This week in the record
The short version
- US appeals court rejects Trump’s bid to impose restrictions on mail-in voting before midterms
- Smithsonian chief Lonnie Bunch III to resign amid Trump administration pressure on institution - US politics live
- Prosecutor brought in to lead investigation of Trump foes tells AP that he has resigned his position
The seven days in review — the most significant verified developments, ranked by the same significance model that orders the daily report.
September 10, 2026 — US appeals court rejects Trump’s bid to impose restrictions on mail-in voting before midterms. Appeals court hands Trump a loss on mail voting as Supreme Court considers his executive order. US appeals court rejects Trump bid to implement new vote-by-mail rules.
September 08, 2026 — Smithsonian chief Lonnie Bunch III to resign amid Trump administration pressure on institution - US politics live. Bunch III, Departing Smithsonian Secretary, Faced ‘Mounting Pressure Campaign’. Lonnie Bunch to retire from Smithsonian leadership following clash with Trump administration.
September 10, 2026 — Prosecutor brought in to lead investigation of Trump foes tells AP that he has resigned his position. Prosecutor brought in to lead investigation of Trump foes says he has resigned his position. Prosecutor leading probe into Trump foes resigns, vows investigation will continue.
September 08, 2026 — Smithsonian’s Secretary to Resign as Trump Tries to Rule the Institution. Smithsonian head to resign as Donald Trump seeks to reshape institution. Smithsonian Leader Is Resigning After Clashes With Trump.
September 06, 2026 — After 'Lake America,' Trump suggests a new name for the state of New Mexico. ‘South Park’ Changes Name to ‘South America’ as Creators Roast Apple and Google for Obeying Trump’s Lake America Name Change.
September 10, 2026 — Trump admin pick to oversee a conspiracy investigation into president’s foes resigns. US prosecutor overseeing probe of Trump foes resigns.
September 11, 2026 — US court blocks Trump administration bid to keep Michigan coal plant open. Court Strikes Down Trump Order to Keep an Aging Coal-Burning Plant Running. Court rules that Trump can’t force a Michigan coal plant to keep running.
September 10, 2026 — Trump signs bill establishing DC Medal of Honor monument. In Arlington, Trump announces new National Medal of Honor Monument, jabs opponents. Trump signs act clearing the way for Medal of Honor monument on National Mall.
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