Archive
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.
Monday, August 31, 2026
Sunday, August 30, 2026
Trump promises NBC's Welker will be reported to FCC 'for rebuke or punishment'
President Trump said he would report NBC News' "Meet the Press" host Kristen Welker to the Federal Communications Commission for "rebuke or punishment." This followed comments Welker made on the program regarding the mixed results of Trump-endorsed candidates in the recent election cycle. Trump made the announcement in a post on Truth Social on a Sunday.
Nasa launches powerful new space telescope to explore mysteries of the Universe
NASA launched a new space telescope. The mission is described as multi-year and aims to study dark energy and dark matter, as well as create a broader map/survey of the universe.
Minnesota high court rejects Lindell's gubernatorial primary recount bid
The Minnesota Supreme Court rejected Mike Lindell's request for a recount of the Republican gubernatorial primary election. Lindell, the founder of MyPillow, lost the primary by 11 points.
Fresh Flood Warnings Issued in Nepal: List Names ‘Out of Contact’ Americans
Authorities in Nepal issued warnings about possible additional flooding. Communities in flood-affected areas were told to remain on high alert. Water levels rose in a river (identified as the Bhotekoshi River), and rescue efforts were underway following earlier flooding.
Saturday, August 29, 2026
Russian drones kill 37 near Kyiv weapons depot
A Russian strike near Kyiv, in the Bucha district, hit a warehouse used as an ammunition depot, causing an explosion and fire that spread into a residential area. The strike killed at least 37 people and is described as one of the deadliest attacks on Ukraine this year.
Abbott bars Texas agencies from funding Flock cameras
Texas Governor Greg Abbott ordered state agencies to halt funding for Flock Safety's roadside camera network. The order was issued this week amid concerns about potential misuse of the camera system, and some cities have also been canceling their contracts with Flock.
White House teleprompter operator who placed bets on Trump’s speeches ordered to pay $172K
Gabriel Perez, a former White House teleprompter operator, was found by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to have used advance knowledge of President Trump's speeches to place bets on the online prediction market Kalshi regarding words the president would use. He was placed on unpaid leave from his White House position after the conduct was discovered. The CFTC ordered him to pay a total of $172,000.
ICE plans to spend $2 million on dog-like robots for immigration enforcement
ICE is planning to spend up to $2 million on robotic dogs, according to a Department of Homeland Security funding document posted on a Thursday. The robots would be used to assist ICE agents' operations, including tasks like inspections and hazard assessments.
Friday, August 28, 2026
US, Venezuela tout ‘biggest oil deal in world history’
President Trump announced that the United States had entered a deal with Venezuela to gain control of or access to more than 60 to 65 billion barrels of oil reserves. Trump said the deal would help lower U.S. gas prices. Venezuela's interim president, Delcy Rodríguez, commented on the deal, describing it as a 25-year bilateral project involving strategic oilfields. No full text of the agreement had been released, and some details remained unclear.
Hegseth blocks promotions of 4 Army officers with ties to sacked generals
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth blocked the promotions of four Army officers who had been selected for one-star rank. Some of these officers have ties to Army generals who were previously removed by the Pentagon under Hegseth.
Right-wing commentator Milo Yiannopoulos deported from US to UK
Milo Yiannopoulos, a British citizen and political commentator, was taken into custody by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). He was detained at the New Orleans (Louis Armstrong) airport and faces deportation/removal. He has previously expressed support for Trump and ICE.
Accused WWII Memorial vandal: 'I made a big mess to get the nation’s attention'
Melissa Farris is accused of vandalizing the World War II Memorial on the National Mall with spray paint. She was indicted by a federal grand jury on two counts related to the incident. Farris has stated she committed the act to draw attention to an issue she says is wrong.
Trump administration asks Supreme Court to allow military's transgender ban
The Trump administration has asked the Supreme Court to allow enforcement of a ban on transgender individuals serving in the military. This is part of an ongoing legal dispute, with the case having reached the Supreme Court previously. A lower appeals court had ruled against the ban, and the administration is asking the justices to reverse that ruling and determine the ban's constitutionality.
