A sustained intrastate conflict, often with external involvement, that reshapes states and societies.
Trump marks the 250th anniversary with a Capitol rally and a national mall event, touting achievements while warning of a communist threat. The event faced heat and a weather evacuation, with global leaders sending messages of support and criticism of the administration’s approach to the celebration.
Trump’s proposed 250-foot Triumphal Arch in Washington, D.C. is undergoing review by the National Capital Planning Commission. Staff argue the project can meet height limits with revisions redistributing height among the arch, rooftop deck, and topper statues, but the overall height will still reach about 250 feet. Opponents warn the monument would overwhelm views and skyline, including the Lincoln Memorial to Arlington National Cemetery sightline.
Five Civil War-era cannonballs found in a passenger’s checked bag at Gulf Shores International Airport; authorities determined they were inert and stolen from Fort Morgan. The passenger’s grandmother is not facing charges; artifact has been returned to the fort.
Federal judges have blocked key parts of President Trump’s attempts to centralise voter-roll control and to curtail birthright citizenship, and lawyers have asked courts to treat his new August orders as violations of earlier injunctions. Separately, the Fifth Circuit has reversed a lower court ruling and restored Texas’s 2021 election restrictions.
Myanmar’s civil war has intensified as air strikes and ground offensives continue across the country. The UN reports rising civilian casualties, widespread displacement, and a deepening humanitarian crisis, with renewed fighting in Chin, Sagaing and other regions. The military claims operations target insurgents, while civilians bear the brunt.
The Boston Musicians’ Association has authorized a strike as the three-year contract nears expiration. A contract extension was set to keep talks alive, while tensions over music director Andris Nelsons’s departure have shaped negotiations. The orchestra’s season is scheduled to open Sept. 17.
A Maryland judge has issued a preliminary injunction against President Trump’s August order restricting birthright citizenship, citing the Supreme Court’s Barbara v. Trump decision that children in the certified class are citizens at birth. The White House is likely to face ongoing legal challenges as suits proceed.
A new analysis shows that Americans’ memories of 9/11 diverge along personal, political and regional lines, even after a quarter-century. The piece follows survivors, families and younger generations, revealing how policies, culture and memory shape what the tragedy means today.
The Guardian, Business Insider UK, The Guardian and Independent pieces report on Alex Gibney’s four-hour Musk documentary. Ashley St Clair alleges Elon Musk discussed having a child to build a “legion” before civil conflict, with a $40m NDA offer later declined. The film questions Musk’s power, algorithm changes at X, and his political shift. Venice premiere provided a harsh critique of Musk’s influence.