsfrom the nearby Annunciation Catholic School and others gathered for Mass on Wednesday. While investigators last week said they had not found a clear motive for the attack, the shooterhad connectionsto the school. Westman's mother worked for the parish before retiring in 2021, and Westman once attended the school. Acting U.S. Attorney Joe Thompson said last week thatthe shooter left behind videos and writingsthat "expressed hate towards almost every group imaginable" but admiration for mass killers. Tuesday was the first day back to class for most Minnesota public schools, but Annunciation students went back to school last Monday. No students have returned since the shooting and officials at the Catholic school have not yet said when their classes will resume. Hennepin Healthcare said it wasstill caring for three patientsas of Monday, and that it wouldnot providefurther updates. They included one child in critical condition and a child and an adult in satisfactory condition. Children's Hospital of Minneapolis said one child remained there Tuesday but did not specify a condition.

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September 02, 2025

Gov. Tim Walz to call special session on gun laws after Minneapolis school shooting

Gov. Tim Walz to call special session on gun laws after Minneapolis school shooting MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz plans to call...
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President's family wealth leaps as trading starts on Trump cryptocurrencyNew Foto - President's family wealth leaps as trading starts on Trump cryptocurrency

WASHINGTON − A cryptocurrency token issued by the Trump family'sWorld Liberty Financialhad a lukewarm opening on Sept. 1 with its value declining on the first day of trading. Still, the president and his family may have amassed as much as $5 billion on paper from the offering, according to one analysis. The venture is backed by the Trumps and lists PresidentDonald Trumpas a "co-founder emeritus," The World Liberty tokens, known as $WLFI, were sold to investors last October. After Trump took office in January, his administration moved to ease regulation of the cryptocurrency industry. Investors in the tokens voted in July to make them tradable, paving the way for their sale and purchase − and potentially boosting the value of the president's holdings. Monday's launch was something like an initial public offering, enabling holders of the token to trade them like stocks or other financial instruments. World Liberty Financial lists Trump's three sons, Donald Jr., Eric and 19-year-old Barron as co-founders. Trump's diplomatic envoy,Steve Witkoff, like Trump, is listed as a "co-founder emeritus" while his sons, Zach and Alex, are listed as co-founders. The tokens are now being offered on some of the world's largest cryptocurrency exchanges. On Binance, the first cryptocurrency exchange to list $WLFI, the token traded between about 30 cents and 20 cents each. At the higher price, the Trumps' stake is worth more than $5 billion, according to theWall Street Journal. World Liberty, which aims to allow people to access financial services without intermediaries like banks, said in March that it had raised$550 million selling$WLFI. While campaigning for president in 2024, Trump said he would be a "crypto president" promoting crypto-friendly polices in contrast to his predecessor, former PresidentJoe Biden. He has said he'd make the U.S. the "crypto capital of the planet." CRYPTO:How much money did Trump make in first 100 days? Crypto deals raise questions In July, Trump signed alandmark legislationpackage, known as the GENIUS Act, which creates a regulatory framework for stablecoins, a type of cryptocurrency tied to the value of an asset like the U.S. dollar. World Liberty has a stablecoin called USD1. In May,Trump hosted a dinner at his Virginia golf clubfor 220 investors who invested an estimated $148 million on the $TRUMP meme coin, with the top 25 holders being granted a private VIP reception with Trump. The move drewcriticism from Democratic lawmakersand others about its ethical implications. Contributing: Reuters Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy is a White House Correspondent for USA TODAY.You can follow her on X @SwapnaVenugopal This article originally appeared on USA TODAY:Trump family's crypto windfall could hit $5 billion

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September 02, 2025

President's family wealth leaps as trading starts on Trump cryptocurrency

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US Open: Jessica Pegula moves on to semifinals for second straight year after knocking off Barbora KrejčíkováNew Foto - US Open: Jessica Pegula moves on to semifinals for second straight year after knocking off Barbora Krejčíková

Jessica Pegula advanced to the U.S. Open semifinals for the second straight year after dispatching Barbora Krejčíková in straight sets,6-3, 6-3, on Tuesday. Through five matches in Flushing, the 31-year-old Pegula, who is seeking her first Grand Slam tournament title, has yet to drop a set. [Join or create a Yahoo Fantasy Football league for the 2025 NFL season] Pegula stormed out to a 3-0 lead in the opening set, putting Krejčíková into catchup mode. The former French Open and Wimbledon champion did cut Pegula's advantage to 4-3, but the American pulled away to win the final two games. Title chase is 🔛Last year's runner-up Pegula takes down Krejcikova in straights!pic.twitter.com/OZMdKqsyL7 — US Open Tennis (@usopen)September 2, 2025 In the second set, Krejčíková's serving issues continued and Pegula took advantage. Krejčíková's overall first serve win percentage was43% in the matchand she was 31% in second serve win percentage. "I think I've been playing some really good tennis, I've just been playing very solid," Pegula said after the match. "I've been having very good starts, so I really wanted to do that today, especially against someone like her who's very dangerous." Pegula, a three-time winner on tour this year, will face either No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka or Markéta Vondroušová in the semifinals on Thursday. Sabalenka and Vondroušová will play their quarterfinal match on Tuesday evening.

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September 02, 2025

US Open: Jessica Pegula moves on to semifinals for second straight year after knocking off Barbora Krejčíková

US Open: Jessica Pegula moves on to semifinals for second straight year after knocking off Barbora Krejčíková Jessica Pegula advanced to the...
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