Trump News for Friday, September 11, 2026
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Contractor Admits They, Not Imaginary Antifa Vandals, Wrecked the Reflecting Pool
Tom McKay · Gizmodo.com
Government documents show Atlantic Industrial Coatings admitted its mix of bonding materials did "blister and come loose."
Fact-Checking
Sep 11, 2026, 11:55 PM

Trump administration has no plans to strike Houthis for now, 2 US officials say
Shannon K. Kingston, Cindy Smith, Steven Beynon, Isabella Murray · Abcnews.com
The U.S. is offering intel and targeting assistance to Saudi Arabia, they say.
Donald TrumpForeign Policy & InternationalMiddle EastNational SecuritySecurity & Intelligence
Sep 11, 2026, 10:44 PM
Everything Trump Wants to Do Causes Inflation
David A. Graham · The Atlantic
Does he not understand, or does he just not care?
Donald TrumpEconomy & FinanceInflationPrices and Cost of Living
Sep 11, 2026, 10:16 PM

25 years after 9/11, the GOP has never been more anti-Muslim
Cameron Peters · Vox
This story appeared in Today, Explained, a daily newsletter that helps you understand the most compelling news and stories of the day. Subscribe here. Hi readers — today marks 25 years since 9/11. In New York City, Washington, and Pennsylvania, survivors, fam…
Civil RightsSocial Issues & Culture
Sep 11, 2026, 9:57 PM

WATCH: Yankees, Mets to pay tribute to September 11
ABC News · Abcnews.com
ESPN's Jorge Castillo is at Yankees stadium sharing how Major League Baseball is honoring those lives lost 25 years ago.
Sep 11, 2026, 9:52 PM
The Midterm Conventions Will Continue Until Morale Improves
Alexandra Petri · The Atlantic
It isn’t over until the president’s tenor sings.
Donald TrumpElections & Politics
Sep 11, 2026, 9:29 PM

Is J.D. Vance Throwing His Boss Under the Bus on Iran?
Slate Magazine
A new story makes the VP look awfully good.
Foreign Policy & International
Sep 11, 2026, 9:01 PM

August was brutal for consumers. September could be worse
Troy Farah · Salon
Two new reports paint a stark picture of the U.S. economy, with no relief in sight
Economy & FinanceInflationPrices and Cost of Living
Sep 11, 2026, 8:58 PM

Trump on 9/11 reposts video of him asking January 6 rioters to go home
Molly English, CNN · CNN
After marking the September 11 attack in the morning, President Donald Trump in the afternoon was apparently focused on the January 6, 2021 Capitol attack.
Donald TrumpLeadership
Sep 11, 2026, 8:55 PM

Brazil's Eduardo Bolsonaro to push for U.S. sanctions against Supreme Court Justice during Washington visit
By Luciana Magalhaes · Yahoo Entertainment
By Luciana Magalhaes RIO DE JANEIRO, Sept 11 (Reuters) - Eduardo Bolsonaro, a son of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, will renew his push for the U...
BrazilForeign Policy & InternationalSanctions
Sep 11, 2026, 8:08 PM

A Judge Ordered ICE Agents To Stop Retaliating Against an Ohio Videographer. ICE Moved the Agents Out of Town.
C.J. Ciaramella · Yahoo Entertainment
After an ICE watcher in Springfield won a temporary injunction against ICE in a First Amendment lawsuit, the agency moved the officers accused of harassing h...
Civil LitigationFederal AgenciesFree SpeechICE Controversies & ResistanceLawsuits
Sep 11, 2026, 7:27 PM

How US leaders remembered the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks
Al Jazeera Staff · Al Jazeera English
Trump drew parallels to the US's present-day war against Iran, while figures like Abdul El-Sayed called for inclusivity.
Leadership
Sep 11, 2026, 7:21 PM

Iran says will discuss Strait of Hormuz with Gulf states on Monday
Al Jazeera Staff · Al Jazeera English
Iran's Foreign Ministry says the meeting in Oman is to 'promote better understanding among the countries of the region'.
Foreign Policy & InternationalMiddle EastStatements
Sep 11, 2026, 6:33 PM

DHS Claimed It Had Found 16,000 Illegal Voters In Nevada. Now It’s Admitting It’s Less Than 200.
Tim Cushing · Techdirt
As we move closer to mid-term elections, the Trump administration continues to lie about election integrity, sowing the seeds for bullshit “rigged election” claims should the GOP fail to win the elections Trump wants them to win. There’s another reason this a…
Donald TrumpElections & PoliticsFact-CheckingVoting Rights
Sep 11, 2026, 6:08 PM
Trump threatened Canada's Bombardier over US production. Here's where the planemaker already employs Americans.
Taylor Rains · Business Insider
Bombardier has 3,500 direct US employees. It builds wings in Texas and flight components in California, and runs a giant parts shop in Chicago.
CanadaDonald Trump
Sep 11, 2026, 5:41 PM

