President Donald Trump plans to build a 250-foot granite and gold triumphal arch in Washington, near the Lincoln Memorial and Arlington National Cemetery. The project has preliminary approval and excavation will begin soon despite ongoing legal challenges. The arch is meant to be a lasting symbol of his presidency, even if his political popularity declines.
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President Trump’s planned arch will be 250 feet tall and located at Memorial Circle in Washington, D.C.
The arch will be made of granite and topped with gold.
Excavation for the arch is scheduled to start within weeks.
The project has received preliminary approval but still faces lawsuits.
President Trump’s approval rating is currently low, around 33 percent in August polls.
Many voters disapprove of his handling of the cost of living, a key issue for upcoming elections.
The arch is seen as a way to create a lasting physical symbol that can outlive political setbacks.
The article compares Trump’s arch to ancient Roman monuments that preserved emperors’ legacies despite political opposition.
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An emergency hearing took place in the case of Lindsay Clancy before the highest court in the state. This happened after a judge said he would declare a mistrial, and Clancy’s lawyer quickly asked the court to review the decision.
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Lindsay Clancy is involved in a legal case being heard in state courts.
Plymouth Superior Court Judge William Sullivan planned to declare a mistrial in this case.
Clancy’s lawyer, Kevin Reddington, filed an emergency appeal to challenge the mistrial decision.
The state’s highest court, the Supreme Judicial Court, held a virtual hearing to consider the appeal.
The hearing was conducted online, not in person.
This appeal process is to decide whether the trial should continue or be redone.
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Senator John Fetterman, a Democrat from Pennsylvania, is facing calls to resign after a report said he shows little interest in his Senate duties. Several Democratic politicians criticized him for skipping meetings with constituents, avoiding local events, and other work responsibilities.
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A Wall Street Journal report claims Senator Fetterman often avoids meeting constituents, attending hearings, and appearing in Pennsylvania.
Fetterman reportedly dismissed concerns about vaccines and Medicaid from a hospital in Philadelphia.
He declined to meet with citizens from a flood-affected neighborhood, according to a state legislator.
Fetterman described attending a three-hour funeral for three killed police officers as a “nonstarter.”
Former Democratic Representative Conor Lamb publicly told Fetterman to resign from the Senate.
Other Democratic lawmakers called Fetterman lazy and unfit for office after the report.
Fetterman has not responded publicly to the allegations, and his office did not comment.
The report also mentions Fetterman moving slightly right on some political issues but denies plans to leave the Democratic Party.
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Maria Bartiromo’s lawyer said she was not fired from Fox News, despite reports saying otherwise. Fox News said Bartiromo left the network immediately but gave no reason for her departure.
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Fox News announced Maria Bartiromo’s departure without explaining why.
Bartiromo had worked at Fox News for more than 12 years.
She hosted a weekday morning show on Fox Business and a Sunday show.
Reports said she shared internal Fox News instructions about avoiding coverage of a Trump speech with the White House.
Bartiromo’s lawyer denies she was fired and says the reports are false.
The lawyer said they have proof and witnesses to support their claim.
Fox News referred to their original statement, giving no further comment.
Some speculate Bartiromo might join the Trump administration after the current press secretary steps down.
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A man carrying a knife was shot and killed by police on the Brooklyn Bridge after he ignored orders to drop the weapon and moved close to officers trying to help him. Police had been talking to the man for about an hour while he was on the bridge cables, and the incident caused part of the bridge to close and disrupted traffic.
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The man was walking on the cables of the Brooklyn Bridge with a knife.
Police used safety harnesses and spoke to him for about an hour, asking him to drop the knife.
The man said he wanted police to kill him and claimed he had a bomb.
When the man came within 3 feet of an officer and raised the knife, the officer shot him once.
The man was taken down and given medical aid but died later at a hospital.
Police found a knife and a flashlight but have not confirmed if a bomb was found.
The Brooklyn Bridge connects Manhattan and Brooklyn and is 276.5 feet tall at its towers.
This event followed another violent stabbing incident in Times Square earlier that week.
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President Donald Trump criticized the media's coverage of the ongoing Iran conflict. He expressed concern for the safety of American soldiers and the preparedness of the military, while emphasizing that the situation is not going as planned.
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President Trump addressed how the media reports on the Iran war.
He wants to protect U.S. service members from increased danger.
The President stresses the importance of military readiness for new threats.
He stated that the war is not progressing as expected.
The message implies criticism of overly positive media portrayals.
The focus is on keeping Americans informed about the true status of the conflict.
The article reflects concerns about the war’s impact on U.S. forces.
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The Missouri Supreme Court stopped a new congressional district map supported by President Donald Trump from being used in the November election. Instead, the court ordered a statewide vote to decide if the new map should be approved or rejected.
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The Missouri Supreme Court made a unanimous decision to block the new congressional map.
The new map was supported by President Donald Trump.
The map was intended for use in the November election.
The court ordered a statewide vote for Missouri voters to approve or reject the map.
Republicans supported the new map hoping to gain an extra House seat.
The new map was part of a wider redistricting effort urged by President Trump in GOP states.
