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• Media Monitor: USA TODAY Briefing Covers Oil Price Spike, Supreme Court Mail-In Ballot Ruling, Spreading Extreme Heat

  15 Sep 2026 6:52 a.m. · Source: USA TODAY Daily Briefing

  USA TODAY's Daily Briefing reports a Saudi pipeline shutdown after drone attacks has pushed crude above $108 a barrel, the Supreme Court declined to let the Postal Service tighten mail-in ballot rules, and a new study finds extreme heat is…

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• Media Monitor: USA TODAY Previews Emmy Awards, NFL Week 2, Delaware Primary and Possible Fed Rate Hike

  14 Sep 2026 6:57 a.m. · Source: USA TODAY Daily Briefing

  USA TODAY's Daily Briefing looks ahead to the Emmys, Monday Night Football, Delaware's primary, a possible Federal Reserve rate hike and fall TV premieres, plus news on Trump's mail-in voting order.

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• Media Monitor: USA TODAY Marks 25th Anniversary of 9/11, Reports on Kimmel Talks and US Open Final

  12 Sep 2026 8:19 a.m. · Source: USA TODAY Daily Briefing

  USA TODAY's Daily Briefing covers the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks, unseen aerial photos from a retired NYPD pilot, Jimmy Kimmel renewal talks and Ben Shelton's US Open semifinal win.

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• Media Monitor: USA TODAY Marks 25th Anniversary of Sept. 11 Attacks

  11 Sep 2026 6:52 a.m. · Source: USA TODAY Daily Briefing

  USA TODAY reports on the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks, including the annual New York City ceremony, Americans' memories of the day and the story behind an iconic Ground Zero photograph.

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• Media Monitor: USA TODAY Reports Trump's $5,000 Check Pledge Draws GOP Pushback as House Democrats Weigh New AI Panel

  10 Sep 2026 1:51 p.m. · Source: USA TODAY

  USA TODAY reports President Trump's promise of $5,000 checks if Republicans hold Congress is meeting resistance from fiscal conservatives, while House Democrats consider a new select committee on artificial intelligence.

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• Media Monitor: Congress Alarmed by AI Warning; GOP Convention Faces Internal Rifts and Democratic Criticism

  9 Sep 2026 2:27 p.m. · Source: USA TODAY

  USA TODAY reports Congress is alarmed by an AI researcher's warning, prompting calls for intervention. The GOP convention in Dallas, headlined by President Trump, faces Democratic criticism and internal rifts over the Canada trade war.

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• Media Monitor: USA TODAY reports on Trump's midterm strategy, Education Department changes, and Smithsonian leadership departure

  8 Sep 2026 2:15 p.m. · Source: USA TODAY

  USA TODAY reports President Trump's "Trumpapalooza" convention aims to boost GOP midterm turnout. The Education Department is scattering employees, and Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie G. Bunch III is stepping down amid White House criticism.

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• Media Monitor: House Speaker Cancels Votes, Trump Plans Midterm Blitz, Jeffries Faces Democratic Dissent

  3 Sep 2026 3:07 p.m. · Source: USA TODAY

  USA TODAY reports House Speaker Mike Johnson canceled September votes, while President Trump plans a midterm travel blitz. Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries faces an early test of leadership after Democratic dissent.

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• Media Monitor: USA TODAY reports on House Democratic tensions, AI policy debate, and congressional censure

  2 Sep 2026 3:54 p.m. · Source: USA TODAY

  USA TODAY reports on House Democratic leaders vowing consequences for defiant members, the left's AI policy debate, and the bipartisan censure of Rep. Chuck Edwards for inappropriate behavior.

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• Media Monitor: Congress Averts Shutdown; Democrats Cross Aisle on Procedural Vote; Whistleblower Warns on Mail Ballots

  1 Sep 2026 4:45 p.m. · Source: USA TODAY

  USA TODAY is reporting that Congress passed a funding extension to avoid a shutdown, two Democrats voted with Republicans on a key measure, and a whistleblower raised concerns about mail-in ballot technology.

