Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson criticized US politicians, including Senator JD Vance and comedian Jimmy Kimmel, for lecturing on free speech while he felt they were not examining their own country's issues. Johnson made these remarks, stating, "I've had enough of lectures from the United States about free speech," as reported by MrHarryCole via X. Johnson's comments come as the US grapples with various political discussions, including the fallout from the Dallas ICE facility shooting and the ongoing government shutdown showdown. The previous reporting window detailed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's meetings with President Donald Trump in Washington D.C. to discuss bilateral relations and regional security. In other political developments, Senator Rand Paul predicted that Democrats might support a House-drafted bill, potentially ending a shutdown fight. Separately, a poll for the 2026 Georgia Governor Democratic Primary showed Keisha Lance Bottoms leading with 38% of the vote, according to internal polling shared by IAPolls2022. Meanwhile, campaign veterans for the Harris-Biden campaign are reportedly attempting to influence the DNC's 2024 autopsy report, as detailed by Lauren V. Egan. Additionally, Representative Josh Gottheimer condemned an antisemitic act where an Israeli flag was burned, stating he stood with the congregation against hate just before Rosh Hashanah. Politico reported on divisions within the GOP regarding the shutdown strategy, with issues like trans rights and immigration complicating the approach. In a separate announcement, Dr. Makary mentioned the upcoming FDA approval of leucovorin for autism treatment, potentially helping a significant percentage of children with the condition. Lastly, Mallory McMorrow defied the DSCC's request to delay her Senate campaign, highlighting a trend of Democrats leveraging base anger for primary challenges in 2026.
