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Every story, by the day it broke.
The full record of past coverage, each event as covered across the spectrum, with framing analysis where it's been decoded. Not every story reaches all three sides.
Tuesday, September 15, 2026
Melania Trump delivers remarks in North Carolina
First lady Melania Trump visited a school in North Carolina to give remarks related to technology and artificial intelligence in education. The event took place in Ashe County. The visit occurred amid broader discussion about AI policy in the United States.
Pentagon watchdog finds US munitions shortfalls as Iran war costs hit $33.4B
A Pentagon watchdog report found that the US war effort involving Iran experienced shortfalls in munitions. The report was released by the Department's Office of Inspector General.
Alleged ISIS-Inspired Terror Plot Thwarted Day After 9/11 Anniversary: DOJ
Federal authorities arrested Jonathan Hunter Kramer, 21, of Valencia, Pennsylvania. Prosecutors allege he was planning a terror attack in support of ISIS. The arrest occurred around September 12, shortly after the anniversary of the September 11 attacks.
Sydney Sweeney’s Real Crime Is That She’s Hot
Sydney Sweeney appeared in a nude ad campaign for the sports betting app Novig. The campaign drew public backlash, including criticism from female athletes. Sweeney has not directly addressed the criticism in words, though she has taken some action following the backlash.
US confirms for first time it has deployed space weapons
The U.S. Air Force Secretary, Troy E. Meink, publicly confirmed for the first time that the United States has deployed weapons in space. This statement is described as a first public acknowledgment of such deployment.
Monday, September 14, 2026
Fighting between Houthis and Saudi Arabia drives oil prices soaring
Houthi rebels in Yemen seized islands near the Bab al-Mandab/Bab el-Mandeb Strait. An attack damaged or disabled Saudi Arabia's East-West oil pipeline, forcing it out of commission. These events have affected global oil markets and prices.
The CLARITY Act could reshape how you buy crypto. Here’s what’s at stake
The U.S. Senate was scheduled to vote Tuesday on legislation (referred to by some as the CLARITY Act) that would create a new regulatory framework for cryptocurrency, a market valued at $2.3 trillion. The bill's passage in the Senate is uncertain.
Immigrants held in small outdoor cages at 'Alligator Alcatraz' in Florida, investigators find
A Department of Homeland Security internal watchdog/inspectors examined the 'Alligator Alcatraz' immigration detention facility in Florida and found that detainees were held in small, cramped enclosures.
Trump Ethics Deal Lifts Clarity Act Odds As Senate Faces Key Vote
Trump agreed to new ethics rules requiring him to either divest or place in a blind trust any significant financial interest in a cryptocurrency-issuing entity. This agreement was linked to advancing the Clarity Act in the Senate.
Ed Sheeran Breaks Silence As Macklemore Dropped From Tour Over Gaza Remarks
Macklemore was removed from the remaining dates of Ed Sheeran's tour after making remarks about the Gaza conflict during a concert at MetLife Stadium. Ed Sheeran subsequently made public comments addressing the situation.
More than 160 charged with fraud tied to COVID-era loan programs
There was a U.S. enforcement effort called the "Heartland fraud surge" targeting fraud related to COVID-era federal loan programs, including the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program.
Russian businessman paid for Trump Jr. wedding after-party: Five things to know
Donald Trump Jr. and Bettina Anderson (Bettina Trump) married in the Bahamas in May. Umar Kremlev, a Russian businessman with ties to Vladimir Putin and president of the International Boxing Association, paid hundreds of thousands of dollars for portions of the wedding celebrations, including two nights of post-wedding festivities. The couple has described this funding as a gift from a friend. Rep. Robert Garcia (D-Calif.), the top Democrat on the House Oversight Committee, has sent a letter seeking information about the arrangement. The reporting originated from a ProPublica investigation.
The Kennedy Center is facing bankruptcy. Trump says he’ll help — for a price
The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts announced it is facing severe financial difficulty. Officials warned of potential 'fiscal collapse' or bankruptcy. The warning was tied to whether President Trump's name is added to the exterior of the building. The information was disclosed via board resolutions/documents made public on Monday.
US scraps limits on emissions from coal and gas power plants
The EPA under the Trump administration announced it is repealing rules that limited greenhouse gas/carbon emissions from coal and gas-fired power plants. These rules were established under previous administrations (Biden/Obama era). The EPA projects the repeal will result in financial savings.
Trump criticises Supreme Court after justices block mail-in ballot restrictions
The Supreme Court declined to lift a lower court injunction blocking a Trump administration/USPS plan to impose new rules on mail-in ballots ahead of the midterm elections. At least two federal judges had previously issued rulings blocking the plan. The rules would have required election officials to upload information identifying mail-ballot recipients to a federal portal. States can continue mailing ballots under existing processes. President Trump publicly criticized the Supreme Court's ruling, including some justices he had nominated, saying "these are not the people I interviewed to serve."
