Voices, The Peoples News
September 30, 2026
Published by Jedi Selman Since March 2000 to Inform and Educate
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# Border / Immigration / ICE / Immigrants
ICE’s Plans for Its $1.3M Robot Dogs Detailed in Agency Documents. The Cerberus Spot systems can provide remote audio, thermal imaging and hazard detection, while documents leave their potential use in immigration enforcement unresolved
https://www.techtimes.co.uk/ice-contract-four-customized-robot-dogs-1808843
ICE Is Still Targeting the Haitian Community in Springfield. Hundreds of Haitians in the Ohio town are being forced to wear ankle monitors while they await immigration hearings.
https://truthout.org/articles/ice-is-still-targeting-the-haitian-community-in-springfield/
Trump’s mass detention machine in Pennsylvania. “ICE is just churning bodies into the detention system.”
https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2026/09/trump-ice-detention-philipsburg-pennsylvania-immigration-deportation-geo-group-mvpc/
# Economy / Finance / Trade / Tariffs / Banking / Taxes / IRS / Cryptocurrencies / Imports
Common Cents Act would impact pennies, nickels and cash transactions. It may soon become law
https://thehill.com/business/personal-finance/6117206-common-cents-act-would-impact-pennies-nickels-and-cash-transactions-it-may-soon-become-law/
# Education / Schools / Libraries and Museums
Trump’s Dismantling of Student Loan Aid Is Crashing Down on Debtors This Week. Organizers are calling to stop the collections, the wage garnishments, and the credit score reductions.
https://truthout.org/articles/trumps-dismantling-of-student-loan-aid-is-crashing-down-on-debtors-this-week/
From kindergarten to disciplinary school: Texas sends kids as young as 6 to harsh alternative campuses. Her child was assigned to the disciplinary campus in their school district in McKinney, Texas, for 30 days, over allegations that the kindergartner had assaulted a teacher about a week prior. Melissa, whose last name is being withheld to protect her son’s privacy, said the incident occurred when the boy had struggled against a restraint, kicking a teacher.
https://www.ksat.com/news/texas/2026/09/29/from-kindergarten-to-disciplinary-school-texas-sends-kids-as-young-as-6-to-harsh-alternative-campuses/
# Environment / Infrastructure / EPA / BLM / Public Lands / Water / USGS / Animals
Scientists Alarmed by “Kelvin Wave” That Could Raise California Ocean Level by a Whole Foot. “It’s a wave unlike the ones you’re used to at the beach.”
https://futurism.com/science-energy/scientists-alarmed-kelvin-wave-el-nino-california-ecuador-ocean
What is a Kelvin wave? The underwater pulse that could impact California
https://www.newsnationnow.com/us-news/west/kelvin-wave-nino-underwater-california-passive-ocean/
Scientists Found a Way to Make Chaotic Waves Organize Themselves. Waves find order in the chaos of an oddly shaped cavity
https://phys.org/news/2026-09-chaos-oddly-cavity.html
# Food / Farming / FDA / Agriculture / Ranching / SNAP [Food Stamps] / USDA / FEMA / USAID
Farmers Sue USDA Over Policy That Once Again Screws Over American Farmers
https://malaysia.news.yahoo.com/farmers-sue-usda-over-policy-175234543.html
# Gov / Politics / US
Rolling Stone just dropped a massive exposé branding Trump “the most corrupt president in American history,” and he is reportedly seething.
https://www.rollingstone.com/politics/political-commentary/trump-mob-boss-united-states-1235631736/
Another leftist race narrative bites the dust: Mississippi hanging edition. Fortune’s case is one of several alleged hanging deaths of black people in recent years that have drawn activist and political attention.
https://justthenews.com/nation/another-radical-left-narrative-bites-dust-mississippi-hangin-edition
Senate Republicans make their case that Jack Smith’s probe was purely political, not criminal. Democratic lawmakers supported Smith. They stated that his work followed standard Department of Justice rules and accused Republicans of trying to punish a public servant
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/29/jack-smith-defends-investigations-into-trump-during-tense-us-senate-hearing
Republican group with white power ties openly plots infiltration of Florida government. Recent political developments in Florida have drawn significant scrutiny toward fringe elements and individuals with white supremacist ties trying to gain influence within conservative circles and state politics.
