THE WEEK IN REVIEW: AUGUST 31-SEPTEMBER 6, 2025: NEWS HIGHLIGHTS

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SEPTEMBER IS DEAF AWARENESS MONTH AND MUSHROOM🍄 MONTH.

SEPTEMBER 6 IS READ A BOOK📖 DAY.

SEPTEMBER 6 IS HUMMINGBIRD DAY.

SEPTEMBER 7 IS BRAZIL’S INDEPENDENCE DAY.

SEPTEMBER 7 IS THE 110TH ANNIVERSARY OF RAGGEDY ANN.

RAGGEDY ANDY ARRIVED 5/FIVE YEARS LATER.

SEPTEMBER 8 IS VICTORY IN MALTA DAY.

SEPTEMBER 8 IS STAR TREK DAY.

SEPTEMBER 9 IS SUDOKU DAY.

SEPTEMBER 11 IS CATALOINA’S NATIONAL DAY.

SEPTEMBER 12 IS WORLD DOLPHIN🐬 DAY.

ANYTHING THAT DEBUTED IN 1955, LIKE THE TV VERSION OF GUNSMOKE,

IS 70 YEARS OLD THIS YEAR.

AMONGST EVENTS AROUND THE W🌍RLD THIS PAST WEEK…

*Positive trade relations continue between Norway and Great Britain.

*As the Sudanese Civil War continues...

*Why are US forces building in the Caribbean??? They have destroyed an alleged drug running vessel. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*South Korea has suspended The Voice of Freedom broadcasts to North Korea.

*While still a concern, MPox is no longer a health emergency.

*The reported COVID state of the world, as of September 6, 2025.

*Despite their President's initial veto of the measure, Argentina's Congress rallied to protect its disabled citizens.

*India will be cutting local consumer taxes in response to the Trump Tariffs.

*Same gender relations are now illegal in Burkina Faso, Africa.

*AI is expanding in Europe.

*The red head convention.

*One being's trash is another's treasure.

*September 8 is the 460th anniversary of Spain establishing the first European settlement in what is now Saint Augustine, Florida USA.

IN THE MIDDLE EAST…

*Concerning Israel, Palestine, Hamas, Hezbollah, the Gaza Strip and more. (There are 4/FOUR separate links in this item.)

*Does Iran have more uranium???

*As the war continues, apparently Israel wants the Gaza City emptied, or else. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

THE RUSSIA UKRAINE WAR!

*As the war continues…  

*Poland had its defenses on standby during Russia's latest attack against the Ukraine.

*Did Russia intentionally jam a commercial plane's GPS System???

*China, North Korea and Russia's Presidents met September 2.

*Did a Russian jet intercept a US Naval vessel???

THE TERRORIST REPORT…

*The Free Choice E-zine does not support terrorism, no matter what the “cause” or alleged “justification”. Thus we will only be posting news items in this section whenever terrorists are brought to justice through arrest and trial.

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🌐THE CLIMATE CHANGE CHRONICLES…

*Scientists are concerned about the Trump/Republican regime's version of the US Environmental Protection Agency. Yet 100/ONE HUNDRED employees are being suspended for disagreeing with the EPA. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*A look at bees. 🐝🐝

*Opinion: Climate Change: real or not???

*September 6 is Hummingbird Day.

*September 12 is World Dolphin🐬 Day.

🌌SPACE NEWS...

*What has entered Earth's Solar System???

*ANTI-gravity???

*The possible composition of Mars.

*A look at a solar flare.

*In one corner of the galaxy...

😢PASSING PARADE…

*The innocent lives lost to war.  

*The 11/ELEVEN year old boy killed over a prank in Houston, Texas USA. He was shot August 30 but died from his wounds September 1.

*Journalist Mark Knoller of CBS News is no longer with us.

*Journalist turned Educator Charles Bierbauer (CNN, University of South Carolina) has passed away.

*Former professional boxer Joe Bugner is no longer with us.

*Actor Graham Greene (Dances With Wolves, The Green Mile, much more) has taken his last bow on life's stage.

*Screenwriting director actor Scott Spiegel (Evil Dead franchise, The Quick and the Dead, much more) has taken his last bow on life's stage.

*Former professional football🏈 player turned coach Larry Glueck is no longer with us.

*The multi-talented Rosalyn Drexler (artist, writer, wrestler, more) has passed away.

*Fashion designer Giorgio Armani is no longer with us.

*Stanley Cup champion🏒 turned politician Ken Dryden has passed away.

*Former World Series champion⚾ turned manager Davey Johnson is no longer with us.

*Musician Mark Volman (The Turtles, Frank Zappa’s The Mothers of Invention) has passed away.

*Former professional football player🏈 turned coach G. A. Moore is no longer with us.

WITHIN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA…

ARE YOU AWARE OF THE NEW SCAM(S) TARGETING SENIOR CITIZENS???

THERE ARE SCAMS TARGETING SMART/CELLPHONES TOO.

AVOID SCAM PACS!

THE RADIOACTIVE SHRIMP RECALL CASTS A WIDER NET.

SADLY, SEPTEMBER 11 IS THE ANNIVERSARY OF

THE COWARDLY TERRORIST ATTACK ON THE WORLD TRADE CENTER.

WE NEED MORE

GUN RESPONSIBILITY

NOW!

ALL INEQUALITY HAS TO STOP!

BAN BOOK BANS!

