Category: general_politics

• House Returns Week of September 14: Veterans Home at Fort Bragg, Iran War Powers Resolution on the Docket

  11 Sep 2026 6:58 p.m. · Source: Republican Whip

  House schedule for the week of September 14 includes a Fort Bragg land conveyance for a veterans' state home, dozens of suspension bills, and a possible War Powers Resolution vote on Iran.

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• Governor Sherrill to Deliver Remarks at 2026 Governor's Annual Military Review

  11 Sep 2026 6:00 p.m. · Source: Office of New Jersey Governor

  New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill will speak at the 2026 Governor's Annual Military Review on Sunday at the National Guard Training Center in Sea Girt.

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• Media Monitor: ABC News AM Highlights 9/11 Anniversary, Migration Debate and Australian Court Cases

  11 Sep 2026 5:38 p.m. · Source: ABC News AM

  ABC News AM reports on the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, Australia's migration debate, a murder case involving Molly Ticehurst, and several Australian court and community stories.

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• Mayor Bass Praises Smithsonian Secretary Dr. Lonnie G. Bunch III on His Retirement

  11 Sep 2026 5:34 p.m. · Source: LA Mayors Office

  Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass issued a statement honoring Dr. Lonnie G. Bunch III, the Smithsonian's first African American and first historian secretary, crediting him with building the National Museum of African American History and Culture.

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• DC to Honor LGBTQIA+ Veterans at September 18 Celebration

  11 Sep 2026 5:33 p.m. · Source: District of Columbia Government

  The Mayor's Office of LGBTQ Affairs invites the community to the 2026 LGBTQIA+ Veterans Day Celebration on September 18 at the True Reformer Building, honoring service and resilience.

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• Bowser Marks 25th Anniversary of 9/11 at Engine 16, Honors First Responders and DCPS Victims

  11 Sep 2026 5:02 p.m.

  DC Mayor Muriel Bowser commemorates 25 years since the September 11 attacks, honoring first responders and remembering three DCPS children among the nearly 3,000 lives lost.

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• Media Monitor: Lead Stories Debunks Altered Video of Trump and 'Trump 2028' Hat in Oval Office

  11 Sep 2026 4:40 p.m. · Source: Lead Stories

  Lead Stories reports a viral video showing President Donald Trump unveiling a framed "Trump 2028" hat in the Oval Office was digitally altered, and the original Fox News footage showed the Declaration of Independence.

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• Virginia General Fund Revenues Up 5.4% Year-to-Date Through August

  11 Sep 2026 4:16 p.m. · Source: Office of Virginia Governor

  Governor Spanberger says August revenues rose 2.8% and year-to-date collections grew 5.4%, ahead of forecast by 1.8%, driven by strong sales tax receipts.

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• Media Monitor: TIME Health Reports Cyclospora Outbreak Over, Rising Rabies Exposures, and 9/11 Health Toll

  11 Sep 2026 4:07 p.m. · Source: TIME Health

  TIME Health reports a record Cyclospora outbreak linked to Taylor Farms iceberg lettuce has ended, rabies exposures rose this summer, and 9/11-related illnesses continue to grow 25 years later.

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• Spanberger Honors 9/11 Victims and First Responders at Arlington's Fire Station 5

  11 Sep 2026 2:39 p.m. · Source: Office of Virginia Governor

  Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger marked the 25th anniversary of 9/11 at Arlington's Fire Station 5, honoring the nearly 3,000 killed and the first responders who rushed toward danger.

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• Media Monitor: Newsweek Examines Trump's $5,000 'Dividend' Promise, Putin's Migrant Labor Plan and 9/11 Anniversary Reflections

  11 Sep 2026 12:05 p.m. · Source: Newsweek

  Newsweek reports on President Trump's promised $5,000 "Trump Dividend" for adults if Republicans keep Congress, Russia's migrant labor strategy, and 25th anniversary 9/11 reflections.

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• Gov. Reynolds Names Molly Severn Chief of Staff as Taryn Frideres Departs

  11 Sep 2026 11:36 a.m. · Source: State Of Iowa

  Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds promotes deputy chief of staff Molly Severn to chief of staff effective Sept. 14, 2026, as Taryn Frideres leaves for the private sector.

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• Newsom Proclaims Patriot Day in California, Orders Flags at Half-Staff

  11 Sep 2026 11:20 a.m. · Source: California Governors Office

  Governor Gavin Newsom proclaimed September 11, 2026, as Patriot Day in California, honoring the 3,000 lives lost in the 2001 terror attacks, including 36 Californians, and ordering state flags flown at half-staff.

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• Vandenberg Coalition Marks 25 Years Since September 11 Attacks

  11 Sep 2026 8:32 a.m. · Source: The Vandenberg Coalition

  The Vandenberg Coalition commemorates 25 years since the September 11 attacks with a reflection from its executive director and a look at President Bush's bullhorn speech at Ground Zero.

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• Media Monitor: NPR Marks 25th Anniversary of 9/11, Reports on GOP Convention and Missouri Redistricting Ruling

  11 Sep 2026 7:23 a.m. · Source: NPR

  NPR's Up First newsletter marks 25 years since the 9/11 attacks, covers Trump and Vance at the first midterm Republican convention, and reports a court setback for Missouri's GOP redistricting map.

