Voices, The Peoples News
September 20, 2026
Published by Jedi Selman Since March 2000 to Inform and Educate
This daily Voices, The Peoples News is posted through the blog function of www.MPEN-Ohio.net
# Indigenous
Indigenous Tribes Form Resistance Camp Against Proposed Copper Mine in Michigan. The proposed copper sulfide mine threatens to unleash 40 million tons of toxic waste in Michigan’s wetlands.
https://truthout.org/articles/indigenous-tribes-form-resistance-camp-against-proposed-copper-mine-in-michigan/
# Border / Immigration / ICE / Immigrants
Appeals Court Blocks Trump Policy to Rapidly Deport Migrants to Third Countries. US judges affirm migrants must have opportunities to voice safety concerns before deportation to unfamiliar nations.
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/19/us-court-blocks-trump-plan-to-deport-migrants-to-third-countries
‘ICE Likely Violated Free Speech Rights,’ Federal Judge Says in Ruling in Case Where Agents Tracked Down Critic Who Ripped Agency
https://firstamendment.mtsu.edu/post/federal-court-says-ice-threatened-critic-by-serving-him-with-warning-notice-over-an-email/
Trump officials sending undocumented children to Texas sparks fears of mass deportation: Nearly 90% of children in federal custody being directed to GOP-controlled state that has unlicensed facilities and low legal representation rates
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/sep/18/trump-undocumented-children-texas
Trump administration begins building border wall in Texas’ Big Bend region.
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/trump-administration-begins-building-border-wall-in-big-bend-region-of-texas
Eight months pregnant lawmaker LaMonica McIver says she may face 17 years in prison over ICE visit, explores all legal options. McIver has pleaded not guilty, arguing that her actions occurred while performing lawful legislative oversight and that the prosecution is politically motivated
https://knewz.com/eight-months-pregnant-lamonica-mciver-face-17-years-prison-ice-visit-explores-legal-options/
Panel: Congress has power to buck SCOTUS birthright citizenship ruling. Legal experts on a recent panel stated that Congress can use its legislative power to challenge or work around the Supreme Court’s recent decision upholding birthright citizenship
https://www.thecentersquare.com/national/article_d19b6c49-93ed-4ce3-bd36-bff821770639.html
ICE expands operations in Tennessee as major arrests are made
https://www.thecentersquare.com/tennessee/article_f2b20506-3bea-4942-8a4f-33597446c267.html
# Business / Industry / Corporations
[Video] Trump says he’d be ‘OK’ with Chinese automakers building cars in the U.S., but not if they’re made in Mexico first. President Trump during a press conference with Media in the oval office saying he would be OK with Chinese auto makers building cars in America. This is a big change from previous statements made by the president, but is it a shot across the bow at the big three in Detroit to lower prices as they continue to raise prices on vehicles, and there are no affordable vehicles available.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IxyM7Lq2Hyg
# Economy / Finance / Trade / Tariffs / Banking / Taxes / IRS / Cryptocurrencies / Imports
Warren Sounds Alarm Over Trump Becoming First US President Ever to ‘Own and Oversee His Own Bank.’ “It may be the most brazen act of self-dealing our financial system has ever seen.”
https://www.commondreams.org/news/trump-crypto-bank
Organizers Aim to Thwart Purchase of Israel Bonds by World’s Largest Investor. Palm Beach County, Florida, has invested $1 billion in Israel Bonds — more than any other single investor in the world.
https://truthout.org/articles/organizers-aim-to-thwart-purchase-of-israel-bonds-by-worlds-largest-investor/
Trump says EU letting Canada become an associate member could be ‘hostile act’ and threatens to cut off trade
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/6094720-donald-trump-us-canada-european-union-trade-war/
Big gold moves: French Central Bank moves 129 tons of gold out of US; Dutch Central Bank moves 86 tons
https://www.investing.com/analysis/bring-the-gold-home-200687962
# Education / Schools / Libraries and Museums
Michigan State master’s program partners with Chinese institutions tied to Communist propaganda: While the report notes no evidence that MSU or its students knowingly aid military or propaganda efforts, the institutional overlap allows technical and communications expertise to circulate within bodies tied to Chinese state influence operations and cognitive-domain research
https://strategyrisks.com/press/report-how-a-u-s-university-helped-china-conduct-psychological-warfare/
# Employment / Labor / Unions
Mass layoff wave slams more than 2K Texas workers. From banking to foster care, mass layoffs across industries sweep Texas.
