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Marked Safe (For Now)
Today’s notice:Trump’s response to the Susie Wiles talk. A post-midterms student debt squeeze. The Republican pitch that may have fallen flat in Nevada. Ukrainian defense firms’ Washington strategy. And: Teeing up this week’s fiery fairway fight. THE LATEST Someone has job security: It’s just over two weeks until the consequential midterms, and White House officials have a problem.
What the Money Says
Today’s notice: Reading the FEC reports. Debate night in Alaska. The final Maine Senate match. The siren call of the “reach seats.” House Republicans prepare for a post-election leadership fight. And: Nebraska implemented Medicaid changes early, and Republicans are feeling the heat.
Police Raid Suspected Ansonia Drug Market
ANSONIA – Police arrested seven people in connection to a “flea market” being run out of the Subalpi Club on Parker Street that was allegedly being used to sell cannabis and psychedelic mushrooms. Police also seized more than 21 pounds of cannabis flower from vendor tables while carrying out a search warrant at the club, according to court documents. Police made the arrests between Oct. 5 and Oct. 8, according to department incident reports.
Talarico’s Provocations
Today’s notice: What “God is nonbinary” meant. Everyone’s turning Senate staffers into election monitors. Super PAC shenanigans in the Bay Area. John Kennedy, super surrogate. Jim Justice, super downer. A bunch of little midterm scoops. And: The left doesn’t want to talk about permitting reform. THE LATEST A question of faith: Worldscollided on CNN last night as the traditional TV town hall (tightly controlled, predictable) tried to join with the YouTube debate format (looser, wilder).
Warrant Details Ansonia Playground Probe
ANSONIA – Surveillance footage helped police identify two suspects charged in connection to a fire at Gatison Park, according to an arrest warrant. Jayvon Johnson and Jose Bordoy, both 19-year-old Ansonia residents, were arrested last week and charged with reckless burning, first-degree criminal mischief and second-degree reckless endangerment in connection to the blaze. They were also charged with conspiracy to commit each of those offenses.
The Matter of Kansas
Today’s notice: The latest from Kansas. A court smacks down the White House press freeze, again. A scoop about ICE body cameras. Obama’s Michigan mission. What yesterday’s Senate debates sounded like. And: Small-town cops vs. their small towns on DHS enforcement deals. THE LATEST Just how real is this Kansas thing? The Sun’s Elena Schneider traveled to the state that is scientifically flatter than a pancake for a story about politics on tilt.
Morning Sun: MAGA’s Big Tent Shrinks
Today’s notice: Republicans have a Black voter problem (again). The state of things in Alaska. A gambling scoop. Katie Zacharia’s first briefing. And a crackdown on American voters who haven’t resided in the U.S. THE LATEST Not long ago, MAGA’s inroads with Black voters were a defining storyline of a movement that sought to remake the Republican Party. But three weeks before Election Day, that excitement has faded into frustration.
Byron Donalds Sees Black Voters As Key - Even If the GOP Doesn’t
MIAMI — In a bright yellow room, filled with art from the Dominican Republic alongside traditional African masks, Rep. Byron Donalds held court with about two dozen South Florida local politicians, business and community leaders — mostly men, nearly all Black — many of whom identified as Democrats. Donalds entered the closed-door event where a warm but weary room of people were ready to listen to the Republican lawmaker’s political pitch as he runs for governor.
Ansonia Consultant Describes Plan To Draw Down City Reserves
ANSONIA – The city plans to use about $6 million from its reserves to fund budgets over the next few years, according to a report from a finance consultant. Thomas Hamilton, the consultant, gave that update during a Sept. 23 meeting with the state Municipal Finance Advisory Commission (MFAC), an advisory body that the city was ordered to start meeting with in a state law passed last year.
Still Running With Trump
Today’s notice: Live from South Carolina. Mike Rounds scrubs the president’s name from his campaign website. A look at state ballot initiatives. Mike Johnson and Hakeem Jeffries on the trail. Democrats’ favorite northern neighbor. And: Florida’s confusing stock trading disclosure law. THE LATEST In South Carolina, Republicans still believe in Donald Trump. At least one very prominent one, Sen. Darline Graham, does.