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• Media Monitor: Newsweek Marks 9/11 Anniversary, Reports GOP Stance on AI Data Centers and Record Diesel Prices

  11 Sep 2026 7:10 a.m. · Source: Newsweek

  Newsweek marks the 25th anniversary of 9/11, reports Republican leaders' cautious support for AI data centers, and details a record diesel price spike tied to the Iran war.

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• Media Monitor: NPR's Code Switch Examines Growing Backlash Against Flock Surveillance Cameras

  11 Sep 2026 6:01 a.m. · Source: NPR Code Switch

  NPR's Code Switch reports on public pushback against Flock Safety's AI-powered license plate readers, noting Ring canceled a planned partnership with the company after backlash.

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• Media Monitor: WSJ Opinion Marks 9/11 Anniversary, Weighs Trump Proposals and Iran Threat

  11 Sep 2026 5:11 a.m. · Source: Wall Street Journal Editorial Board

  The Wall Street Journal's editorial board marks the 25th anniversary of 9/11, questions a Trump dividend promise, and warns Iran is still working on a likely nuclear site.

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• Media Monitor: Trump and Vance Close Republican Convention With Appeal for GOP Votes

  11 Sep 2026 12:14 a.m. · Source: NPR

  NPR reports President Trump touted his "Trump dividend" in his Republican convention closing speech, while Vice President Vance urged voters to back Republicans even when they disagree.

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• Media Monitor: Trump and Vance Close Republican Convention With Appeal for GOP Votes

  11 Sep 2026 12:14 a.m. · Source: NPR

  NPR reports President Trump touted a "Trump dividend" in his Republican convention closing speech, while Vice President Vance urged voters to back Republicans even when they disagree.

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• SEC Chairman Levitt, Iowa Officials to Hold Investors' Town Meeting in Des Moines

  10 Sep 2026 11:01 p.m.

  SEC Chairman Arthur Levitt, U.S. Rep. Greg Ganske and Iowa Securities Superintendent Craig Goettsch will hold an Investors' Town Meeting on Friday, November 21 at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Des Moines.

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• Governor Sherrill to Attend 9/11 25th Anniversary Ceremony at Ground Zero

  10 Sep 2026 6:46 p.m. · Source: Office of New Jersey Governor

  New Jersey Governor Sherrill will attend the 25th anniversary commemoration of September 11th at Ground Zero in New York on Friday, September 11, 2026, at 8:30 a.m.

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• Governor Mikie Sherrill Says Trump's Census Changes Would Cost New Jersey Representation and Funding

  10 Sep 2026 5:34 p.m. · Source: Office of New Jersey Governor

  New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill accuses President Trump of weaponizing the census to rig the system, warning proposed changes could cost the state federal representation and its fair share of funding.

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• Media Monitor: Supreme Court Blocks Missouri GOP Congressional Map Ahead of Midterms

  10 Sep 2026 4:45 p.m. · Source: Newsweek

  Newsweek reports the Supreme Court stayed a lower court order in Missouri's redistricting fight, plus 9/11 anniversary coverage, a Mississippi homicide probe and Anthropic AI disclosures.

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• Ivey Marks 25th Anniversary of 9/11, Urges Alabamians to 'Never Forget'

  10 Sep 2026 3:59 p.m. · Source: Alabama Governor's Office

  Alabama Governor Kay Ivey released a video message marking 25 years since the September 11 attacks, honoring nearly 3,000 victims and ordering state flags flown at half-staff on Patriot Day.

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• Gov. Reynolds issues harvest proclamation easing weight limits for grain, fertilizer and manure haulers

  10 Sep 2026 3:58 p.m. · Source: State Of Iowa

  Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds signed a proclamation allowing vehicles hauling corn, soybeans, hay, straw, silage, stover, fertilizer and manure to exceed weight limits without a permit until October 10, 2026.

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• Ponchatoula Woman Pleads Guilty to Theft from Organization Receiving Federal Funds

  10 Sep 2026 3:28 p.m. · Source: FBI

  Rachel Crawford, 47, of Ponchatoula, pleaded guilty to theft from a federally funded organization after admitting she withdrew about $162,209.61 and made $9,254.81 in unauthorized purchases. Sentencing is Dec. 16.

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• Fairfax County Car Tax Payments Due Oct. 5; New Self-Pay Kiosks Available

  10 Sep 2026 3:33 p.m. · Source: Fairfax County Government

  Fairfax County personal property taxes are due Oct. 5. Residents can pay online free with e-check, or use new self-pay kiosks at four locations accepting cash, check, credit and debit cards.

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• Connecticut Cracks Down on Illegal Prediction Markets With Nine Cease-And-Desist Orders, Nearly 30 Subpoenas

  10 Sep 2026 3:08 p.m. · Source: Connecticut Governors Office

  Connecticut issues nine cease-and-desist orders and nearly 30 subpoenas to crack down on illegal prediction markets offering sports wagers, citing consumer protection and gaming law violations.

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• Sanders to Attend 9/11 25th Anniversary Ceremony with Arkansas National Guard

  10 Sep 2026 3:09 p.m. · Source: Arkansas Governor

  Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders will join the Arkansas National Guard for a 9/11 25th Anniversary ceremony on Friday, September 11 at the State Capitol in Little Rock. Media should arrive by 9:45 a.m.

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