Kavanaugh throws Trump ‘a lifeline’ on mail ballot rules despite Supreme Court loss and more top headlines

By Time Blitzed

September 17, 2026 3 Min Read

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TOP 3

1. Kavanaugh throws Trump ‘a lifeline’ on mail ballot rules despite Supreme Court loss

2. Explosive report reveals pipeline stacking deck against conservatives in courtrooms

3. Foreign adversaries use ‘clandestine tools’ and ‘poison’ against America

MAJOR HEADLINES

HONEYMOON HORROR — Young newlyweds killed in freak accident just three months into their marriage. Continue reading …

DIGITAL SHADOWS — FBI uncovers secret Snapchat account Trump’s would-be assassin tried to hide. Continue reading …

ENEMY WITHIN — Five alleged Russian operatives remain at large after US foils DC murder plot. Continue reading …

LEGAL CROSSROADS — Deadlocked 11-1 jury leaves prosecutors with brutal choice in Clancy case. Continue reading …

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POLITICS

NOT IN THE RUNNING — GOP Sen Josh Hawley indicates ‘no intention’ to seek presidency in 2028. Continue reading …

UNCOMFORTABLE BET — Dems boost convicted radical-left candidate, reigniting tensions inside the party. Continue reading …

WAR CHEST VOTE — Democrats break from Jeffries to hand Trump key authority they spent months fighting. Continue reading …

FEDS SWOOP — Skid Row payoffs, stolen voter IDs and illegal ballots exposed in election crackdown. Continue reading …

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MEDIA

DATA BLINDSPOT — Newsom torched for blaming Trump with a housing chart that actually indicts Biden. Continue reading …

INCONVENIENT TRUTH — News outlets forced to abandon ‘modern-day lynching’ narrative about Mississippi victim. Continue reading …

COURT OF BELIEF — State demanded she take kids to hormone shots, she refused and then won. Continue reading …

CAMPUS CHAOS — Viral video shows Trump piñata getting hit at California college as students erupt in cheers. Continue reading …

OPINION

CAROL ROTH — Scammers are coming for your money. Here’s the one thing you must never do. Continue reading …

HUGH HEWITT — Five Senate races show why Democrats may regret their primary choices. Continue reading …

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PASSPORT PERIL — Tourists warned of robberies, drugged drinks and unrest at popular destination. Continue reading …

ROYAL TAKE — King Charles responds to claims about Princess Diana in rare statement. Continue reading …

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