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Politics · United StatesDOJ charges 16 people in seven states for election crimes
The Department of Justice announced charges against 16 individuals across seven states for election crimes, including noncitizens casting ballots. The indictments cover illegal voting, voter registration, fraud, and firearm offenses.
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Politics · United KingdomBurnham's past Trump criticism 'no bar' to US-UK ties, minister says
Prime Minister Andy Burnham's previous criticism of Donald Trump will not hinder UK-US relations, according to Labour chair Bridget Phillipson. The two leaders are set to meet face-to-face at the UN General Assembly in New York next week.
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Politics · United StatesTrump Criticises Supreme Court Over Tariffs and Citizenship Rulings
Donald Trump has accused the US Supreme Court of making erroneous decisions on tariffs and birthright citizenship. He claims these rulings have cost the country billions or trillions of dollars and harmed citizenship processes. The Supreme Court has made rulings on both matters.
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Politics · United StatesHouse report alleges ActBlue weak on foreign donation safeguards
A House Republican staff report alleges ActBlue's safeguards against illegal foreign political donations were weaker than represented. Internal records show employees were instructed to accept flagged donations, and a lawyer allegedly faced retaliation for raising concerns.
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Politics · United StatesMedvedev says Russia should use military deterrence against US sanctions
Dmitry Medvedev, a senior ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin, stated that Russia should respond to new US sanctions with 'military deterrence'. US President Donald Trump signed the bill imposing the sanctions, which aim to pressure Russia over its war in Ukraine.
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Politics · United StatesTrump extends $100,000 H-1B visa fee to September 2027
President Donald Trump renewed an executive order that imposes a $100,000 fee on H-1B visas until 21 September 2027. A Boston appeals court is reviewing a June decision that declared the fee illegal, and the White House says the renewal targets employers that have laid off American workers.
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Politics · United StatesThousands protest Trump's Kennedy Center plans
Thousands of people protested outside the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on Friday evening. The demonstration was against President Donald Trump's stated plans to close and potentially demolish the venue.
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Politics · United StatesIlhan Omar denies knowledge of criminal probe into immigration allegations
Representative Ilhan Omar has stated she is unaware of any criminal investigation into her, following confirmation from Border Czar Tom Homan that the Department of Homeland Security is investigating allegations against her. Omar has previously denied claims of immigration fraud.
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Conflict & Security · UkrainePutin told US envoys Russia could take Donbas in months, Kushner doubted claim
Russian President Vladimir Putin told US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner that Russian forces could occupy the entire Donbas region within months. Jared Kushner expressed doubt about Putin's claims, reminding him that similar statements were made a year prior. Both Kyiv and Moscow are reportedly frustrated with Witkoff.
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Politics · United KingdomVenezuela and opposition near $4bn gold reserve deal
Venezuela's government and opposition are reportedly close to an agreement to transfer approximately $4 billion in gold reserves from the Bank of England to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. The gold has been held in London since 2019.
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Politics · United StatesJudge overturns Trump-era Education Department anti-DEI grant policy
On 17 September 2026 a federal judge struck down a Trump‑era rule that required the US Education Department to terminate millions of dollars in diversity, equity and inclusion grants. The decision was first reported by Reuters and was covered by several centre and right outlets.
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Politics · United StatesHasan Piker says US causes more deaths than al-Qaeda
Far-left streamer Hasan Piker stated that the United States causes more deaths globally than al-Qaeda. His remarks have drawn criticism from Republicans and scrutiny for Democrats associated with him, including Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed.
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Politics · United StatesTrump photographed with poster suggesting Kennedy Center demolition
President Donald Trump was photographed on Air Force One looking at a poster that appeared to read 'Kennedy Center DEMOLIS[HED]'. The image emerged as the Kennedy Center has been surrounded by fencing and amid a court examination of its controversial closure.
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Politics · United StatesTrump asked Irish President about united Ireland in her lifetime
Irish President Catherine Connolly has stated that Donald Trump inquired about her belief in Ireland's unification within her lifetime. She also confirmed they discussed genocide and the normalisation of war, while defending her sister's right to protest his visit.
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Politics · United StatesMcConnell votes on farm bill after receiving voting instruction
Senator Mitch McConnell cast a vote to advance the farm bill in committee on September 16, after receiving voting instructions from Senator John Hoeven. The bill passed the committee 12-11 along party lines.
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Politics · United StatesTrump Orders Canadian Goods Removed From US Procurement
U.S. President Donald Trump has signed a presidential memorandum to identify and remove Canadian-origin goods from U.S. federal civil government procurement. The move escalates an ongoing trade dispute between the two countries.
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Politics · Middle EastDemocrat Gregory Meeks Holds Up $2.8 Billion Israel Arms Sale
US Representative Gregory Meeks has placed a hold on a $2.8 billion arms sale to Israel, citing concerns about the use of 40,000 bombs in densely populated areas. The Trump administration is planning the sale, which could be bypassed from normal congressional review.
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US Senators Demand Details on Saudi Nuclear Deal
A bipartisan group of US senators has formally requested the Trump administration disclose details of a proposed civilian nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia. The lawmakers are specifically asking for the release of two accompanying "side letters."
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Politics · United StatesNewsom blames Trump for housing costs; chart shows rise under Biden
California Governor Gavin Newsom shared a chart on X blaming former President Donald Trump for high housing costs. However, critics pointed out that the most significant increase on the chart occurred during the Biden administration.
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Politics · United StatesUS border had 16 months with no releases in August 2026
The Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Customs and Border Protection reported a 16-month streak of zero releases at the U.S.-Mexico border in August 2026. Apprehensions decreased slightly from July, while drug seizures increased significantly over the fiscal year.
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