US declares end of largest recorded cyclosporiasis outbreak
Al Jazeera Staff · Al Jazeera English
The FDA says contaminated lettuce has been removed from the market after nearly 13,000 linked cases.
HealthHealth & SciencePublic HealthPublic Health Emergency
Sep 11, 2026, 5:35 PM

Rising petrol costs drive sharp inflation increase in US in August
Al Jazeera Staff · Al Jazeera English
Petrol prices jumped 3.9 percent month-to-month, accounting for one-third of the overall inflation increase in August.
Economy & FinanceEnergyInflationPrices and Cost of Living
Sep 11, 2026, 5:28 PM

‘Handcuffed and blindfolded’: Is the US targeting Ecuadorian fishermen?
Teresa Bo · Al Jazeera English
A growing number of fishermen say their boats have been struck by US forces as Trump expands his anti-drug campaign.
Foreign Policy & InternationalNational SecuritySecurity Incidents
Sep 11, 2026, 5:18 PM

Federal court rejects Trump order keeping Michigan coal plant open
MATTHEW DALY · Yahoo Entertainment
In a defeat for the Trump administration, a federal court on Friday ruled that the Energy Department exceeded its authority when it forced a Michigan coal-fi...
EnergyEnvironmentFederal AgenciesLawsuitsLegal & Justice
Sep 11, 2026, 4:49 PM

US diplomacy under fire as Russia escalates attacks on Ukrainian officials
John T Psaropoulos · Al Jazeera English
The Witkoff-Kushner visit to Moscow was immediately followed by Russian attacks on Kyiv.
Foreign Policy & InternationalUkraine
Sep 11, 2026, 4:30 PM

The White House calls Truth Social the ‘most powerful and popular’ social media platform
Emma Roth · The Verge
The White House claims the Donald Trump-owned Truth Social is the "most powerful and popular social media platform in the world." The statement, provided to The New York Times by White House spokesperson Davis Ingle, is at odds with the user counts from some …
Donald TrumpFact-CheckingMedia & CommunicationsSocial MediaStatements
Sep 11, 2026, 4:21 PM

Some 9/11 families call on Trump to hold Saudis accountable during NYC ceremony
Lucien Bruggeman, Aaron Katersky, Ivan Pereira · Abcnews.com
Some family members of 9/11 victims used the 25th anniversary ceremonies to openly call on the president to hold Saudi Arabia accountable for the attacks.
Foreign Policy & International
Sep 11, 2026, 4:18 PM

“Girl’s Got Her Priorities”: Erika Kirk Sparks Plastic Surgery Rumors With Appearance At Convention Paying Tribute To Charlie
Lei RV · Boredpanda.com
“She will have that ‘Plastic G.O.P. wife face’ within 2 years.”
Sep 11, 2026, 4:11 PM

Americast
BBC News
Trump made the pledge at the Republicans’ first ever midterm convention.
Donald TrumpElections & PoliticsPolicy & Legislation
Sep 11, 2026, 4:00 PM

Trump pays tribute to the victims of 9/11 at Pentagon ceremony
Al Jazeera English
US President Donald Trump remembered the victims of the September 11 attacks at a ceremony to mark the 25th anniversary.
Donald Trump
Sep 11, 2026, 3:45 PM

Trump Shrugs Off Warnings That AI Could Cause Human Extinction
Bruce Gil · Gizmodo.com
The president says beating China in the AI race is the bigger concern.
Artificial IntelligenceDonald TrumpLeadership
Sep 11, 2026, 3:45 PM

As diseases loom, CDC's response to measles deaths stirs fears about agency's reliability
Rob Stein · NPR
The worst U.S. measles outbreak in decades is growing and flu season is imminent. Experts are fretting about federal health data reliability after the CDC questioned two Pennsylvania measles deaths.
HealthHealth & ScienceHealthcarePublic HealthPublic Health Emergency
Sep 11, 2026, 3:34 PM

‘A Bit of Light’ Review: Ali Asgari’s Iranian Answer to ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ Is a Bit of a Miracle
Ryan Lattanzio · IndieWire
Venice: On the eve of the current Iran war, a doctor prepares for suicide in a day-in-the-life drama that offers a mighty and coherent outlook on the big questions.
Sep 11, 2026, 3:15 PM

