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Sep 11, 2026 · 4m

Summary

Trump promised a $5,000 "dividend" to citizens if Republicans win the midterms, while a Supreme Court ruling rejected a new Missouri map. In Denver, Latino groups sued to block immigration enforcement at polling places, and Mexico agreed to take less Colorado River water. Additionally, a Massachusetts woman charged with killing her children seeks an insanity verdict, Pennsylvania confirmed two infant measles deaths, and Iga Swiatek advanced to the US Open final.

Topics discussed

Sponsor message from Angie Trump proposes $5,000 dividend for midterm wins Context on previous payment pledges and inflation Supreme Court rejects Missouri redistricting map Lawsuit against immigration enforcement at polls Concerns over voter intimidation and turnout New US-Mexico Colorado River water agreement Insanity plea in Massachusetts child murder case Pennsylvania measles deaths and political dispute US Open Tennis final preview Consider This: AI researcher resignation
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