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In this episode of Hugh Hewitt: Hugh Clips, host Hugh Hewitt critiques Democratic Senate candidate Troy Jackson's stance on economic issues, particularly healthcare and abortion. Jackson's comments suggest that the Democratic Party has not sufficiently focused on these matters, leading to a decline in support. Hewitt humorously highlights Jackson's remarks, pointing out the potential political pitfalls in his messaging, especially in a swing state like Maine. The segment underscores the importance of clear and consistent economic messaging for the Democratic Party. Hewitt's analysis is rooted in a broader discussion on the party's strategies and their reception among the electorate.

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WASHINGTON, Sept 2 (Reuters) - The FBI said on Wednesday it was investigating a report that tens of millions of drivers' licenses belonging to people in the United States and Canada were being sold on the dark web. On Tuesday, the independent journalist Brian Krebs said he had discovered a dark web site selling digital scans of millions of drivers' licenses from people in the U.S. and Canada. He said he confirmed the authenticity of the data being sold with nine people. In a brief statement on Wednesday, the bureau said it was “looking into the incident” but could not comment “due to the ongoing nature of the investigation.” The breach, if confirmed, could be one of the largest-ever exposures of government-issued identity documents in North America, creating risks of identity theft and fraud for tens of millions of people. Krebs said he was alerted to the site after it was advertised on a Russian cybercrime forum, with his own driver's license being offered as a free sample. Krebs said the service, dubbed Nexus, claimed to have tens of millions of licenses for people in the U.S. and Canada, as well as millions of other identification cards and travel documents and hundreds of thousands of medical records. Krebs said that the site appeared to be updating its database of stolen data in real time, indicating that it was being fed by a live breach. Zach Edwards, a threat researcher at the cybersecurity company Infoblox, said the incident was unprecedented in terms of its sweep. "There's never been a breach of driver's licenses at this scale," said Edwards, who added that his own license was available for sale on the site. Edwards said that the ongoing nature of the breach "means that this attack created legitimate national security risks for high-profile individuals." Reuters could not establish the source of the stolen data. Krebs quoted a representative of New Orleans-based identity verification provider IDScan.net as saying that it was investigating the matter. IDScan.net, which describes itself as providing "ID fraud prevention at scale," did not return repeated messages from Reuters. Krebs said the dark web site offering the driver's license data vanished shortly after he published his report.

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A federal judge issued a ruling prohibiting the Trump administration from enforcing an executive order to end birth tourism This is the latest development in the overall debate over whether foreign children born on American soil should be granted automatic citizenship. After the Supreme Court issued a June ruling affirming birthright citizenship, President Donald Trump issued a new executive order last month targeting “birth tourism.” This is a practice in which foreign women travel to the United States to give birth so that their children will be considered American citizens. Immigrant rights advocates immediately filed a lawsuit challenging the order. The White House has not yet responded to the ruling or indicated whether it will appeal it further.

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A 70-year-old Florida woman allegedly opened fire inside the lobby of the Port Orange Police Department Thursday morning. Police Chief Manuel Marino said officers confronted the woman while she was still holding a handgun. The incident happened around 8:30 a.m. ET. Police said there is no threat to the community, and all officers and employees are safe. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is investigating.

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WASHINGTON, Sept 2 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump signed a funding bill on Wednesday to avert a government shutdown before the midterm elections after the legislation was passed by the House of Representatives a day earlier and the Senate in August. The White House said he signed the bill into law. By a vote of 370-48, the House passed the extension of current spending through December 11 on Tuesday. The Senate passed the measure on August 8. The bill will keep federal agencies operating beyond October 1, when existing funds are due to expire with the start of the new fiscal year. The temporary measure was needed because Congress so far has failed to finish work on any of the 12 spending bills that fund government programs for the full fiscal year that runs through September 30, 2027. Those programs range from homeland security and federal law enforcement to energy, housing and defense. Since the beginning of Trump's second term, Congress has been consumed by contentious fights between Republicans who control Congress and the Democratic minority in the House and Senate. The result has been three partial government shutdowns, totaling an unprecedented 161 days, as the two parties fought over health insurance subsidies and checks on federal immigration enforcement. This time, neither Republicans nor Democrats wanted a fourth shutdown hanging over them as they run for re-election, potentially enraging voters who are upset about high prices, the months-long U.S.-Israeli war on Iran that has raised oil and gas costs and tariffs on foreign goods that have hit farmers particularly hard. The stopgap bill fails to address any of the country's major fiscal problems after the national debt crossed the $40 trillion threshold last month; Washington has failed to address voters' top concern of affordability. Furthermore, with the legislation delaying decision-making on spending priorities for another 15 weeks, Congress in December faces a potentially arduous task of writing and passing the 12 full-year spending bills. The results of the November 3 congressional elections - with party control over Congress at stake - will be a major factor in whether Republicans or Democrats have the upper hand in those negotiations.