Trump defends proposed $5,000 dividend as 'reward,' says 'growth' will pay for it
Rachel Scott · Abcnews.com
President Donald Trump defended his proposal to give Americans a $5,000 "dividend" as a "reward" for voters who he says endured the Biden administration.
2024 PresidentialDonald TrumpEconomy & FinanceElections & PoliticsPolicy & Legislation
Sep 11, 2026, 3:14 PM

‘He Likes the Attention’: Stephen Miller, Through the Memories of His Duke Classmates
Rolling Stone
A student journalist at the Duke Chronicle interviewed alumni to paint a portrait of Miller before he was a Trump staffer.
Sep 11, 2026, 3:08 PM

Can the Houthis close the Red Sea after seizing the Yemen coast?
Shola Lawal · Al Jazeera English
Some observers see a force that has improved impressively in the past years, but others doubt the Houthis can sustain wins.
Foreign Policy & InternationalMiddle EastNational SecuritySecurity & IntelligenceSecurity Incidents
Sep 11, 2026, 2:47 PM

Trump’s Pick for Surgeon General Holds Investments in Tech, Tobacco, Fast Food, and Big Pharma
Matt Novak · Gizmodo.com
Former Fox News contributor Nicole Saphier is Trump's third nominee for Surgeon General in his second term.
AppointmentsDonald TrumpEthicsGovernment & AdministrationPersonnel
Sep 11, 2026, 2:35 PM

Massive cyclospora outbreak linked to lettuce declared over
Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY · USA Today
Thousands were sickened in the outbreak tied back to iceberg lettuce sold in grocery stores and eateries.
HealthHealth & SciencePublic HealthPublic Health Emergency
Sep 11, 2026, 2:35 PM

President Trump's Republican convention speech draws 2.5 million viewers on Fox News
By Aditya Soni · Yahoo Entertainment
By Aditya Soni Sept 11 (Reuters) - U.S.
Donald TrumpElections & PoliticsRepublican Party
Sep 11, 2026, 2:22 PM

‘Majority do not welcome him’: Trump heads to Ireland amid fury over Gaza
Laura O'Connor · Al Jazeera English
Protests set to erupt across Ireland, where President Connolly has long regarded the US as an untrustworthy power.
Donald TrumpEuropeForeign Policy & International
Sep 11, 2026, 2:09 PM

A man fights for a new life in Cuba after the US expels him in an immigration crackdown
DÁNICA COTO · Yahoo Entertainment
Liexer De La Cruz took a deep breath as he entered a federal courtroom in Miami, where life as he knew it would end. It was Jan. 9, and he thought he was at...
ImmigrationLegal & JusticePersonal LegalSocial Issues & Culture
Sep 11, 2026, 1:31 PM

Trump administration lends $100M to US-owned cell phone network in Africa to expand American tech
Associated Press · Yahoo Entertainment
The Trump administration has provided a $99.6 million loan to a U.S.-owned cell phone network operator in Africa to expand American tech presence on a contin...
AfricaDonald TrumpForeign Policy & International
Sep 11, 2026, 1:04 PM

Trump dismisses AI extinction fears as lab staff urge a slowdown
Ana Maria Constantin · The Next Web
US President Donald Trump has no concerns about AI leading to human extinction. “No, I don’t have any,” he told reporters on Thursday, as he left Dallas. Jeff Mason reported the exchange for Bloomberg. Trump said his worry was losing the race. “I have concern…
Donald Trump
Sep 11, 2026, 12:51 PM
Trump snapped at a reporter after a question about his $5,000 promise to voters: 'You're the worst'
jzitser@businessinsider.com (Joshua Nelken-Zitser) · Business Insider
The reporter asked President Donald Trump why voters need $5,000 if his economic policies are working.
Donald TrumpElections & PoliticsMedia & Communications
Sep 11, 2026, 11:00 AM

The FCC Can Moan About "Equal Time" to Kimmel, But They Seem to Forget the Internet Exists
Jim Vorel · Jezebel
Selectively applied laws are how the Trump administration attempts to lean on networks to do what it wants, but ... YouTube still exists!
CensorshipFree SpeechMedia & Communications
Sep 11, 2026, 10:47 AM

Trump wants to bribe voters. This is how far we’ve fallen in 25 years
Brian Karem · Salon
Our president's attempts to play emperor now seem normal. It might be the worst result of the 9/11 era
Donald TrumpElections & Politics
Sep 11, 2026, 10:45 AM

10 September 11th Reads
Barry Ritholtz · Ritholtz.com
Has it really been 25 Years since 9/11? My end-of-week morning reads: • The Staggering Financial Cost of 9/11: Quantifying in dollar terms the toll taken by a horrific event and its many consequences. (City Journal) see also Trump’s 9/11 Fantasies: Trump has …
Sep 11, 2026, 10:30 AM

