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TDFP News Roundup 9/8/26

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  1. Climate extremist arrested over German electricity sabotage — after fears it was Russian hybrid attack A 48-year-old man identified as Daniel V. was arrested near Weisweiler on Sept. 8 with explosive devices after letters claimed responsibility for substation sabotage in three German states, citing opposition to fossil fuels. Officials had briefly feared a Russian hybrid campaign against critical infrastructure before Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt pointed to likely climate extremism. https://www.dailymail.com/news/article-16114421/Climate-extremist-arrested-German-electricity-sabotage-Russian-hybrid-attack.html


  2. Hurricane Lowell slams into over one million Americans as Hawaii loses power Category 2 Lowell hit Hawaii on Sept. 8 with 100+ mph winds, flash-flood and tornado watches, nearly 90% of Kauai without power and about 26,000 Oʻahu customers dark. Gov. Josh Green urged residents to stay indoors and off flooded roads. https://www.dailymail.com/sciencetech/article-16114353/hurricane-lowell-hawaii-power-outage.html


  3. Canada hits the U.S. with tariffs on $20 billion worth of U.S. exports as trade war escalates Retaliatory Canadian tariffs of 15–50% on U.S. steel, aluminum, cheese, appliances, clothing, cosmetics and farm equipment took effect 12:01 a.m. Tuesday, matching Washington dollar-for-dollar. PM Mark Carney warned U.S. tariffs threaten Canadian industry and sovereignty as Trump threatened further consequences. https://justthenews.com/world/canada/canada-hits-us-tariffs-20-billion-worth-us-exports-trade-war-escalates


  4. Russia strikes Kyiv with missiles after Witkoff and Kushner visit Russia resumed ballistic/cruise missile and drone strikes on Kyiv on Tuesday after a three-day capital pause tied to Trump envoys’ Moscow/Kyiv talks. Residential buildings were damaged and people were trapped; the brief ceasefire ended Tuesday. https://www.foxnews.com/world/russian-strikes-continue-following-visit-witkoff-kushner-kyiv


  5. Bryan Kohberger given NEW court date in bid to withdraw guilty plea for Idaho murders Kohberger is set for an Oct. 15 Ada County hearing as his team seeks to disqualify Judge Steven Hippler from his post-conviction effort to withdraw his July 2025 guilty plea. He is serving four life sentences for the 2022 murders of Ethan Chapin, Xana Kernodle, Kaylee Goncalves and Madison Mogen; a June 2027 evidentiary track is also on the calendar. https://www.dailymail.com/news/article-16114381/bryan-kohberger-new-court-date-set-idaho-murders.html


  6. OpenAI hires state policy leaders amid rising regulation (Axios — replaces Newsbytes) OpenAI is expanding its state-level policy team, hiring Jessica Schumer (Chuck Schumer’s daughter, formerly Amazon’s New York policy lead) for Northeast outreach plus Caulder Harvill-Childs for the Southeast and Thomas MacLellan for state cyber defense. The move comes as states push AI rules while federal legislation stalls; OpenAI said Schumer will focus on state and local work, not advocacy before her father’s Senate office. https://www.axios.com/2026/09/05/openai-state-policy-team


  7. Mexican Mayor, Police Chief Arrested In Large-Scale Highway Robbery Investigation Federal raids in Puebla detained Esperanza Mayor Isaac Rodríguez Ochoa, police chief Abigail (N), and the mayor’s brother, tied to the Los Zúñiga cargo-robbery network. Seizures included 35 weapons, tactical gear, a drone, a jammer and armored vehicles. https://www.breitbart.com/border/2026/09/07/mexican-mayor-and-police-chief-arrested-in-large-scale-highway-robbery-investigation/


  8. Comedians Boycott Festival Headlined by Jerry Seinfeld over His Support of Israel Performers are boycotting Lisbon’s Commedia a la Carte Fest over Seinfeld’s closing slot, citing his long-running support for Israel. Seinfeld has faced similar protests and heckling since Oct. 7, 2023. https://www.breitbart.com/entertainment/2026/09/08/comedians-boycott-festival-headlined-by-jerry-seinfeld-over-his-support-of-israel/


  9. US sanctions threaten to crush Iranian students' dreams Breitbart carried the AFP-framed account of Iranian students stranded after ETS suspended TOEFL testing in Iran when U.S. Treasury licenses stopped. Alternatives abroad are often unaffordable amid a collapsing rial and high inflation. https://www.breitbart.com/news/us-sanctions-threaten-to-crush-iranian-students-dreams/


  10. Ed Miliband unveils sanctions on West Bank settlements despite US threats — Israel Falklands angle Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband announced UK bans on settlement imports and related services, coordinated with France and Canada, despite U.S. reprisal warnings. An Israeli minister floated recognizing Argentina’s claim to the Falklands/Malvinas in response. https://www.dailymail.com/news/article-16114263/Ed-Miliband-sanctions-West-Bank-settlements-US-Israel-Argentina-Falklands.html


