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US mail-in voting rules face legal battle ahead of midterm electionsPolitics2:17

Mail-in voting is at the centre of a growing legal and political fight in the United States before the midterm elections. Donald Trump has repeatedly opposed mail-in ballots over election-security concerns, while Democrats and voting-rights advocates warn restrictions could reduce participation and hinder eligible voters. Court challenges have produced conflicting rulings.

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Inside Trump’s new immigration overhaul and rules | This Is AmericaPolitics

The Trump administration is preparing to revoke as many as 200,000 visas held by people who entered the United States legally and later sought asylum. The move would be the largest mass visa revocation in US history, raising questions about whether it targets fraud or signals a fundamental change to legal immigration policy.

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Mail-in ballot fight heads to Supreme CourtPolitics

The Trump administration is asking the Supreme Court to approve a new Postal Service rule that would exert control over mail-in ballots ahead of the midterm elections. NBC News examines the request and what is at stake.

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Trump urges Supreme Court to restrict mail voting as ballots reach AmericansPolitics

As ballots begin reaching Americans, Donald Trump is pressing the Supreme Court to curb mail voting. A federal judge called compliance with the requirements “practically impossible,” while a whistleblower warned that millions of ballots could go undelivered, throwing preparations for a pivotal midterm election into legal disarray.

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US Mint ignores critics to produce $1 coin featuring Trump's facePolitics

A video from the US Mint shows how $1 coins bearing President Donald Trump’s face are being made for release in 2026, marking the United States’ 250th anniversary. Critics have questioned whether the design is legal.

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Doctors fill CDC guidance void with new vaccine recommendationsHealth

With uncertainty surrounding CDC guidance, some of the nation’s leading doctors are urging Americans to get recommended flu, Covid and RSV vaccines before the upcoming respiratory virus season. NBC News’ Dr. Kavita Patel discusses the recommendations.

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Kennedy Center removes ‘Blue’ sculpture from its groundsCulture

The Kennedy Center began removing a sculpture called “Blue” on Wednesday, marking the latest change at the cultural and performing arts center to draw some pushback during Donald Trump’s second term.

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Trump to Levy More Chip Tariffs | Balance of Power: Early EditionPolitics

Bloomberg’s early Balance of Power program examines the latest developments in Washington, including Donald Trump’s plans for more chip tariffs. The show also covers rising oil prices, stocks turning higher and an escalation in US-Iran fighting, with guests including Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and Congressman Jodey Arrington.

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Margaret MacMillan says we’re not ready for the new world orderWorld

Historian Margaret MacMillan says a new world order is emerging, but societies are unprepared for it. She discusses how to adapt amid the continuing U.S.-Iran war, Ukraine’s approach to a fifth winter of full-scale war with Russia, and Donald Trump’s assault on norms and institutions in the United States and abroad.

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Kennedy Center removes 'Blue' sculpture amid Trump overhaulCulture

A crane removed artist Joel Shapiro’s 24-foot “Blue” sculpture from the Kennedy Center grounds in Washington. The move is part of a broader redesign of the city’s public spaces under President Trump.

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'People are so frightened': Military experts unpack Hegseth's purgesPolitics

After Army Secretary Dan Driscoll’s resignation, sources told CNN they believe Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is harming the Army’s effort to modernize and adapt to the 21st-century battlefield. They say his focus on culture wars, his preferred image of the “American warfighter” and removal of leaders who disagree with him are damaging that work.

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US postal whistleblower warns thousands of midterm ballots could be lostPolitics

A US Postal Service whistleblower says a rushed new system ordered by President Donald Trump could stop millions of Americans from receiving mail-in ballots before November’s midterm elections. Trump’s March executive order sought tighter controls on mail voting, which he has repeatedly claimed is vulnerable to widespread fraud without offering evidence of misconduct on that scale.

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Fox News Highlights – September 1, 2026Other

Laura Ingraham, Jesse Watters, Sean Hannity and Greg Gutfeld offer Fox News viewers their latest takes on the day’s top stories.

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U.S. Army secretary resigns amid reported tensions with HegsethPolitics

Dan Driscoll is resigning as U.S. Army secretary amid reported tensions with Secretary of War Pete Hegseth. His departure is the latest high-profile exit under Hegseth and highlights an internal power struggle at the Pentagon.

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Whistleblower warns USPS ballot system could cause major disruptionsPolitics

An anonymous whistleblower says the U.S. Postal Service may be unprepared to implement President Trump’s executive order requiring it to send mail ballots only to people on a federal list of citizens. The warning comes as the policy could disrupt mail-in voting in the upcoming midterm elections.

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