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• Media Monitor: Trump targets NBC moderator, Texas Senate race tightens, AOC shares fertility journey

  31 Aug 2026 12:45 p.m. · Source: USA TODAY

  USA TODAY reports President Trump's intent to report NBC's Kristen Welker to the FCC, Texas AG Ken Paxton's tight Senate race, and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's public egg-freezing journey.

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• Media Monitor: Trump's Beef Tariff Decision Angers Montana Ranchers; Iowa Democrats Shun Harris

  27 Aug 2026 2:57 p.m. · Source: USA TODAY

  USA TODAY reports President Trump's beef tariff decision draws ire from Montana ranchers, while Iowa Democrats rebuff Kamala Harris for campaign appearances in competitive midterm races.

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• Media Monitor: USA TODAY Reports on Chinese Cyberattack, Graham's Primary Win, and Trump's Comments on Dolly Parton

  26 Aug 2026 4:04 p.m. · Source: USA TODAY

  USA TODAY reports the Justice Department disrupted a Chinese hacking operation, Sen. Darline Graham won her South Carolina primary with Trump's backing, and President Trump commented on Dolly Parton's death.

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• Media Monitor: USA TODAY reports on Trump's influence, Canada tariffs, and Iran conflict

  25 Aug 2026 2:54 p.m. · Source: USA TODAY

  USA TODAY is reporting on a key South Carolina Senate runoff election, Canada's new tariffs against the U.S., and the ongoing Iran war, alongside other national news.

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• Media Monitor: Trump Escalates Canada Tariffs; USS Abraham Lincoln Heads to Port

  24 Aug 2026 3:03 p.m. · Source: USA TODAY

  USA TODAY reports President Trump is raising tariffs on Canadian auto imports, escalating a trade war. The USS Abraham Lincoln is scheduled for a port call in Thailand after a record deployment.

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• Media Monitor: Michael Cohen Interviews President Trump Amid Reconciliation; Haitian Immigrants Face Deportation Fears in Miami; U.S. National Debt Tops $40 Trillion

  20 Aug 2026 4:14 p.m. · Source: USA TODAY

  USA TODAY reports Michael Cohen interviewed President Trump as the two reconcile. The outlet also covers deportation fears for Haitian immigrants in Miami and the U.S. national debt surpassing $40 trillion.

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• Media Monitor: USA TODAY Reports on Forest Protections, Graham's Gaffe, and Trump-Kim Meeting

  19 Aug 2026 1:48 p.m. · Source: USA TODAY

  USA TODAY reports the Trump administration plans to rescind forest protections, Sen. Darline Graham's national security debate misstep, and President Trump's upcoming meeting with Kim Jong Un.

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• Media Monitor: USA TODAY reports on Trump aide controversy, primary elections, and presidential actions

  18 Aug 2026 1:15 p.m. · Source: USA TODAY

  USA TODAY reports on Sen. Jon Ossoff's controversial comments about Trump aide Natalie Harp, President Trump's mail-in ballot in Florida, and the latest on Sen. Mitch McConnell's whereabouts.

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• Media Monitor: Supreme Court Rejects Trump's Carroll Appeal; Alaska Senate Race Tightens

  17 Aug 2026 1:35 p.m. · Source: USA TODAY

  USA TODAY reports the Supreme Court again rejected Donald Trump's appeal in the E. Jean Carroll case. It also covers the tight Alaska Senate race, NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani's popularity, and other political news.

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• Media Monitor: White House Press Secretary to Depart, Truth Social Faces Lawsuit, Texas Senate Race Tied

  13 Aug 2026 3:14 p.m. · Source: USA TODAY

  USA TODAY reports on speculation for the next White House press secretary, a lawsuit against Trump's Truth Social over early access, and a tight Texas Senate race.