Peruvian Restaurant Expanding To Ansonia
ANSONIA – A Peruvian restaurant with locations in New Haven and Bridgeport plans to expand with a new location in Ansonia’s ‘Restaurant Row.’ Icaru, which opened its first location in 2023, plans to open at 252 Main St. in Ansonia, directly across the street from city hall. There is no official opening date yet.
Rumble in Grand Rapids
Today’s notice: A memorable night on the debate stage(s). The NRCC chair goes on TV in his own district. On the ground in Alaska and Nevada. And: Following the Freedom 250 money. THE LATEST Slugfest Thursday.
Ansonia Community Members Discuss Goals For New Middle School
ANSONIA – About two dozen members of the public showed up to a meeting Sept. 30 to help set a vision for what Ansonia’s new middle school could look like. Tecton Architects, the architectural and engineering services firm overseeing the middle school project, arranged the meeting to gather community input as the firm sets out on creating a design for the $100 million middle school construction project.
The Pinch Hitters
Today’s notice: RFK Jr.’s star turn. Minnesota prepares to lose Medicaid funds. The Senate GOP walks away from North Carolina. Hinson v. Turek in Iowa. Schumer’s safe. And: Where the campaigns like to eat in D.C., with charts. THE LATEST Who are the surrogates of 2026? Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has been unmuzzled in recent months by a White House that used to try to keep him quiet, The Washington Sun’s Paige Winfield Cunningham and Christa Dutton report today.
Morning Sun: Remember Maine? - The Washington Sun
Today’s notice: The Collins-Jackson debates have begun. Tom Emmer tells us what the midterms are about. How Republicans went on offense on health care. An unlikely crusader against Citizens United. And: New reporting on how the Biden administration responded to Oct. 7. THE LATEST Is this still the Maine event? Remember when all anyone could talk about was the Maine Senate race? Last night, incumbent Republican Sen. Susan Collins shared a debate stage with her Democratic opponent, Troy Jackson.
Boys And Girls Club To Air Documentary Remembering 1991 Fire
SHELTON – Thirty-five years ago, the Boys and Girls Club on Howe Avenue burnt to the ground in a four-alarm fire – then, four days later, the club reopened just around the corner. The club is now preparing to mark its 70th anniversary with a documentary recounting the history of the 1991 fire, and how members came together to continue offering a safe place for kids in the immediate days after.
What They’re Talking About
Today’s notice: Messaging check-in. Democrats court the young men electorate. And: Parents of young children in Congress say they need help. THE LATEST The Epstein longtail: Last year, when Democrats were first laser-focused on the Jeffrey Epstein story, many party strategists behind the scenes said it was a brief moment in time — it’s not like we’re gonna be running ads about this, they’d say. But the issue has had longer legs than anyone expected.
Ansonia Police Investigating Playground Arson Fire
ANSONIA – Authorities are trying to figure out who set a playground on fire in Gatison Park in the dead of night Saturday (Oct. 3). Police said the fire was set intentionally, but wouldn’t comment on details such as whether an accelerant was used. The fire marshal did not return phone calls. Anyone with information should call police at 203 735 1885. Click here to submit an anonymous tip online. The fire was reported at 3:32 a.m. at the park between Third and Fourth streets.
The Final Countdown
Today’s notice: Millions are pouring in but what kind of campaign money matters? Road-tripping with Scalise. Truth telling from red-state Republicans. The down-ballot play. Inside SCOTUS’ Red Mass. And: Officials are still bracing for some Election Day turbulence. THE LATEST Welcome to Sprint Week.
Settlement Discussions Continue In Ansonia Residential Redevelopment Lawsuit
ANSONIA – Lawyers and public officials held a meeting Sept. 23 to discuss a lawsuit filed by a developer appealing the city’s rejection of a plan to convert a former nursing home on Ford Street into age-restricted apartments. The discussion happened in executive session during a meeting of the planning and zoning commission at Ansonia City Hall.
