President Donald Trump will deliver a speech at the Pentagon to mark the 25th anniversary of the September 11 terror attacks. He will not be visiting the other memorial sites related to the event.
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President Trump will speak at the Pentagon on the 25th anniversary of 9/11.
The anniversary marks 25 years since the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.
Trump’s speech will take place at the Pentagon, one of the main sites attacked in 2001.
He will not visit other 9/11 memorial locations during the anniversary.
The announcement was reported by The Hill’s Defense & National Security newsletter.
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President Trump announced that the United States has gained majority control over more than 65 billion barrels of proven oil reserves in Venezuela through a new deal. The administration aims to encourage U.S. oil companies to return to Venezuela following a recent leadership change there, and the deal involves private business partnerships without costing American taxpayers.
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The U.S. now has majority control over 65 billion barrels of Venezuelan oil reserves.
This deal was announced by President Trump on a Friday.
The agreement was made through a partnership with private companies.
Details about which oil fields are included and operators have not been released.
President Trump stated the deal will double U.S. oil reserves and help lower gas prices.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the deal could bring around $100 billion in private investment.
The deal aims to support thousands of jobs and help rebuild Venezuela’s economy.
Venezuela has over 300 billion barrels of proven oil reserves in total.
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Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has taken British political commentator Milo Yiannopoulos into custody. He is accused of staying in the United States longer than his visa allowed.
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Milo Yiannopoulos is a British political commentator with right-wing views.
He has expressed support for President Donald Trump's agenda.
ICE arrested Yiannopoulos on the grounds that he overstayed his visa.
Overstaying a visa means staying in the country beyond the allowed time.
He is currently being held by ICE while his case is processed.
The arrest was reported by CBS News.
The incident relates to U.S. immigration enforcement policies.
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President Donald Trump announced that the United States has made a deal with Venezuela to control 65 billion barrels of the country’s oil reserves. Trump said the agreement was negotiated by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, and Venezuela’s interim President Delcy Rodríguez.
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The deal involves control of 65 billion barrels of Venezuela’s oil, which is part of the country’s total estimated 303 billion barrels of oil reserves.
Venezuela has one of the largest oil reserves in the world, about 17% of global supply.
Venezuela currently produces about 1% of the world’s oil because of poor infrastructure.
The announcement follows a U.S. operation earlier in the year to capture Venezuela’s President Nicolás Maduro for drug trafficking charges.
The deal is seen as a response to high gas prices and dwindling U.S. strategic petroleum reserves.
Trump previously suggested U.S. companies could return to Venezuela to extract oil.
Venezuela’s former president Hugo Chavez nationalized many oil assets, including those owned by U.S. companies.
The U.S. Energy Information Administration tracks Venezuela’s oil reserves and production.
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President Donald Trump signed an order to rename Lake Ontario in the U.S. geographic naming service as “Lake America.” The Seneca Nation opposes this, saying it breaks a 225-year-old treaty and disrespects Indigenous history linked to the lake’s original name. They want the original name to stay to honor the Indigenous people connected to the area.
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President Trump signed an order to rename Lake Ontario as “Lake America” in U.S. records.
The change is part of actions related to a trade dispute with Canada.
The Seneca Nation says this decision violates the 1794 Treaty of Canandaigua, a peace agreement signed by President George Washington and the Haudenosaunee Confederacy.
The Seneca Nation president called for the order to be reversed, citing cultural disrespect.
Lake Ontario’s original name comes from the Huron Indigenous word meaning “lake of shining waters.”
In the Seneca language, the lake is called “sga:nyodai:yoh,” meaning “beautiful lake.”
Canada’s Prime Minister rejected the renaming, highlighting its Indigenous origins and historical significance.
President Trump claimed Canada has taken advantage of the U.S. on trade and military issues and suggested Canada could become the 51st U.S. state, though he cannot force Canada to rename the lake.
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Pennsylvania recently reported two deaths linked to measles, both in unvaccinated people, marking the state's first measles-related deaths in decades. This announcement led to a disagreement between Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro and U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., with experts warning that political fights are distracting from the public health risks of rising measles cases.
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Two unvaccinated residents in Pennsylvania died after contracting measles.
These are the first measles-related deaths in Pennsylvania in decades.
Governor Josh Shapiro emphasized that vaccinations could have prevented these deaths.
U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. questioned the validity of the reported deaths on social media.
The U.S. eliminated the spread of measles in 2000 by keeping vaccination rates high, but rates have recently dropped below the 95% needed to prevent outbreaks.
International health officials will meet in November to consider whether the U.S. and Mexico have lost their measles-free status.
Defining what counts as a measles death is complex, involving timing of death after rash appearance and ruling out other causes.
Experts say the focus should be on preventing measles and its serious complications like hospitalizations and brain injuries.
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President Donald Trump announced a new oil deal with Venezuela that gives the U.S. majority control of over 65 billion barrels of proven oil reserves. He said the deal will increase U.S. oil supplies, lower gas prices, and cost nothing to American taxpayers.
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The U.S. has secured majority control of more than 65 billion barrels of Venezuelan oil reserves.
