A US appeals court has ruled that former President Donald Trump can continue with his fast-track deportation efforts, overturning an earlier decision that deemed the measures unconstitutional and a violation of due process rights. This ruling allows the administration to implement its deportation policies without the constraints imposed by the previous court ruling.

A US judge has blocked subpoenas issued by the Trump administration regarding transgender healthcare at New York hospitals. The subpoenas were aimed at obtaining medical records as part of a probe into transgender care, which has raised concerns about privacy and the implications for healthcare providers.

The head of the Smithsonian Institution's museums has announced he will step down, according to Al Jazeera. The departure comes as the US institution faces pressure from the Trump administration to change how it portrays the country's history. The announcement was reported on 8 September 2026. No further details about a successor or the specific circumstances of the resignation were provided in the report.

ABC is reportedly urging the US public to defend its stations as it faces scrutiny from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). This comes amid intensified criticism from Donald Trump, who has accused the network of bias and has threatened lawsuits over its recent coverage.

US President Donald Trump suggested on Sunday that the state of New Mexico could be renamed 'New America,' according to the Daily Trust. The proposal was immediately dismissed by the state's governor. It comes days after Trump signed an order renaming Lake Ontario as 'Lake America' amid a trade dispute, marking the latest in a series of name-change proposals by the president.

During the 250th celebration of the United States, President Donald Trump emphasized the importance of safeguarding the freedoms envisioned by the nation's founders. He characterized the current political climate as a threat from 'communism,' which he attributed to progressive Democrats, urging Americans to remain vigilant against this perceived danger.