United States · Politics
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US State Department proposes new rules to verify parents' citizenship for children's passports
The US State Department proposed requiring parents to prove citizenship or immigration status when applying for passports for US-born children.
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US Homeland Security Secretary’s plane makes emergency landing near Washington D.C. after engine failure
The plane carrying US Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin made an emergency landing near Washington D.C. after losing an engine, with no injuries reported.
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Federal judge blocks Trump’s executive order restricting birthright citizenship
A federal judge in Maryland blocked enforcement of President Trump’s August 2026 order limiting birthright citizenship.
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US and Iran exchange deadly strikes near Strait of Hormuz, 18 killed in Iran
US launched strikes on Iranian military targets on Sept 1, killing 18 in Iran; Iran responded with missile attacks on US bases in the region.
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Shooting in Minneapolis apartment building kills 2, injures 6 including 3 police officers
A shooting in downtown Minneapolis on September 2 left two dead and six injured, including three police officers, authorities said.
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New York City Bans AI Use in K-8 Classrooms for One Year Starting September 2026
New York City public schools announced a one-year moratorium on AI tools for elementary and middle school students, impacting about 600,000 children.
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US and Iran Clash in Largest Military Exchange Since July with Airstrikes and Missile Attacks
Between August 30 and September 1, 2026, the US launched multiple airstrikes on Iranian targets, prompting Iranian missile and drone retaliation across Gulf bases.
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US Weighs Limited Strikes on Iran to Halt Missile and Radar Rebuilds Before Midterms
President Trump and senior aides consider targeted military strikes near Strait of Hormuz to block Iran's missile and radar systems ahead of November elections.
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University of California reviews reinstating SAT/ACT amid concerns over math skills
University of California Board of Regents announced a review to consider reinstating SAT/ACT testing after faculty raised alarms over poor math skills.
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New York City bans generative AI use for students through 8th grade for one year
New York City public schools will ban generative AI use for pre-K to 8th graders starting the 2026-2027 school year for one year.
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US Mint Issues $1 Coin Featuring Donald Trump, First Living President on US Coin in a Century
The US Mint released $1 coins with President Donald Trump's portrait on September 2 to mark the nation's 250th anniversary.
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Trump Suggests Renaming Strait of Hormuz as 'Trump Strait' Amid US-Iran Conflict
US President Donald Trump proposed renaming the Strait of Hormuz as 'Trump Strait' on social media amid ongoing conflict with Iran.
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White House to Host $60 Million UFC Cage Match for Trump’s 80th Birthday
The White House will hold a UFC cage match tournament on its South Lawn Sunday to mark Donald Trump’s 80th birthday.
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Whistleblower warns USPS mail voting system rush risks millions of ballots undelivered
A whistleblower alleges USPS compressed mail voting system development to three months, risking millions of ballots undelivered before midterms.
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US to impose weekly secondary sanctions targeting Iranian banks to increase economic pressure
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced plans to impose weekly secondary sanctions on Iran, starting with banks, to escalate economic pressure.
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Staten Island man Thomas Fahmy struck by lightning but survives without burns
Thomas Fahmy, a Staten Island congressional staffer, was struck by lightning on August 27 but survived without burns.
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US House passes short-term funding bill 370-48 to prevent government shutdown before midterms
The US House approved a short-term funding bill on September 1 to keep the government running through December 11, avoiding a shutdown before November's midterms.
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Donald Trump nominates Hung Cao as permanent US Navy Secretary
President Donald Trump nominated acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao for the permanent role, urging swift Senate confirmation.
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Tyler Robinson to stand trial for killing Charlie Kirk with possible death penalty
Judge ruled Tyler Robinson will face trial on aggravated murder charges linked to Charlie Kirk’s 2025 shooting.
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US and Iran exchange airstrikes as conflict intensifies in the Middle East
The US struck Iran’s IRGC sites on Sept 1; Iran retaliated with attacks on US assets in several countries, escalating a six-month conflict.
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Trump Cancels Planned Strikes on Iran, Israel Caught Off Guard by Decision
President Trump canceled planned strikes on Iran amid talks with Tehran, surprising Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu who was not warned in advance.
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President Trump completes $10–14 million renovation of Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool
President Trump finished renovating the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington, DC, fixing leaks and improving water clarity before the 250th anniversary.
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Hazardous Materials Incident Triggers Shelter-in-Place at Pentagon
On June 11, a hazardous materials incident at the Pentagon led to a shelter-in-place order and deployment of hazmat teams.
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US to Use Frozen Iranian Assets to Cover Damage to Gulf Allies, Treasury Secretary Says
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced the US will tap frozen Iranian funds to pay for damage Iran inflicts on Gulf allies and offset Strait tolls.