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President Trump on Tuesday said that he and a large group of leaders of artificial intelligence companies had signed a voluntary accord that will include internal and external reviews. n.pr/4e71nbY
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Trump says top tech firms have signed accord to 'self-police' AI development
President Trump on Tuesday said that he and a large group of leaders of artificial intelligence companies had signed a voluntary accord that will include internal and external reviews.
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Trump on Tuesday said that he and a large group of leaders of artificial intelligence companies had signed a voluntary accord. civitas-research.org/issue/i8f57b28b
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Trump says top tech firms have signed accord to 'self-police' AI development — Civitas
Trump on Tuesday said that he and a large group of leaders of artificial intelligence companies had signed a voluntary accord.
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Civitas News & Politics @civitas-research.org · 8h
Jimmy Gomez (D-CA-34): Representation Score 53.5, 311 of 433 representatives. Funding Independence 46.0, Constituent Alignment 73.0, Legislative Effectiveness 42.0. civitas-research.org/politicians/ji…
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Rep. Jimmy Gomez (D-CA): Voting Record, Donors & Scorecard — Civitas
Jimmy Gomez, Democratic representative for California's 34th district: voting record, top donors and PAC money, sponsored bills, and representation score.
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NPR @npr.org · 13h
The Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration to resume deportations of migrants to countries that are not identified in their removal orders. It also plans to hear full arguments on the case. n.pr/3U2Gnwh
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U.S. Supreme Court sides with Trump administration in third-country deportations
The Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration to resume deportations of migrants to countries that are not identified in their removal orders. It also plans to hear full arguments on the case.
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The Associated Press @apnews.com · 13h
BREAKING: The Supreme Court lets the Trump administration continue deporting people to third countries for now while justices weigh policy.
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Supreme Court lets quick deportations to third countries resume while justices weigh Trump policy
The Supreme Court will allow President Donald Trump’s administration to continue deporting people to countries other than their own for now, while the justices consider whether the policy is legal.
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Civitas News & Politics @civitas-research.org · 12h
Russell will meet once. civitas-research.org/elections/stat…
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Maine Ballot 2026: Senate, House Races & Ballot Measures — Civitas
What's on the 2026 Maine ballot (2026-11-03): U.S. Senate and House candidates with FEC fundraising.
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Civitas News & Politics @civitas-research.org · 12h
Supreme Court lifts limits on Trump's third-country deportations. civitas-research.org/issue/ida0ad865
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Supreme Court lets Trump continue deporting people to 3rd countries while justices consider policy — Civitas
Supreme Court lets Trump continue deporting people to 3rd countries while justices consider policy.
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Civitas News & Politics @civitas-research.org · 29/09/2026
New Jersey Republican Tom Kean Jr. and Democrat Rebecca Bennett clash in debate. civitas-research.org/elections/stat…
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New Jersey Ballot 2026: Senate, House Races & Ballot Measures — Civitas
What's on the 2026 New Jersey ballot (2026-11-03): U.S. Senate and House candidates with FEC fundraising.
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The Associated Press @apnews.com · 29/09/2026
CNN, MS NOW and Politico ask a court to block Trump from enforcing his White House ban on them until the case is resolved.
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After a chaotic weekend in the Trump-media standoff, it’s now a wait-and-see game for networks
Exactly one week after news outlets filed suit against President Donald Trump and his sudden ban of CNN, MS NOW and Politico from White House grounds, the standoff continues.
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NPR @npr.org · 29/09/2026
The bill's supporters, which include the NCAA, say it will tame what they call a "Wild West" era of college sports as litigation chips away at long-held rules around eligibility, transfers and pay. n.pr/3TYt8wy
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The Senate passes the Protect College Sports Act, but the bill's future is unclear
The bill's supporters, which include the NCAA, say it will tame what they call a "Wild West" era of college sports as litigation chips away at long-held rules around eligibility, transfers and pay.
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The Associated Press @apnews.com · 29/09/2026
The U.S. Senate passes a sweeping bipartisan bill that would regulate college sports.
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Senate passes college sports bill that would rein in athlete payments and transfers
The Senate has passed a sweeping bipartisan bill that would regulate college sports. It's an attempt to end “chaos” in an industry that has been upended by skyrocketing athlete payments and near-unrestricted transfers between schools.
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Civitas News & Politics @civitas-research.org · 29/09/2026
Protect College Sports Act is on the brink of passing in the Senate. civitas-research.org/issue/i52e8bf29
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Senate passes ‘Protect College Sports Act’ with sweeping bipartisan vote — Civitas
Protect College Sports Act is on the brink of passing in the Senate.