How to Keep Abortion Out of the Midterms
Today’s notice: The White House wants abortion politics to wait. The colorful description of the electoral choices in Pennsylvania. New poll finds voters want the feds’ hands off elections. Where’s Taiwan’s $300 million in aid? And: Democrats are excited about … Mississippi? THE LATEST Scoop: Top White House officials, led by Susie Wiles, told Todd Blanche to keep abortion off the electoral radar, The Washington Sun’s Eric Katz and Oriana González report today.
They Love Stonks
Today’s notice: Buy low and sell your credibility. Gillibrand helps Nixon in Florida. A Democrat leads yet another poll in Kansas. A deep dive into Michigan’s 7th. Chuck Schumer, speechless. And: You can buy a skateboard from Tim Burchett as long as he doesn’t sell it to you. THE LATEST The most consequential miss of this Congress? Stock trading on the Hill is alive and well after a proposed ban failed to advance yesterday along party lines.
Ansonia Aldermen Approve Police Pay Raises
ANSONIA – The city and its police union agreed to a contract extension Sept. 17 which includes pay raises for officers over the next two years. The contract extension will give most officers a 2.75 percent yearly wage increase in 2027 and 2028. A sergeant who is currently paid at a rate of $51.53 per hour will be paid $52.95 in 2027 and $54.41 per hour in 2028 under the contract.
Republicans Make Their AI Move
Today’s notice: Data centers’ day in the Senate. Gun violence and abortion advocates try to get in on the midterm conversation. Inside Jeffries’ effort to turn his Democratic haters. Missouri as a redistricting omen. And: At the MAHA Summit. THE LATEST Today is for data center political theater. The Washington Sun’s Elena Schneider and Igor Bobic have all the details on what is sure to be a fun day in the Senate, depending on how you define “fun,” of course.
No Injuries Reported In Ansonia Beaver Street Fire
ANSONIA – No injuries were reported from a fire on Beaver Street this morning (Sept. 29). The cause and origin of the fire are under investigation. A call came in around 5:13 a.m. reporting a house fire on the 200-block of Beaver Street. About three or four residents were home at the time, according to Ansonia Fire Chief Jay Fainer, but all had managed to escape the burning building before firefighters arrived.
Believing the Polls
Today’s notice: Talking about the polls with pollsters. A scoop about chaos at the IRS. Senate Republicans punt Trump’s Pentagon reconciliation request. How battleground Democrats talk about trans rights now. And: A follow-up to our scoop from last year about Lindsey Halligan’s security detail. Editor’s note: We goofed! Some of you received our Metro newsletter by mistake yesterday. But if you liked what you saw, you can sign up here. THE LATEST We’re doing that polling thing again.
Believing the Polls
8 hours ago Phil Mickelson has argued time and time again that the PGA Tour and the sport of golf exert too much control over players and media. Brandel Chamblee believes that the LIV star's fight has been driven by the ulterior motive of entitlement. The Golf Channel analyst criticized Mickelson while …
Ansonia Debt Rating Downgraded
ANSONIA – Ansonia’s debt rating has been downgraded due to an ongoing imbalance in expenses and income, according to S&P Global Ratings. “The downgrade reflects our view of the city’s ongoing revenue and expenditure imbalance and use of one-time funding sources to balance operations,” the agency wrote in a report dated Sept. 24. Ansonia now has an A+ rating, down from an AA- rating. The downgrade means that the agency believes lending to Ansonia is riskier than previously indicated.
The White House App Is Watching You
Today’s notice: The privacy cost of Trump TV. Parts of MAGA reel over the China summit. John Brennan’s parallel legal woes. The GOP’s Senate plan that’s gone sideways. And: The AI bros celebrate data centers. THE LATEST The White House app got very popular as the administration launched its own 24/7 stream amid Donald Trump’s newest effort to choose who gets to cover him.
Results From AI Talks Go MIA As Xi Departs D.C.
