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A lot happened in the world this week – Make sure you didn’t miss it with Generation Liberty’s weekly news roundup!
Sunday, September 6, 2026
US Strikes 3 Iranian Oil Tankers
US forces attacked three Iranian crude oil carriers, US Central Command (CENTCOM) said in a statement on September 5. Military officials confirmed that the strikes were in response to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) launching ballistic missiles toward two Navy warships in the region. CENTCOM stated that it permanently disabled two vessels, one near Kharg Island and the other near Jask. Another tanker was destroyed in the Gulf of Oman.
Kennedy Center Closes After Partial Ceiling Collapse
The Kennedy Center is closed after a portion of the ceiling inside the Grand Foyer collapsed on September 4 following heavy rain sweeping through Washington, DC. The Kennedy Center released images of the scene highlighting missing ceiling chunks and dust throughout the red carpet. No one was injured.
Trump to Speak on Night One of RNC Midterm Convention
President Donald Trump said he will speak on night one of the Republican National Committee's (RNC) Midterm Convention next week. Vice President JD Vance was initially scheduled to deliver the keynote address on the first night, and the president would speak on the second night. Plans have seemingly changed, according to the president’s social media activity.
Monday, September 7, 2026
Witkoff, Kushner ‘Very Encouraged’ After Ukraine Peace Talks
US special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner said Sunday that they “had ‘very meaningful’ talks with Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv after holding similar discussions a day before with Russia’s Vladimir Putin aimed at ending the war in Ukraine,” NBC News reports.
Five Dead in Amazon Cargo Plane Crash in Miami
At least five people were killed “and five others were injured when an Amazon cargo plane overran a runway at Miami International Airport and struck several vehicles Sunday, officials said. The crash prompted a roughly three-hour ground stop at the airport as emergency crews responded to the scene,” CBS News reports.
Iran: More US Attacks Will Warrant ‘Painful Response’
Iran says “it will step up efforts to tackle problems created by US sanctions that are crippling its economy, while a senior Iranian official warns of a ‘painful response’ if it comes under further attack,” Reuters reports.
Tuesday, September 8, 2026
Iran Raises Cost of Gasoline for Heavy Users
Iran early today “introduced a higher price for its heaviest users of gasoline, state media reported, in the latest economic pinch caused by months of war. It’s the second such hike since December,” CBS News reports.
Mamdani Creates New Office to Help NYC Workers Unionize
Self-proclaimed democratic socialist New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Monday “announced a new taxpayer-funded office – with an undisclosed price tag – that will help New York City workers unionize,” The New York Post reports.
Russia Closes German Consulate in St. Petersburg Over Drone Feud
Russia on Monday announced that it is “closing down the German Consulate-General in St. Petersburg in retaliation for Berlin’s decision to close the Russian consulate in Bonn and a Russian cultural center in Berlin. Germany took its own measures after accusing Moscow of an attempted drone attack at Leipzig/Halle Airport, an allegation Russia has called an absurd fabrication,” Reuters reports.
Hunter Biden Launching $LAPTOP Crypto Meme Coin
Hunter Biden, the troubled son of former President Joe Biden, on Monday announced that “he’s debuting a meme coin, traded under the ticker $LAPTOP, in reference to the political controversy that swarmed him in 2020 and since over his personal laptop,” The Hill reports.
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Rival Court Rulings Leave Missouri’s Congressional Map Up in Air
Conflicting court rulings Tuesday “left Missouri’s congressional map in legal limbo less than two months before the November general election, with litigation continuing over which districts will govern the state’s races,” Fox News reports.
Iran Hits US Allies After Its Oil Tankers Are Destroyed
The Middle East war intensified on Tuesday “with Iranian-backed Houthis in Yemen launching strikes on several Saudi cities, further embroiling a US ally in the conflict, while US forces hit multiple Iranian oil tankers and Iran targeted an American base in Jordan,” Reuters reports.
Canada Responds to US Tariffs So Trump Ups Ante
Retaliatory tariffs issued by Canada “hit some imports from the United States at one minute after midnight Eastern Time on Tuesday, intensifying a trade war between the longtime allies and risking an escalation from President Donald Trump,” ABC News reports. “Levies as high as 50% apply to hundreds of US products, ranging from aluminum foil to raincoats to cheese,” the network notes. Later in the day, Trump hit back, “announcing bans on US imports of Canadian motorcycles, dairy products and alcohol, and directing officials to restrict Canadian access to US procurement programs,” Politico reports. “From Sept. 29, Canadian exports of beer, wine and other spirits, as well as certain dairy products like whey protein will no longer be permitted to enter the US market, according to a trio of proclamations published Tuesday night.”
Thursday, September 10, 2026
Trump Promises US Adults $5,000 ‘Dividends’ if GOP Wins Midterms
President Donald Trump delivered the keynote address during the first of a two-day Republican midterm convention in Dallas, drawing national attention with his remarks – one in particular. Trump vowed to issue a $5,000 cash payout to every American adult, provided the GOP keeps control of both chambers of Congress in November.
Oil Surges Past $101 a Barrel as Iran War Rages
The price of oil surpassed $100 a barrel on Wednesday, “as new flare-ups in the United States’ war with Iran stoked fresh concern for global energy markets,” NBC News reports.
Trump Predicts Iran War Will End After Midterm Elections
President Donald Trump said Wednesday that the war in Iran could end as soon as the midterm elections are over, with the Middle East nation losing the ability to carry on as US attacks continue.
Homeschooling Explodes in NYC as Parents Reject Public Education
An increasing number of New York parents are choosing to homeschool their kids, surging by “more than 200% over the past 15 years — the highest rate of growth in all school sectors — as the nation’s biggest public school system struggles with an illiteracy and innumeracy crisis,” The New York Post reports.
