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Politics

Federal, state, and local politics; elections; policy

New York Post

Podcaster Confronts Educator Ms. Rachel Over Comments on Israel

Podcaster Avi Lichtschein confronted children's educator Ms. Rachel about her comments regarding Israel during a park encounter. Accurso stated she is not anti-Israel but against the Israeli government, while Lichtschein expressed concern that her rhetoric could incite hostility towards Jewish people. He emphasized the responsibility that comes with having a large audience.

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Al Jazeera English

US Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll resigns amid tensions with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth

US Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll has resigned amid ongoing tensions with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, as reported by various media outlets. The White House has not confirmed whether Driscoll's resignation has been accepted. Driscoll, who was appointed in February 2025, had raised concerns regarding Army readiness and transformation efforts.

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Fox News — Latest

Abdul El-Sayed Defends Comments on Fireworks During Radio Appearance

Abdul El-Sayed, a Democratic U.S. Senate candidate from Michigan, defended his past comments about fireworks during a radio interview, emphasizing concerns about air quality and health impacts. His remarks have drawn criticism, particularly from Republican nominee Mike Rogers, who highlighted El-Sayed's deleted videos that criticized fireworks and called for alternative celebrations.

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Fox News — Latest

CNN Clarifies Comments on Impact of Mail-in Voting Rules on U.S. Troops

CNN anchor Wolf Blitzer clarified comments made during a segment about mail-in voting, stating that U.S. military and overseas voters' ballots would not be affected by the Trump administration's new Postal Service rules. This clarification followed a discussion with Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger regarding a lawsuit against the executive order limiting mail-in voting.

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Guardian — US

US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll Resigns Amid Reported Friction with Pete Hegseth

Dan Driscoll has resigned as Army Secretary, with the White House confirming the news. His departure follows a tumultuous period at the Pentagon marked by investigations and the ousting of senior officials, and is reportedly linked to friction with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.

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Fox News — Latest

House Republicans Advance Anti-Socialism Resolution Amid Democratic Opposition

House Republicans are advancing a resolution to condemn socialism, which has faced unanimous opposition from Democrats. The House Rules Committee approved the resolution amid tensions during discussions about the definition of socialism. A vote on the resolution is scheduled for Tuesday, with Republicans also planning to vote on a constitutional amendment regarding the Supreme Court.

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Fox News — Politics

House Republicans Advance Resolution Condemning Socialism Amid Democratic Opposition

House Republicans are advancing a resolution to condemn socialism, with no Democratic support during the House Rules Committee meeting. Tensions arose between committee members over the definition of socialism and the implications of government involvement in the economy. A vote on the resolution is scheduled for Tuesday, amid ongoing divisions within the Democratic Party.

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Fox News — Latest

Bernie Sanders Accuses Some Democrats of Wanting Abdul El-Sayed to Lose

Senator Bernie Sanders accused some Democratic leaders and donors of wanting Michigan Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed to lose, citing concerns over his progressive stance and ties to streamer Hasan Piker. Democratic strategist Yemisi Egbewole countered that the party needs to focus on winning the Senate, while RNC press secretary Natalie Baldassarre criticized El-Sayed's associations. Polls show a competitive race between El-Sayed and Republican nominee Mike Rogers.

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PBS NewsHour

Supreme Court Allows Trump Ballroom Construction to Proceed Amid Legal Challenges

The Supreme Court has permitted the continuation of President Trump's White House ballroom construction amid legal challenges. The Metropolitan Museum of Art has canceled a planned exhibit on designer John Galliano following backlash. In sports, Lionel Messi announced his retirement from Argentina's national team. Additionally, the prediction market Kalshi banned former Congressman George Santos for insider trading.

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nbcnews.com

U.S. Military Will Not Deploy Troops to Polling Places During 2026 Elections, General States

Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, confirmed that the U.S. military will not deploy troops to polling places during the 2026 midterm elections, emphasizing that election security is the responsibility of state and local officials. This statement comes amid ongoing discussions about the military's role in elections, particularly following comments made by former President Trump regarding the 2020 election.

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apnews.com

U.S. Military Confirms No Plans to Deploy Troops to Polling Places in November Elections

Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, confirmed that the U.S. military has no plans to deploy troops to polling places during the November 2026 midterm elections. This statement was made in response to concerns from Democrats about potential military interference in the electoral process. Caine emphasized that the military would not seize ballots or voting machines and reaffirmed the principle of an apolitical military.

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nbcnews.com

Vice President JD Vance Criticizes Senate Candidate Abdul El-Sayed at Rally

Vice President JD Vance labeled Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed as 'evil' during a rally in Sterling Heights, Michigan, on August 31, 2026. Vance criticized El-Sayed's comments on a synagogue attack and his association with controversial figures, while El-Sayed responded by condemning Vance's policies. The rally was organized by MAGA Inc., a super PAC linked to former President Trump, and highlighted key issues in the upcoming Senate election.

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nbcnews.com

Supreme Court Allows Trump to Proceed with White House Ballroom Construction

The Supreme Court ruled 5-4 on August 31, 2026, allowing President Donald Trump to continue construction of a new White House ballroom, blocking lower court rulings that had paused the project. The National Trust for Historic Preservation had challenged the construction, claiming the president lacked authority without congressional approval, but the court concluded that the trust likely did not have legal standing to pursue the lawsuit.

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apnews.com

Supreme Court Allows White House to Proceed with $400 Million Ballroom Construction

The Supreme Court has ruled 5-4 to allow the White House to continue construction on a $400 million ballroom project while lawsuits are pending. Chief Justice John Roberts dissented, arguing the project is likely unlawful due to lack of Congressional approval. The decision does not resolve the legality of the project, which will return to lower courts.

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apnews.com

US Military Confirms No Plans to Deploy Troops to Polling Places for November Elections

Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, confirmed in a letter to Senator Elissa Slotkin that there are no plans to deploy military personnel to polling places during the November 2026 midterm elections. This statement addresses concerns about potential military interference, particularly in light of past actions by the Trump administration. Caine emphasized the military's commitment to remaining apolitical in electoral matters.

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Axios

U.S. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll Resigns

U.S. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll has announced his resignation, as confirmed by a Department of Defense official. Driscoll, the youngest Army secretary in U.S. history, was involved in diplomatic efforts regarding the Russia-Ukraine conflict and faced internal tensions with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over personnel decisions.

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