https://www.mysanantonio.com/business/article/mass-layoff-texas-22431113.php
# Environment / Infrastructure / EPA / BLM / Lands / Water / USGS / Animals
Hundreds of Groups and Lawmakers Demand Trump Not Give Private Developer Part of Yosemite
“The federal government should be protecting our national parks, not parceling them out behind closed doors to benefit the wealthy and politically connected,” said one campaigner.
https://www.commondreams.org/news/trump-yosemite
Trump’s EPA gave up its climate authority argument, and now a lawyer is watching for ‘fancy footwork.
https://attackofthefanboy.com/news/trumps-epa-gave-up-its-climate-authority-argument-and-now-a-lawyer-is-watching-for-fancy-footwork/
# Energy / Pipelines / Mining / Oil / Power Plants
There Are 0 Data Centers on Public Lands. Trump Is Considering Building 12. The Trump administration quietly fast-tracked a data center project in Nevada earlier this year.
https://newrepublic.com/post/215593/trump-plan-data-centers-public-lands
Senate Democrats Demand Accounting From Trump Administration On Where $13 Billion in Venezuelan Oil Revenue Has Gone
https://www.inkl.com/news/where-did-venezuelas-13-billion-in-oil-money-go-senate-democrats-want-answers
# Food / Farming / FDA / Agriculture / Ranching / SNAP [Food Stamps] / USDA / FEMA / USAID
‘Misled’ and ‘Strung Along’ by Trump, Farmers Face Skyrocketing Cost
https://www.commondreams.org/news/iran-war-us-farmers
# General News
Hundreds form human chain around Kennedy Center to protest possible demolition. Hundreds of demonstrators and artists gathered outside the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on Friday, September 18, 2026, to form a large human chain. They protested potential closure and demolition threats tied to administrative and legal battles led by the Trump administration
https://www.wusa9.com/article/life/local-life/kennedy-center/hundreds-form-human-chain-around-kennedy-center-to-protest-the-demolition-threat/65-0fdaf24d-830b-4e5c-a04c-75bd4971740b
# Gov / Politics / US
Loose-lipped Mike Johnson just spilled on how a defeated GOP plans to keep Congress
https://www.rawstory.com/raw-investigates/mike-johnson-midterms/
Shock Hegseth attack kept top secret amid fear of drastic GOP move to kill it
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/aq5_X0RAJ7s
Arab Americans Feel Betrayed After Michigan Grants $1 Million to Israeli Military Contractor. Rep. Rashida Tlaib says Capture Systems has “no place in our state and should not be receiving a dime of public funds.”
https://truthout.org/articles/arab-americans-feel-betrayed-after-michigan-grants-1m-to-israeli-contractor/
‘We need to get rid of these people’: Karl Rove says Republican party is ‘infiltrated’ with ‘conspiracy nuts’
https://thehill.com/video/karl-rove-outrages-maga-for-saying-hes-voting-for-democrat-rising/12182836/
[Video] In a stunning twist, 7 Republicans break ranks to hand democrats a major victory against Donald Trump’s presidential powers
https://wegotthiscovered.com/politics/in-a-stunning-twist-7-republicans-break-ranks-to-hand-democrats-a-major-victory-against-donald-trumps-presidential-powers/
Anderson Cooper Schools Trump Over Kennedy Center Wrecking Ball Plans. The CNN anchor tore into the president’s veiled threat to demolish the historic Washington arts complex
https://www2.thedailybeast.com/anderson-cooper-schools-trump-over-kennedy-center-wrecking-ball-plans
‘Things Are Going To Get Ugly’: Republicans Are Starting To Panic About The Midterms. Just a few weeks out from Election Day, Republicans are pressing the panic button.
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/donald-trump-midterm-elections-democrats_n_6aac2ac5e4b05a5eaee44a87
Senator Markey Moves to Block $5 Billion US Bombs Sale to Saudi Arabia Amid Yemen Escalation.
