This Week in the News

In education and tax policy news, the Trump administration is moving to revoke the tax-exempt status of private schools and colleges that use race-based admissions, scholarships or other targeted programs. The proposal from the Treasury Department and IRS would apply to educational institutions that engage in what the administration considers discriminatory practices. Source: KOKH

In political and media news, Stephen A. Smith has announced that he will not run for president in 2028 for now, saying he would be taken off the air at ESPN if he officially entered the race. Source: Yahoo

In administration news, President Trump has appointed Adam Telle as acting Secretary of the Army following Dan Driscoll’s departure from the position. Telle previously served as the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works. Source: Military.Com

In Washington, Trump administration officials say work will begin on the 250-foot-tall triumphal arch planned near Arlington National Cemetery within the next two weeks. Source: CBS News

In energy news, Brent crude oil has reached $97 a barrel, its highest price since late July, amid rising geopolitical tensions. Source: Gulf News

In economic news, the U.S. economy added 162,000 jobs in August, far exceeding expectations of roughly 53,000 to 65,000 jobs. Source: Yahoo Finance

In international news, President Trump’s envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff are scheduled to travel to Moscow and Kyiv this weekend for talks aimed at ending the war. Source: Yahoo Finance

In Canadian economic news, Canada lost 41,700 jobs in August as its trade dispute with the United States continues. Source: Reuters

In sports news, WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert has announced that she will retire at the end of the season following a tenure that included several controversies surrounding the league. Source: ESPN

In New Jersey political news, Democratic Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of State Dale Caldwell is under investigation over allegations of misconduct involving several women. Source: New Jersey Globe

In international legal news, Romanian prosecutors have indicted Andrew Tate on charges including trafficking minors and money laundering. Source: NBC News

In agriculture and trade news, President Trump has signed an executive order requiring country-of-origin labeling for foreign beef. Source: Texas Scorecard

In international legal news, a Philippine court has ordered the arrest of Vice President Sara Duterte over allegations that she arranged the assassination of current Philippine President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. Source: Yahoo News Canada

In agriculture and wildlife news, President Trump has signed an executive order authorizing ranchers to protect cattle herds from Mexican gray wolves. Source: KARA

In travel news, a passenger was duct-taped to his seat after having a mid-flight outburst aboard an American Airlines flight. Source: CBS News

In television news, Wheel of Fortune has officially fired Jim Thornton following an investigation. Source: Variety 

In international news, the United Nations voted 164-1 to promote the “Equal Earth” map projection over the traditional Mercator projection, with the United States casting the lone vote against the resolution. Source: Fox News

In election and redistricting news, Missouri has appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court over the use of new 7-1 congressional districts for the 2026 midterm elections. Source: W-BAL TV

In technology news, Elon Musk says passengers will be able to connect a PlayStation or Xbox directly to Tesla’s Cybercab and play games on its 22-inch touchscreen. Source: Yahoo

In legal news, the GoFundMe campaign for Lindsay Clancy’s parents has surpassed $1 million after her trial ended in a mistrial following an 11-1 jury deadlock. Source: WBFF

In demographic news, people aged 65 and older have outnumbered children aged 5 and under globally for the first time in recorded history. Source: Fortune

In retail news, Barnes & Noble has opened 28 new stores across 15 states so far in 2026 as part of its continued expansion. The company plans to open approximately 60 new locations before the end of the year. Source: Good Housekeeping

In entertainment news, actor Bruce Campbell told The Adam Carolla Show that his doctors have given him an estimated five years to live, “give or take,” following his cancer diagnosis. Source: People

In Transformers news, Peter Cullen will voice Optimus Prime one final time in “Optimus Prime: Awakening,” a 12-minute animated short described as a tribute to the Transformers community. The short will screen after the 40th-anniversary theatrical re-release of “The Transformers: The Movie,” which is scheduled to play in theaters from September 17 through September 22. Source: Yahoo

That’s the news. I hope that you all enjoyed it and were able to learn more about what is happening in our country and world. I hope you will look forward to next time. Thank you for reading, and God Bless.