US diesel prices soar past $6 a gallon, deepening strain for hauling everyday goods
The Associated Press · NPR
Diesel prices in the U.S. has hit yet another record, soaring past $6 a gallon on average as Washington's war with Iran disrupts the world's flow of fuel
Economy & FinanceEnergyPrices and Cost of LivingUS-Iran War
Sep 11, 2026, 10:04 AM

U.S. Postal Service failed to properly handle some ballots during this year’s primary elections
Jen Fifield · Salon
An inspector general’s audit found a lack of training for post office staff, deficiencies in tracking ballots
Elections & PoliticsGovernment OperationsVoting Rights
Sep 11, 2026, 10:00 AM

The U.S. Was Never Going to Win the “War on Terror”
Robin Wright · The New Yorker
In the twenty-five years since 9/11, the U.S. has waged several military campaigns against extremism around the world, resulting in the deaths of almost a million people. What has it accomplished?
Foreign Policy & InternationalNational SecuritySecurity & IntelligenceTerrorism
Sep 11, 2026, 10:00 AM

Osama Bin Laden Won
Nick Turse · The Intercept
The architect of the September 11 attacks dreamed of the destruction of America. In the last 25 years, his wish has come true.
The post Osama Bin Laden Won appeared first on The Intercept.
Donald Trump
Sep 11, 2026, 10:00 AM

Trump administration allows TPS to continue for Salvadorans – for now
Vanessa Romo · NPR
The Trump administration declined this week to terminate TPS for Salvadorans, even though it has done so for people from other countries like <a href="https://www.npr.org/2026/07/29/nx-s1-5910837/haiti-tps-florida-trump-immigration"target="_blank" >Haiti</a…
Donald TrumpGovernment & AdministrationImmigrationPolicy & LegislationSocial Issues & Culture
Sep 11, 2026, 9:00 AM

Empty seats, socialism and Trump dominate the Republican midterm convention
Stephen Fowler · NPR
The two day Republican convention in Dallas showcased the party's biggest asset in trying to win competitive midterm races and its greatest obstacle: President Trump.
Campaign EventsDonald TrumpElections & PoliticsRepublican Party
Sep 11, 2026, 9:00 AM

These Michigan swing voters are bracing for higher prices from trade war with Canada
Ashley Lopez · NPR
President Trump's tariff standoff with Canada is rankling some key voters ahead of this year's midterm elections.
CanadaPrices and Cost of LivingSwing StatesTariff Economic ImpactTrade
Sep 11, 2026, 9:00 AM

The U.S.-Canada trade war is creating a headache for auto-parts makers
Willa Rubin · NPR
For decades, the U.S. and Canadian auto supply chains have been tightly woven together. The trade war is threatening to unravel a complex system.
AutomotiveCanadaEconomy & FinanceTariff Economic ImpactTrade
Sep 11, 2026, 9:00 AM

They cleaned up ground zero. Now many are hiding from ICE
Jasmine Garsd · NPR
After 9/11, thousands of rescue and cleanup crews went to work at ground zero. They were exposed to toxic debris and experienced psychological trauma. Today, many say they live in fear of deportation.
Civil RightsImmigrationSocial Issues & Culture
Sep 11, 2026, 9:00 AM

Watch Jimmy Kimmel’s Interview With Senate Candidate James Talarico
Emily Zemler · Rolling Stone
Jimmy Kimmel shared his interview with Senate candidate James Talarico on YouTube after threats from the FCC.
Elections & PoliticsFree SpeechInterviewsMedia & Communications
Sep 11, 2026, 6:48 AM

As Trump dominates convention, some Republicans quietly ask who comes next
https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews · BBC News
The convention offered a stark reminder that the Trump era is heading toward its final chapter, the BBC's Washington correspondent Daniel Bush writes.
Donald TrumpElections & PoliticsLeadershipRepublican Party
Sep 11, 2026, 6:10 AM
As Trump squeezes the International Criminal Court, more countries are leaving
Yahoo Entertainment
Foreign Policy & International
Sep 11, 2026, 5:07 AM

Trump declines Saudi crown prince's call for US strikes on Houthis, Axios reports
Reuters · Yahoo Entertainment
Sept 10 (Reuters) - Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman called U.S.
Donald TrumpForeign Policy & InternationalMiddle EastNational SecuritySecurity & Intelligence
Sep 11, 2026, 4:51 AM

