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Lincoln Memorial Pool Expected Refilled This Week — Oct 6, 2026President Donald Trump says repairs to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool are nearly complete and that it will be refilled this week, following pipe replacement and landscaping work. Trump has blamed vandalism for the damage, while prosecutors and court developments have pointed to flawed contractor work; the case against a man accused of damaging the pool was dismissed.

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President Trump details second-term progress on trade and security — 40mThe video shows President Trump addressing generational challenges including trade rebalancing, manufacturing protection, NATO, energy and cartels within a year and a half. It is spreading as an official account summary of these policy acti

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Trump announces plans for Cleveland submarine repair center — 1dPresident Donald Trump announced that Cleveland will host a submarine component repair center to manufacture, repair and maintain parts for U.S. submarines. The announcement followed an August directive to identify a site and came during a rally promoting Republican candidates ahead of the midterm elections.

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2024 Trump Shooting Victim DiesBusiness — Sep 22, 2026A man wounded in the 2024 assassination attempt on President Trump has died, while reports on Argentina say shopping-center sales rose in July despite a steep year-to-date decline and wholesale sales fell year over year. In Venezuela, Rodríguez thanked Trump as the opposition said authorities again blocked Machado’s return.

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“I have been driven many times upon my knees by the overwhelming conviction that I had nowhere else to go.” — Abraham Lincoln, 16th President of the United States — 4dPosted to IJR by IJR.

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AP Top 25 College Football TeamsRankingCollege football fans argue endlessly over which programs deserve the top spots in the AP Poll based on wins, schedule strength, and legacy.

Catholic Archbishop Urges Exemptions From Hasan Firing Squad — 4dPlans to livestream the Dec. 3 firing-squad execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan have prompted soldiers to seek religious exemptions or guidance, with a military religious-freedom group predicting many more may object; military rules may not provide an exemption for refusing a single assignment. The proposal has also drawn criticism from lawmakers, while Vice President JD Vance said he doubted the livestream would happen and would not watch it.

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President watches South Korea’s first hypersonic glide vehicle test launchWorld — 5dLee watched South Korea’s first hypersonic glide vehicle separate, maneuver and hit its target on Oct. 8, 2026, days after North Korea’s own hypersonic test.

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Workers Blame Tariffs for Layoffs, GOP Backlash — 2dWorkers in battleground states who blame President Trump’s tariffs for layoffs and factory closures are turning against Republicans; one longtime Republican in Michigan plans to vote Democratic after losing his job at a clockmaker that shut its factory. The White House disputes the bleak outlook, pointing to rising manufacturing output and arguing that new factory construction will create jobs, though the manufacturing workforce remains below its level when Trump returned to office.

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Sylvester Becomes TinCaps' First Woman GMSports — 4dThe Fort Wayne TinCaps named Jennifer Sylvester general manager, making her the first woman to hold the role in the city’s professional baseball history and the 16th active female GM in Minor League Baseball. Sylvester, who joined the organization in 2015 and rose through its business ranks, replaces Mike Nutter, who remains team president.

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AISA President Neha Bora Detained at Delhi ProtestPolitics — 3dIndian student activist Neha Bora was detained at a Delhi protest challenging the Election Commission, where her One Piece Jolly Roger shirt echoed a resistance symbol used by youth movements elsewhere. Protesters allege that mass voter-roll deletions point to election manipulation; the Commission says the removals were routine, while the government accuses the opposition of undermining the electoral system.

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Report: Cora Declines Phillies’ 2027 Job — Oct 5, 2026Alex Cora has declined the Phillies’ offer to manage in 2027, telling team president Dave Dombrowski he plans to take the season off. Philadelphia has not decided who will manage the team, leaving interim skipper Don Mattingly’s future uncertain.

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Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

Trump's Rally Suit Reveals Jos. A. Bank — Oct 6, 2026Photos from President Donald Trump’s Nebraska rally showed the label of his suit as Jos. A. Bank, rather than the Brioni brand he has often worn. The revelation drew criticism because Jos. A. Bank suits are typically made overseas, contrasting with Trump’s calls to bring manufacturing back to the United States.

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Vice President JD Vance Says Deportations Would Lower Housing Costs and Crime — Sep 30, 2026The video shows Vice President JD Vance stating that deporting illegal aliens would solve many problems in American society such as lower housing prices lower rent and lower violent crime. The clip from the official account is spreading. @V

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Priya Raman Vance makes sense on crime rates but housing prices also need more homes built here.

“I have been driven many times upon my knees by the overwhelming conviction that I had nowhere else to go.” — Abraham Lincoln, 16th President of the United States — Oct 1, 2026Posted to FaithTap by IJR.

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Sam Okafor My own tough times have taught me the same lesson Lincoln learned about turning to prayer.

Sen. Tillis Calls Hegseth Vote Biggest Regret — Oct 5, 2026Sen. Thom Tillis says his vote to confirm Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth was the biggest regret of his career, and he has urged Hegseth to resign, criticizing him as an actor rather than a capable manager. In his new book and interviews, Tillis also says he should have opposed Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s confirmation, while describing private reservations among Republican colleagues about the current president’s administration.

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Toy Story vs ShrekYourlist — VS BattleThe toy box vs the swamp: two animation revolutions, one inevitable playground argument.

Trump to announce $15 billion Iowa steel plant by Mesabi Metallics — Sep 28, 2026President Donald Trump is set to announce Mesabi Metallics’ $15 billion plan to build a major steel mill in eastern Iowa, using iron ore from the company’s Minnesota mine. The project is expected to create about 1,750 permanent jobs, with officials promoting it as a boost to U.S. manufacturing and steel production.

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Chris Dalton A 15 billion investment sounds promising but I wonder how many of those jobs will go to locals versus outsiders.

Trump, Mamdani plan Gracie Mansion meeting — Sep 20, 2026President Trump and NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani will meet Monday, Sept. 21, 2026, at Gracie Mansion, their first meeting on the mayor's home turf and third overall.

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Riley Bennett · IJR Editorial The reader flags that state-level power sits with the governor more than the mayor. Thanks for the concrete feedback on who matters in these stories. It honestly shapes what we cover going forward.

Trump calls Kim Jong Un friend and says nuclear threat manageable — Sep 30, 2026President Donald Trump said North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is his friend and argued that their relationship makes Pyongyang’s nuclear situation different from Iran’s, while saying Kim respects him and the danger would remain manageable under his leadership. Trump acknowledged North Korea has a sizable nuclear capability, blamed previous administrations for failing to prevent its development, and contrasted his personal diplomacy with ongoing regional concerns over the arsenal.

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Maya Lindstrom Trump's friendship with Kim won't erase those nukes, and blaming past presidents ignores how hard it is to roll back what they already built.

Trump to meet Mamdani at Gracie Mansion after tax criticism — Sep 20, 2026The president’s third meeting with New York’s mayor lands at Gracie Mansion after a housing pitch, a pied-à-terre tax fight, and a city-led suit against a federal green-card rule.

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Tom Gallagher Trump meeting the mayor at Gracie Mansion could help settle the pied-a-terre tax dispute without more lawsuits.