Police in the Democratic Republic of Congo dispersed opposition demonstrations in multiple cities on September 15, 2026, using tear gas and making arrests as hundreds protested President Felix Tshisekedi's proposed constitutional amendments. Critics contend the changes would allow Tshisekedi to seek a third presidential term.
An authorized opposition protest in Kinshasa on September 16–17, 2026, was cut short when police clashed with demonstrators and dispersed the crowd. The march was part of nationwide opposition to constitutional changes being considered by the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Guinea-Bissau approved a new constitution in a referendum on 1 September 2026, with provisional results released by 2 September, significantly expanding presidential powers and reshaping electoral rules ahead of December elections. The changes follow a military coup in 2025.
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Florida's minimum wage will rise to $15 per hour on October 1 (some reports say September 30), completing a voter-approved multi-year increase from the 2020 constitutional amendment. This $1 increase is the final step in the approved wage escalation plan.
Florida Realtors launched a "Vote Yes on 3" campaign on September 9, 2026, urging voters to approve Amendment 3 on the November 2026 ballot, which would change how property taxes are calculated for homeowners and other properties.
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Adilet, a newly formed pro-government party, secured a landslide victory in Kazakhstan's parliamentary elections on 24 August 2026. The result is expected to consolidate the power of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.
Twenty-five Democratic-led states and Washington, D.C., sued the Trump administration on July 24 over new conditions for Federal Emergency Management Agency grants. A federal judge accused the administration of 'covertly' withholding disaster relief funds for blue states.
St. Johns County scheduled a town hall for September 29, 2026, to discuss proposed Property Tax Amendment 3 and explain its potential effects on county finances. Residents were invited to attend and submit questions in advance.
Anne Arundel County Circuit Court Judge Robert Thompson blocked a Democratic-backed constitutional amendment from appearing on the November 2026 ballot on 26 August 2026, ruling that lawmakers did not follow proper procedures.
On 23 August 2026, Kazakhstan held a parliamentary election widely expected to further strengthen President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev's grip on power in Central Asia's largest nation. The vote was anticipated to consolidate executive authority.
As of August 20, 2026, analysis indicates that Ireland's approach to religious-run schools breaches constitutional rights of many families. The findings call for political investment and leadership to ensure every child feels a genuine sense of belonging in school regardless of religious affiliation.
On September 10, 2026, a U.S. federal appeals court denied the Trump administration's request to implement new U.S. Postal Service restrictions on mail-in voting, handing the Justice Department a loss. The Supreme Court is separately considering the administration's executive order on the same issue.
President Trump announced on 2026-08-28 that the United States had reached an agreement giving Washington majority control of more than 65 billion barrels of proven Venezuelan oil reserves, negotiated by Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth with Venezuela's interim President Delcy Rodriguez. The Pentagon took a stake in a private Venezuelan oil company as part of what Trump called "the biggest oil deal in world history."
On 2026-09-18, President Trump banned CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from White House grounds, accusing them of reporting "fake news." As of 2026-09-28, major TV networks are continuing pool coverage despite the ban, and legal challenges are ongoing, with the standoff creating uncertainty about access.
President Donald Trump visited Ireland on September 13–14, 2026, for a state visit to Dublin and attended the Irish Open at his Doonbeg golf resort, where he met the Taoiseach and President Connolly. During the visit, Trump stated Ukraine should halt strikes on Russian oil refineries amid surging diesel prices from the Iran conflict.