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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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New York Times — Politics

C.D.C. Director Responds to Pennsylvania's Report of Two Measles Deaths

Dr. Erica Schwartz, the newly confirmed C.D.C. director, has disputed Pennsylvania's report of two measles-related deaths. Schwartz, an advocate for childhood vaccines, was questioned during her confirmation about her ability to counter Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s actions.

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Los Angeles Times

Trump Administration Shuts Down 110 Trucking Schools Over Language Proficiency Issues

The Trump administration has announced the closure of 110 commercial driving schools linked to over 5,000 truck drivers who failed English language proficiency tests, with California identified as a primary concern. Federal officials are also conducting a nationwide audit of third-party testers and have revoked the licenses of over 28,000 drivers since June 2025. Critics argue that the new regulations may exacerbate the truck driver shortage and perpetuate anti-immigrant bias.

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Washington Post — Business

Russian Finance Minister Attends G-20 Meeting Amid Ukraine Conflict

Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov's attendance at the G-20 meeting has raised concerns among some participants, with one calling it 'quite troubling.' U.S. officials highlighted the necessity for dialogue in the context of ongoing tensions related to the conflict in Ukraine.

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Washington Post — World

Russian Finance Minister's Attendance at G-20 Meeting Raises Concerns

Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov attended a G-20 meeting, which raised concerns among attendees due to Russia's military actions in Ukraine. U.S. officials highlighted the need for dialogue in the current geopolitical climate.

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