The White House this morning has sent a memo to the leadership of top US media organizations concerning what it refers to as the “impeachment stunt” by the House speaker.

AP: The flood death toll in Derna in eastern #Libya has surpassed 5,100, a health official says.

Rep. Lauren Boebert was escorted out of a performance of the “Beetlejuice” musical in Denver, accused by venue officials of vaping, singing, recording and “causing a disturbance” during the performance. https://www.denverpost.com/2023/09/12/lauren-boebert-removed-beetlejuice-musical-denver/

#Infowars host sentenced to two months behind bars for joining the mob’s riot at the US Capitol. https://apnews.com/article/owen-shroyer-infowars-capitol-riot-sentencing-11cb087e9716061591fd46b6861c4c1c

Update: Las Vegas slot machines also disabled by #cyberattack on MGM Resorts. https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/cyber-attack-hits-mgm-resorts-112227987.html

"The Administration strongly opposes House passage of H.R. 4365, making appropriations for the Department of Defense (DOD) for the fiscal year (FY) ending September 30, 2024 and for other purposes" - OMB https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/FY-2024-SAP-House-Defense-Final-Version-PDF.pdf

Sara Sharif's grandfather has told the BBC that five children who travelled from the #UK to #Pakistan with Sara's father have all been taken from his house, where they had been hiding. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-66777880

“September 11th reminds us that the American spirit still shines in times of testing. After the attacks, amid the horror and the grief, many Americans felt a deeper sense of duty to their communities and to their country.” -- DoD Secretary Lloyd Austin

"Hatred and terror did not win," concludes JCS Chairman Gen. Mark Milley. #911Anniversary

JCS Chairman Gen. Mark Milley at #911Anniversary ceremony at the Pentagon says: "The hijackers were driven by a twisted idealogy rooted in hatred and oppression...Those terrorists wanted to destroy out country."

From Ground Zero to Alaska, a look at where US officials are to mark the #911Anniversary.

NYC/Pentagon split screen #911Anniversary

#Russia confirms Kim Jong Un coming to visit. https://ria.ru/20230911/vizit-1895572619.html

A special train believed to be carrying #DPRK leader Kim Jong Un appears to have departed for #Russia. https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20230910002652325

When Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm set out on a four-day electric-vehicle road trip this summer, she knew charging might be a challenge. But she probably didn't expect anyone to call the cops. - NPR https://www.npr.org/2023/09/10/1187224861/electric-vehicles-evs-cars-chargers-charging-energy-secretary-jennifer-granholm

#Spain football federation’s president, Luis Rubiales, says he’ll resign three weeks after he forcibly kissed a triumphant Spanish women’s footballer following the team’s #WorldCup victory.

Details: https://www.voanews.com/a/biden-opens-vietnam-visit-by-saying-two-countries-are-critical-partners-at-critical-time-/7261879.html #Vietnam

“A newly-signed Memorandum of Cooperation on Semiconductor Supply Chains, Workforce and Ecosystem Development will formalize this bilateral partnership to expand the capacity of the semiconductor ecosystem in Vietnam, in support of U.S. industry.” https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2023/09/10/fact-sheet-president-joseph-r-biden-and-general-secretary-nguyen-phu-trong-announce-the-u-s-vietnam-comprehensive-strategic-partnership/

“There were a lot of lying dog-faced pony soldiers out there about global warming but not any more,” says President Biden in #Vietnam.

There should be a railroad across #Africa, says President Biden at a news conference in #Vietnam.