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An Associated Press analysis released by AP News found that more than 40% of arrests made during the Trump administration's law enforcement surge in Washington D.C. were immigration-related. Separately, Senator Jeanne Shaheen announced she will vote to advance Mike Waltz's nomination as UN ambassador through the Foreign Relations Committee. Rep-Elect James Walkinshaw is expected to be sworn in today, potentially reaching 217 votes on a discharge petition.

Senate Republicans plan to "dispose of" Senator Chuck Schumer's Epstein resolution, with Senator John Thune indicating a motion to table could be made as soon as this afternoon. Separately, Governor Kathy Hochul cautioned a group of Black churchgoers against spending their government inflation refund checks on alcohol during a Sunday service.

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer stated that Republican proposals for government funding are "not good enough to get our votes" and do not meet the needs of the American people, demanding that Obamacare subsidies be included in the continuing resolution. Schumer called for negotiations with Senator Thune on the matter.

Federal prosecutors filed an information last night charging D.C. attorney Paul Bryant with two misdemeanor counts of assault and threatening bodily harm, a significant reduction from the felony charges initially pursued. A grand jury had previously rejected felony charges against Bryant, who was accused of assaulting and threatening National Guardsmen. This development marks one of the most serious charges to be dismissed during the federal surge, according to reporting from JordanOnRecord.

The new head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced a new artificial intelligence initiative via an all-hands email in the past hour, aiming to help individuals refine their thinking on subjects. Concurrently, the U.S. National Guard launched a new logistics center to support the D.C. Safe and Beautiful Task Force mission, as reported by the Department of War.

Former FBI leaders Brian Driscoll and Steve Jensen, who were dismissed by Director Kash Patel, have initiated legal action against Patel and the FBI, according to a report on X by @kyledcheney. The specifics of the lawsuit are not yet available.

Former U.S. Ambassador John Bolton criticized President Trump's administration on September 10th, 2025, stating that the White House has prioritized appointing officials who readily agree with the president, which Bolton believes is detrimental to both Trump and America. Separately, State Senator Esteves resigned his seat on September 10th, 2025, to concentrate on his gubernatorial campaign, according to ajc.com.

President Donald Trump dined at a downtown Washington D.C. restaurant on September 10th, 2025, at approximately 3:10 PM UTC, as the White House announced "WE HAVE A SAFE CITY. 🇺🇸" via X. This comes as the Press Secretary announced via X that "The Big Beautiful Bill Quietly Shot Down One Of America’s Dumbest Gun Laws." Separately, a statement attributed to "DOWResponse" on X refuted claims by "Maduro" that a boat that was struck was "artificial intelligence," stating, "He knows it’s a lie. He will only be able to maintain that lie for so long. I watched the strike live. We knew exactly who it was. Exactly what they were doing. Exactly where they were going and what they were involved in."

NATO fighter jets shot down Russian drones over Poland, marking the first time the alliance has engaged threats in Allied airspace, a NATO spokesman confirmed between 2:47 PM and 3:01 PM UTC. U.S. Army Col. Martin L. O’Donnell, spokesperson for NATO’s Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe, stated there was "no U.S. military involvement" in the engagement, affirming that allied fighters "responded and engaged potential threats to Allied territory."

Nearly 300 murals featuring the face of Iryna Zarutska will be painted in American cities nationwide, with Elon Musk contributing $1 million to the initiative, as reported via X by Eric L. Daugherty at an unspecified time within the reporting window. Separately, Representative Carlos Giménez urged the Secretary of National Security to take action against individuals identified as repressors of the killing dictatorship in Cuba who have infiltrated the USA, according to his statement on X. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued warning letters and 100 cease-and-desist orders to drugmakers, as announced via X by the Press Secretary.

Bipartisan fury erupted among U.S. Senators who warned of a 'dangerous' message being sent as airstrikes on Kyiv test American resolve, according to a report from Kyiv Post on September 10th, 2025. Separately, on a destroyer in the Caribbean, Secretary of War Lloyd Austin stated the mission is to 'PROTECT THE HOMELAND, PROTECT THE AMERICAN PEOPLE... Stop the KILLINGS; stop the POISONING of the American people.' This comes as Senator Lindsey Graham counseled President Donald Trump within a week of his election to 'Blow up something' to send a message to drug cartels, as reported by Seung Min Kim via AP News.

The DC Circuit Court of Appeals has reinstated Shira Perlmutter as the Register of Copyrights, ruling 2-1 in her favor as she contests President Trump's attempt to remove her from the legislative branch role within the Library of Congress. This decision overturns previous district court defeats for Perlmutter, according to a report at 1:46 PM UTC. Separately, newly released emails show Dr. Anthony Fauci directing colleagues to "delete this after you read it" dating back to February 2020, with Senator Rand Paul announcing Fauci will testify before him following this revelation, as reported at 1:36 PM UTC. President Trump's stance on tariffs has been validated, with an admission that consumers are bearing less of the burden than anticipated, as reported by Eric L. Daugherty on X at an unspecified time within the reporting window.

