The Trump administration threatened on 2026-08-25 to demolish the Kennedy Center if renovations were blocked by a court, demanding a two-year closure for renovations and reinstatement of Trump's name on the building facade (removed in June 2026). The dispute returned to court on 2026-08-27.
The Trump administration announced new tariffs of 10% to 12.5% on approximately 60 trading partners, affecting 99.4% of U.S. imports and replacing rates set to expire at midnight. The tariffs are imposed under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, citing enforcement of forced labor protections.
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President Trump's administration issued a memo on August 27-28, 2026, seeking to restrict internship work authorizations for international students at U.S. universities. Some schools paused certain applications in response, and the government warned that non-compliant colleges may lose certification to enroll foreign students.
On 2026-08-31, the Trump administration announced plans to strike new drug pricing agreements with nearly a dozen pharmaceutical companies. The deals build on the administration's strategy to link U.S. drug prices to lower international rates.
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The Trump administration announced plans to end subsidy programs for Medicare drug plans beginning in 2027, a move expected to raise monthly premiums for millions of seniors nationwide. The decision prompted criticism from social media users concerned about healthcare costs for elderly Americans.
WASHINGTON, Sept 25 - The Trump administration has made legally binding commitments to spend almost all of the $400 million Congress approved for military aid to Ukraine late last year, ensuring that the money will not expire on September 30, according to three sources familiar with the plan.
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The Trump administration reversed its halt of a state-federal project to prevent invasive carp from entering the Great Lakes on September 3, 2026, following pressure from Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer. Construction is now permitted to move forward.
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On 28 August 2026, California sued the Trump administration and Golden State Wind, alleging that a federal deal to cancel an offshore wind project lease violated multiple laws. The state asked courts to reverse the agreement and reinstate the planned offshore wind farm.
President Trump announced on September 1 that he has selected Pastor Darrell Scott, a longtime Trump supporter, to serve as the tobacco health adviser for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The appointment drew attention as an unconventional selection for a public health position.
On September 8, 2026, the Trump administration's Transportation Secretary denounced Ford Motor Company's business deals with Chinese firms, citing national security concerns. The criticism reflects the administration's broader stance against corporate ties with Chinese entities.
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The Trump administration has further reduced protections for endangered species under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). ” The administration recently repealed a previous definition of...
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The Trump administration is evaluating the possibility of deploying undersea nuclear power plants in U.S. waters, with the Interior Department's Marine Minerals Administration and the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission studying the proposal. The initiative has drawn skepticism from observers.
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By August 25, 2026, the Trump administration announced it would revoke business and tourism (B1/B2) visas issued between 2016 and 2026 to foreign nationals who have applied for or are seeking asylum—described as the largest mass visa revocation in US history. The move could affect up to 200,000 visa holders.
On 2026-08-24, Nevada filed suit against the federal Trump administration to block Colorado River water use reductions, arguing the proposed cuts are too steep. State officials warn the new rules could eventually reduce Nevada's share by more than 70%, threatening the state's survival.
The Trump administration paused all immigrant visa appointments worldwide on August 26, 2026, citing a need for "in-depth training" of consular officers to screen foreign applicants. The suspension leaves thousands of applicants in limbo and has particular implications for Asian workers and families facing years-long waits.
Between August 27–28, 2026, the Trump administration negotiated and announced a deal giving the United States a controlling interest in Venezuela's oil fields. President Trump confirmed the agreement on August 28, citing the pact's benefit to US oil supplies.
The Trump administration threatened on September 3, 2026, to cut off federal support and cooperation in funding and curation of exhibits at the Smithsonian Institution. The move continues a pattern of attacks against the museum.
On September 9–10, 2026, attorneys general from 20 U.S. states and Washington, D.C., filed lawsuits against the Trump administration, alleging it illegally rolled back landmark protections under the Endangered Species Act.
South Africa denied Trump's claims that Afrikaners face racial persecution in the Black-majority country.
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The Trump administration raised concerns on 7 September 2026 over the UK government's plan to give BBC, ITV, and other established media greater online visibility on digital platforms, claiming the move risks censorship and threatens independent journalism. The US embassy warned Downing Street that the policy could have unintended consequences for press freedom.
Civil rights groups say plan will make people ‘afraid to vote’ and violates the Voting Rights Act US politics live – latest updates A coalition of civil rights groups filed a lawsuit against Trump administration officials on Friday, seeking to stop them from threatening to deploy federal law enforcement officers to polling stations in the US midterm elections. The suit, led by the NAACP, alleges that by threatening to deploy law enforcement to survey elections and initiating new voter roll overs
BOSTON, Sept 18 - A US federal appeals court rejected on Friday a Trump administration policy that allows authorities to rapidly deport migrants to countries other than their own without giving them a chance to raise safety concerns.
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Government investigators released a report finding the Department of Homeland Security squandered over $20 million in federal funding during its rapid expansion of immigration detention facilities under the Trump administration.
On July 25, 2026, the U.S. 1st Circuit Court of Appeals rejected Trump's request to lift an injunction against his March executive order tightening mail-in voting in 23 Democratic-led states. The ruling affirmed lower-court restrictions on the policy.
The Trump administration has unfrozen $600–773 million in previously withheld funding for Gavi, the global vaccine effort. Gavi had implemented cost-cutting measures during the funding freeze.
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The Trump administration filed with the U.S. Supreme Court on September 3-4, 2026, seeking approval to enforce new Postal Service rules tightening mail-in ballot standards ahead of midterm elections. The rules would impose voter-specific data requirements and refuse non-compliant ballots.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced on September 10, 2026, that the Trump administration will sanction a large, unidentified bank on September 14, as part of continued economic pressure. The action was postponed from September 13 due to 9/11 anniversary commemorations.
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Following Trump's ban of CNN and other outlets, broadcast networks announced they would resume pool coverage of the president despite the White House block. The standoff marks an extraordinary escalation of Trump's conflict with critical media outlets.