https://www.rawstory.com/raw-investigates/unite-the-right/
GOP senator shocks with ‘remarkable break from Trump’: ‘Maybe we’re doing something wrong.’ Sen. Jim Justice (R-W.Va.), a longtime ally of President Donald Trump, is urging the administration to pull back on its immigration sweeps. He says ICE is removing people who have been part of their communities for years.
https://www.rawstory.com/jim-justice-2677965107/
“Chuck Schumer sold the world”: Democrat leader chased out of event by protesters throwing “AI money” at senator in viral video
https://www.primetimer.com/news/chuck-schumer-sold-the-world-democrat-leader-chased-out-of-event-by-protesters-throwing-ai-money-at-senator-in-viral-video
Federal watchdog: Trump canceling $810 million in government funding was unconstitutional. A top Government Accountability Office lawyer told Congress the president doesn’t have the power to execute his latest ‘pocket rescission.’
https://www.politico.com/live-updates/2026/09/29/congress/pocket-rescission-gao-unconstitutional-01096965
“Immoral, Illegal, Idiotic” — Chris Coons Says Trump “Siphoned Money Away From Our Troops” for His “Cruel Immigration Agenda,” Then Used Homeland Security Cash on a Pro-Trump Ad Five Weeks Before the Election
https://www.forth.news/stories/CfWcNo2MVQHQPRE4Bads1
“A Massive Power Grab”: White House Proposal Threatens Funding That Helps Disabled Americans Vote. A new rule from the Office of Management and Budget would prohibit anyone from using federal grant money for voter registration drives. It’s part of the Trump administration’s broader efforts to restrict voting access.
https://www.propublica.org/article/disabled-voters-nonprofit-funding-cuts-omb
Trump’s own AI-powered website confirms he lost the 2020 election: ‘Finally, a straight answer from someone in the Trump administration.’ President Donald Trump’s newly launched AI-powered federal portal, America.gov, initially stated that Joe Biden won the 2020 presidential election based on official government records. The system was quickly updated during the launch event to decline answering political questions.
https://www.thewrap.com/industry-news/tech/trump-ai-website-america-gov-biden-2020-election-results/
Governor, Cabinet approve designation of CAIR as a domestic terrorist group. The federal government itself has never declared the Muslim civil rights organization a terrorist group.
https://floridaphoenix.com/2026/09/29/governor-cabinet-approve-designation-of-cair-as-a-domestic-terrorist-group/
“Yay poverty! We win the poverty contest”: Michael Maren reacts to Trump bragging “we have the best poverty numbers” in history of US. A poverty-related statement Trump made over the weekend became an online target over its confusing wording.
https://www.primetimer.com/news/yay-poverty-we-win-the-poverty-contest-michael-maren-reacts-to-trump-bragging-we-have-the-best-poverty-numbers-in-history-of-us
Jack Smith Says Donald Trump Engaged in “Criminal Scheme To Overturn the Results and Prevent the Lawful Transfer of Power” After 2020 Presidential Election Defeat
https://www.primetimer.com/news/yay-poverty-we-win-the-poverty-contest-michael-maren-reacts-to-trump-bragging-we-have-the-best-poverty-numbers-in-history-of-us
Impeachment Calls Grow Over $20 Million in Taxpayer Funds Used for ‘Illegal’ Pro-Trump Ads
https://spectrumlocalnews.com/me/maine/politics/2026/09/29/homeland-security–20-million-taxpayer-funds-pro-trump-ads
# Medicare / Medicaid / Disability Benefits / Health and Human Services
Premiums for Medicare Part D Stand-Alone Drug Plans to Rise for Some, Fall for Others in 2027. It’s important to compare your Medicare Advantage and Part D coverage options during Medicare open enrollment
https://www.aarp.org/medicare/medicare-part-d-premiums-2027/
# Medical / Biologicals / CDC / Recalls / Nursing / Medications / Hospitals
Some of the most advanced antibacterial technology being developed today was copied straight from the wing of a dragonfly. Yes, that is entirely true.