Sunday, September 13, 2026
Carney gambles on the world's biggest investors betting on Canada
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is engaging with major global investors to encourage investment in Canada. This effort is occurring in the context of an ongoing trade dispute between Canada and the United States under President Trump. Carney is highlighting factors such as Canada's energy resources, critical minerals, workforce, trade access, and political stability.
Trump to Ukrainian President Zelenskyy: Stop striking Russian diesel refineries
Trump publicly called on Ukraine to stop striking Russian oil and diesel refineries, saying the attacks were contributing to fuel price increases or shortages. Ukraine has for months been conducting long-range strikes on Russia's energy infrastructure. The comments were made around the time of Trump's trip to Ireland. Trump also stated that Russia and Ukraine had agreed to avoid hitting each other's energy targets.
Live updates: Trump pushes back on AI concerns, criticizes Anthropic leader; Congress returns to DC
President Trump publicly rejected calls for increased regulation or 'guardrails' on artificial intelligence development. He stated that concerns about AI risks were being driven by 'negative forces' and characterized warnings as 'things that won't happen.' He argued that a 'STRONG AND SMART' president serves as the only guardrail the U.S. needs. Trump linked his opposition to regulation with concerns about maintaining a competitive edge over China. His comments came in response to tech industry leaders, including Anthropic's CEO Dario Amodei, who had called for slowing AI development or adding oversight.
Johnson calls for AI industry meeting as debate grows over pace of development
House Speaker Mike Johnson commented on the topic of AI regulation. He expressed reluctance to have Congress rush into emergency regulation of AI, and his remarks came amid calls from some tech leaders for a slowdown or pause in AI development.
The secret ballot has been an article of faith in U.S. elections. That's being tested in Georgia.
Georgia's voting equipment has a flaw that can allow voters to be matched to the ballots they cast, raising questions about the secret ballot principle in U.S. elections.
Live updates: Lawmakers set to return from recess; Trump attends golf tournament in Ireland
The Senate (and, per one outlet, the House) is returning to Washington from a recess. Lawmakers face a packed agenda before attention shifts to the midterm elections, with a limited window before they leave to campaign.
US congressman swims to safety after his plane is forced to land on a lake
Rep. Tom Tiffany, the Republican nominee for Wisconsin governor, was aboard a small plane that lost power and made an emergency landing on Lake Wausau on a Saturday night. Tiffany and the pilot swam to safety as the plane sank, and Tiffany sustained minor injuries. He was returning from the La Crosse County Lincoln Day Dinner. First responders and dispatchers were involved in locating them after the incident.
Saturday, September 12, 2026
Judge rules DHS acted illegally by telling FEMA to cut half its staff
A federal judge ruled that a Department of Homeland Security plan to cut FEMA staff by half was unlawful.
AI leaders call for development slowdown
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei has called for slowing the pace of frontier AI development, citing serious risks such as loss of control, misuse in cyberattacks, and economic disruption. Other AI industry leaders have joined in expressing similar concerns about the technology's potential dangers.
Trump says he would allow Chinese automakers to build cars in US
President Trump said on Friday that he would be open to allowing Chinese automakers to build manufacturing plants in the United States. He made the comment during an interview with Fox News's Laura Ingraham, quoting himself as saying, "If China wanted to come in and open a plant to build their cars here, I'd be OK with it."
Trump says a unified Ireland is 'going to happen eventually'
During a two-day trip to Ireland that included a meeting with Taoiseach Micheál Martin in Dublin, President Trump said he would 'love' to see a unified Ireland and predicted reunification would happen. Trump also visited his golf course in Ireland during the trip.
Zverev caps transformational year with US Open triumph
Ben Shelton defeated Frances Tiafoe in the US Open men's semi-final to reach the final. Alexander Zverev, the number one seed, then defeated Shelton in the final to win the championship, his second Grand Slam title.
Trump wants Smithsonian to build George Washington statue, exhibit
President Trump used social media posts to call for the Smithsonian Institution to install a 30-foot-tall statue of George Washington outside the National Museum of American History, replacing an existing sculpture, and to open an exhibit honoring Washington.
Friday, September 11, 2026
CIA warned of threat of 'explosive airplane' years before 9/11, documents show
The CIA released a set of declassified intelligence documents (reported as 71 briefings/reports) that had been sent to Presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush in the years before the September 11, 2001 attacks. These documents show U.S. intelligence agencies had warned of Al Qaeda and Osama bin Laden's plans, including the possibility of using airplanes in an attack on U.S. targets.