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NEW YORK (AP) — Gloria Steinem, the most visible symbol and potent voice of the U.S. women’s movement in the ’60s and ’70s and a fierce advocate for feminist causes for the rest of her life, has died at 92. With her trademark streaked, straight hair parted down the middle and large aviator glasses, Steinem, co-founder of Ms. Magazine, was a hugely recognizable presence wherever she went. And she went everywhere, from college campuses to community centers to rallies and marches. According to her social media page, she died Wednesday at her home in New York City.

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Authorities say a 19-year-old gunman forced his way into a Virginia elementary school and shot a staff member before killing himself. Police found Anthony Ignatiadis-Isabelle dead inside the Westwood Hills Elementary School library after responding to a report of a suspicious person Wednesday morning. The staff member who was shot has been released from the hospital. Authorities did not say if the gunman knew the victim or had any connection to the school. Waynesboro Public Schools Superintendent Jeffrey Cassell says all students and staff are safe. Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger is expressing her support for those affected.

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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Investigators were scouring the scene of the downtown Minneapolis shooting that left three people dead, including the suspect, and five others injured. Dozens of law enforcement officers were at the apartment building where the shooting occurred Wednesday, along with a mobile crime scene unit from the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, the state agency that handles many complex crimes. The five wounded by gunfire included two Minneapolis police officers, while a sixth person, another officer, suffered other injuries, police Sgt. Garrett Parten said at a Wednesday news conference. All three officers are in stable condition, according to Hennepin County Medical Center.

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PLYMOUTH, Mass. (AP) — It's the sixth day of deliberations in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial. A crowd is awaiting a resolution to the case Thursday at the courthouse in Plymouth, Massachusetts. There's no doubt that she killed her three young children. But jurors have twice said they couldn't agree whether the former labor and delivery nurse is criminally responsible. Clancy’s defense blames postpartum psychosis exacerbated by “lousy medical care.” Prosecutors said she intentionally planned the killings and the nation’s health care system was “not on trial here.” Without a verdict, the judge could declare a mistrial.

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A 32-year-old banking executive and new mother was stabbed to death in Times Square on her first day back at work, leaving behind a husband and infant daughter. An Oscar-nominated filmmaker responded by posting a Luigi Mangione tribute and framing the killing around the victim’s employer and Israel. The episode lays bare a growing habit of treating certain murders as political statements rather than evil that demands repentance.

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Questions are mounting over whether Republican leaders and fundraising groups are willing to fully back their own nominee—or whether lingering divisions inside the party could have bigger consequences in Texas.

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The Greg Laurie Show, September 6, 2026

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The National Education Association, the largest teachers union in the United States, is facing scrutiny over its political activities. Critics argue that Congress should reconsider the union's special federal charter. Josh Weiner, Chief Advocacy Officer at the North American Values Institute, joins Bethany to discuss the findings of a report that highlights the union's involvement in social and cultural issues beyond education. The report reveals that the union's political spending and activism extend to LGBTQIA issues, corporate activism, and support for extremist groups in the classroom. Weiner explains that teachers unions are embedding problematic ideologies into the curriculum, affecting students' education. He emphasizes the need for parents to be vigilant about the content being taught in schools and suggests that the issue of radical ideologies in education is pervasive nationwide, affecting both public and private schools.

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Karol Markowicz discusses the troubling influence of social media and fringe ideologies on women, particularly in the case of Lindsay Clancy, who murdered her children. Markowicz highlights how women, including feminists and mothers, are engaging in conspiracy theories and defending heinous acts, mirroring the behavior seen in soap operas but in real life. She emphasizes the importance of parents laying a strong ideological foundation at home to protect their children from harmful influences, even in seemingly conservative environments. Markowicz also touches on her stance against funding certain universities that promote leftist ideologies and anti-Semitism, advocating for alternatives that prioritize education and future achievement.