Trump steps on Vance’s primetime moment and other takeaways from RNC convention’s second night
Eric Bradner, CNN · CNN
Vice President JD Vance offered Republicans a glimpse of what could be the party’s future on Thursday night, as he hammered home a midterm message with overt...
2024 PresidentialCampaign EventsElections & PoliticsLeadershipRepublican Party
Sep 11, 2026, 4:49 AM
Is there now a better trend in youth mental health?
Tyler Cowen · Marginalrevolution.com
A key U.S. government report on mental health, substance use and addiction showed continued improvements in several metrics, especially among young people. There was some uncertainty about the future of the National Survey on Drug Use and Health last year, wh…
HealthHealth & ScienceMental HealthPublic HealthSocial Issues & Culture
Sep 11, 2026, 4:34 AM

Trump administration to lend $100 million to Africell, countering Huawei in Africa
By Alexandra Alper · Yahoo Entertainment
By Alexandra Alper WASHINGTON, Sept 11 (Reuters) - The Trump administration will lend nearly $100 million to Africell, Africa's only American-owned telecoms...
AfricaDonald TrumpForeign Policy & International
Sep 11, 2026, 4:25 AM

Trump jokes Republicans can ‘cheat like hell’ in the midterms
Al Jazeera English
US President Donald Trump has jokingly asked Republican voters to ‘cheat like hell’ in the midterms, ‘like Democrats’.
Donald TrumpElections & PoliticsRepublican Party
Sep 11, 2026, 4:07 AM
Getting my H-1B on the first try felt like 'pure luck.' 4 years later, a layoff meant I had to leave the US.
Faye Bradley · Business Insider
Soumi Chanda was laid off as debate over a proposed $100,000 H-1B fee intensified. She said that despite having Amazon on her résumé, she got no interviews the following month.
ImmigrationLabor
Sep 11, 2026, 4:02 AM

Republican midterm convention wraps up in Dallas, Texas: Key takeaways
Joseph Stepansky · Al Jazeera English
Protesters gather on final night as US Republicans seek to rally base ahead of consequential legislative elections.
Campaign EventsElections & PoliticsRepublican Party
Sep 11, 2026, 3:33 AM

White House Website Briefly Hosted Racist Tetris Clone Game Until The Tetris People Complained
Timothy Geigner · Techdirt
Pick your favorite zombie movie or television show and you’ll eventually be confronted with dialogue justifying the killing of the zombies with the idea that they are no longer human. “They aren’t people, Rick. They’re just bodies. We have to stop thinking of…
Sep 11, 2026, 3:04 AM
Young republicans break with Trump over Iran war
Al Jazeera English
A clear generational divide between younger and older republicans is forming at the RNC Midterm Convention.
IranMiddle EastNational SecurityRepublican PartyUS-Iran War
Sep 11, 2026, 2:45 AM

You Can Now Buy the Trump Phone for $250 More Than Originally Priced
Aaron Pruner · CNET
Trump Mobile’s T1 phone now costs $749, echoing price hikes across other phone retailers.
Prices and Cost of Living
Sep 11, 2026, 2:27 AM

Say Hello To $6 Diesel
Tom McKay · Gizmodo.com
Diesel is reaching latte prices. Chat is this okay?
EnergyPrices and Cost of LivingUS-Iran War
Sep 11, 2026, 2:21 AM
Republican skepticism arises after Trump's pledge of $5,000 payouts tied to GOP wins
Jarrell Dillard,Mariana Alfaro and Steve Thompson, (c) 2026 , The Washington Post · Yahoo Entertainment
DALLAS - Some Republicans are saying they are worried about the cost and inflationary impacts of President Donald Trump's pledge to give American adults a $5...
Donald TrumpEconomy & FinanceElections & PoliticsPolicy & LegislationRepublican Party
Sep 11, 2026, 1:40 AM

Maduro’s wife seeks home detention as heart condition worsens in US custody
Al Jazeera Staff · Al Jazeera English
Her lawyers say Flores needs cardiac treatment and recovery facilities a detention centre cannot provide.
Legal & JusticePersonal Legal
Sep 11, 2026, 1:07 AM

Will Trump pay all US adults $5,000? Some Trump supporters are sceptical
Joseph Stepansky · Al Jazeera English
Observers on both sides of the political divide express concern about Trump's pledge to pay 'dividend' for midterm wins.
Donald TrumpEconomy & FinanceElections & PoliticsPolicy & Legislation
Sep 11, 2026, 12:23 AM

NSF moves to overhaul funding approach in line with White House priorities
Dan Garisto · Nature.com
The major funder of basic science has not said how its new initiatives will be funded — but staff worry streamlined approach will further squeeze cash for core sciences.
Federal AgenciesPolicy & LegislationScience Policy
Sep 11, 2026, 12:00 AM