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Editorial Roundup: United States 09/22/2025 10:53pm • Excerpts from recent editorials in the United States and abroad: ___ Sept. 19 The New York Times says the Trump Administration is trying to punish free speech A founding principle of the United States, enshrined in the Constitution’s opening amendment, is that our republic depends on citizens’ f Toys for Tots Montgomery County needs another Christmas miracle 09/22/2025 10:49pm • Nearly a year after a WTOP listener came to the rescue to help make sure over 40,000 children in Montgomery County, Maryland, had a present under the tree on Dec. 25, Toys for Tots Montgomery County needs another Christmas miracle. The warehouse that Elizabeth Scott, who is the coordinator for Ma White House backs 'border czar' after reports he accepted cash during undercover FBI probe last year 09/22/2025 10:33pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House stood behind “border czar” Tom Homan on Monday following reports that he had accepted $50,000 from undercover agents posing as businesspeople during an undercover FBI operation last year, leading to a bribery investigation that was shut down by the Trump admin Fast-moving feet and hips bring Honduran dance 'La Punta' to life 09/22/2025 10:22pm • WTOP celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month this Sept. 15 through Oct. 15, with stories spotlighting the contributions, culture and accomplishments of Hispanic communities across the D.C. region.  It means "the point” in English and it is the traditional dance of the Central America Bruce Pearl, winningest men's basketball coach in Auburn history, announces retirement 09/22/2025 09:19pm • AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Auburn coach Bruce Pearl announced his retirement Monday less than six months after finishing the Tigers' best season in program history with another trip to the Final Four. Pearl's 38-year-old son Steven Pearl, who has been on his father's coaching staff for all 11 seasons at The Latest: Trump promotes unproven ties between Tylenol, vaccines and autism without new evidence 09/22/2025 08:44pm • President Donald Trump on Monday promoted unproven ties between Tylenol, vaccines and autism without offering new medical evidence. “Don’t take Tylenol,” Trump instructed pregnant women around a dozen times during the unwieldy White House news conference, also urging mothers not to give their What to know after Trump classifies decentralized antifa movement as a domestic terror organization 09/22/2025 08:30pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Monday signed an order designating a decentralized movement known as antifa as a domestic terrorist organization, though whether he can actually do that remained unclear. Trump blames antifa for political violence. The Republican president said on socia NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani agrees to local town hall after ABC reinstates Jimmy Kimmel 09/22/2025 08:09pm • New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani said Monday evening he's willing to appear at a town hall hosted by a local ABC station now that the national network says it will reinstate Jimmy Kimmel’s late night show. Earlier in the day, Mamdani announced he was pulling out of the event followin Guineans vote 'yes' in referendum that could allow leader of country’s junta to run for president 09/22/2025 08:05pm • CONAKRY, Guinea (AP) — Over 90% of Guineans voted ‘yes’ in a constitutional referendum that could allow the leader of the country’s junta to run for president, according to provisional results announced Monday evening by the electoral body overseeing the vote count. Guinea is one of a growin Cowboys' CeeDee Lamb and Tyler Booker could land on IR with sprained ankles, Jerry Jones says 09/22/2025 08:04pm • FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Star receiver CeeDee Lamb and rookie right guard Tyler Booker of the Dallas Cowboys could land on injured reserve after sustaining high ankle sprains in a loss to Chicago, owner Jerry Jones said Monday. Lamb was injured the first time he touched the ball in the 31-14 loss to t What to Know About Autism in Children 09/22/2025 08:00pm • When Aimee Karpien adopted her son, Henry, at 18 months old, she immediately suspected he had developmental delays and sensory processing challenges. "We quickly pursued evaluation through early intervention, understanding there would likely be a wait to receive evaluation and home services," says K Annapolis honors Capital Gazette victims with roadside dedication 09/22/2025 07:51pm • More than seven years after a deadly mass shooting at a newsroom in Annapolis, the city is honoring the five people who lost their lives with a new roadside dedication that thousands will see as they travel in and out of Maryland’s capital. On Rowe Boulevard, just blocks from the State Capi Cardinals offense struggling to close games. Losing RB James Conner for the season won't help 09/22/2025 06:52pm • TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Arizona's offense has had three chances in three games to close out a win this season and failed in all three instances. The first two times, the Cardinals' defense was there to save the day. The third time, the team wasn't as fortunate. Arizona (2-1) lost its first game of t What to know about the H-1B visa Trump has targeted with $100,000 fees, generating confusion, fear 09/22/2025 06:34pm • The Trump administration's abrupt decision to slap a $100,000 fee on H-1B visas has stunned and confused employers, students and workers from the United States to India and beyond. Since announcing the decision Friday, the White House has tried to reassure jittery companies that the fee does not app France recognizes Palestinian statehood at UN meeting to revive peace efforts 09/22/2025 06:31pm • UNITED NATIONS (AP) — As the Gaza war rages on, France recognized Palestinian statehood on Monday at the start of a high-profile meeting at the United Nations aimed at galvanizing support for a two-state solution to the Mideast conflict. More nations are expected to follow, in defiance of Israel a