Missouri has a close Republican majority in the U.S. House of Representatives.
This court ruling is a rare challenge against Republican efforts in the national redistricting process.
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A federal indictment accuses ICE officer Christian Castro of lying to investigators about a January shooting of a Venezuelan immigrant in Minneapolis. Castro was charged with making false statements and has been suspended without pay while the investigation continues.
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Christian Castro is an ICE officer charged with lying about a shooting incident.
The shooting involved Julio Sosa-Celis, who was shot through his door while children were inside.
Castro claimed he was lying on his back and was attacked by several people, but surveillance video and evidence dispute his account.
He was charged with six counts of making false statements to investigators.
Castro was taken into custody in Texas and appeared in court following his arrest.
He was released earlier after Texas Governor Greg Abbott did not sign an extradition warrant requested by Minnesota prosecutors.
The incident happened during a federal immigration enforcement surge in Minnesota under President Trump’s administration.
Castro has been suspended without pay by the Department of Homeland Security during the investigation.
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Luis Carlos Davalos-Lopez, a Mexican smuggler involved in a tunnel smuggling operation under the U.S.-Mexico border, pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to bring migrants into the United States. The tunnel, linked to the Cartel de Jalisco Nueva Generacion (CJNG), was used to move migrants and was part of a larger criminal network also involved in drug and weapons trafficking.
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The tunnel ran under the border from Ciudad Juárez, Mexico, to El Paso, Texas, connecting to the city's storm drain system.
Migrants were charged up to $30,000 to be smuggled through the tunnel.
The tunnel was about 1,000 feet long on the Mexican side and was built by the CJNG cartel.
Smugglers moved migrants underground into modified trucks for their entry into the U.S.
Investigators used wiretaps and surveillance to gather evidence linking the smuggling to drug and gun trafficking.
Davalos-Lopez faces a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison for conspiracy.
The case reflects the Trump administration's approach of treating cartel-linked smuggling as terrorism.
Another associate, Maria Del Rosario Navarro-Sanchez, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to support the CJNG as a terrorist organization.
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A report by the Department of Labor’s Office of Inspector General says Lori Chavez-DeRemer, labor secretary under President Donald Trump from January 2025 to April 2026, drank alcohol during work hours and created a difficult work environment. The report details misconduct including inappropriate relationships, improper use of agency funds, and mistreatment of employees.
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Lori Chavez-DeRemer served as labor secretary appointed by President Donald Trump from January 2025 until her resignation in April 2026.
The report was prompted by an anonymous complaint and involved interviews with 38 witnesses.
Chavez-DeRemer drank alcohol and kept it on federal property during official work hours.
She allegedly made staff perform personal tasks for her and took them to a strip club during personal travel.
The report says she used agency money for personal trips, including stays at luxury hotels that exceeded reimbursement rules.
Her staff created a “hostile work environment,” including berating employees and making offensive remarks about appearance.
Two top aides left the department in March 2026 amid the investigation.
Chavez-DeRemer’s attorney said she did not break any laws and criticized the report as untimely and based on undisclosed individuals.
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Maria Bartiromo, a Fox News journalist, denied reports that she was fired from the network after over 12 years. Fox News confirmed her departure but did not give a specific reason. President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance expressed their support for her after she left.
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Maria Bartiromo has worked at Fox News for over 12 years and hosted several top-rated shows.
Her attorney said reports of her firing were false and threatened legal action against false claims.
Fox News stated Bartiromo is no longer with the network, effective immediately.
Her last show on Fox aired Thursday, with some programs being rebranded or temporarily replaced.
President Trump praised Bartiromo on social media, calling her a professional and "true warrior."
Vice President JD Vance also spoke positively about her, calling her a dear friend and talented person.
Reports suggest Bartiromo may have clashed with Fox executives over a story involving China and election conspiracy theories.
Bartiromo reportedly shared internal Fox News messages with White House officials about limits on election coverage.
There is speculation about her future roles, including a small chance she could become the White House press secretary.
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The Trump administration has put sanctions on a Turkish bank to cut off important financial support to Iran. This move is part of a broader effort to pressure Iran by limiting its access to money through international banks.
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The sanctions target a Turkish financial institution.
The goal is to disrupt Iran’s financial connections.
This action is part of the Trump administration’s Iran policy.
Sanctions aim to stop money flow the Iranian government relies on.
The U.S. is working to isolate Iran economically.
The announcement was made by the U.S. government on a Friday.
The Turkish bank is described as a "critical financial lifeline" for Iran.
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President Donald Trump will use the new Air Force One plane given by Qatar for a trip to Ireland in mid-September. This will be the first overseas trip with the new plane since a NATO summit in Turkey, where security concerns led to a secret plane swap.
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President Trump received a new Air Force One plane from Qatar.
He will use this plane for a trip to Ireland in mid-September.
The plane was previously flown overseas to Turkey for a NATO summit.
During the Turkey trip, there was a security threat involving a credible missile plot against the plane.
Because of the threat, the plane was flown ahead to the UK and President Trump swapped planes secretly in Turkey.
Upgrades and enhancements were made to the Qatari plane after the NATO trip, expected to take about a month.
