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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.
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
Tuesday, September 1, 2026
House, wary of shutdown before midterms, pushes budget talks to December
The U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation to extend federal government funding, avoiding a shutdown before the midterm elections. The funding extends into December, and the vote had bipartisan support.
Judge declares mistrial in Lindsay Clancy case after defense’s emergency stay denied
Lindsay Clancy is on trial on murder charges related to the deaths of her three children at their family home in 2023. The jury has deliberated over multiple days and told the judge on two separate occasions (Tuesday and Wednesday) that it was deadlocked. The judge sent jurors home and had them resume deliberations, raising the possibility of a mistrial.
Hegseth’s pick faces competition in search for new Army secretary
Dan Driscoll is stepping down/resigning as Army Secretary after about 18 months in the role. The White House confirmed his departure. Reports across outlets cite tensions or clashes with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Driscoll did not publicly state a reason for his exit. His last full day was described as a Wednesday.
Monday, August 31, 2026
Trump administration makes another appeal to Supreme Court to allow USPS mail ballot rules
A federal judge, Indira Talwani, issued a ruling blocking a Trump administration order/rule regarding mail-in ballots processed by USPS. The ruling came shortly before North Carolina was set to begin mailing absentee ballots for the 2026 midterm elections. The case involved the Department of Justice's interpretation of a Supreme Court ruling.
Ed Markey defeats Seth Moulton, turns back push for generational change
Sen. Ed Markey, 80, won the Massachusetts Democratic primary for U.S. Senate, defeating Rep. Seth Moulton, 47. The race was framed around generational change, with Moulton arguing for new party leadership and Markey campaigning on progressive credentials.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Tennessee governor plans to name Nashville airport after Dolly Parton
Tennessee's governor plans to rename Nashville's airport after Dolly Parton.
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
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.
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
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.
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.
Monday, August 24, 2026
Graham’s win in South Carolina shows Trump’s still got sway
Darline Graham, who is currently filling the U.S. Senate seat previously held by her late brother Lindsey Graham, won the Republican primary runoff against Rep. Ralph Norman in South Carolina. Graham had no prior elected office experience before being appointed to the seat. President Trump endorsed Graham, and a super PAC linked to his advisers spent close to $800,000 supporting her campaign. She will face Democrat Annie Andrews in the November general election and is considered the favorite. The runoff also coincided with a Republican primary runoff in Oklahoma involving Mike Mazzei.
Trump review could pull visas from 200,000 asylum seekers
The Trump administration is preparing to revoke B1 and B2 (business and tourism) visas held by up to 200,000 foreigners who have applied for or are currently seeking asylum in the United States. The State Department is conducting the review, which would be described as the largest mass visa revocation in history, carried out on a rolling or wave-by-wave basis, covering visas issued between 2016 and 2026.
Map Shows States With Most Mail-in Voting as Supreme Court Backs Trump Admin
The Supreme Court issued an order on Monday allowing the Trump administration to proceed, for now, with parts of an executive order restricting mail-in voting ahead of the midterm elections. The vote was 6-3, with the court's conservative majority ruling over dissent from the three Democratic-appointed justices. The order paused a lower court ruling (from a federal judge, described as being in Boston/District Court) that had blocked the policy. The court did not rule on the final legality of Trump's order, saying it was too early for states to challenge it. Postal Service work related to the order remains blocked nationwide. California Gov. Gavin Newsom said the state would pursue further legal action.
US launches new drug boat strike in the Caribbean, citing narcoterrorism
The U.S. military carried out a strike on a boat in the Pacific that killed two people. This strike came after a roughly two-month pause in such operations. It is part of a broader campaign of strikes against suspected drug-trafficking vessels that has killed more than 200 people in total since the campaign began.
Buttigieg returns to South Carolina as Democrats begin positioning for 2028
Pete Buttigieg visited South Carolina. He has not officially announced whether he will run for president in 2028, though the visit is seen as related to potential positioning for a future presidential run.