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Civitas News & Politics @civitas-research.org · 29/09/2026
Pete Aguilar (D-CA-33): Representation Score 53.9, #306 of 433 representatives. Funding Independence 45.0, Constituent Alignment 72.0, Legislative Effectiveness 45.0. civitas-research.org/politicians/pe…
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Rep. Pete Aguilar (D-CA): Voting Record, Donors & Scorecard — Civitas
Pete Aguilar, Democratic representative for California's 33rd district: voting record, top donors and PAC money, sponsored bills, and representation score.
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The Associated Press @apnews.com · 28/09/2026
Is the standoff over between the White House and the nation’s main broadcast networks? Not exactly. Are we back to Square One? Also not exactly.
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After a chaotic weekend in the Trump-media standoff, it’s now a wait-and-see game for networks
Exactly one week after news outlets filed suit against President Donald Trump and his sudden ban of CNN, MS NOW and Politico from White House grounds, the standoff continues.
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NPR @npr.org · 28/09/2026
JUST IN: The Trump administration says easing these standards will make cars more affordable. Critics say it's not so simple and could be costly for the environment.
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The Trump administration weakens fuel efficiency standards for new cars
The Trump administration says easing these standards will make cars more affordable. Critics say it's not so simple and could be costly for the environment.
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NPR @npr.org · 28/09/2026
The Trump administration says easing these standards will make cars more affordable. Critics say it's not so simple and could be costly for the environment. n.pr/4xNaqpG
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The Trump administration weakens fuel efficiency standards for new cars
The Trump administration says easing these standards will make cars more affordable. Critics say it's not so simple and could be costly for the environment.
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Civitas News & Politics @civitas-research.org · 28/09/2026
U.S. and Chinese governments unveiled $30 billion each worth of products subject to lower tariffs. civitas-research.org/issue/ib4b14578
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US, China agree to cut tariffs on $60B worth of products — Civitas
U.S. and Chinese governments unveiled $30 billion each worth of products subject to lower tariffs.
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Civitas News & Politics @civitas-research.org · 28/09/2026
Cooper holds 11-point lead over Whatley in North Carolina Senate race. civitas-research.org/elections/stat…
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North Carolina Ballot 2026: Senate, House Races & Ballot Measures — Civitas
What's on the 2026 North Carolina ballot (2026-11-03): U.S. Senate and House candidates with FEC fundraising.
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Civitas News & Politics @civitas-research.org · 28/09/2026
Ag commissioner challenger highlights data centers. civitas-research.org/elections/stat…
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North Dakota Ballot 2026: Senate, House Races & Ballot Measures — Civitas
What's on the 2026 North Dakota ballot (2026-11-03): U.S. Senate and House candidates with FEC fundraising.
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NPR @npr.org · 28/09/2026
The AI users included a conservative Christian in Texas, a witchcraft practitioner in Virginia and a Jewish man from California. n.pr/4d6LUbz
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A surprising number of Americans use AI for spiritual reasons. Here's what they told us
The AI users included a conservative Christian in Texas, a witchcraft practitioner in Virginia and a Jewish man from California.
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NPR @npr.org · 28/09/2026
The AI users included a conservative Christian in Texas, a witchcraft practitioner in Virginia and a Jewish man from California. n.pr/4da2vvf
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A surprising number of Americans use AI for spiritual reasons. Here's what they told us
The AI users included a conservative Christian in Texas, a witchcraft practitioner in Virginia and a Jewish man from California.
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Civitas News & Politics @civitas-research.org · 28/09/2026
Virginia’s Attorney General office has prosecuted seven Medicaid fraud cases and settled two civil cases. civitas-research.org/elections/stat…
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Virginia Ballot 2026: Senate, House Races & Ballot Measures — Civitas
What's on the 2026 Virginia ballot (2026-11-03): U.S. Senate and House candidates with FEC fundraising, and 3 statewide ballot measures quoted from official…
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Civitas News & Politics @civitas-research.org · 28/09/2026
Trump-Xi summit: what wasn't said might matter the most. civitas-research.org/issue/i1679cbc7
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Trump-Xi summit: What wasn't said might matter the most — Civitas
Trump-Xi summit: what wasn't said might matter the most.
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Civitas News & Politics @civitas-research.org · 28/09/2026
Trump promised to cut energy costs in half. civitas-research.org/elections/stat…
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Ohio Ballot 2026: Senate, House Races & Ballot Measures — Civitas
What's on the 2026 Ohio ballot (2026-11-03): U.S. Senate and House candidates with FEC fundraising.
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Civitas News & Politics @civitas-research.org · 28/09/2026
Congress, week of September 21–27. The Senate met 3 days, took 6 record votes, passed 11 bills and confirmed 4 nominations. The House met 2 days and took no record votes. civitas-research.org/congress/week/…
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Congress, week of September 21, 2026 — Civitas
The Senate met 3 days, took 6 record votes, passed 11 bills and confirmed 4 nominations. The House met 2 days and took no record votes.