President Trump plans to attend the Irish Open golf tournament held at his course in Doonbeg, Ireland.
He may also meet with Irish leaders, including Taoiseach Micheál Martin and possibly President Catherine Connolly.
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President Donald Trump is expected to use a new Air Force One jet, gifted by Qatar, for his next overseas trip to Ireland. This will be the first foreign trip on the new plane since he secretly changed planes in July after a NATO summit in Turkey due to threats from Iran.
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Qatar gave a new Air Force One jet to the United States.
President Trump is scheduled to fly on this jet to Ireland next week.
The plane change happened secretly in July after a NATO meeting in Turkey.
The switch was made because of security threats against President Trump from Iran.
This will be the jet’s first trip abroad since the plane swap.
President Trump was last seen boarding Air Force One at Ellington Airport in Houston in August 2026.
The story is still developing, and more updates are expected.
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President Donald Trump said that his former lawyer, Michael Cohen, has taken back his earlier testimony in a New York case where Trump was convicted of 34 felony charges related to hush money payments. Cohen was a key witness who said he arranged a $130,000 payment to Stormy Daniels before the 2016 election, but Trump claims Cohen was pressured and now recanted.
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President Trump was convicted of 34 felony counts of falsifying business records in New York.
The case involved a $130,000 payment to adult film star Stormy Daniels before the 2016 election.
Michael Cohen, Trump’s former lawyer, arranged the payment and testified against Trump.
Prosecutors said the payment was hidden through false business records to avoid bad publicity before the election.
Cohen’s testimony was crucial and supported by documents and other witnesses.
Trump’s defense said Cohen was not trustworthy because he pleaded guilty to federal crimes and opposed Trump.
President Trump claims Cohen was pressured into testifying and has now recanted his statements.
Newsweek contacted Cohen for comment, but no response has been reported yet.
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Dozens of people have gathered outside a courthouse to support Lindsay Clancy during her murder trial. The supporters say they want to raise awareness about women's mental health while the jury continues to deliberate.
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Lindsay Clancy is on trial for the murder of her three children in Massachusetts.
Dozens of supporters are present outside the courthouse.
Supporters are advocating for better mental health care for women.
The jury has so far been unable to reach a verdict.
Clancy’s defense asked for a holdout juror to be removed because the jury remains deadlocked.
The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court is involved, with hearings related to the case.
The trial has attracted widespread public attention.
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A Missouri Republican candidate, Thomas Christopher Ross, was charged with a federal crime for allegedly trying to plant drugs on his primary opponent, Louise Secker. His campaign manager reported the plan to police, leading to an FBI investigation and Ross's arrest.
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Thomas Christopher Ross won the Republican primary for Missouri House District 161.
Ross is charged with conspiring to distribute a controlled substance.
He allegedly gave cocaine and an Adderall pill to his campaign manager to plant on opponent Louise Secker.
The campaign manager reported the plan to police in July.
Text messages and a covert recording showed Ross discussing and approving the drug-planting plot.
Ross defeated Secker in the primary by 33 votes and was set to face a Democrat in the general election.
Missouri GOP leaders have called for Ross to withdraw from the race.
Ross was jailed and is awaiting a court hearing; he has not entered a plea.
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The North Carolina State Board of Elections changed the rules for mail-in ballots just hours before sending them to voters. The new rules include stricter checks on signatures that could lead to ballots being rejected.
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The North Carolina State Board of Elections approved new mail-in ballot rules on a Friday.
These changes happened only hours before ballots were mailed to voters.
The new rules set standards for how the board decides to count a mail-in ballot.
Officials must reject a ballot if its signature does not meet the updated rules.
This change could affect how many mail-in ballots are accepted or rejected.
The decision came close to the start of the voting process.
The board's action affects elections in North Carolina.
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Lindsay Clancy's lawyer has asked the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court in an emergency appeal to stop a judge from declaring a mistrial in her case. The appeal is made before Judge William Sullivan of Plymouth Superior Court makes a final decision.
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Lindsay Clancy is involved in a legal case in Massachusetts.
Her lawyer is Kevin Reddington.
The lawyer filed an emergency appeal to a higher court.
The appeal aims to prevent a mistrial from being declared.
The judge in the case is William Sullivan.
The higher court involved is the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court.
This legal action was reported by CBS News.
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Kevin Reddington is an experienced defense lawyer representing Lindsay Clancy, who is on trial for the murder of her three children. He argues Clancy suffered from severe postpartum psychosis and did not get proper medical treatment before the incident in 2023.
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Kevin Reddington has been a criminal defense attorney in Massachusetts for 50 years.
Lindsay Clancy is charged with first-degree murder in the deaths of her three children.
Clancy was a former labor and delivery nurse and 36 years old at the time of the incident.
Reddington claims Clancy had severe postpartum psychosis caused by improper medical care.
Prosecutors say Clancy deliberately strangled her children and then tried to harm herself.
Reddington graduated from Boston College in 1972 and Suffolk University Law School in 1975.
He has a reputation for aggressive courtroom work and has received multiple honors.
Reddington accused a juror of dishonesty during the trial, but the judge disagreed.
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