Latest news in the US? September 12th, 2026
12-09-2026
- Diplomacy & Middle East Policy: Speaking during his visit to Dublin, Ireland, President Donald Trump addressed heightened regional tensions following recent drone strikes on Saudi Arabia’s East-West pipeline. Trump stated that Iran was likely behind the attack but indicated that the broader standoff would resolve “very soon”. Reports also indicated that while Saudi officials requested direct military intervention regarding Houthi maritime activity, Washington is focusing for now on intelligence sharing rather than kinetic strikes. Iran International+ 2
- Healthcare & Domestic Policy: The administration confirmed plans to distribute $500 rebate checks starting next month to nearly one million Affordable Care Act enrollees across 30 states. CBS News
- 25th Anniversary of 9/11 Fallout: Commemorations for the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks concluded, accompanied by the CIA declassifying 71 previously confidential intelligence documents dating from the months and years leading up to the 2001 strikes. CBS News
- Wildfires in the South/Central US: Fire crews in Texas continue containment efforts against the Ross Fire, which has scorched more than 90,000 acres across Palo Pinto and Jack counties, triggering evacuations and road closures. CBS News
- Midterm Campaigning: General campaigning ramped up across key battleground states ahead of the upcoming fall midterm congressional elections, with debates focusing primarily on economic relief measures and federal spending.