The Trump administration announced it will remove over 1 million people from the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) marketplace, claiming many were fraudulently enrolled without their knowledge. Officials said this is part of the largest anti-fraud effort in the program’s history to protect taxpayer money and maintain the system’s integrity.
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Over 700,000 people will have their Obamacare enrollment stopped due to suspected fraud.
An additional 419,000 people will undergo further checks to confirm their legal residency and income eligibility.
Some removed individuals never filed any insurance claims, suggesting they may not have known they were enrolled.
The administration believes fraud occurs when brokers sign people up without their knowledge to collect government subsidies.
Insurers were asked to contact suspected fraud cases; those who didn’t respond within 30 days had their coverage canceled.
Officials estimate this crackdown could save about $2.2 billion in taxpayer funds.
Experts warn some people losing coverage might actually be eligible but failed to respond in time.
The crackdown is described as the largest in the ACA’s history according to government officials.
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Senator Susan Collins asked President Donald Trump's administration not to approve a plan that would let the White House control which scientific research grants the National Institutes of Health (NIH) gives out. She wrote a letter to government officials to express her concerns about this change.
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Senator Susan Collins is the Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee.
She opposes an executive order related to controlling NIH research grants.
The executive order would give the White House political power over NIH funding decisions.
Collins wrote a formal letter to Russ Vought, director of the Office of Management and Budget.
She also addressed NIH Director Francis Collins in the letter.
The NIH is a government agency that funds scientific research in health and medicine.
Senator Collins wants the current process of awarding grants to remain free from political influence.
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President Donald Trump said he would support stopping U.S. diesel exports to help lower prices for drivers in America. This idea comes as diesel prices reach record highs, and officials are looking at whether a full or partial ban would work without hurting refinery operations.
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President Trump spoke about stopping diesel exports during the United Nations General Assembly.
Diesel prices in the U.S. have risen above $6.50 per gallon, a new record.
Republican lawmakers have asked the president to limit diesel exports before the November mid-term elections.
U.S. officials, including Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, are studying the effects of a possible diesel export ban.
The Middle East conflict has reduced global oil supplies, contributing to high prices.
Ukraine has attacked Russian energy facilities, lowering Russia’s ability to refine and export diesel.
Russia is a major diesel supplier, and its export restrictions have tightened global diesel supplies.
The U.S. exports about 1.3 million barrels of diesel per day, making up nearly a quarter of its refinery output.
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This article explains that the high cost and shortage of homes in America is mainly due to not enough houses being built to meet demand. It highlights that local rules on land use, complex approval processes, and understaffed government offices slow down construction, making homes less affordable.
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The U.S. has a shortage of 7.2 million affordable rental homes for very low-income renters.
Zoning laws often limit land use to single-family homes, preventing duplexes or small apartment buildings.
Builders face costly and time-consuming approval steps before starting projects.
New laws like the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act aim to increase housing supply and speed up approvals.
Government agencies need more trained staff and better technology to process housing applications quickly.
Poor communication causes communities to misunderstand what multifamily development means, leading to resistance.
Housing availability affects where people live, work, and how families stay close.
The article suggests rethinking the idea that bigger homes equal success, promoting smaller, diverse housing options instead.
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A US judge has temporarily stopped the deportation of Wilber Rafael Garces Perez, a Venezuelan man shot by immigration agents in Texas. Garces Perez remains in detention with a bullet wound in his back while the case moves forward in court.
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Wilber Rafael Garces Perez, 28, was shot by ICE agents in Texas and has a bullet lodged in his back.
A federal judge ordered that Garces Perez appear in court in person on September 30, blocking his deportation until then.
Garces Perez’s lawyer filed a lawsuit to prevent his removal from the US and is seeking better medical care for him.
The gunshot fractured his collarbone, causing significant pain and swelling; the extent of his arm movement loss is still unknown.
After reporting inability to move his arm, Garces Perez was taken to the hospital and then returned to detention.
His lawyer says he was restrained and handled roughly during his hospital transfer despite his injury.