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• Media Monitor: USA TODAY Reports on Primary Upsets, Senate Runoff, and Trump's Latest Actions

  12 Aug 2026 1:45 p.m. · Source: USA TODAY

  USA TODAY is reporting on unexpected primary victories for David Crowley in Wisconsin and Peggy Flanagan in Minnesota, alongside Darline Graham's runoff in South Carolina. The outlet also covers President Trump's comments on voting restrictions and a plane switch.

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• Media Monitor: USA TODAY Reports on Key Primaries, Trump Activities, and Poll Results

  11 Aug 2026 11:05 a.m. · Source: USA TODAY

  USA TODAY reports on primary elections in Wisconsin, Minnesota, and South Carolina, along with President Trump's activities and recent poll findings on approval ratings and top voter concerns.

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• Media Monitor: USA TODAY reports on Tillis' Iran war comments, Wisconsin governor race, and Trump's Latin America endorsements

  10 Aug 2026 12:37 p.m. · Source: USA TODAY

  USA TODAY reports Sen. Thom Tillis' advice on the Iran war, Francesca Hong's Wisconsin gubernatorial bid, and President Donald Trump's Latin America endorsements, alongside other key political and health news.

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• Media Monitor: Trump Administration Overhauls Head Start; Senate Republicans Shield Moreno; Fauci Held in Contempt

  6 Aug 2026 4:18 p.m. · Source: USA TODAY

  USA TODAY reports on the Trump administration's Head Start overhaul, Senate Republicans' stance on the Max Miller-Bernie Moreno controversy, and a contempt vote against Dr. Anthony Fauci.

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• Media Monitor: AIPAC faces Michigan primary loss; Senate logjam continues; Max Miller saga unfolds

  5 Aug 2026 5:08 p.m. · Source: USA TODAY

  USA TODAY reports AIPAC's candidate lost a Michigan primary, while the Senate grapples with legislative delays. The Max Miller domestic violence saga also continues, drawing comments from Sen. Bernie Moreno.

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• Media Monitor: USA TODAY Reports on Moreno-Miller Allegations, Edwards Ethics Probe, and Senate GOP Divide

  4 Aug 2026 4:58 p.m. · Source: USA TODAY

  USA TODAY reports on Sen. Bernie Moreno's comments regarding domestic violence allegations against Rep. Max Miller, a House Ethics Committee probe into Rep. Chuck Edwards, and a split among Senate Republicans over recess plans.

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• Media Monitor: Todd Blanche Attorney General Vote Postponed; Education Bill Advances; RFK Jr. on Foodborne Illness

  30 Jul 2026 3:05 p.m. · Source: USA TODAY

  USA TODAY reports on the postponement of Todd Blanche's attorney general vote, a bipartisan bill to protect Education Department divisions, and an exclusive interview with RFK Jr. on foodborne illness surveillance.

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• Media Monitor: Fauci Invokes Fifth Amendment, AG Nominee in Jeopardy, Russia Sanctions Advance

  29 Jul 2026 4:28 p.m. · Source: USA TODAY

  USA TODAY reports Dr. Anthony Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment during Senate questioning, leading to a contempt threat. The outlet also covers jeopardy for Todd Blanche's attorney general nomination and the Senate's approval of Russia sanctions.

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• Media Monitor: Capitol Hill Mourns Graham; GOP Strategy Document Revealed

  28 Jul 2026 12:54 p.m. · Source: USA TODAY

  USA TODAY reports on Capitol Hill's day of mourning for Lindsey Graham, a leaked Republican strategy document on the SAVE America Act and filibuster, and significant spending by sports betting companies on midterm races.

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• Media Monitor: USA TODAY reports on congressional ethics, McConnell's health, and Trump's demands

  27 Jul 2026 3:03 p.m. · Source: USA TODAY

  USA TODAY is reporting on a new push for stricter ethics rules in Congress, Sen. Mitch McConnell's ongoing recovery, and President Donald J Trump's call for the Senate to pass the SAVE America Act before recess.

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