The deal involves the Venezuelan government, private businesses, and U.S. officials.
President Trump said the agreement will not cost American taxpayers any money.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth helped negotiate the deal.
Venezuelan interim President Delcy Rodríguez participated in the agreement.
The deal aims to double U.S. oil reserves and lower gasoline prices for Americans.
It is described as a historic move to improve relations between the U.S. and Venezuela.
Supporters say the deal will bring private investment and create jobs in Venezuela.
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Tennessee Governor Bill Lee plans to rename Nashville International Airport after Dolly Parton following her death from cancer. The proposal has strong public support and still needs approval from local airport authorities and the federal government.
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Dolly Parton died from cancer at age 80.
Fans started an online petition to rename Nashville airport after her; it got nearly 160,000 signatures.
Governor Bill Lee spoke with Parton's team, who appreciated the support.
The renaming would honor Parton's impact on Tennessee and her global music legacy.
The Metro Nashville Airport Authority board will discuss the proposal on September 17.
Final naming approval requires the Federal Aviation Administration’s consent.
A state lawmaker plans to introduce a bill to rename the airport in Parton's honor.
Other US airports are named after famous musicians, such as Louis Armstrong and Muhammad Ali.
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Milo Yiannopoulos, a British far-right commentator, was detained by US immigration authorities for overstaying his visa. He was arrested at New Orleans airport after failing to attend an immigration hearing and is now held by ICE pending deportation.
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Milo Yiannopoulos entered the US legally in May 2019 but overstayed his authorized visit.
He missed an immigration hearing and was ordered to be removed by a judge in July 2025.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested him at Louis Armstrong International Airport in New Orleans.
He is being held by ICE until he is deported from the US.
Yiannopoulos is known for his far-right views and past support of President Donald Trump.
He was in New Orleans to attend a concert by the musician Ye (formerly Kanye West).
ICE and the Department of Homeland Security warned that overstaying visas leads to arrest and deportation.
Yiannopoulos was banned from Twitter in 2016 but returned after Elon Musk’s company takeover.
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Walmart has settled a lawsuit with the US government that accused the company of wrongly dispensing opioid prescriptions. The company did not admit fault and settled for an undisclosed, small amount, concluding one of the government's largest cases tied to the opioid crisis.
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The US Department of Justice sued Walmart in 2020, accusing it of illegally giving out opioid prescriptions since 2013.
Walmart agreed to settle the case recently, but the exact amount was not made public.
Walmart said the settlement amount was “immaterial,” meaning it was not significant compared to its earnings.
The Justice Department said Walmart pharmacies did not properly watch for and report suspicious opioid prescriptions as required by law.
The lawsuit was part of a broader effort to hold companies accountable for their role in the opioid epidemic, which caused over 905,000 deaths in the US from 1999 to 2025.
In 2022, Walmart paid $3.1 billion to settle many related state and local lawsuits about opioids.
Similar settlements were made by other drug store companies like CVS and Walgreens.
A judge narrowed the case in 2024, dismissing some claims but allowing others about invalid prescriptions to continue before the settlement.
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Thousands of people gathered in Washington, DC, to call attention to concerns about voting rights before the midterm elections in November. Speakers at the event highlighted recent legal changes and actions by President Donald Trump that they believe could reduce voting access for minority and low-income groups.
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The march took place on the 63rd anniversary of the historic 1963 March on Washington.
The theme of this march was “Defend the vote,” focusing on protecting voting rights.
Civil rights leaders expressed worry about efforts to limit voting access for Black and minority citizens.
President Donald Trump has supported stricter voting requirements, such as more proof of citizenship.
A Supreme Court ruling in April removed key protections from the 1965 Voting Rights Act.
The Court said lawmakers need to show clear proof of intentional discrimination to challenge voting maps.
After the ruling, some Republican-led states changed voting maps in ways critics say weaken minority representation.
Senator Bernie Sanders spoke against Trump and the Supreme Court for actions he says threaten voting rights.
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People traveling this Labor Day will pay more for flights and gas, according to AAA. Flight prices to popular U.S. places are about 21% higher than last year, and the average price for gas is 27% higher than last year.
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Flight prices to top U.S. destinations are up about 21% compared to last year.
The national average price for gas is 27% higher than last year.
Travelers by car will face higher fuel costs during Labor Day.
The information comes from AAA, a travel and automotive organization.
Sean Cudahy, an aviation reporter, provided insights on the rising flight costs.
Labor Day is a popular holiday for travel in the United States.
Increased prices affect both air travelers and those driving to their destinations.
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The Trump administration announced plans to weaken fuel efficiency rules for medium- and heavy-duty commercial trucks. They argue that the previous rules made during the Obama administration were too strict and went beyond what the government is allowed to do.
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The Trump administration wants to reduce fuel efficiency requirements for large commercial trucks.
The previous rules were created under President Obama's administration.
Those rules set standards for the entire truck and its engine to save fuel.
The Trump administration believes the prior rules exceeded government authority.
This change affects medium- and heavy-duty trucks, which are used for transportation and shipping.
The Transportation Department is the government agency handling this change.
The new move is part of a broader effort to roll back regulations from the Obama era.