Bessent doubles down on Trump warnings: 'Entering the endgame' on Iran
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the United States is 'entering the endgame' regarding Iran, referencing new economic measures set to begin Monday. Bessent made these comments in a Sunday op-ed in the Financial Times, echoing statements from President Trump about actions against Iran.
Sailor aboard USS Abraham Lincoln decries father’s ICE detention
A sailor aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, identified as Joshua Aviles, said his father was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) while he was deployed at sea. The deployment lasted roughly nine months.
Sunday, August 23, 2026
Jeffries responds to Kushner meeting backlash: 'No one from the Trump Cartel is getting a pass'
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries privately met with Jared Kushner, President Trump's son-in-law. The meeting was first reported by The New York Times. Topics discussed reportedly included housing, immigration, and cost of living. The meeting drew criticism and backlash from some Democrats, with Jeffries in line to become House speaker if Democrats win control of the House in the midterm elections. Jeffries responded publicly to the backlash.
Sullivan endorses Sullivan against Sullivan in Alaska
A candidate named Dan Sullivan, separate from incumbent Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan, advanced in Alaska's U.S. Senate primary/general election process. Former Anchorage Mayor Dan Sullivan endorsed the incumbent senator. The situation has created a naming coincidence involving multiple people named Dan Sullivan in the race.
Saturday, August 22, 2026
Canada expected to announce retaliatory tariffs on Tuesday
Canada is expected to announce retaliatory tariffs against the United States on Tuesday, following escalating trade tensions. Prime Minister Mark Carney has indicated the retaliation would be 'dollar for dollar' in response to new U.S. tariffs.
Pioneering Former US Senator Nancy Landon Kassebaum Baker Dies
Nancy Kassebaum Baker, a former U.S. senator from Kansas, has died at age 94. She was noted as a trailblazer for women in the Senate.
Judge vacates Trump admin policy suspending immigrant visas for 75 countries
A federal judge in the Southern District of New York struck down/vacated a Trump administration policy, directed by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, that suspended processing of immigrant visas for applicants from 75 countries. The judge ruled that Rubio exceeded his legal authority in issuing the policy.
US Postal Service issues rule to tighten requirements for mail-in voting despite courts looking to block
The US Postal Service finalized a rule related to mail-in ballots that complies with President Trump's executive order restricting mail voting. The rule would require states to provide voter information to the federal government as a condition for ballot delivery. Federal courts have issued injunctions or rulings blocking enforcement of the underlying executive order, and the matter is under legal review, including at the Supreme Court.
Friday, August 21, 2026
Thursday, August 20, 2026
After nearly 300 days deployed, USS Lincoln begins journey back to US
The USS Abraham Lincoln, an aircraft carrier deployed to the Middle East for approximately nine months (about 300 days), is leaving the region and heading back to the United States (San Diego). The ship has thousands of crew members aboard.
Iran denounces planned US sanctions as economic warfare
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that new sanctions are intended to collapse Iran's regime and told US allies they must decide whether they are 'with us or against us' regarding the sanctions.
FBI arrests woman over alleged plot to bomb New York capitol building
A woman from Albany, New York was arrested and accused by authorities of plotting an attack on the New York State Capitol building. The announcement was made by federal prosecutors on Thursday.
Federal agents seize devices from ex-Rep. Eric Swalwell in sexual misconduct probe, AP source says
Federal agents (FBI) executed search warrants and seized electronic devices belonging to former Rep. Eric Swalwell as part of an investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct. Agents also searched his home. Swalwell was stopped and served with a warrant at an airport.
North Korea fires barrage of missiles toward the sea after dismissing overture from Trump
North Korea launched ballistic missiles toward the sea on Thursday, as reported by South Korea's military. This occurred amid a period of renewed U.S. outreach toward North Korea under the Trump administration, including discussion of a possible meeting between Trump and Kim Jong Un.