China’s leader, Xi Jinping, left Washington on Friday afternoon after a whirlwind visit to President Donald Trump’s White House. And while Trump leaned into the personal nature of the leader-to-leader relationship and showed off the White House’s renovations — some completed and some ongoing — the status of what the bilateral negotiations produced on key issues between the adversaries remained largely unknown. “We’ve had a tremendous visit from two spectacular people.
The Washington Sun: Panic Week
Today’s notice: Felt like an inflection point this week. Who got the coveted state dinner ticket. The district to watch this November. A new poll shows a real Senate race in Nebraska. And: Check out our No. 1 story. THE LATEST This was not the week Republicans were looking for. Something feels different about the midterms at the end of this week than at the start. It’s like everyone suddenly got on the same page.
Trump and Xi Toast to Mutual Cooperation at Opulent White House State Dinner
President Donald Trump hosted Chinese President Xi Jinping for a lavish White House state dinner Thursday night, pairing Chinese emissaries with American billionaires and government officials against the backdrop of ongoing trade and technology negotiations.
Xi Kicks Off White House Visit With a Veiled Shot About Doing Business in the U.S.
President Xi Jinping of China opened his time at the White House with a subtle shot at America’s hesitancy to welcome Chinese businesses. “China keeps its door wide open, welcomes American companies wanting to invest and do business there,” Xi said Thursday in translated remarks, as protesters chanted outside the White House grounds.
How Progressives Grow Their Power
Today’s notice: White House access is back. A nitty-gritty look at the political strategy of the populist left. D.C.’s homeless problem after the Trump law enforcement surge. More on the seniority war in the House Democratic Caucus. Ballroom money questions. And: Lee Greenwood’s royalty checks. THE LATEST Breaking overnight: Federal Judge Timothy Kelly ordered the White House to “immediately return, reinstate, and restore” press credentials to journalists from CNN, MS NOW and Politico.
Trump’s Domestic Woes Are Growing. He’ll Throw Xi a Lavish Visit Anyway.
When President Donald Trump welcomes President Xi Jinping of China to the White House on Thursday, it will be at a low point in his second term. Republicans are rebelling on issues that are personal to the president: an expensive gift to his son, a media ban, mass deportations, the Iran war — even Xi’s visit. Polls and surveys show him with his lowest approval rating. Trump even seems to have given up on Republicans maintaining control of Congress in November’s midterms.
Skynet, Rebranded
Today’s notice: Trump’s toughest nickname challenge yet. What to expect from Xi Jinping’s state visit. A scoop about RFK Jr. and cancer screenings. A big shift for Republicans on the campaign trail. And: What’s going on in Montana? THE LATEST How smart is Super Intelligence? Still a believer in unfettered artificial intelligence development, Donald Trump has a new phrase he plans to repeat to drown out the growing bipartisan backlash to the technology.
What to Expect From Xi’s Big Visit: Kicked Cans
President Donald Trump will welcome Chinese President Xi Jinping to Washington for a state visit as the pair seeks to deepen their personal relationship and maintain some future stability. The governments — which at times have been adversarial — have made slow progress on the tangible commitments agreed to in May when Trump visited Beijing. But the countries remain locked in strategic competitions bubbling beneath the surface of the leaders’ relationship.
Trump Aides Have Prepared to Confront China Over Alleged AI Theft
White House aides have prepared to confront Beijing over the alleged theft of U.S. artificial intelligence models by their Chinese competitors, in what would be an escalation of the United States’ posture toward its technological rivals.
Trump Threatens to ‘Annihilate’ Iran at the U.N.
New York — Before the United Nations General Assembly, a stonefaced Iranian representative among them, President Donald Trump had a question about the enemy in the war he had struggled for months to end.
The Washington Sun: Trump Unplugged
Today’s notice: Trump unplugged. A progressive group remakes itself around the AI issue. “I’m glad I’m not on the ballot, I know that,” a Republican senator tells us. Missouri’s lines are still not drawn. And: The Secret Service hires polygraph vendors. THE LATEST If the president speaks and there’s no camera around, does it make a sound? At the White House yesterday, Donald Trump debuted the home’s new helipad, the construction of which he’d closely supervised.