Detention staff revoked his communication rights and moved him from the infirmary to an isolated room with a non-adjustable bed.
Texas lawmaker Joaquin Castro called for Garces Perez’s release, and local protests demanded ICE leave the city.
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Cities and counties across the United States are opposing a plan by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) under President Donald Trump to override local rules on broadband network deployment permits. Local governments argue that the FCC’s proposal would harm public safety and limit their authority without properly addressing delays caused by internet service providers (ISPs).
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The FCC proposed a rule to limit local governments’ control over permitting wired broadband networks.
The FCC says local governments delay approvals and charge high fees, making broadband deployment costly.
Broadband providers support the FCC’s plan, but many cities and counties oppose it.
Local governments say the plan threatens public safety and is illegal without clear congressional approval.
Municipal leaders claim internet providers often cause delays by holding permits without promptly building networks.
Local groups want the FCC to address providers’ slow deployments and prevent permit-hoarding.
The FCC plan includes a 120-day deadline for permit approvals and limits on local fees.
Several national local government organizations have filed objections against the FCC’s proposal.
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Former President George W. Bush and Senator John Cornyn held a fundraising event in Dallas to support six Republican Senate candidates, but Texas GOP nominee Ken Paxton was not included. The fundraiser highlights a split within the Republican Party between establishment figures backing Cornyn and Trump supporters backing Paxton.
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Senator John Cornyn hosted a fundraiser supporting six Republican Senate candidates in battleground states.
Former President George W. Bush was a special guest at the event.
Texas GOP Senate nominee Ken Paxton was excluded from the fundraiser.
Paxton defeated Cornyn in the Texas Senate primary and is supported by President Trump and the MAGA base.
The fundraiser was for a new committee called Maintain the Majority, backing candidates in Alaska, Iowa, Maine, Michigan, New Hampshire, and Ohio.
Some donors gave money to both the fundraiser and Paxton’s campaign.
Cornyn and Bush represent the Republican establishment, while Paxton represents the party’s newer, Trump-aligned faction.
Paxton has received significant outside funding, including support from pro-Trump super PACs.
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President Donald Trump held a three-hour meeting with Iranian officials at the United Nations. He described the meeting as "very good" and said Iran faced a choice between “potential greatness” or “obliteration.”
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President Trump met with Iranian officials at the UN.
The meeting lasted three hours.
The White House and Iran are discussing a possible deal to end a long conflict.
Trump called the meeting “very good.”
He said Iran could either achieve “potential greatness” or face “obliteration.”
The talks aim to reduce tensions between the US and Iran.
The meeting happened during ongoing efforts to resolve the conflict.
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A new national survey shows that many Gen Z adults want to have sex but are having less of it, mainly because money problems make dating hard. Financial worries like rent, student loans, and daily expenses limit their chances for romantic connections and privacy, even though they have lots of options online to meet people.
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The 2026 Gen Z Sex Survey included 2,373 adults and was done by Playboy, the Kinsey Institute, and a sexual health brand called Julie.
43% of respondents said money issues made dating or keeping relationships harder.
39% said dating costs limit their chances of having sex or romance.
Nearly 80% said they have a moderate to high interest in sex, but 29% had no sex in the past three months, and 20% never had sex.
Only 32% feel their sex life is both fulfilling and consistent.
54% live with parents or family, and of those, 64% had no sex in the past three months, showing lack of privacy affects sex life.
66.5% said they do not have enough chances to meet partners, and 60% fear rejection.
Men reported more financial barriers to dating (48%) than women (38%).
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Former Vice President Kamala Harris campaigned with Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed to encourage voters during the midterm elections. She emphasized the importance of the Senate seat, which will impact Michigan residents for six years.
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Kamala Harris appeared publicly with Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan.
The event was part of efforts to support El-Sayed's Senate campaign.
Harris highlighted that a Senate term lasts six years.
The campaign focused on how the Senate seat affects Michigan residents.
This took place during the 2024 midterm election season.
Harris is advocating for El-Sayed to serve as a national voice for Michigan.
El-Sayed is running for a U.S. Senate seat from Michigan.
