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President Trump confirmed that the United States is conducting major combat operations in Iran, according to an ABC News Special Report.

Former President Donald Trump has promised to distribute $5,000 to American voters if Republicans win the November midterm elections, according to the ABC analysis program Planet America. Election law expert Professor Rick Hasen was interviewed to assess whether the financial incentive would be sufficient to...

Ed Martin, who until nine days ago directed the Justice Department's pardon office under Trump, told 60 Minutes he has not witnessed evidence of pardon brokers or quid pro quo arrangements, despite reporting that people were "bragging about going around" him. Martin suggested individuals claiming...

The Supreme Court on Monday rejected President Donald Trump's request to restrict mail ballots for the midterm elections, capping a flurry of last-minute legal filings, with voting already underway, according to the Associated Press.

CNN Chief Data Analyst Harry Enten analyzed polling data on American voter sentiment regarding Trump's handling of artificial intelligence, voter preferences for congressional candidates in data center-related races, and opposition to AI expansion in Georgia. Enten covered Trump's net approval rating on AI policy, job...

President Trump stated Saturday in Dublin that he would 'love to see' Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland unified, departing from longstanding U.S. policy neutrality on the issue. Trump made the remarks alongside Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin, saying unification 'is going to happen...

During a visit to his Doonbeg, Ireland golf course on September 14, 2026, President Trump stated his support for merging Northern Ireland with the Republic of Ireland, saying 'it would seem to me that one of the naturals of all time is put them together.'...

Trump's appointed Kennedy Center board of trustees warned the institution faces bankruptcy and potential shutdown as early as the week of September 14, 2026, unless the president's name is added to the building to enable his fundraising efforts, according to the Washington Post. The demand...

In a background explainer on US policy toward the International Criminal Court, TRT World reports that President Trump issued an Executive Order in February 2025 imposing sanctions on ICC officials involved in investigating potential war crimes by US or Israeli nationals. The move expanded a...

Vox political correspondent Astead Herndon analyzes five major forces shaping the 2026 midterm election cycle. Herndon examines shifting party foundations, including rising unpopularity for Donald Trump over inflation and foreign policy concerns, alongside what he characterizes as an ideological civil war within the Democratic base....

President Trump responded to a Wall Street Journal report that Chinese entities provided Iran with satellite imagery of U.S. military bases, stating that China spies on the United States and "we spy on them too." The report indicates China shared overhead reconnaissance of American military...

In a 'A Closer Look' segment aired September 14, 2026, Late Night with Seth Meyers uses clips and commentary to examine Trump administration statements on negotiations with Iran and claims about the Strait of Hormuz, satirizing what the show characterizes as diplomatic failures and factual...

According to NPR, the Trump administration has restarted construction on a barrier intended to prevent invasive carp from reaching the Great Lakes, after abruptly and without explanation halting the project earlier this year. NPR reports the fish can grow several feet long and devastate regional...

During a visit to Doonbeg, Ireland, President Trump told reporters he would remove tariffs on Irish whiskey, according to C-SPAN footage of the remarks. Trump framed the action as a gesture on behalf of the United States, saying: 'On behalf of the United States of...

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei called for a slowdown in AI development over the weekend, drawing support from OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Elon Musk. President Trump downplayed the need for his administration to monitor AI development. CBS News' Aaron Navarro and Brookings Institution fellow Kyle...

President Donald Trump attributed elevated diesel fuel prices to Ukraine's attacks on Russian petroleum refineries during a Sunday press conference, according to Forbes Breaking News.

Texas and national Democratic organizations held counter-programming events during the Republican National Convention in Dallas this week. The Democratic response included a press conference featuring Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and an exhibit highlighting connections between President Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein, according to The Texas...

During a visit to Ireland, U.S. President Donald Trump stated that a united Ireland would be "fantastic" and suggested reunification could occur "eventually." The remarks touch on the politically sensitive topic of Northern Ireland's future.

House Speaker Mike Johnson told NBC News's Meet the Press that Congress will "debate and discuss" President Trump's campaign pledge to distribute $5,000 checks to Americans if Republicans win control of both the House and Senate in the midterm elections. Johnson did not say the...

During an appearance on ABC News' "This Week," GOP Rep. Mike Lawler discussed President Trump's proposal to distribute $5,000 dividend checks to all American adults if Republicans win the midterm elections. Host George Stephanopoulos pressed Lawler on details of the plan.