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/puV8fO1hmGg
The Antibacterial Properties of Dragonfly-Inspired Nanocoatings
https://www.azonano.com/article.aspx?ArticleID=5649
Newsom Picks a Dogfight With Trump and RFK Jr. on Public Health. California Gov. Gavin Newsom has positioned himself as a national public health leader by staking out science-backed policies in contrast with the Trump administration.
https://kffhealthnews.org/public-health/gavin-newsom-california-public-health-fight-west-coast-alliance-trump-hhs-rfk/
# Medical Pharmaceuticals
‘A Match Made in Hell’: Former GOP House Leader to Head Big Pharma Lobby: “Cantor, like PhRMA, is an experienced reverse Robin Hood, legislating money away from working families and toward giant corporations.”
https://www.commondreams.org/news/eric-cantor-phrma
# Medical Alternatives / Medical Marijuana / Hemp / CBD
# Military / Department of Defense [DOD] / NATO / Boat Strikes
Hegseth to cut 20 percent of admirals, generals in major Pentagon overhaul
https://thehill.com/policy/defense/6117672-hegseth-plans-pentagon-leadership-cuts/
# Military / Global
Chilling WW3 ‘blueprint’ from Putin ally reveals plot to attack Nato country with ‘lightning fast’ nuclear strike. The chilling plans outline how Russia could nuke Lithuania – and comes amid mounting fears the Kremlin tyrant is mulling a military attack in Europe.
https://www.ynetnews.com/article/ryvv2krqgx
# Other Interestimg Stuff
10,000-Year-Old Burials May Reveal New Clues About Life, Death, and a Possible Skull Cult at Göbeklitepe. Learn how mineral crusts, broken bones, and possible rodent tooth marks helped researchers piece together what happened to human remains at Göbeklitepe.
https://www.zmescience.com/science/news-science/intact-burials-gobekli-tepe/
An Incredible 6,000-Year-Old Discovery Emerges From the Ice. Innovative Stone Age Arrows Emerge as Norway’s Oldest Ice Disappears
https://www.ancient-origins.net/news-history-archaeology/stone-age-arrows-norway-00103213
An Odd Discovery in the Alps: Melting glacier ice along the Splügen Pass in Switzerland exposed a puzzling, archaic wooden vehicle. Archaeologists could not readily identify its age or exact function, prompting them to ask the public for help and theories regarding its origins
https://thedebrief.org/officials-seek-answers-as-mysterious-vehicle-revealed-by-melting-ice-in-the-swiss-alps-prompts-speculation-online/
# Science / Research
Leather is one of the world’s most popular textile materials, but producing it harms animals and the planet. There’s a new contender on the fashion scene: mushroom-based leather.
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/this-mushroom-based-leather-could-be-the-next-sustainable-fashion-material-180979170/
The World Produces 8 Million Tons of Spent Coffee Grounds. Now, Scientists Found a Way to Use Them to Manage Heat. Researchers have developed an eco-friendly thermal insulation material derived from carbonized spent coffee grounds that performs comparably to commercial foam. This biochar-based composite offers a sustainable alternative to traditional synthetic insulation, though additional durability testing is required before commercial distribution.
https://www.sciencealert.com/scientists-discover-an-amazing-new-use-for-your-leftover-coffee-ground
Wet coffee grounds can be transformed into clean fuel. A new technique transforms used coffee grounds into coal-like biochar in just 90 seconds, offering a cleaner way to recycle coffee waste.
https://www.earth.com/environment/wet-coffee-grounds-can-be-transformed-into-clean-fuel/
# Transportation / Trucking / Travel / Tourism / TSA / FAA
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has removed 87 foreign crew members from cruise ships at the Port of Boston as part of an ongoing federal initiative called Operation Tidal Wave
https://www.cruiselawnews.com/2026/09/articles/featured/u-s-cbp-claims-to-have-deported-87-crew-members-for-allegedly-possessing-child-sexual-abuse-materials-from-the-port-of-boston/A
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