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President Donald Trump said Wednesday that the renewed U.S. military campaign against Iran will not continue for “too long,” following the largest exchange of fire between Washington and Tehran since July. Trump made the comments as U.S. forces carried out a new round of strikes against targets in Iran, escalating tensions after a period of relative calm in the conflict. The president did not provide a specific timeline for when the latest U.S. operations could end. The renewed fighting has also spread across the region, with Iran launching attacks against U.S. allies in the Gulf, including Kuwait and Bahrain. The escalation comes as the Trump administration continues to pressure Tehran while seeking to limit the duration of the latest round of military action.

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An American citizen has been sentenced to two years in federal prison for acting as an agent of the Chinese government inside the United States. Thomas Weir Pauken II, 51, was also sentenced to three years of supervised release with no overseas travel. According to court documents, Pauken worked at the direction of people he knew were connected to the Chinese government from at least 2019 until February 2026. Prosecutors said Pauken used his U.S. citizenship and ability to travel freely into the country to support operations connected to China's Ministry of State Security. His work included meeting with potential intelligence assets, helping provide them with communication devices and gathering sensitive information. Officials said Pauken received at least $100,000 for his work. His Chinese handler also paid for several trips between China and the United States so he could meet with people who could potentially provide information. The Justice Department said Pauken admitted working at the direction of China's Ministry of State Security and attempting to gain access to U.S. political circles while identifying potential recruitment targets for his Chinese handlers.

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Iran has launched new attacks against U.S. allies in the Gulf, firing drones toward Kuwait and Bahrain following American airstrikes in Iran. Kuwait said it came under attack again early Thursday after an Iranian drone sparked a fire there Wednesday. Bahrain also reported intercepting several Iranian attacks. The renewed strikes come as tensions continue across the region and Iran tightens its control over the Strait of Hormuz, a critical route for global oil shipments. The disruption in and around the strait has raised concerns about energy supplies and the broader economic impact of the conflict.

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President Donald Trump’s latest plans for the White House grounds are set to receive their first review Thursday as his broader makeover of Washington continues. The National Capital Planning Commission is scheduled to discuss a proposed fence around Lafayette Park, directly across from the White House, as well as plans for an underground security screening center for White House visitors. Thursday marks the first time the commission will formally take up either proposal, although no votes are expected. The commission has previously approved other major projects backed by Trump, including his White House ballroom proposal following the demolition of the East Wing. The U.S. Commission of Fine Arts has also reviewed elements of Trump’s plans as the administration moves forward with changes to prominent federal properties and spaces around the nation’s capital.

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Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, are asking a federal judge to dismiss U.S. drug trafficking charges against them, arguing they are protected from prosecution by sovereign immunity. In court papers filed Wednesday in Manhattan, Maduro’s attorneys argued that U.S. courts cannot criminally prosecute a foreign leader who was recognized by his own country as its sitting head of state when the charges were brought. Flores’ attorneys separately argued that she is also protected from U.S. prosecution on sovereign immunity grounds. Maduro, 63, and Flores, 69, have pleaded not guilty to charges stemming from an alleged conspiracy to send cocaine into the United States. Prosecutors accuse Maduro of working with Venezuelan law enforcement to help drug traffickers move large quantities of cocaine into the country. The couple is scheduled to stand trial June 1. U.S. District Judge Alvin Hellerstein has scheduled arguments on their motions to dismiss the indictment for Nov. 17.

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A reported U.S. airstrike hit a home where a wedding was being celebrated in southern Iran, killing four people and wounding more than 60 others, according to Iranian state media. The strike happened in a coastal town along the Strait of Hormuz during the latest round of U.S. military operations in Iran. State media reported that two women and two children were among those killed. A rights group said one of the children was instead killed in a separate strike on a nearby communications tower. Experts who reviewed images of missile fragments shown by Iranian media said the debris appeared consistent with a precision American-made weapon. The reported strike comes as fighting between the United States and Iran continues, with Iran also launching attacks against U.S. allies in the Gulf region.

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