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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.
Thursday, September 3, 2026
Missouri House candidate charged in plot to plant drugs on GOP opponent
Thomas Ross, a Missouri House candidate, is accused by federal prosecutors of conspiring to plant cocaine and Adderall on his political opponent. The plan allegedly involved his campaign manager. The scheme was uncovered and Ross now faces federal charges.
ICE officer charged with lying about shooting turns himself in: Reports
Federal prosecutors have charged an ICE officer with making false statements related to the January shooting of Julio Cesar Sosa-Celis, a Venezuelan immigrant, in Minnesota during an immigration operation. The officer, identified in some reports as Christian Castro, is now in federal custody after the charges were filed.
Trump: Fans 'will not be happy' Bartiromo out at Fox News
Fox News announced that Maria Bartiromo is leaving the network, ending a tenure of more than a dozen years. The announcement came on a Thursday and marked an abrupt exit.
IRS Rule Could Strip Tax Exempt Status From Thousands Of Private Schools
The IRS/Treasury Department has proposed a new regulation that could revoke or strip tax-exempt status from private schools. This proposal is occurring under the Trump administration.
Billionaire Leon Black challenges House subpoena for Epstein testimony
Billionaire Leon Black was scheduled to appear Thursday for a sworn deposition before the House Oversight Committee as part of its investigation into Jeffrey Epstein. Black did not appear and instead filed a lawsuit against the committee seeking to block the subpoenas. He had previously left an earlier voluntary appearance before the committee, after which he was subpoenaed in June.
Gloria Steinem talks about her legacy in 2023 BBC interview
Gloria Steinem, an American feminist writer and activist, died at age 92.
Judge blocks Trump’s latest attempt to restrict birthright citizenship
A federal judge issued a ruling blocking a Trump executive order that sought to restrict or narrow birthright citizenship. This was described as Trump's second or latest attempt to do so, following an earlier Supreme Court decision that struck down or blocked his first attempt. The judge cited that Supreme Court ruling in issuing this block.
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.