This Morning’s Top Headlines – Sept. 10

International Relations & Geopolitics - US President Trump criticized Israel for unilaterally bombing inside Qatar, a US ally mediating Gaza peace negotiations, jeopardizing hostage negotiations [1][2][4][6] - The US is pushing a new ceasefire proposal that Israel agreed to, while Hamas expressed skepticism [8] - Missouri Republicans passed a bill to redraw congressional maps, potentially adding a Republican seat and diluting minority voters' power, mirroring similar actions in Texas [55][56][59][62][65] Politics & Scandals - President Trump denies writing a sexually suggestive letter to Jeffrey Epstein, calling the investigation a "dead issue" [9][10][11] - The White House is facing scrutiny over the release of documents related to the Jeffrey Epstein scandal, with victims and families calling for more transparency and justice [11][12][18][31][32] - A federal judge temporarily blocked President Trump's efforts to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook over alleged mortgage fraud [23][24] Economy & Labor Market - The number of jobs created between April 2024 and March 2025 is being revised downward by 911,000, indicating a weakening labor market [35][37] - The White House attributed the revised job numbers to the previous administration, while the Federal Reserve is considering cutting interest rates in light of the weakening labor market [39][40] Public Health & Safety - The Trump administration unveiled its "Make America Healthy Again" report, focusing on children's health, but public health experts raised concerns about its implementation and potential biases regarding vaccines and fluoride [42][43][45][46] - Investigators determined that structural failures leading to the 2021 Surfside, Florida condo collapse likely started in the pool deck, with faulty construction and corrosion identified in a prior inspection [73][74] Weather & Environment - South Florida is experiencing heavy rain showers and a high risk of flash flooding, with potential for 1 to 3 inches of rain [75][77][81] - The East Coast is facing coastal flooding due to strong onshore winds and elevated tides, with potential inundation of 1 to 2 feet [82][83]