Defying Congress, Trump vetoes defense bill, threatens government shutdown

1 Oct 02:09 Key points summarised by AI

President Trump vetoed the bipartisan defense policy bill (NDAA), citing objections to social media liability protections and the renaming of military bases.
Trump also threatened to block a $2.3 trillion government spending and coronavirus aid package, demanding an increase in direct payments from $600 to $2,000 per American.
These actions risk a government shutdown during a critical period of vaccine distribution and a major hacking response, drawing strong bipartisan opposition in Congress.
Congressional leaders, including House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, announced plans to reconvene to vote on overriding Trump's defense bill veto and address the spending package.

Macron condemns those who 'sought to bring down the Republic' after rioting mars nationwide protests

19 Oct 12:56 Key points summarised by AI

President Macron condemned widespread rioting and looting during nationwide protests, blaming far-left activists and criminals for the "unrestrained violence" and vowing accountability for those who "sought to bring down the Republic."
Over 2,400 arrests were made as protests against rising living costs and poor school conditions escalated, causing extensive damage to public buildings and businesses in cities like Paris, Limoges (where City Hall burned), Marseille, and Lyon.
The unrest, which organizers hoped would revive the "yellow vest" movement, saw political leaders trade blame, with Macron instructing prefects to protect public buildings and potentially ban future protests to prevent further disorder.