Icelanders weigh economic sovereignty against geopolitical safety in EU vote
Iceland held a national vote on whether to reopen negotiations to join the European Union, talks that had been suspended for more than a decade. The vote took place against the backdrop of President Trump's threat to annex Greenland, which added a security dimension to the debate. Reporting indicates that voters ultimately did not support restarting EU membership negotiations.
Trump announces creation of US Space Academy
President Trump signed an executive order on Friday establishing the U.S. Space Academy, an institution intended to train future engineers, scientists, and service members for careers in space, including the U.S. Space Force. The academy is being compared to existing military academies such as West Point and Annapolis. The location of the academy has not yet been determined.
Trump can’t appeal New York conviction in federal court, judge rules again
A federal judge, U.S. District Judge Alvin K. Hellerstein, again rejected President Trump's attempt to move his New York hush money criminal conviction case into federal court. This is part of Trump's effort to argue presidential immunity outside New York's state court system. The ruling marks a repeated setback for Trump in this specific legal effort.
Trump awards Artemis II crew with Congressional Space Medal of Honor
President Trump presented the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the Artemis II crew, consisting of three American astronauts and one Canadian astronaut, during a visit to Johnson Space Center in Houston.
Tennessee governor plans to name Nashville airport after Dolly Parton
Tennessee's governor plans to rename Nashville's airport after Dolly Parton.
Crockett suggests she won't campaign with Talarico, will focus 'down ballot'
Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) made public comments about Democratic Senate nominee James Talarico's campaign in Texas. Talarico defeated Crockett in the Democratic primary and is now the nominee facing Republican incumbent Ken Paxton. Crockett indicated she plans to focus her campaign efforts on down-ballot races rather than campaigning directly alongside Talarico, and raised concerns about Black voter enthusiasm for his candidacy.
King Harald V, who helped modernize Norway’s monarchy, dies at 89
King Harald V of Norway died at age 89. His son Haakon is becoming the new king.
Canadian broadcaster reverses policy barring use of 'terrorist attack' label for 9/11
The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) issued internal guidance to its journalists advising against referring to the September 11, 2001 attacks by Al Qaeda as a 'terrorist attack.' The guidance was reported ahead of the 25th anniversary of the attacks and drew public criticism.
Trump administration illegally retaliated against Anthropic, judge rules
A federal judge ruled that the Trump administration acted illegally in taking measures against the AI company Anthropic, related to actions by the Pentagon that had labeled Anthropic a security or supply chain risk and attempted to restrict its access to federal government business.
Thursday, August 27, 2026
GOP governor says he asked attorney general to look into 'aggressive' DOJ election observers
Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon, a Republican, raised concerns about the conduct of Department of Justice election observers who were present at a polling location in Cheyenne during the primary election.
Key moments in trial of Lindsay Clancy, the mother accused of murdering her three children
Lindsay Clancy, a Massachusetts mother, is on trial accused of killing her three young children. A jury has begun deliberating following closing arguments from the prosecution and defense. The prosecution and defense have presented differing accounts of her mental state at the time of the killings.
Ratcliffe warned Russia not to attack NATO as Trump calls Moscow visit ‘semi-routine’
CIA Director John Ratcliffe made a secretive trip to Moscow this week. The stated purpose was to warn Russia against attacking NATO member states.
'Our parents were crossing the border an hour before the flood hit'
Flash floods struck the Nepal-China border area, killing many people and leaving more than 1,300 people missing, including a number of American nationals. Authorities continue to search for the missing and the death toll has been rising.
Trial date set for alleged 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed
Khalid Sheikh Mohammed is accused of being the mastermind behind the September 11, 2001 attacks. He has been held at the U.S. naval base at Guantanamo Bay. His case has faced years of legal proceedings and delays.
