The month in the record
The short version
- US appeals court rejects Trump’s bid to impose restrictions on mail-in voting before midterms
- Second prosecutor resigns from Justice Department ‘grand conspiracy’ probe targeting Trump foes
- Smithsonian chief Lonnie Bunch III to resign amid Trump administration pressure on institution - US politics live
A month of verified developments in one place, drawn entirely from the published archive.
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 29, 2026 — Second prosecutor resigns from Justice Department ‘grand conspiracy’ probe targeting Trump foes. Second prosecutor resigns from Trump's 2020 election 'grand conspiracy' Justice Department probe.
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 14, 2026 — Former CIA Director Brennan subpoenaed to testify in federal Trump conspiracy case. Ex-CIA director John Brennan subpoenaed in Trump ‘grand conspiracy’ investigation. Trump loyalist subpoenaed John Brennan before resignation last week.
September 03, 2026 — Trump names Adam Telle as acting Army secretary following the departure of Dan Driscoll. Trump names Adam Telle acting secretary of the Army following Dan Driscoll's resignation. Trump names engineering official Adam Telle as acting Army secretary, after Dan Driscoll resigns amid friction.
September 02, 2026 — US Judge Blocks Trump's Newest Order Limiting Birthright Citizenship. Judge Blocks Trump’s Second Try to Restrict Birthright Citizenship. Judge Blocks Trump’s Newest Bid To Curb Birthright Citizenship—Cites Supreme Court Ruling.
September 14, 2026 — Second federal judge freezes Trump mail ballot order with US Supreme Court poised to weigh in. The Latest: 2nd judge freezes Trump mail ballot order with Supreme Court poised to rule. As Supreme Court Weighs Trump Mail Ballot Plan, Another Judge Blocks It.
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.
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