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Trump Announces New Tariffs on Heavy Trucks, Drugs, Kitchen Cabinets, Other Products
The new tariffs will be imposed starting Oct. 1, the president said.
Trump Hints at Possible Sanctions Relief for Turkey in Meeting With Erdogan
The two leaders discussed a wide range of issues, including Turkish Airlines’ Boeing aircraft orders and Turkey’s possible reentry into the F-35 program.
Trump Directs AG to Fully Implement Death Penalty in Washington, DC
‘We can’t allow [murder] to happen. People come in from Iowa to look at the Lincoln Memorial, and they end up getting killed,’ the president said.
Florida Approves Charter School Expansion
Success Academy, a charter operator from New York City, will also take advantage of Florida’s flexible new rules to operate in the Miami area.
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US Objects to UN Declaration on Noncommunicable Diseases: RFK Jr.
The U.S. Health and Human Services secretary informed a U.N. assembly of the decision as it prepared to adopt the declaration.
Education Department Launches Student Aid Application Early
The FAFSA form is online a week ahead of its deadline in what Education Secretary Linda McMahon called the earliest launch in history.
Online Platforms Could Face $1 Million Fines for Hateful Content Under California Bill Pending Governor’s Signature
The bill faced mixed support in both chambers, and critics have said the bill could lead to censorship and government overreach.
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USPS to Keep Stamp Prices Unchanged Until Mid-2026
The price of a first-class Forever stamp currently stands at 78 cents after a price hike in July.
Faced With Collections, Borrowers May Prioritize Delinquent Student Loan Repayment: Survey
July marked the fifth consecutive month in which close to one-third of all borrowers were seriously delinquent on their student loans.
Department of War Rolls Back Some Influenza Vaccination Requirements
The changes apply to reservists. Active-duty members are still required to receive an annual influenza shot or obtain an exemption.
House Committee on CCP Chair Urges Philadelphia Mayor to Cancel China Flag-Raising Ceremony
‘The city government of Philadelphia should not allow itself to be exploited as a tool for CCP propaganda,’ Rep. John Moolenaar stated.
Amazon to Pay $2.5 Billion to Settle FTC Claims Over Deceptive Prime Enrollment
Amazon will pay a $2.5 billion settlement to resolve a case alleging it misled millions of customers into purchasing Prime subscriptions.
US Formally Implements EU Trade Deal Terms, Confirming 15 Percent Tariff on Automobiles
In July, Trump and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced that they had reached a trade deal.
US Ambassador Says Potential China Deal With Boeing ‘Very Important’ to Trump
The deal with Beijing could see China recommit to buying more Boeing jets.
Dr. Ben Carson Joins Trump Administration to Help Carry Out MAHA Agenda
Carson was housing secretary during the president’s first term.
IRS to Begin Phasing Out Tax Refund Paper Checks
The paper checks are 16 times more likely to be delayed, lost, altered, or stolen compared with electronic payments, according to the agency.
Jimmy Kimmel Addresses Backlash Over Charlie Kirk Comments as Show Returns on Air
Kimmel stressed that ‘it was never my intention to make light of the murder of a young man.’
Supreme Court Asked to Exempt California Schoolchild From Vaccination Mandate
On Sept. 9, a federal appeals court declined to halt the state policy.
Trump Says Ukraine Can Win Back All Territory Lost to Russia
‘I think Ukraine, with the support of the European Union, is in a position to fight and WIN all of Ukraine back in its original form,’ Trump wrote.
US Manufacturing Continues to Expand as Business Confidence Rises, Price Pressures Ease
Factory growth has cooled somewhat from summer highs but remains solid as inflation eases and inventories rise.
Suspect in Sacramento Station Shooting Left Note Behind, Prosecutors Say
The note said, ‘For hiding Epstein & ignoring red flags. Do not support Patel, Bongino, & AG Pam Bondie (sic). They’re next. – C.K. from above.’