The DC Circuit Court of Appeals has reinstated Shira Perlmutter as the Register of Copyrights, ruling 2-1 in her favor as she contests President Trump's attempt to remove her from the legislative branch role within the Library of Congress. This decision overturns previous district court defeats for Perlmutter.

President Donald Trump's stance on tariffs has been validated, with an admission that consumers are bearing less of the burden than anticipated, as reported by Eric L. Daugherty on X at an unspecified time within the reporting window. This development coincides with the discovery of debris from a Russian drone, identified as an AIM-120C-7 air-to-air missile, found between the villages of Kodeniec, Wyhalew, and Wyrki in Poland's Lublin Voivodeship, according to a post by Marcin Rogowski on X at an unspecified time within the reporting window. Separately, James Blair posted on X at an unspecified time within the reporting window about having dinner with President Trump in Washington last night, describing the city as "newly safe."

President Donald Trump demanded the death penalty for the killer of Iryna Zarutska, a young Ukrainian woman who sought peace and safety in America, as reported by Eric L. Daugherty on X at 1:01 PM UTC. This call for swift justice comes amid escalating international tensions, including Russian drone incursions into Polish and NATO airspace.

Vice President Kamala Harris has described President Joe Biden's decision to seek re-election as "reckless" in an excerpt from her forthcoming memoir, "107 Days," released this morning. The memoir details her perspective on urging Biden to withdraw from the presidential race and feelings of being "constantly undercut" by his team, according to CNN.

Vice President Kamala Harris has criticized President Joe Biden's decision to seek a second term, labeling the move "reckless" in an exclusive excerpt from her forthcoming memoir published this morning in The Atlantic. The remarks, shared on social media and reported by The New York Post, detail Harris's perspective on the timing of convincing Biden to withdraw from the presidential race.

Lockheed Martin Skunk Works and BAE Systems FalconWorks announced a strategic partnership at the DSEI global defence conference in London, United Kingdom, on September 10th, 2025, between 7:00 AM and 7:30 AM UTC, to develop a range of uncrewed autonomous air systems.

Hundreds gathered outside the California State Capitol building on the evening of September 9th, 2025, for a block party and light display commemorating the state's 175th birthday. The festivities, which included the playing of Miley Cyrus's "Party in the USA," marked California's admission to the Union on September 9th, 1850.

A federal judge has blocked President Donald Trump from firing Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook. The ruling, detailed in a new source published between 2:15 AM and 2:45 AM UTC on September 10th, 2025, prevents the President from terminating Cook's position at the Federal Reserve.

President Donald Trump departed a restaurant in Washington D.C. between 1:45 AM and 2:15 AM UTC on September 10th, 2025, declining to answer questions regarding a court ruling on his ability to fire Lisa Cook and reports of Russian drones in Poland's airspace. Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India expressed confidence in ongoing trade negotiations with the U.S., stating that both nations are working to conclude discussions and that he looks forward to speaking with President Trump to secure a prosperous future.

U.S. Representative Joe Wilson stated on September 10th, 2025, that "Russia is attacking NATO ally Poland with Iranian Shahed drones. This is an act of war." The statement was made within the reporting window of 1:00:23 AM to 1:30:23 AM UTC.

In a significant development reported between 12:30:35 AM and 12:45:23 AM UTC on September 10th, 2025, the lawyer for Senator Adam Schiff, Preet Bharara, has formally accused William Pulte, head of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), of corruptly and unlawfully weaponizing the bureaucracy against Senator Schiff. The accusation, detailed in a letter to the Department of Justice (DOJ), also includes exculpatory evidence for Schiff.

President Donald Trump stated that Israel did not notify him in advance of recent strikes, expressing his dissatisfaction with the development, as reported by Kellie Meyer of News. Trump made these remarks while dining at Joe's Seafood in Washington D.C., where he described the area as "crime free" and indicated plans to announce another city for resource surges. The reporting window for this activity was between 12:00:25 AM and 12:30:25 AM UTC on September 10th, 2025.

President Donald Trump is "not thrilled" about a recent Israeli strike in Qatar, a development he was informed of shortly before it began by Chairman of the Joint Staff Gen. Dan Caine, according to a US official. Trump's advisers are reportedly venting anger over how Israel conducted the strike. Separately, Princeton student Elizabeth Tsurkov has been released and will be reunited with her family, a development praised by Secretary Rubio as "peace through strength in action" and following an executive order signed by President Trump to combat hostage diplomacy.

