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, September 7, 2026
Sunday, September 6, 2026
Armed Ohio man arrested after charging at Democratic candidate for governor
An armed man was arrested after charging or lunging toward Amy Acton, the Democratic candidate for Ohio governor, during a campaign stop at the Canfield Fair. Acton was not injured, but several other people were hurt during the incident. The suspect had weapons on him but did not draw them.
5 dead after cargo plane overruns runway at Miami International Airport, halting flights
An Amazon cargo plane (part of Amazon's Prime Air network) overran a runway at Miami International Airport on Sunday afternoon. The plane struck vehicles and at least five people died. The incident prompted a ground stop/halt in flights, and an investigation into the cause has begun.
New Mexico governor rips Trump's 'New America' post, says name 'isn't up for debate'
President Trump posted a map on Truth Social/social media showing New Mexico with 'Mexico' crossed out and 'America' written in its place, suggesting the state be renamed 'New America.' This followed a separate incident involving renaming something 'Lake America.' New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham responded to the post.
Wright: US 'may not' reach nuclear agreement with Iran
Energy Secretary Chris Wright stated on Sunday that the Trump administration 'may not' reach a nuclear agreement with Iran, suggesting the alternative could be destroying Iran's nuclear capabilities. He made these remarks during an interview with Martha Raddatz on ABC's 'This Week.'
Iran attacks US ship in Strait of Hormuz
Iranian state media reported that Iran's forces attacked a U.S. Navy unmanned/remotely-operated vessel that was attempting to enter or was in the Strait of Hormuz on a Sunday. The claim was attributed to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) via the outlet Press TV.
TSA is reversing some post-9/11 airport security restrictions, citing technology advancements
The TSA has launched a new program at 13 U.S. airports allowing certain people without plane tickets to pass through security and access the gates, provided they are approved through the program. This marks a change from post-9/11 security protocols that previously restricted gate access to ticketed passengers only.
Saturday, September 5, 2026
Hunter Biden: 'I may have to' run for president in 2028
Hunter Biden, in a conversation with radio host John Catsimatidis, said he "may have to" run for president in 2028 if he received Catsimatidis's endorsement.
Sunday shows preview: Trump travels to Texas for RNC midterm convention; Administration downplays Iran war consequences
The Republican National Committee is holding a first-ever midterm convention this week in Dallas, Texas. President Trump is scheduled to speak at the event, and Vice President JD Vance is also expected to address attendees. The convention is described as a two-day event taking place ahead of the November midterm elections.
Trump's MAGA Inc. super-PAC funnels $10 million into Texas Senate race
President Trump's MAGA Inc. super PAC is spending $10 million on TV and digital ads to support Republican Ken Paxton in the Texas Senate race. This is the first major general election spending by MAGA Inc. this midterm cycle. Paxton faces Democrat James Talarico, and the race is considered competitive.
US and Iran trade retaliatory attacks on ships as conflict flares
The United States and Iran exchanged attacks on ships in the Persian Gulf region. US forces struck three Iranian oil tankers. Iran launched a missile attack targeting US Navy vessels, including an aircraft carrier and a destroyer.
Dolly Parton's sister pleads for end to 'AI garbage' posts after singer's death
Dolly Parton died in late August. Following her death, AI-generated songs, images, and videos about her circulated online. Stella Parton, Dolly's sister, publicly criticized this content, referring to it as fake AI material, while also thanking the public for its support.
Friday, September 4, 2026
Federal judge declines to halt firings of Stars and Stripes staffers
A federal judge declined to block or halt the Pentagon's termination of Stars and Stripes journalists. The Pentagon cited insubordination as grounds for the firings. The journalists argued the firings were retaliation for their speech or coverage, including claims of First Amendment violations. The ruling allows the terminations to proceed for now.
Former Fetterman staffers create social media account to expose former boss
Former staffers of Sen. John Fetterman created a social media (X) account related to a Wall Street Journal report about his handling of job duties, and the staffers indicated more information would be released.
US envoys meet Zelensky in Ukraine after talks with Putin in Russia
Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff are traveling to Russia and Ukraine to meet with the countries' leaders as part of an effort to revive peace talks in the Russia-Ukraine conflict. The trip is described as occurring over a weekend, with Moscow and Kyiv as destinations.
Tetris suggests White House 'Build the Wall' game infringes copyright
The White House launched an online arcade featuring games based on Trump policies, including one titled 'Build the Wall' that resembles the video game Tetris. The Tetris Company issued a statement saying it takes copyright infringement very seriously.
Trump calls for interest rate cut after jobs figures raise hike bets
President Trump stated in a social media post on Friday that he would halt or cut off trade with certain countries unless the Federal Reserve lowers interest rates. The statement followed the release of a jobs report.
EPA considers further narrowing Clean Water Act protections
On Friday, the EPA (with the Army Corps of Engineers) announced it is seeking further public input on a rule defining which wetlands and streams are protected under the Clean Water Act as 'waters of the United States' (WOTUS). This follows a 2023 Supreme Court ruling that narrowed federal protections for wetlands, and a proposed rule the agency issued roughly a year earlier.
