White House spokesperson Leavitt stated on September 9th, 2025, that the administration would support a professional handwriting expert review of a document released yesterday, which is alleged to not be President Trump's signature, adding that many forensic analysts have already concluded it is not authentic. In a separate development, Senator John Fetterman, speaking to Semafor on September 9th, 2025, dismissed rumors of a potential party switch, calling such suggestions "amateur hour" and "mistaken." Leavitt also confirmed on September 9th, 2025, that Department of Justice officials have discussed banning transgender individuals from owning firearms, according to a statement reported by X user @atrupar. Meanwhile, Representative James Comer, commenting on an individual named Garcia who has been employed for approximately two weeks, described Garcia as a "real big drama queen" and expressed hope for their maturation, a sentiment echoed by Garcia in a post on X. In other news, Maryland Governor Wes Moore announced his re-election campaign on September 9th, 2025, via his official website, pledging to continue advocating for the state's jobs, healthcare, and rights. The House of Representatives began debate on H. Res. 682 on September 9th, 2025, regarding the consideration of H.R. 3838, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026. Senator Jack Reed offered a critical response on September 9th, 2025, to Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's strike on Qatar, suggesting that the U.S. "would have been wise to suggest he refrain from that." Separately, Representative Brad Sherman condemned Palestinian terrorist attacks in Jerusalem on September 9th, 2025, criticizing the Palestinian Authority for rewarding terrorism with payments to attackers' families. Regarding the upcoming Senate race in Alabama, Auburn University men's basketball coach Bruce Pearl is reportedly leaning against running to replace Senator Tommy Tuberville, though he has not made a final decision, according to sources close to Pearl cited by Jewish Insider. Pearl, who would be the only Jewish Republican in the Senate if elected, has been considering the race since Tuberville announced in late May that he would not seek a second term. In a development related to the Trump administration's health initiatives, Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr.'s MAHA Commission released the "Make Our Children Healthy Again Strategy" on September 9th, 2025, outlining the administration's approach to promoting healthier lives for American children and adolescents, as reported by X user @Katelyn_Caralle.