The State Department’s announcement of the sale comes as the administration is also pursuing a US-Saudi nuclear deal.
https://www.markey.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senator-markey-introduces-joint-resolution-of-disapproval-on-us-weapons-sales-to-saudi-arabia
House Speaker Mike Johnson calls meeting with Republican leadership to discuss push to suspend federal gas tax, gathering ends in screaming match: ‘This is war!’ Rep. Andy Harris yells
https://www.wonderwall.com/politics/house-speaker-mike-johnson-meeting-federal-gas-tax-republican-screaming-match-andy-harris/
This law would send Mike Johnson straight to prison: There are plenty of ways to exercise power in Washington. Pass legislation. Kill legislation. Twist arms. Control committees. Bury investigations. Force votes. Block votes. And then there’s Mike Johnson’s preferred method: Everybody go home.
https://www.rawstory.com/amp/mike-johnson-shut-congress-2677887386
Bated breath as Trump receives offer to end Iran war: The White House received a renewed offer from Iran for ending the war, a senior Iranian official told Al Jazeera on Saturday, putting the next move on President Donald Trump in a conflict that has sent global oil prices soaring.
https://www.rawstory.com/trump-iran-2677895008/
Donald Trump Torched as ‘The Most Pedantic Manbaby’ After Critics Accuse Him of ‘Throwing a Tantrum’ Over Kennedy Center Scandal: ‘Unhinged’ Trump threw a ‘tantrum’ during Kennedy Center board meeting, congresswoman says. President was ‘screaming and hollering’ for nearly 10 minutes after a judge blocked attempts to rename the venue after himself.
https://www.the-independent.com/news/world/americas/us-politics/trump-kennedy-center-board-meeting-joyce-beatty-b3051276.html
McConnell, 84, Goes Missing Again After Senate Return. Senator Mitch McConnell made it through his first week back on Capitol Hill after a three-month absence, during which his team largely kept him from being seen or speaking at all—especially on camera.
https://www.yahoo.com/news/politics/articles/mcconnell-84-goes-missing-again-163026994.html
Congressman asks IRS to investigate Islamic Society of North America over El-Sayed campaign activity. According to the Middle East Forum’s report, El-Sayed’s campaign operated an exhibitor booth inside the convention hall, where campaign workers promoted his candidacy, solicited donations and recruited volunteers.
https://justthenews.com/politics-policy/elections/congressman-asks-irs-investigate-islamic-society-north-america-over-el
Trump and Greenland: A Game-Changing Agreement and Election Integrity Unveiled. President Donald Trump announced a new security agreement with Denmark and Greenland on September 18, 2026, granting the United States permanent military access and security control in the Arctic territory while preserving Danish sovereignty
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/whats-in-the-greenland-agreement-between-u-s-and-denmark
Trump says triumphal arch in DC will be converted to ‘top grade military complex. US President Donald Trump said on Sunday he had agreed to convert his proposed triumphal arch into a military complex for national security purposes to house, store, and deploy large numbers of drones and sniper ammunition if required.
https://www.axios.com/2026/09/20/trump-arch-washington-snipers-drones
Sen. Coons Says Trump Banning CNN, MS NOW and Politico From White House “Is the Behavior of an Authoritarian.” Trump has long bristled at news coverage he maintains casts him in a negative light, and has a history of filing lawsuits against news organizations, while lashing out at individual reporters in person or over social media
https://www.yahoo.com/news/politics/articles/fascism-trump-sparks-outrage-banning-203147302.html
# Global News
Russian oligarch who bankrolled Don Jr.’s wedding parties banned from entering NATO country. Latvia’s Foreign Ministry announced on Thursday that the country had imposed an indefinite ban on Umar Kremlev, an international boxing figure with close ties to Russian President Vladimir Putin. Kremlev funded part of Don Jr.’s Bahamas festivities.
https://www.irishstar.com/news/politics/russian-oligarch-who-bankrolled-don-37678564
# Media / Press / Mail / Radio / TV
“Trump Just Did What Dictators Throughout History Have Done” — Schumer Accuses President of Trying to “Manipulate the News” After White House Press Ban. Democratic lawmakers argue the restriction is an effort to distract voters and obscure administration shortcomings ahead of upcoming midterm elections.
https://share.newsbreak.com/jn2nvqij
‘Straight Out of the Authoritarian Playbook’: Trump Bans CNN, MSNOW, and Politico From White House. One press freedom advocate said it was “difficult to imagine a more blatant violation of the First Amendment.”
https://apnews.com/article/trump-cnn-msnow-politico-media-bans-bb675679fb10738a51bef90bde6c525a
First Amendment lawyer says Trump’s media outlet ban ‘not allowed’: Constitutional attorney Floyd Abrams stated that President Donald Trump’s ban preventing journalists from CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from entering the White House is not allowed under the First Amendment. Legal experts warn that barring news outlets based on the content of their reporting constitutes unconstitutional viewpoint discrimination
https://www.cnn.com/2026/09/19/politics/video/floyd-abrams-first-amendment-attorney-trump-media-outlet-ban-digvid
# Medicare / Medicaid / Disability Benefits / Health and Human Services
An Ohio hospital system told four Medicare Advantage insurers at once that their contracts end in December
https://www.beckerspayer.com/contracting/ohio-health-system-dropping-anthem-humana-medicare-advantage-plans/
Social Security is checking 125,000 federal retirees’ pensions to find who qualifies for help with drug costs
https://share.newsbreak.com/jmkokyuq
# Medical / Biologicals / Research / CDC / Recalls / Nursing / Medications / Hospitals / Pharma
Senator Warren Introduces Bill to Ban Private Equity From Owning Medical Practices. More than 80 percent of doctors are employed by corporate entities — a massive increase from 62 percent seven years ago.