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
State of Texas: Meta settlement to bring social media child safety changes
Meta reached a settlement, reported at roughly $17 to $18 billion, with a large group of state attorneys general (accounts vary between 'nearly every state' and 52 attorneys general) that ends a legal proceeding over allegations tied to youth mental health and social media use. As part of the deal, Meta agreed to implement new safety measures for minors on its platforms.
24 states sue to stop new Postal Service ballot rules
A coalition of 24 states and the District of Columbia has filed a lawsuit seeking to block new Postal Service rules related to mail voting or ballots. The lawsuit argues the rules exceed the Postal Service's legal authority.
How an op-ed in The Wall Street Journal reignited a debate about AI use in newsrooms
A Wall Street Journal op-ed involving AI reignited a debate about the use of artificial intelligence in newsrooms and writing.
FDA approves pancreatic cancer drug tested on former lawmaker
The FDA approved a new drug (daraxonrasib) for treatment of pancreatic cancer. The drug showed significant positive results in clinical trials related to tumor growth and/or survival rates. Experts have described the approval as a major advance in treating pancreatic cancer.
Tohono O’odham Nation says federal agents trespassed. What rights does it have to stop them?
The Tohono O'odham Nation says federal agents and contractors were present on tribal land in Arizona this week in connection with border wall construction, and a dispute arose between tribal representatives and those conducting the work.
El-Sayed says he has 'no plans' to campaign with Piker
Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic Senate nominee in Michigan, has a public association with left-wing streamer Hasan Piker. There has been public discussion about whether El-Sayed will distance himself from Piker, particularly after criticism from Democratic lawmakers regarding Piker's remarks about American Jews and Israel.
Trump-backed Mazzei defeats Drummond in Oklahoma governor GOP runoff
Mike Mazzei defeated Gentner Drummond in the Republican primary runoff for Oklahoma governor. Mazzei received an endorsement from President Trump in the race.
3 Secret Service officials placed on leave amid misconduct investigation
Three Secret Service officials/employees were placed on administrative leave amid an investigation into potential or alleged misconduct. The investigation is ongoing and specific details have not been disclosed.
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
Trump says all mines cleared from Strait of Hormuz
Trump stated that mines have been cleared from the Strait of Hormuz. The waterway had been affected during the ongoing conflict.
How Dolly Parton told her life story through six iconic songs
Coverage discusses Dolly Parton, a singer-songwriter, and how her music reflects aspects of her life and career.
Josh Smith Abruptly Leaves Bureau Of Prisons After Year Of Changes
Josh Smith served as Deputy Director (the No. 2 official) at the Federal Bureau of Prisons. He departed from that position after approximately one year on the job.
Trump says 'something may come out of' CIA head's unannounced visit to Moscow
CIA Director John Ratcliffe traveled on a U.S. military aircraft to Moscow, Russia, on Tuesday, flying via Latvia. The trip was not publicly announced beforehand, and the purpose of the visit and who he met with were not confirmed.
Two die of measles in Pennsylvania, marking first deaths of 2026
Pennsylvania officials reported two measles-related deaths this week.
Dolly Parton, country music singer and cultural icon, dies at 80
Dolly Parton, country music singer, died on Tuesday at age 80. Tributes and mourning followed from fans and public figures. President Trump ordered US flags to be flown at half-staff (lowered) nationwide for one week in her honor.
Target apologises for 'offensive' children Halloween costume after backlash
Target removed a Halloween costume for children from its stores/shelves after receiving customer complaints that the costume was offensive or racist. Target issued a public apology and statement acknowledging the costume was offensive and said it should not have been sold.
The Movement: MAHA and anti-abortion groups split on FDA nominee
President Trump announced he would nominate health policy aide Dr. Heidi Overton to serve as FDA commissioner. Anti-abortion groups have expressed support for the nomination, and some expect her to bring renewed scrutiny to the abortion drug mifepristone.
Trump signs order to rename Lake Ontario as Lake America
President Trump said the U.S. is considering renaming Lake Ontario to 'Lake America' amid an escalating trade dispute with Canada.