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Civitas News & Politics @civitas-research.org · 28/09/2026
J. French Hill (R-AR-2) has a representation score of 71.2 out of 100. Legislative effectiveness stands at 94.0, while funding independence is 43.0 and constituent alignment is 76.0. civitas-research.org/politicians/fr…
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Rep. J. French Hill (R-AR): Voting Record, Donors & Scorecard — Civitas
J. French Hill, Republican representative for Arkansas's 2nd district: voting record, top donors and PAC money, sponsored bills, and representation score.
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Civitas News & Politics @civitas-research.org · 27/09/2026
Congress, Thursday, September 24. The Senate passed 3 bills, agreed to 4 resolutions and took 3 record votes. The House met for 3 minutes and took no record votes. Senate passed: S. 3257, S. 3258, H.R. 2388. civitas-research.org/congress/2026-…
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Congress on Thursday, September 24, 2026 — Civitas
The Senate passed 3 bills, agreed to 4 resolutions and took 3 record votes. The House met for 3 minutes and took no record votes.
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The Associated Press @apnews.com · 27/09/2026
Michigan's luck ran out.
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Michigan's luck ran out and Iowa took advantage of seconds on its side in 20-19 win at the Big House
Michigan’s luck ran out. And, Iowa rubbed it in. Hank Brown connected with Reece Vander Zee on a 16-yard touchdown pass to give the 17th-ranked Hawkeyes a 20-19 win over the 18th-ranked Wolverines.
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NPR @npr.org · 27/09/2026
It's rare for Democrats to make religion a centerpiece of their campaigns. But this midterm election cycle, a number of candidates for Congress are doing just that. n.pr/3VS9pPE
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These Democrats are making Christianity a centerpiece of their midterm campaigns
It's rare for Democrats to make religion a centerpiece of their campaigns. But this midterm election cycle, a number of candidates for Congress are doing just that.
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The Associated Press @apnews.com · 27/09/2026
As tech titans warned an AI-weary world that their own advanced systems could endanger humanity, the question emerged: What do they have to gain?
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Anthropic and OpenAI sound the alarm on AI safety — and seek to shape how it's controlled
As tech titans warned an AI-weary world that their own advanced systems could endanger humanity, the question emerged: What do they have to gain?
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Civitas News & Politics @civitas-research.org · 27/09/2026
Justices Kagan and Brown welcomed faster public explanations of fast-track decisions. Texas Republicans redrew its congressional map last year, while the Supreme Court revived federal voter database expansion. civitas-research.org/issue/ida0ad865
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GOP's big bet on Texas Latino voters could backfire in midterms — Civitas
Cook Political Report became the latest independent forecaster this week in predicting.
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Civitas News & Politics @civitas-research.org · 27/09/2026
Yesterday, the FEC highlighted Texas Republicans' map changes as a key factor in upcoming midterms. The data underscores ongoing political shifts in the state. civitas-research.org/issue/ida0ad865
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GOP's big bet on Texas Latino voters could backfire in midterms — Civitas
Cook Political Report became the latest independent forecaster this week in predicting.
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The Associated Press @apnews.com · 26/09/2026
President Trump says he rejects Iran's proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
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Trump rejects Iran's proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and other Mideast news
U.S. President Donald Trump has rejected Iran’s proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Trump spoke to reporters Saturday outside the White House before leaving for a college football game.
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Civitas News & Politics @civitas-research.org · 27/09/2026
Mike Bost (R-IL-12) has a Civitas score of 56.7, placing him in the average range. All individual metrics fall within typical expectations. civitas-research.org/politicians/mi…
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Rep. Mike Bost (R-IL): Voting Record, Donors & Scorecard — Civitas
Mike Bost, Republican representative for Illinois's 12th district: voting record, top donors and PAC money, sponsored bills, and representation score.
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Civitas News & Politics @civitas-research.org · 26/09/2026
House Democrats plan vast oversight of Trump administration. civitas-research.org/elections/stat…
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New York Ballot 2026: Senate, House Races & Ballot Measures — Civitas
What's on the 2026 New York ballot (2026-11-03): U.S. Senate and House candidates with FEC fundraising.
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Civitas News & Politics @civitas-research.org · 26/09/2026
Jeff Hurd (R-CO-3) has a Civitas score of 52.4, placing him in the average range. The individual scores reflect balanced performance across key areas. civitas-research.org/politicians/je…
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Jeff Hurd — Civitas
Representative, CO — public record, scorecard, and active issues on Civitas.
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Civitas News & Politics @civitas-research.org · 25/09/2026
Common Cause NC conducted a statewide survey. civitas-research.org/elections/stat…
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NC ballot 2026 — federal contests and statewide measures — Civitas
What NC votes on 2026-11-03: U.S. Senate and House contests and 0 statewide ballot measures, quoted from official sources.