President Donald Trump announced that the United States and India are continuing trade negotiations, as reported by The Spectator Index via X at approximately 9:46 PM UTC on September 9th, 2025. This development follows previous reports of Trump asking the European Union to impose tariffs on oil imports from India and China.

House Democrats expressed "anticipatory anger" towards Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer during a meeting this morning, fearing Senate Democrats might "get cold feet" regarding a potential government shutdown, according to Axios. In California, Governor Gavin Newsom declared the state under siege in his State of the State address, as reported by the Los Angeles Times.

Chief Justice John Roberts revived President Donald Trump's "pocket rescission" of $4 billion in foreign aid, keeping it on the books until the court can further consider the case, as reported by Politico at approximately 9:05 PM UTC on September 9th, 2025. Separately, President Trump has asked the European Union to impose tariffs of up to 100% on oil imports from India and China, with the U.S. offering to mirror any such tariffs, a move that could re-escalate tensions with China, according to the Financial Times.

Princeton student Elizabeth Tsurkov, whose sister is an American citizen, was released by Kata'ib Hezbollah after months of torture and is now safely at the American Embassy in Iraq, President Donald Trump announced via Truth Social at 4:25 PM EST on September 9th, 2025. Trump stated his commitment to fighting for justice and demanded Hamas release hostages.

Republican lawmakers are privately expressing frustration with Bill Pulte, with one House Republican reportedly calling him "a nut." Meanwhile, Trump judicial nominee Rebecca Taibleson is facing opposition from conservatives, specifically the First Liberty Institute, marking one of the first instances of conservative pushback against the President's judicial appointees this cycle. These developments occurred within the reporting window of September 9th, 2025, between 8:31 PM and 8:46 PM UTC.

Representative Luna revealed new military surveillance video during a UAP hearing today, September 9th, 2025, showing an Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP) splitting a Hellfire missile in mid-air. Witnesses present at the hearing described the footage as "scary," and none were aware of any U.S. military technology capable of such an action.

The Missouri House of Representatives passed both the state's congressional map and legislation limiting initiative petitions on September 9th, 2025, sending both measures to the Missouri Senate. State Representative Tony Harbison, who voted against the maps, stated that the House's plate is full of issues that need addressing for the people of Missouri, and redistricting is not one of them.

Northeastern governors are considering dropping resistance to natural gas pipelines and other fossil fuel projects in an effort to persuade the Trump administration to allow offshore wind farms to proceed, according to a person familiar with the matter. Building trades unions affected by stalled wind farm developments have reached out to the White House without receiving a meaningful response.

A bipartisan delegation of U.S. House lawmakers will make an official visit to China, marking the first such trip since 2019, two lawmakers confirmed to NBC News.

A significant number of students at American University walked out of classes today, September 9th, 2025, to protest alleged federal overreach and demand protection for students, according to a social media post.

White House spokesperson Leavitt stated on September 9th, 2025, that the administration would support a professional handwriting expert review of a document released yesterday, which is alleged to not be President Trump's signature, adding that many forensic analysts have already concluded it is not authentic. In a separate development, Senator John Fetterman, speaking to Semafor on September 9th, 2025, dismissed rumors of a potential party switch, calling such suggestions "amateur hour" and "mistaken."

Border Patrol official Gregory Bovino, who previously led controversial immigration enforcement raids in Southern California, has arrived in Chicago, which is the new target of President Trump's crackdown on illegal immigration, sources told CBS News.

The National Security Agency (NSA) has recalled a report, with the Director of National Intelligence (DNI) directing the recall due to its accuracy and adherence to NSA policy, according to an addendum cited by CNN on September 9th, 2025. The addendum stated, "Please remove the original report from all manual and computer files.”

Representative Thomas Massie announced on September 9th, 2025, that a bipartisan amendment to repeal the Authorizations of Use of Military Force (AUMFs) for both Iraq wars will receive a floor vote. Massie thanked Representatives Chip Roy, Ralph Norman, and M. Griffith for voting in the Rules Committee to allow the amendment to proceed to the floor.

Republican Representative Don Bacon stated on September 9th, 2025, that President Trump has been "weak on Russia" while acknowledging praise for his stance on Iran, calling his Russia policy "terrible" and "even worse" than that of former President Biden. Separately, on the same day, conservative Republicans are threatening to vote against a continuing resolution (CR) if it extends enhanced Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies, with some suggesting an income cap, according to a report from Notus.

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has fired a top aide to former official Lois Lerner, who was previously involved in targeting conservative groups, Fox News Digital reported on September 9th, 2025, at approximately 3:47 PM UTC.