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President Donald Trump made over 1,000 stock trades in July, with the total value ranging from $79 million to $270 million, according to his financial disclosure. The White House says his investments are managed by third-party firms, and he does not control the buying or selling decisions.
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Trump completed more than 1,000 stock trades in July, including over 700 sales and 440 purchases.
The total value of these trades ranges between $79 million and $270 million.
His largest July sales included Amazon and Microsoft stocks, each worth between $5 million and $25 million.
The White House states Trump's investments are managed independently by financial institutions without his input.
Presidents, vice presidents, and members of Congress must disclose stock trades within 45 days.
Trump has championed a ban on stock trading for members of Congress, which would not apply to him.
Trump's previous financial disclosures showed he earned over $2.2 billion last year from business and investments, including $1 billion from cryptocurrency.
Public opinion polls indicate around 75% of voters want elected officials to be banned from buying and selling individual stocks while in office.
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A political consulting firm that manages several of President Trump’s social media accounts is suing one of its co-founders. The firm claims the co-founder stole millions of dollars to support a gambling problem and an expensive lifestyle.
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The firm involved is called X Strategies.
X Strategies manages the Trump War Room and Team Trump accounts on the social media platform X.
The firm has filed a lawsuit against one of its co-founders.
The co-founder is accused of embezzling, which means stealing company money for personal use.
The stolen money allegedly supported a gambling addiction and a lavish lifestyle.
The lawsuit aims to hold the co-founder responsible for the financial losses.
This case involves financial and legal issues within a political consulting firm linked to President Trump’s social media presence.
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Rep. Byron Donalds, the Republican candidate for governor in Florida and an ally of President Donald Trump, has changed his campaign website. The new version no longer highlights mentions of President Trump that were previously prominent.
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Byron Donalds is a Republican Congressman from Florida.
Donalds is running for governor of Florida.
He is considered a close ally of President Donald Trump.
His old campaign website had a banner promoting support for Donalds as "Trump Endorsed."
The new website layout has removed several references to President Trump.
The removal includes deleting the top banner that mentioned Trump’s endorsement.
This change focuses Donalds’ campaign website away from directly highlighting President Trump.
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Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed said he wants Vice President Kamala Harris’ visit in Detroit to help bring Democrats together in the important swing state. El-Sayed spoke about building support ahead of the midterm elections, following divisions in the party during the primary and Harris’ presidential campaign.
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Abdul El-Sayed is running for U.S. Senate in Michigan.
Vice President Kamala Harris visited Detroit for the midterm campaign.
El-Sayed hopes Harris’ visit will unify different groups within the Democratic Party.
The visit comes after a competitive Democratic primary in Michigan earlier this year.
Harris previously ran for president in 2024 but lost.
The focus of the campaign stop includes discussions about the economy.
Both El-Sayed and Harris are working to build a strong Democratic coalition for upcoming elections.
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New York City has reached a $131 million settlement with DoorDash after finding the company underpaid delivery workers. The settlement will give money directly to about 260,000 workers, with penalties and costs going to the city.
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The settlement is the largest for delivery workers in any U.S. city.
DoorDash underpaid workers between December 2023 and June 2026.
DoorDash confirmed $6.6 million in unpaid wages and over $5.7 million in late payments.
Workers will receive double the amount they were originally owed.
The city’s minimum pay rule for delivery workers started under former Mayor Eric Adams.
The current Mayor, Zohran Mamdani, increased enforcement by hiring more staff and experts.
Similar minimum-pay laws exist in Seattle, where Uber Eats recently paid a settlement for violations.
The settlement includes $115 million paid to workers and $16 million in penalties and costs.
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The White House launched its own 24/7 streaming channel called Trump TV to share President Donald Trump’s speeches and events directly with the public. The channel mainly shows past highlights from Trump’s presidency and some live briefings, without traditional news programs or anchors.
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Trump TV started on the same day major TV networks paused White House coverage in protest.
The channel streams on YouTube, WhiteHouse.gov, and the official White House app.
