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Posted on 09/08/2026 8:48:20 PM PDT by SmokingJoe
This edition of NTD Evening News (September 8, 2026) covers a wide array of political and international developments. Below are the key stories highlighted in the report:
Political and International News:
US-Canada Trade War: President Trump has escalated trade tensions by announcing that federal agencies will stop purchasing Canadian-made goods unless Canada opens its government contracts to American companies (1:28 - 2:07, 31:19 - 34:25).
Russia-Ukraine: President Trump held a conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin, urging a swift end to the conflict in Ukraine to potentially restore US-Russia relations (2:07 - 2:48).
9/11 Anniversary Tributes: As the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks approaches, President Trump honored the victims at the "Steel Across America" event, posthumously awarding the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Welles Crowther (2:48 - 5:25). Additional memorials were dedicated by the Department of Justice and New York officials (7:43 - 9:52).
US Senate Primary: New Hampshire voters headed to the polls today for competitive gubernatorial, US Senate, and US House primaries (14:42 - 17:58).
HHS Nutritional Changes: Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has implemented significant changes to school lunch programs and dietary guidelines, promoting "real food" and targeting ultra-processed items (9:52 - 12:17).
Iran Sanctions: The Trump administration announced new sanctions against 35 companies linked to Iran’s aviation sector, citing concerns over weapons and illicit cargo movement (12:17 - 13:19).
Smithsonian Leadership: The head of the Smithsonian Institution, Lonnie Bunch, announced his resignation amid ongoing disputes with the Trump administration (13:19 - 14:12).
Additional Coverage:
China's Himalaya Flood: Analysis of the Chinese Communist Party's role in the Tibet-Nepal flood disaster and the regime's efforts to control information (21:26 - 29:27). Sports Updates: Coverage includes a potential SEC standoff with LSU regarding former pro players (38:09 - 40:41), a replay controversy involving Michigan and Western Michigan (40:41 - 42:33), and the US Open tennis quarterfinals (42:33 - 44:06). Human Interest: The segment concludes with a chaotic "Top Dog" race in Minnesota and a heartwarming squirrel rescue by an officer at an Ohio State game (44:06 - 45:52).
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