Brother of Muslim policeman killed in 9/11 'disappointed' by calls for Mamdani to sit out memorial
Zohran Mamdani, the Muslim mayor of New York City, attended the 25th anniversary 9/11 memorial ceremony at Ground Zero despite public calls and pushback urging him not to attend or to skip the event.
Afghan woman deported from US in first use of 'alien terrorist' court
Nazira Haji Zada, a 47-year-old Afghan national and lawful permanent resident living in Fort Worth, Texas, was deported from the United States. Her case was the first ever brought before the Alien Terrorist Removal Court, a federal court established decades ago. She was accused by the Justice Department of being an 'alien terrorist' and conceded to that designation as part of the proceedings.
In 9/11 remarks, Trump links war with Iran
During a 9/11 anniversary commemoration event at the Pentagon, President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth both made remarks that connected the September 11, 2001 attacks to the ongoing war with Iran.
DeSantis knocks Trump's $5K dividend payment pledge: 'More debt and more inflation'
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis criticized President Trump's proposal to send $5,000 checks (described as a dividend payment) to U.S. adults if Republicans win the midterms. DeSantis said the money would be better returned to taxpayers through tax cuts rather than direct payments, and argued the plan would lead to more debt and inflation.
Inflation held steady in August as Iran war surges oil prices
The Labor Department/Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that consumer prices rose 3.4% in August compared to the same month the previous year. The report was released on a Friday.
Gen Zs recall first learning of 'deeply harrowing, terrifying' 9/11
A generation now exists that was not alive or too young to remember the September 11, 2001 attacks firsthand. Coverage from both center and right outlets addresses how this generation encounters and learns about 9/11, and references the phrase 'Never Forget' as a framing for that experience.
'Never, ever forget' - America marks 25th anniversary of 9/11 attacks
September 11, 2025 marked the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, which killed nearly 3,000 people. Ceremonies were held in New York City, at the Pentagon, and in Shanksville, Pennsylvania. President Trump spoke at the Pentagon ceremony, while former presidents and other officials, including Vice President Vance, attended the Ground Zero memorial in New York.
Has Trump won over voters with his midterm convention?
The Republican party held a midterm convention featuring President Trump. Online influencers and media figures participated in the event. The convention took place as a televised, multi-night production.
Thursday, September 10, 2026
Anthropic says scientists used Claude for research with potential bioweapons risks
Anthropic reported that researchers used its Claude AI model in connection with experiments involving dangerous pathogens such as bird flu, chikungunya, and toxins, in ways that raised concerns about potential bioweapons research. Anthropic stated it could not confirm that Claude was actually used to create a biological weapon, citing lack of proof of intent.
Joe diGenova resigns from DOJ position investigating Trump foes
Joe diGenova, a prosecutor at the Department of Justice, resigned from his position on Thursday. He had been tapped to lead or supervise an investigation known as the 'grand conspiracy' probe, which examined officials from the Obama and Biden administrations related to the Trump-Russia investigation and allegations against Trump.
Anthropic blocks possible attempt to use AI to make biological weapons
Anthropic reported that it identified and blocked a possible attempt to use its AI system to assist in developing biological weapons, and stated it could not determine whether the underlying research was legitimate or malicious before shutting the activity down.
Republicans cast Muslim Democrats as chief enemies in 'dangerous' midterm pitch
Republican politicians and figures have been using anti-Muslim rhetoric as part of their messaging ahead of the November midterm elections. This has included targeting Muslim Democratic officials. The rhetoric has drawn criticism from Democrats and other observers.
Drone display recreates the Twin Towers over New York City
A drone show was held over Manhattan, New York City, recreating the shape of the Twin Towers. The display used 2,977 drones, with organizers stating each drone represents one victim of the September 11, 2001 attacks.
Surrogate who refused abortion over heart defect takes custody battle to US Supreme Court
A surrogate carrying a baby for a California couple refused the couple's request to have an abortion after the baby was diagnosed with a heart defect. The baby was born in Texas. A custody dispute arose between the surrogate and the intended parents, and the surrogate has taken the matter to the U.S. Supreme Court seeking intervention.
Trump promises to send $500 to nearly 1 million Americans for Obamacare 'overcharges'
The Trump White House announced plans to send $500 payments to nearly one million Americans in 30 states who purchased ACA (Obamacare) marketplace insurance without federal subsidies. The payments are tied to a surplus of collected fees.
Denver preemptively sues to keep Trump admin from sending ICE officers to polling sites
A coalition of advocacy groups, along with a Democratic-led city (Denver), filed a lawsuit before the midterm elections seeking to block the Trump administration from sending ICE or federal agents to polling sites.