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
How much could Trump's 'economic D-Day' hurt Iran?
President Trump announced a threat of severe economic measures against Iran, referring to it as an "economic D-Day," and warned that countries or businesses assisting Iran economically would face consequences. Iran responded by dismissing the threat.
US debt tops $40 trillion after adding $1 trillion in just five months
The U.S. national debt surpassed $40 trillion for the first time. The debt has roughly doubled over the past decade, with growth occurring under both the Trump and Biden administrations. The milestone is tied to ongoing federal deficit spending, including costs like defense, Social Security, Medicare, and interest payments.
Trump seeks to boost Darline Graham in South Carolina homestretch
Darline Graham, appointed to the South Carolina Senate seat previously held by her late brother Lindsey Graham, made a remark during a debate against Rep. Ralph Norman that she was "not that informed on national security." The remark came ahead of a Republican primary runoff election (Aug. 25) between Graham and Norman. President Trump traveled to South Carolina (Myrtle Beach) to campaign for Graham ahead of the runoff and also used the trip to urge Republican turnout for the midterms.
The Memo: Angie Nixon’s shock Florida win gives fresh boost — and a new test — for the left
Florida state Representative Angie Nixon won the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate in Florida, defeating Alex Vindman, a retired Army Lieutenant Colonel and Trump impeachment witness who had significantly outspent her in fundraising. Nixon will face Republican incumbent Senator Ashley Moody in the November general election. The Associated Press projected the primary result.
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
U.S. sends 20 deportees to Liberia, part of 1,200 migrants the country will receive under new deal
Liberia has agreed to accept approximately 1,200 deportees from the United States who are third-country nationals (people who cannot be returned to their home countries).
5 things to know about the Freedom 250 Grand Prix in Washington
The Freedom 250 Grand Prix, an IndyCar race, is scheduled for August 22-23 in Washington, D.C. It is described as the first motor race held in the U.S. capital, and it is a two-day event.
ABC sues FCC over challenge to broadcast licenses
The Walt Disney Company and ABC filed a lawsuit against the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) under the Trump administration. The lawsuit alleges that the FCC has waged a retaliatory campaign against ABC and violated the company's First Amendment rights, tied to scrutiny of ABC's broadcast licenses.
DOJ fights to revive Abrego Garcia case judge called vindictive
In May, a federal judge dismissed criminal charges accusing Kilmar Abrego Garcia of human smuggling. The Justice Department has appealed to a higher court, asking it to reinstate those charges.
Monday, August 17, 2026
Key Trump aide Natalie Harp suddenly in spotlight after years behind scenes
Natalie Harp is an executive assistant to President Trump who is frequently by his side. Senator Jon Ossoff (D-Ga.) made public remarks criticizing Trump's relationship with Harp, contrasting it with Trump performing his job duties. Harp is a cancer survivor. The remarks generated significant public reaction, including criticism directed at Ossoff from Trump's allies and White House figures. Ossoff is running for reelection in Georgia.
Judge blocks the Trump administration from moving FBI headquarters out of Maryland to DC office building
A federal judge blocked the Trump administration's plan to move the FBI headquarters to the Reagan Building and ruled against canceling the earlier plan to relocate FBI headquarters to Maryland. The ruling was issued by U.S. District Judge Theodore Chuang.
Florida holds primaries for governor and Congress, testing Trump's grip on adopted state
On Tuesday, Republican and Democratic primaries were held in Alaska and Florida (with Wyoming also holding contests). In Florida's 7th Congressional District, incumbent Rep. Cory Mills, who had been under investigation by the House Ethics Committee over allegations against him, lost the Republican primary to Ryan Elijah, a former television news anchor. Mills had received an endorsement from President Trump earlier in the year. Alaska's primary included a closely watched U.S. Senate race involving incumbent Dan Sullivan. Florida also held primaries for governor and other congressional seats.