  11. Patrick Clancy's lawyer puts influencers and celebrities peddling conspiracies 'on notice' Attorney Howard Cooper said influencers and celebrities spreading false claims that Patrick was involved in his children’s deaths are “on notice” after defamatory social-media campaigns. Patrick has not been accused by prosecutors in the Lindsay Clancy case. https://www.dailymail.com/crime-desk/article-16093385/patrick-lindsay-clancy-trial-lawyers-influncers-celebrities-conspiracy-theories-children-murders.html


  12. Eiffel Tower closed as staff protests treatment of female workers Eiffel Tower staff struck after female employees were told to “remain invisible” during a BAPS Hindu delegation visit; SETE had accommodated a request to limit interactions with women. Paris’s mayor called the conditions unacceptable; BAPS apologized for any hurt caused. https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2026/09/07/eiffel-tower-closed-as-staff-protests-treatment-of-female-workers/


  13. Abdul El-Sayed claims US response to 9/11 'scarred millions of other people' On a Sept. 7, 2021 “America Dissected” podcast episode resurfaced Tuesday, Michigan Senate hopeful Abdul El-Sayed said “9/11 scarred our country in profound ways, but what we did after 9/11 scarred millions of other people.” GOP rival Mike Rogers called the comments disqualifying; El-Sayed’s campaign said he has always condemned the attacks. https://nypost.com/2026/09/08/us-news/abdul-el-sayed-claims-us-response-to-9-11-scarred-millions-of-other-people/


  14. Lindsay Clancy’s lawyer asks Trump to consider pardoning his client Attorney Kevin Reddington appealed to President Trump on “Good Morning America” to consider a pardon after Friday’s mistrial, without explaining how that would work on state murder charges. Trump had called the case a “horrible tragedy” and said there would be a “price” to pay. https://nypost.com/2026/09/08/us-news/lindsay-clancys-lawyer-asks-trump-to-consider-pardoning-his-client/


  15. Canada quietly cozies up to China with first 'defense coordination talks' in 8 years Canada and China held their first Defence Coordination Dialogue since April 2018 on Sept. 4, with a Department of National Defence spokesperson confirming a working-level military-to-military meeting as Ottawa manages U.S. trade tensions under Prime Minister Mark Carney. China's defence ministry said both sides exchanged views on regional issues and expressed willingness to strengthen practical exchanges and mutual trust between the two militaries. https://thepostmillennial.com/canada-quietly-cozies-up-to-china-with-first-defense-coordination-talks-in-8-years


  16. EXCLUSIVE: Mitch McConnell's Wife Elaine Chao Held Appointments From Chinese Communist Party Organizations While Serving In Cabinet A Daily Caller News Foundation exclusive cites Chinese government and state media reports saying Elaine Chao received at least four Chinese government positions since 2008, including United Front Work Department-linked roles that partially overlapped her U.S. Labor and Transportation Cabinet tenures, and were not disclosed at her 2017 confirmation hearing. Chao's spokesman denied she held any foreign-government post or acted on Beijing's behalf, calling the suggestion unfounded and insulting. https://dailycaller.com/2026/09/08/exclusive-mitch-mcconnell-wife-elaine-chao-ccp-appointments


  17. Troves of new 9/11 docs suggest NYC officials knew of air quality health risks Mayor Zohran Mamdani's administration released about 170,000 pages of post-9/11 air quality records on a new public portal, including memos suggesting officials foresaw toxic-exposure lawsuits while the public was told the air was safe. Corporation Counsel Steven Banks said millions more pages are under review for release over the next year after a settlement with 9/11 Health Watch. https://www.nbcnewyork.com/new-york-city/911-documents-air-quality-world-trade-center-report/6544759/


  18. Flock Off: Proposed bill would bar taxpayer funding for AI surveillance cameras Reps. Thomas Massie and Eric Burlison are advancing the bipartisan FLOCK OFF Act to bar federal funds for automated license-plate and biometric surveillance cameras such as Flock Safety systems, and to force federally funded deployments offline within 180 days. The bill includes narrow exceptions for Border Patrol use near the northern and southern borders and for toll collection. https://justthenews.com/nation/states/center-square/proposed-bill-would-bar-taxpayer-funding-ai-surveillance-cameras


  19. Vance says he won't turn on 'friend' Carlson over Trump, Rogers criticism Vice President JD Vance defended his friendship with Tucker Carlson at a White House briefing, saying he disagrees with some of Carlson's remarks about President Trump and Michigan's Senate race but will not "throw friends under the bus" over political disagreements. The comments come as Republicans press Vance to distance himself from Carlson amid fallout over Carlson’s criticism of Trump and GOP candidates. https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/6069864-vance-defends-tucker-carlson-friendship/


  20. GOP senator defends Bombardier after Trump threat Sen. Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) highlighted Bombardier’s Wichita operation, which supports more than 1,000 employees in Kansas aerospace and defense, after President Trump threatened to close the U.S. market to the Canadian planemaker. Moran said he contacted the Trump administration about Bombardier’s importance to Kansas jobs and the local supply chain as Canada’s retaliatory tariffs take effect. https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/6076339-moran-defends-bombardier-trump-canada-tariffs/

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