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NPR @npr.org · 25/09/2026
With less than six weeks until Election Day, a growing number of Republicans are breaking from Trump on key issues. It comes as the party is scrambling to hold onto a slim majority in Congress. n.pr/4xKrX1O
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As election enters its final stretch, some Republicans are distancing from Trump
With less than six weeks until Election Day, a growing number of Republicans are breaking from Trump on key issues. It comes as the party is scrambling to hold onto a slim majority in Congress.
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The Associated Press @apnews.com · 25/09/2026
Muslim American civic leaders and scholars are responding forcefully to the latest surge of GOP rhetoric condemning Sharia law, the religious code followed by Muslims in the U.S. and around the world.
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Muslim Americans push back as Republican politicians stoke anti-Sharia rhetoric ahead of election
Senator Ted Cruz targeted Muslim Americans at the recent Republican midterm convention, declaring that Sharia law “has no place in America.”
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Civitas News & Politics @civitas-research.org · 25/09/2026
Cook Political Report shifted the Senate races in Kansas and South Carolina toward Democrats. civitas-research.org/elections/stat…
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KS ballot 2026 — federal contests and statewide measures — Civitas
What KS votes on 2026-11-03: U.S. Senate and House contests and 0 statewide ballot measures, quoted from official sources.
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Civitas News & Politics @civitas-research.org · 25/09/2026
Green Party candidates Risa Lombardo and Duwayne Collier are running for statewide office using Clean Elections money. civitas-research.org/elections/stat…
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AZ ballot 2026 — federal contests and statewide measures — Civitas
What AZ votes on 2026-11-03: U.S. Senate and House contests and 0 statewide ballot measures, quoted from official sources.
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Civitas News & Politics @civitas-research.org · 25/09/2026
Representative Rick Larsen (D-WA-2) has a Civitas score of 48.0, placing them in the average range. All individual metrics fall within typical expectations. civitas-research.org/politicians/ri…
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Rick Larsen — Civitas
Representative, WA — public record, scorecard, and active issues on Civitas.
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Civitas News & Politics @civitas-research.org · 25/09/2026
Leonard Boltz speaks about illegal voting. civitas-research.org/elections/stat…
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WI ballot 2026 — federal contests and statewide measures — Civitas
What WI votes on 2026-11-03: U.S. Senate and House contests and 0 statewide ballot measures, quoted from official sources.
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NPR @npr.org · 24/09/2026
The vote on a war powers resolution introduced by Democrats came at a moment when some Republicans have begun to distance themselves from President Trump over the ongoing conflict. n.pr/4jmkHFx
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The Associated Press @apnews.com · 24/09/2026
BREAKING: The Trump administration asks the Supreme Court to again allow quick deportations of immigrants to countries where they have no ties.
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Trump administration asks the Supreme Court to allow quick third-country deportations
President Donald Trump's administration has asked the Supreme Court to allow continued quick deportations of immigrants to third countries where they have no ties.
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Civitas News & Politics @civitas-research.org · 24/09/2026
Republicans faced a vote that ended efforts to end the Iran war. The GOP dropped their initiative before November. civitas-research.org/issue/iff646b52
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In one of their last votes before November, Senate GOP blocks effort to end Iran war — Civitas
Trump touted what he portrayed as international and domestic triumphs in a speech to the U.N. General Assembly.
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The Associated Press @apnews.com · 24/09/2026
CNN, MS NOW and Politico reporters are back at the White House hours after a federal judge ordered Trump to lift a ban on the news outlets.
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Judge orders White House to restore access to CNN, MS NOW and Politico. Reporters still blocked
A federal judge temporarily blocked President Donald Trump’s ban of three news outlets from the White House.
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NPR @npr.org · 24/09/2026
On Thursday, the two leaders will hold meetings where Trump and Xi are expected to talk about artificial intelligence, rare earths, trade and geopolitics such as Iran and Taiwan. n.pr/4d4LjXU
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Trump and Xi strike cordial tone at summit amid underlying tensions
On Thursday, the two leaders will hold meetings where Trump and Xi are expected to talk about artificial intelligence, rare earths, trade and geopolitics such as Iran and Taiwan.
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The Associated Press @apnews.com · 24/09/2026
China's Xi says in his visit with Trump that his country will send two pandas to an Atlanta zoo, calling them an "envoy of friendship."
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Trump hails 'truly great friendship' with Xi Jinping as the Chinese leader begins his state visit
President Donald Trump is hailing the “truly great friendship” he's forged with Xi Jinping as the Chinese leader began his highly anticipated state visit.
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Civitas News & Politics @civitas-research.org · 24/09/2026
White House faces court order to restore press access; rulings affect CNN, MS NOW, and Politico. civitas-research.org/issue/ic2f577f0
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White House 'repeatedly violated' court order to restore press access, say media outlets — Civitas
Judge orders White House to restore access to CNN, MS NOW and Politico.
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