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Butler rally shooting victim James Copenhaver dies at 76
James Copenhaver, who was shot at a 2024 Donald Trump campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, died on September 24, 2026, in Pittsburgh.
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Federal judge orders restored White House access for three barred outlets
A federal judge ruled early on September 24, 2026, that CNN, MS NOW, and Politico must be given back their White House press credentials immediately, finding that President Donald Trump's ban on the three outlets was most likely…
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Newsom signs law penalizing influencers who hide paid political ads
California Governor Gavin Newsom on September 20, 2026, signed legislation requiring content creators to disclose when they are paid to post political material, with criminal and civil consequences for those who do not comply.
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Three reporters barred from White House after Trump outlet ban
Three reporters were turned away at the White House on the morning of Saturday, September 20, 2026, one day after President Trump declared that CNN, MS NOW, and Politico would no longer be permitted on the grounds, according to NPR.
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Trump announces deal with Denmark giving US control over Greenland security
President Donald Trump announced on September 18, 2026, that the United States had reached a deal with Denmark granting Washington control over Greenland's security and establishing a large American military presence on the island.
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House votes to hold Leon Black in contempt over Epstein inquiry
The U.S. House of Representatives voted on September 16, 2026, to find billionaire investor Leon Black in contempt of Congress, citing his refusal to cooperate with a congressional investigation into his ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
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Hegseth and Pistorius meet at Pentagon on defense cooperation
U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth met with German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius at the Pentagon on September 15, 2026, and the two agreed to move forward on defense industrial cooperation, the U.S. Department of Defense said.
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Supreme Court rejects Trump bid to restrict mail voting for 2026 midterms
The U.S. Supreme Court on September 14, 2026, rejected the Trump administration's request to impose new mail-in voting restrictions through U.S. Postal Service regulations ahead of the midterm general election.
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Wisconsin congressman swims to safety after plane lands on lake
A small plane carrying U.S. Representative Tom Tiffany made an emergency landing on a Wisconsin lake on September 13, 2026, after a mechanical failure left the pilot no choice but to set down on the water, BBC News reported.
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Flock camera opposition unites both parties in 2026 midterm races
Candidates from both major U.S. political parties are running against Flock surveillance cameras as a campaign issue ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, with opposition appearing at multiple levels of the ballot across the country,…
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President signs executive order in support of American ranchers
The U.S. President signed an executive order on September 4, 2026, directing federal support for American ranchers and their place in the domestic food supply chain.
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President declares national emergency over U.S. bulk-power system
The President signed an order on August 26, 2026, declaring a national emergency directed at securing the U.S. bulk-power system, the White House said.
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White House accuses 40-plus countries of helping China dodge tariffs
The White House on August 13, 2026, released a report accusing more than 40 countries of enabling China to evade US tariffs by routing goods through nations subject to lower levies.
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Federal judge expands injunction blocking postal mail-in voting order nationwide
A federal judge widened an existing injunction on August 11, 2026, barring the U.S. Postal Service from acting on any directives tied to President Trump's executive order restricting mail-in voting, with the expanded order covering all 50…
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Trump administration marks one year of federal law enforcement surge in D.C.
The Trump administration observed the one-year anniversary of a federal law enforcement surge in Washington, D.C. on August 10, 2026, with officials citing sharp declines in crime since the operation began.
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President signs executive order aimed at ending birth tourism
The U.S. President signed an executive order titled "Ending Birth Tourism" on August 6, 2026, targeting the practice of traveling to the United States to obtain citizenship for newborns.
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Senate passes Russia sanctions bill renamed for Lindsey Graham, 86-11
The U.S. Senate approved a Russia sanctions bill on August 7, 2026, by a vote of 86 to 11, renaming the legislation in honor of Senator Lindsey Graham, who died in July 2026 after working to advance it in his final days.
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Trump renews push to remove Fed governor Lisa Cook
President Donald Trump on August 7, 2026, renewed his effort to remove Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook from her position, citing unproven allegations of mortgage fraud against her, according to NPR.
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Senate panel votes to hold Fauci in contempt over pandemic questions
The Senate Homeland Security Committee voted on August 6, 2026, to hold Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress and refer him for potential criminal prosecution after he refused to answer lawmakers' questions about the federal COVID-19…
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DOT pushes disability air travel compliance deadlines to April 2027
The U.S. Department of Transportation is delaying enforcement of several disability-related air travel requirements, shifting the compliance window by four months to April 30, 2027, according to a Federal Register notice published on…