{"href":"https://api.simplecast.com/oembed?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftodays-news.simplecast.com%2Fepisodes%2Ftodays-news-september-18-19-2025-OOAHDzS9","width":444,"version":"1.0","type":"rich","title":"Today's News, September 18-19, 2025","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/01f7d4b2-716c-43f9-8a03-c96056c76782/370df5a9-5efb-4211-884a-0e4a7a5b2638/wwop-todays-20news-20cover.jpg","thumbnail_height":300,"provider_url":"https://simplecast.com","provider_name":"Simplecast","html":"","height":200,"description":"Politics is buzzing—Senate GOP fast-tracked Trump’s nominees, a judge tossed Trump’s $15B lawsuit as “too long,” and NH police foiled an assassination plot on Gov. Ayotte. Trump gears up for another China trip, Erika Kirk takes over TPUSA, and Trump vows to label antifa a terrorist org. Rumors swirl about Harris nixing Buttigieg as VP, Biden’s competency questioned, and Hunter’s ties resurface. GOP registration spikes in NC post-Charlie Kirk’s assassination, while four GOP senators sided with Democrats to shield Rep. Ilhan Omar from censure. Abroad, Europe reels from job cuts and stalled energy projects, while the Pope struggles with China relations. Economically, jobless claims fell, condo prices are dropping, and DOE launched a new grid project. On culture, Cornell warns “non-marginalized” students off minority events, while tech CEOs are summoned to DC. In entertainment, Jimmy Kimmel faces suspension and a forced donation after TPUSA backlash. Medically, COVID vaccines linked to neurological disorders, but brushing teeth may help prevent pancreatic cancer. And for lighter fare—Maine’s corn maze tops the nation for the fourth year straight. "}