https://www.wsj.com/pro/private-equity/congressional-democrats-take-aim-at-private-equitys-role-in-medicine-444ee2ed
# Military / Department of Defense [DOD] / NATO / Boat Strikes
More troops have died in the Iran War than Trump’s administration has revealed: The deadly conflict began at the end of February after the US, alongside Israel, began launching strikes against iran
https://www.the-independent.com/news/world/americas/us-politics/iran-war-troops-death-trump-b3052739.html
USAF assessing feasibility of restarting C-17 production as part of its future airlift vision. The USAF is about to kick off a larger review of next-generation airlift options, and is still refining requirements for new tankers.
https://www.armyrecognition.com/news/aerospace-news/2026/usaf-c17-production-restart-ngal-analysis
Iran war cost has reached $43.6 billion: The figure from U.S. Central Command, which oversees operations in the Middle East, offers the most up-to-date cost for the conflict since it was launched by the United States and Israel on Feb. 28.
https://apnews.com/article/iran-war-costs-us-military-congress-interceptors-7541f88490d17747537ee3fdbc119af8
Former Oregon soldier admits to bribing officers and collecting data in order to transmit military secrets to China: Compromised Assets: Involved tactical manuals, intelligence reports, and details on major weapons systems—including Bradley and Stryker combat vehicles and the High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS)
https://www.justice.gov/usao-or/pr/former-us-army-soldier-pleads-guilty-gathering-and-transmitting-national-defense
# Military / Global
Houthis launch strikes against ‘sensitive sites’ in Riyadh. Group says large number of ballistic, cruise missiles and drones targeted ‘sensitive’ sites in Riyadh; separate operation struck Aramco facilities in Yanbu
https://www.aa.com.tr/en/middle-east/yemen-s-houthis-claim-missile-drone-attacks-on-saudi-capital/4062167
German Forces Surge Onto Baltic Island In First-Of-Its-Kind NATO Drill. Exercise Silver Wotan tests how quickly allied troops, ships, aircraft, and weapons can reach the strategically vital island of Gotland.
https://www.euractiv.com/news/sweden-germany-deploy-1500-troops-to-gotland-in-baltic-exercise/
Japan Opens The Door To Acquiring Nuclear-Powered Submarines. Japan’s naval capabilities are evolving rapidly in the face of growing threats and so are its undersea requirements.
https://meta-defense.fr/en/2026/09/14/japan-nuclear-powered-submarines/
# Other Interestimg Stuff
This Is What the Earth Sounds Like From Space! (Creepy)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iHY-GMrqK9A
# Security / DHS / Communication / Surveillance / Flock Cameras / Secret Service
If Flock Wasn’t Enough, Dallas’ AI Cameras Are Scanning Homes From Garbage Trucks—57 Citations Have Followed. Garbage trucks analyze thousands of homes with AI-powered cameras
City Detects’s Blight Scores can help catch code violations, but critics aren’t so sure.
https://www.popsci.com/technology/city-detect-garbage-trucks-cameras/
Abbott’s Pause on Flock Camera Funding in Texas Leaves Houston-Area Police Weighing 480 Harris County Cameras, 200 HPD Readers and New Grant Plans
https://share.newsbreak.com/jmmb9ces
# Social / Communities / Housing
Trump administration abandons decade-old federal approach of housing first, seeks to redirect homelessness funding: ‘Failed ideology.’ Critics and state attorneys general warn the pivot could destabilize permanent housing and risk displacing thousands, while administration officials praise it as a necessary correction for taxpayer accountability
https://stateline.org/2026/09/16/trump-admin-aims-to-shift-homelessness-grants-toward-addiction-treatment-enforcement/
# Technology / Robotics / AI / Data Centers
Trump is talking with Senate’s Thune about bill to cut data-center electricity costs
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/technology/trump-is-talking-with-senates-thune-about-bill-to-cut-data-center-electricity-costs/articleshow/134346796.cms?from=mdr
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