Trump TV mainly plays recorded clips of Trump’s speeches and executive actions.
Live events, like Vice President Vance’s briefing, are occasionally shown.
It has no news anchors, headlines, or live news reporting elements.
The channel’s purpose is to share Trump’s messages without relying on traditional media.
The White House labels Trump TV as “CH 47,” referencing Trump’s current presidency.
President Trump has used direct streaming before, including a 2016 Facebook Live show and the commercial Truth+ service started in 2024.
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Braden Peters, known as Clavicular, faces criminal charges in Massachusetts for rape, drugging someone for sexual activity, and providing alcohol to a minor. The allegations relate to an incident in 2025 and the case is scheduled for arraignment on October 14.
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Clavicular’s real name is Braden Peters, and he is 20 years old.
He was charged on September 8 in Orleans District Court, Massachusetts.
Charges include rape, drugging for sexual intercourse, and providing alcohol to a person under 21.
The alleged incident occurred on May 23, 2025, in Chatham, Massachusetts.
A judge found probable cause for the charges on September 4.
Peters’ legal team claims he is innocent but has not publicly detailed the case.
Police say the accuser was 17 and consumed alcohol supplied by Peters during a livestream event.
Peters is not currently in custody, and the arraignment is set for October 14.
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The Trump administration asked the US Supreme Court to reverse the release of Badar Khan Suri, a Georgetown scholar detained by immigration authorities for his pro-Palestinian activism. The administration argues that immigration law does not allow lower courts to order such releases during deportation proceedings, while a lower court had freed Suri on free speech grounds.
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Badar Khan Suri is a Georgetown University postdoctoral fellow and advocate for Palestinian rights.
He was arrested in March 2025 by ICE agents outside his Virginia home during a targeted crackdown on pro-Palestinian activists.
Suri is an Indian citizen and related by marriage to a former adviser to a Hamas leader.
A district court judge ordered Suri’s release in May 2025, citing likely constitutional violations of his free speech rights.
The Trump administration’s Department of Justice wants the Supreme Court to decide if immigration law prevents lower courts from releasing detainees during deportation cases.
The Fourth Circuit Court ruled that lower courts can review detention claims even during deportation proceedings.
Another appeals court, the Third Circuit, ruled differently by saying lower courts cannot hear such challenges while removal hearings are active.
The case raises questions about how immigration enforcement and constitutional rights are balanced during deportations.
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President Donald Trump has banned CNN, MS NOW, and POLITICO from White House access, citing their reporting as false. These news outlets filed a lawsuit, claiming the ban violates their constitutional rights. Meanwhile, other major networks suspended their participation in the White House press pool to support the banned outlets.
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President Trump banned CNN, MS NOW, and POLITICO from White House access.
The president called their reporting "fake news."
The three outlets sued the White House, citing First Amendment and due process rights.
A court hearing on the lawsuit is set for Wednesday.
CNN is part of the White House TV press pool, which covers the president and shares information.
Other major networks (CBS, ABC, NBC, Fox) paused the TV pool in solidarity with CNN.
The press pool is a rotating group of reporters who attend presidential events and travel with the president.
The pool provides direct coverage where space is limited, such as the Oval Office and Air Force One.
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President Donald Trump supports a ban on exporting diesel fuel from the United States to help lower rising energy costs. Diesel prices have reached record highs due to reduced supply caused by conflicts involving countries like Russia and Saudi Arabia.
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Diesel fuel prices in the US reached $6.53 per gallon, the highest ever recorded.
Wars in Iran and Ukraine have cut diesel exports from major producers such as Russia and Saudi Arabia.
President Trump called for stopping diesel exports to keep more fuel inside the US and reduce prices.
The US Treasury Secretary, Scott Bessent, said officials are reviewing if a full or partial diesel export ban is possible.
Some Republican Senate candidates support the export ban to help Americans facing high energy costs.
The American Fuel and Petrochemical Manufacturers group warned that a ban could reduce fuel production and might make prices worse.
President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy are discussing attacks on Russian oil refineries and ways to end the war in Ukraine.
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