Cracker Barrel announced on September 9th, 2025, that it is suspending the redesign of its restaurants following customer backlash. Separately, the State Department approved funding for disaster relief in Pakistan.

Georgetown University students began a series of walkouts starting at approximately 2:46 PM UTC on Tuesday, September 9th, protesting the federal takeover in Washington D.C. and urging university administrators not to cooperate with federal agencies, according to a WUSA9 report.

Students from American, Georgetown, George Washington, and Howard Universities are protesting the federal takeover in Washington D.C., according to a report by CBS12. The protests are occurring as federal law enforcement and National Guard troops remain in the city, following President Trump's crime emergency order which has neared its expiration.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) announced a significant downward revision of 911,000 jobs for the period between April 2024 and March 2025, reducing average monthly job gains from 147,000 to 71,000, according to statements released on September 9th.

House Speaker Mike Johnson announced a $7.5 million transfer to Republican organizations during a House Republican Conference meeting on Tuesday, September 9th. The funds are designated for the National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC), incumbent members of the Patriot program, state GOP parties, the Republican National Committee (RNC), and other entities, according to Jake Sherman.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott is expected to issue an executive order today, September 9th, establishing age requirements and other restrictions for THC products in the state, according to reports from the Texas Tribune and a tweet from @RenzoDowney. The order aims to regulate access to these products.

President Donald Trump's crime emergency order for the District of Columbia is set to expire within 24 hours, on Wednesday, September 10th, however, federal law enforcement and National Guard troops are expected to remain on the streets for the time being. The order's expiration was reported by FOX 5 DC.

State Representative James Talarico officially launched his campaign for the U.S. Senate seat held by Republican John Cornyn in Texas on Tuesday, September 9th. Talarico, a Democrat, stated his intention to "take power back for working people" and combat the influence of billionaires in Texas and across America. His campaign announcement was shared widely on social media, including via X by @sahilkapur.

House Republican leadership suffered a significant defeat in the Rules Committee this morning, September 9th, as Democrats successfully moved to include a bipartisan amendment to repeal the 1991 Gulf War and 2002 Iraq War Authorized Use of Military Force (AUMF) in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The vote, which occurred shortly before 12:30 PM UTC, saw Democrats win to make the amendment in order, an outcome described as an "embarrassing defeat" for GOP leadership.

Representative Jim Jordan stated this morning that he "doesn't buy it" when questioned about a letter concerning Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein, and also expressed doubt that further investigation into Trump's friendship with Epstein would occur. Separately, Representative Bacon commented on the possibility of Trump's signature being forged on the letter, calling it "unlikely but anything is possible." Both statements were made on September 9th between 11:31 AM and 12:00 PM UTC.

In the Patia race, NEE MARRUS leads with 46% of the vote, according to a poll released between September 2nd and 6th, encompassing 1,284 live interviews. The poll indicates that the "Comst Commit" holds 24% of the vote, followed by "👍" with 15% and "nor 1" with 9%. A separate internal poll cited shows MARRUS with 48% support against the Committee's 44%.

'The man accused of attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump on his golf course last year introduced himself to potential jurors on Monday, September 8th, 2025, apologizing for the inconvenience his criminal case may cause them over the next few weeks,' according to ABC News, as reported in previous statements.

Zohran Mamdani stated this morning, September 9th, 2025, that he learned the meaning of the word "intifada" from a rabbi and now intends to "discourage" calls to globalize it, as reported by WSJopinion on X.

The man accused of attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump on his golf course last year introduced himself to potential jurors on Monday, September 8th, 2025, by apologizing for the inconvenience his criminal case may cause them over the next few weeks, according to ABC News.

President Trump's legal team is aggressively pursuing litigation following a Wall Street Journal report on a "Birthday Card" story, which they claim is false. The legal team asserts that President Trump did not draw or sign the picture in question. The Wall Street Journal reporter, Joe Palazzolo, reportedly reached out for comment at the same minute the story was published, leaving no time for a response, according to statements from the White House Press Secretary and Senator JD Vance.

A recent Bank of America Better Money Habits report indicates that 53% of 915 surveyed Gen Z adults in the U.S. are spending $0 each month on dating, according to an unusualwhales.com report citing an unusual_whales X post.

FBI Director Kash Patel announced on September 9th, 2025, that the FBI has been investigating the murder of Iryna Zarutska from day one, according to an X post by EricLDaugh. The announcement comes amidst ongoing political debate regarding a strike in Venezuela and a blockade of Senate nominees.

Representative Tim Burchett engaged in a physical confrontation with a protester outside the Capitol building on September 8th, 2025, around 10:00 AM EST, according to multiple video reviews. The incident occurred when Burchett taunted the protester, calling him a "weenie" and pursuing him before making physical contact.