This week in the record

The seven days in review — the most significant verified developments, ranked by the same significance model that orders the daily report. August 28, 2026 — Trump signs order to create a U.S. Space Academy. From the source reporting: Trump Signs Order to Create US Space Academy, New Pipeline for Space Force and NASA. Trump signs order creating new Space Academy akin to West Point, location to be determined. August 28, 2026 — President Donald Trump loses again in bid to erase his hush money conviction. From the source reporting: President Trump loses again in bid to erase hush money conviction. Donald Trump loses bid to challenge hush-money conviction in federal court. August 28, 2026 — Judge again blocks Trump mail ballot executive order in ruling that’s likely to be swiftly appealed. From the source reporting: Judge temporarily blocks President Donald Trump mail-in voting executive order. Trump administration appeals latest ruling blocking mail-in voting executive order from taking effect. August 27, 2026 — Watch live: Trump speaks amid tariff battles, signs order for ‘Lake America’. From the source reporting: Seneca Nation calls for reversal of Trump's ‘Lake America’ executive order. Western New Yorkers weigh in on Trump’s Lake America order. August 24, 2026 — Trump criticism leads to rare criminal charges for Air Force officer who called for impeachment. From the source reporting: Air Force Major Who Called for Trump's Impeachment Is Charged With 10 Counts Under UCMJ. Active-duty Air Force officer who called for Trump impeachment faces three charges. August 25, 2026 — Trump’s trade war with Canada could rattle economies in states with key Senate races. From the source reporting: Trump’s trade war with Canada imperils 2026 Republicans running in border states. Canada to announce retaliatory tariffs as Trump tells its leaders to ‘fall in line’. August 26, 2026 — Trump signs order banning some foreign equipment from US energy grid. From the source reporting: Trump declares emergency, moves to block some foreign-made equipment from grid. Trump executive order bans some foreign equipment in US energy grid. August 26, 2026 — Maine sues Trump postal service over new mail voting rule. From the source reporting: Trump Administration Appeals Ruling Halting Mail-In Voting Rules. California sues to block Trump’s mail-in voting rules just days after loss at Supreme Court.