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President Donald Trump will observe the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks at the Pentagon. Vice President JD Vance will attend the ceremony in New York, while other officials will go to Shanksville, Pennsylvania.
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The 25th anniversary marks 25 years since the 9/11 attacks by al-Qaida terrorists.
Nearly 3,000 people died in attacks at three sites: New York, the Pentagon, and Shanksville.
President Trump confirmed on August 28, 2026, that he will be at the Pentagon ceremony.
Vice President JD Vance will attend the New York remembrance event.
Other administration members will attend the ceremony in Shanksville, Pennsylvania.
President Trump last attended the New York ceremony in 2024.
Last year, Trump spoke at the Pentagon ceremony, sharing stories from 9/11 victims and passengers.
Vance was unable to attend the New York event last year because he was with the family of a recently assassinated conservative activist.
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More than 600 days after deadly wildfires destroyed thousands of homes in Los Angeles, the federal government under President Donald Trump has not provided over $15 billion in long-term recovery funds. This wait is the longest for disaster aid in recent U.S. history and has slowed rebuilding efforts for fire survivors.
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Wildfires in Los Angeles in January 2025 destroyed over 16,000 buildings and caused 31 deaths.
The Trump administration has delayed approving more than $15 billion for long-term recovery.
The 600-day wait for federal aid in Los Angeles is longer than the previous record of 500 days set after the Maui fires.
Recovery from large disasters often takes years, but delays in federal support create extra difficulties.
Attorneys general from 25 Democratic-led states sued the Trump administration for imposing political conditions on disaster grants.
President Trump has approved only 23% of disaster aid requests from Democratic states, compared to 89% from Republican states.
Local leaders and aid groups warn that the lack of timely federal funds has stalled rebuilding and recovery in affected communities.
Survivors in Los Angeles still face uncertainty nearly two years after the fires.
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The Trump administration is considering a plan to exchange some land in Yosemite National Park for other property. This plan would transfer part of the park to a private company, as revealed in a document shared with Congress.
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The National Park Service submitted a document to Congress about a possible land swap.
The deal would give part of Yosemite National Park to a private landowner.
The landowner wants to connect their property to a park service road.
This proposal is under review by the Trump administration.
Yosemite is a national park managed by the federal government.
The plan involves exchanging public land for private land, which could change park boundaries.
Officials have not finalized the decision yet.
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National parks in the United States saw over 320 million visitors last year. These parks are experiencing challenges due to construction projects ordered by President Trump and political changes affecting how exhibits are presented.
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More than 320 million people visited U.S. national parks in the past year.
President Trump has initiated construction projects within national parks.
Political pressure is leading to changes in park exhibits.
The National Parks Conservation Association monitors issues facing the parks.
Tiernan Sittenfeld is the president and CEO of this association.
National parks face challenges balancing visitor interest and political directives.
Discussions about the parks include concerns over conservation and visitor experience.
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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) is changing her team by losing some key staff and adding new advisers ahead of her decision about running for president or Senate in 2028. These staff changes reflect shifts in her campaign and congressional office as she prepares for future political choices.
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Ocasio-Cortez’s longtime campaign manager Oliver Hidalgo-Wohlleben will leave in September.
Fiorella Bini has become the new interim campaign manager.
Aya Saed, a former legislative director, returned this spring as deputy chief of staff and campaign adviser.
Tanushri Shankar-Ross, who left earlier in 2023, is back as a senior adviser.
Tyler Evans, the creative director, left this summer.
Chief of staff Mike Casca’s role was recently expanded; he joined late 2023 after working for Bernie Sanders.
Ocasio-Cortez’s team is smaller and younger compared to other 2028 hopefuls but connected to Bernie Sanders’ political network.
Several former Sanders aides work with other possible 2028 presidential candidates like Ro Khanna and Gavin Newsom.
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Jurors are taking a break over the weekend during the trial of Lindsay Clancy. Clancy has admitted to killing her three young children but says she had postpartum psychosis, a serious mental illness after childbirth. Supporters and protesters have gathered outside the courthouse while the jury continues their deliberations.
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Lindsay Clancy is on trial for the death of her three children.
She admits to the killings.
Clancy's defense claims she had postpartum psychosis, a mental health condition that can happen after giving birth.
Jurors paused their discussions for the weekend and will resume on Monday.
People both supporting and protesting Clancy are gathered outside the courthouse.
The trial is ongoing as the jury decides on the outcome.
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David Brooks and Jonathan Capehart discussed recent political events in the United States. They focused on President Trump's ongoing trade dispute with Canada, legal battles over mail-in voting, public concerns about artificial intelligence and data centers, and the passing of Dolly Parton.
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President Trump is involved in a trade dispute with Canada, often called a "trade war."
There is a legal fight happening over mail-in ballots used in elections.
People have expressed concerns and backlash related to artificial intelligence (AI) and the construction of large data centers.
Dolly Parton, a well-known singer and cultural figure, recently passed away.
The discussion took place on a political news program hosted by Geoff Bennett.
David Brooks writes for The Atlantic.
Jonathan Capehart is a political commentator for MS NOW.
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