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US judge blocks Trump's newest order limiting birthright citizenship

A federal judge blocked an executive order limiting birthright citizenship. This order targeted "birth tourism" and children of foreign government employees. Immigrant rights advocates had previously challenged a similar Trump administration effort. The Supreme Court had rejected the initial order as unconstitutional. The judge expressed skepticism and allowed further legal…

The Economic Times · Sep 3

Over the past two weeks, 10 new ballot measures certified across Colorado and Nebraska, and one removed from the ballot in Colorado

As of Sept. 1, 161 statewide measures have been certified for the ballot in 40 states, 12 more measures than the average number certified at this point in other even-numbered years over the past decade (2014 to 2024).

Ballotpedia · Sep 2

Trump's Face Appears on New $1 Coin, USA's First Living President on Currency Since 1926

The US Mint has released a new $1 coin featuring President Trump's face, breaking a long-standing tradition of not depicting living individuals on American currency.

International Business Times UK · Sep 2

MAGA Trump Supporter Brayton Arthur Accused of Molesting Three Children Hundreds of Times From as Young as Five

Brayton Arthur, 30, from Bloomington, Indiana, faces eight felony charges for allegedly abusing three girls over 16 years. The investigation began in 2026, revealing over 300 incidents of abuse.

International Business Times UK · Sep 2

Smiley, Morales differ on rent stabilization, Flock surveillance cameras in Providence's Democratic mayoral primary

Incumbent Brett Smiley (D) and David Morales (D) are running in the Democratic primary for mayor of Providence, Rhode Island, on Sept. 9.

Ballotpedia · Sep 2

Dan Koh defeats four others in Democratic primary for Massachusetts' 6th Congressional District

Dan Koh defeated Beth Andres-Beck, John Beccia, Tram Nguyen, and Jamie Zahlaway Belsito in the Democratic primary for Massachusetts' 6th Congressional District on Sept. 1. Incumbent Seth Moulton (D) ran for the U.S. Senate to represent Massachusetts.

Ballotpedia · Sep 2

State Supreme Court vacancy count for August 2026

In this month's state supreme court vacancy update, Ballotpedia tracked announced retirements, nominations, appointments, confirmations, and the swearings-in of justices from July 31 to Sept. 1, 2026. Ballotpedia tracks court vacancies in all 52 state supreme courts.

Ballotpedia · Sep 2

Everton Blair Jr. takes office — ending the vacancy in Georgia’s 13th Congressional District

On Sept. 1, 2026, Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-La.) swore Rep. Everton Blair Jr. (D-Ga.) into the U.S. House of Representatives, filling the vacancy in Georgia's 13th Congressional District.

Ballotpedia · Sep 2

Donald Trump ‘happy’ Harry and Meghan have quit US saying he is ‘not a fan’

The president believes the couple treated the monarchy with ‘great disrespect’ adding he ‘would not have taken them back’.

Evening Standard · Sep 2

Zero Tolerance, Zero Dollars: Florida's Push Against Sanctuary Jurisdictions as Donalds Vows Total Preemption

Rep. Byron Donalds warns Florida cities against sanctuary policies, threatening state fund cuts and removal of non-compliant local officials.

Latin Times · Sep 2