Speed Cams Deployed To Route 8 Work Zone
by Jasmine Wright THE VALLEY – The state Department of Transportation is now using a speed camera to enforce speed limits near work zones on Route 8, a spokeswoman for the department confirmed. “A stationary unit has been deployed on Route 8 as work on the Route 8 Design Build Project continues,” wrote Eva Zymaris, the spokeswoman, in an email.
Trump’s World Stage Awaits
Today’s notice: A foreign affairs test awaits Trump in New York. The anti-corruption script coming to your TV. How U.S. policies are affecting Germany’s right turn. And: Farm country ain’t happy with Trump. THE LATEST Ahead of Donald Trump’s address to the United Nations this week, the president posted an image of himself peering over a globe that includes Greenland and the Arctic Circle but with his gaze seemingly centered on Europe.
Speed Cams Deployed To Route 8 Work Zone
CT DOT map showing the speed cam could go anywhere along the Route 8 construction zone. The state Department of Transportation is now using a speed camera to enforce speed limits near work zones on Route 8, a spokeswoman for the department confirmed. “A stationary unit has been deployed on Route 8 as work on the Route 8 Design Build Project continues,” wrote Eva Zymaris, the spokeswoman, in an email.
Working Hard or Hardly Working?
Today’s notice: Congress’ surprisingly good attendance record. An exclusive look at a DNC fundraising haul. Hegseth’s guy is probably not going to be Army secretary. Inside Democrats’ fight to change House seniority rules. And: Go west, data centers, to build on public lands. THE LATEST Surprise! Congress did something functional.
Speed Cams Deployed To Route 8 Work Zone
THE VALLEY – The state Department of Transportation is now using a speed camera to enforce speed limits near work zones on Route 8, a spokeswoman for the department confirmed. “A stationary unit has been deployed on Route 8 as work on the Route 8 Design Build Project continues,” wrote Eva Zymaris, the spokeswoman, in an email. “It’s important to note that the work zone speed camera technology is only active when active work is taking place.” The use of speed cameras started earlier this month.
Firm Asks For Ansonia Residents’ Input On New Middle School
ANSONIA – The firm overseeing the design of the city’s new middle school is scheduled to hold a meeting Sept. 30 where members of the public can give their input on what the new school should look like. The meeting is scheduled to take place from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the media room at Ansonia High School (20 Pulaski Highway). People interested in attending are asked to RSVP by emailing Superintendent of Schools Joseph DiBacco at jdibacco@ansonia.org.
Priced In
Today’s notice: The narrative on prices is set. Putting the AI in America.gov. The Democrats who might lead the House. What we learned in the primaries. And: The FEC will not be up and running before November. THE LATEST No more pretending that prices aren’t going to be higher in November.
Trump Aides Are Prepping an AI Takeover of Government Services
Trump administration officials are preparing to launch an AI-driven website as a clearinghouse for Americans to get services from the federal government. The functions being discussed for the new website include allowing Americans to obtain and renew their passports and file taxes for free on a simple digital portal. The website, dubbed America.gov, is still in planning stages, according to six current and former U.S. officials familiar with the matter.
Shelton Man Pleads Guilty To $1.8 Million Pandemic-Era Loan Fraud
SHELTON – A city resident pled guilty in federal court to defrauding banks out of more than $1.8 million through a pandemic-era loan program. Robert Cocca, 37, pled guilty July 1 to one count of wire fraud and one count of engaging in a monetary transaction derived from unlawful activity. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Connecticut announced the plea in a press release Sept. 16.
White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles Says She’s Cancer-Free
Susie Wiles, President Donald Trump’s chief of staff and the first woman in history to hold the title, said she was cancer-free six months after announcing that she had been diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer. “Some personal news I’m grateful to share. After a medical appointment at the Mayo Clinic this week, my pathology results came back clear. I am cancer free,” Wiles posted on X.
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