Tesla’s Launch Of Self-Driving Cybercab Rides Sparks Federal Probe
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is investigating Tesla's new self-driving taxi model called the Cybercab.
Live updates: NC set to send out ballots amid mail voting fight; August posts strong jobs numbers
North Carolina began sending out mail-in ballots for the November midterm elections on Friday, becoming the first state to do so. This occurred while the Trump administration was pursuing legal action to restrict mail-in voting, including an appeal related to a federal judge's ruling that had blocked voting restrictions established by executive order.
US added 162,000 jobs in August, blowing past expectations
The U.S. economy added 162,000 jobs in August, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. This figure exceeded economists' expectations (with estimates around 53,000 jobs). The unemployment rate held steady at 4.1%. July's jobs figures were revised upward from the initial report.
Two workers pulled alive from Nepal tunnel after nine days; more voices heard
Two men were rescued alive from a tunnel in Nepal nine days after a flood struck the area. The rescue occurred at a hydropower plant site.
How could US-Iran conflict end? Three experts give their views
There is an ongoing conflict between the US and Iran that has included military strikes, with renewed strikes occurring this week. Coverage is examining how the conflict might end or what an exit strategy could look like.
Diesel prices hit record high
The average U.S. diesel price reached a record high of about $5.85 per gallon on Friday, according to AAA figures cited across outlets.
Trump's response is key as Argentina's Falklands demands get louder
Argentina's President Javier Milei has intensified Argentina's claim over the Falkland Islands, a British territory. President Trump's position on the dispute, traditionally one of U.S. neutrality, is being watched as a potential factor in how the issue develops.
Watchdog issues scathing report on Trump's former labor secretary
An inspector general report from the Department of Labor examined former Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer's conduct in office. The report addressed her relationship with a security agent/bodyguard and raised questions about her use of her position while serving in the Trump administration.
Missouri asks Supreme Court to restore GOP-friendly congressional map
The Missouri Supreme Court blocked a newly redrawn congressional map that favored Republicans from being used in the November midterm election, ruling instead that voters should decide the map's fate via referendum. Missouri officials, led by Attorney General Catherine Hanaway, filed an emergency application with the U.S. Supreme Court seeking to have the map reinstated. The map had been expected to help Republicans gain an additional U.S. House seat, and President Trump had backed the map.
Thursday, September 3, 2026
Work on Trump’s 250-foot arch could begin before final approval
The Trump administration, through Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, announced that excavation or construction work on a 250-foot-tall triumphal arch in Washington, D.C. is set to begin in the coming weeks. The project lacks final federal approval, and a lawsuit has been filed challenging it. Veterans are among those involved in legal opposition to the project.
Trump administration looks to Supreme Court to restore mail-in voting rules
The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court to intervene in a legal dispute over new U.S. Postal Service rules restricting mail-in ballots. A federal judge had blocked implementation of the rules, and the request comes ahead of the November midterm elections.
New White House Arcade games highlight direct pitch to the public
The White House launched an online arcade style gaming page featuring recreations of classic games (such as those referencing border enforcement themes) tied to Trump administration messaging.
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.
Former podcaster charged for death threats against Trump
Benjamin Azariah Southworth, a former podcaster, was charged and arrested in connection with alleged death threats against President Trump. The FBI was involved in the arrest, which was announced publicly by FBI Director Kash Patel.
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
Vance's mother says she'd 'probably punch' El-Sayed
Beverly Aikins, the mother of Vice President JD Vance, said in an interview with Fox News host Tomi Lahren that she would 'probably punch' Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed if she saw him, in response to past comments El-Sayed made about Vance and his family.
Mamdani bans AI use in NYC elementary, middle schools amid tech industry skepticism
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced a one-year moratorium on the use of AI in public school classrooms, covering students from early childhood programs through eighth grade. The announcement came about a week before NYC public schools reopen for the school year. The moratorium applies to software that uses student-facing generative AI.
Want a copy of Pete Hegseth’s driver’s license? It’s for sale on the dark web
A digital scan of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's driver's license was found among a large collection of identity documents (over 150 million) being sold or exposed on the dark web.
Trump $1 coin makes him first living president on US currency in a century
The U.S. Mint released a special edition $1 coin featuring a portrait of President Trump. The coin's design includes the words 'LIBERTY' and 'IN GOD WE TRUST'. It marks the first time a living president has appeared on U.S. currency in about a century.
Live updates: Vance to helm White House's press briefing; House slices 2 weeks off DC schedule
Vice President JD Vance held a White House press briefing on Thursday, filling in after press secretary Karoline Leavitt's departure. No replacement press secretary has been named. During the briefing, Vance said he would not call the U.S. conflict with Iran a 'war.'
Rocky Horror star Tim Curry's cause of death revealed as coronary artery disease
Tim Curry's cause of death was revealed to be coronary artery disease. This information came from documents issued by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health.
Trump 'happy' that Prince Harry and Meghan left the US
President Trump said he was "happy" that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle left the United States, and stated he was "not a fan" of the couple. These remarks were made to reporters.