POLITICALLY…

ON FOREIGN ISSUES…

*Why are US forces building in the Caribbean??? They have destroyed an alleged drug running vessel. "Shouldn't it have just been seized?"—Republican Rand Paul. But what next??? (There are 4/FOUR separate links in this item.)

*Russian President Vladimir Putin claims Trump believes his position(s) on the Ukraine, but then why does Russia keep missing ceasefire deadlines??? (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Trump didn't like Russia, China and North Korea's Presidents having a private meeting together September 2. Nor does he like being questioned about Putin. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*A Federal Judge has ruled that the Trump/Republican regime can NOT withhold preapproved Foreign Aid funds.

*Trump may visit South Korea in October.

*Speculation: Does anyone remember Trump's failed Seal Team mission???

THE TRUMP TARIFF TURMOIL AND THE ECONOMY…

*Despite someone else now overseeing the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the job numbers are still down. But let's try to spin the report anyway. (There are 3/THREE separate links in this item.)

*The Federal Trade Commission has abandoned noncompete agreements.

*Republican supporters aren't believing Trump on prices???

*If you can't fire Lisa Cook, investigate her.

*Analysis: Facts versus figures.

*Speculation: Suffer the farmers??? They need help. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

ON IMMIGRANT ISSUES…

*Kilmar Abrego Garcia still faces possible deportation, but this time to Eswatini, Africa???

*ICE raided a Hyundai plant in Georgia and claims Chicago is next. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Illinois is concerned, but prepared.

*A Federal Judge said "Not yet", when the Trump/Republican regime tried to start deporting children.

*Will Florida open a different Alligator Alcatraz???

*Potential new plan for ICE.

*Analysis: How ICE is working with local law enforcement agencies.

*Analysis: Further arming the Immigration Department.

*Analysis: The shortages in the US Labor force.

*Trump's opinion(s) on why children.

OPINION OF TRUMP'S NEPHEW

ON DOMESTIC ISSUES...

*Pending an investigation, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has cut off Chinese contractors’ access to Pentagon data storage systems.

*The pending Anti-Trump/Republican regime rally march scheduled for September 20.

*Rudy Giuliani will receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom???

*Social Security is going digital.

*Could New York City Mayoral hopeful Eric Adams be the next US Ambassador to Saudi Arabia??? (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Instead of debating another New York City Mayoral candidate, Zohran Mamdani would rather debate Trump!

*Review: The Trump/Republican regime on Labor.

*Opinion: Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard revoked a security clearance that hasn't been active since 2013???

*Opinions: Donald Trump and others on his current health status. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

ALSO…

FACT BASED OPINION

*FEMA employees have filed a Whistler Blower complaint against the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

*At least part of Camp Pendleton could become an Air BnB???

*Trump wants to start calling the Pentagon the War Department again.

*Apparently CBS anchor Margaret Brennan is not popular with the Trump/Republican regime.

*CBS is changing Face the Nation's interview policy after Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem complained about hers.

*Trump thinks ABC News owes him more money???

*Trump formally opened the new Rose Garden.

*More redecorating???

*Trump is going ahead with his new ballroom, whether officially approved or not.

*Trump's latest poll numbers.

*Analysis: A look at the For Profit President's new Crypto plans.

*Analysis: A look at the Kennedy Center's Dance program.

*Opinion: Should Texas promote a pro-religious education program in public schools???

*Who still currently has a grant???

*Keeping track of all the legal actions against the current Trump/Republican regime and its personnel.

*The latest from the White House.

SENATOR CRUZ VS. GOVERNOR PRITZKER

CITY SEIZURES…

*While no formal charges have been filed, a Federal Judge ruled the Trump/Republican regime broke the law sending the National Guard to Los Angeles, California.

*A Washington, DC Grand Jury failed to give the Trump/Republican regime another indictment they wanted.

*DC has filed suit against the Trump/Republican regime takeover.

*Why did Chicago's crime rate suddenly rise in less than 24/TWENTY-FOUR hours??? The numbers didn't improve over the remaining Labor Day weekend. Yet whatever is going on, Illinois' governor still says "Trump and his troops are not necessary." But ICE claims Chicago is next. And so does Trump. Including the possible use of Napalm??? (There are 6/SIX separate links in this item.)

*Analysis: How successful have National Guard forces been in Washington, DC so far???

NOTE: Washington, DC is the only one the Trump/Republican regime has any official authority to act within. The rest are questionable, at best.

FACT BASED OPINION

THE GERRYMANDERING ATTEMPTS…

*California Governor's Gavin Newsom's anti-gerrymandering crusade.

*Florida versus California???

NOTE: With the 2026 mid-term elections drawing near, the Trump/Republican regime is trying to make sure the Republican Party maintains control of the House of Representatives and the Senate to continue their agenda.

FACT BASED OPINION

THE JEFFREY EPSTEIN SITUATION…

*The latest coverup attempt(s).

*After a meeting with Congressional representatives September 2, survivors of Jeffrey Epstein publicly spoke out September 3. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*More Epstein material has been released, BUT NOTHING THAT WASN'T ALREADY PUBLIC KNOWLEDGE.

*"Release THE files!"—Epstein victims to the Trump/Republican regime.

*Some think there should be a posthumous discharge to access the files???

*Opinion: As Epstein victims prepared to speak out...

*Speculation: George W. Bush's administration made the deal. Why did Obama and Biden not release the files???

*Speculation: Is the plan to protect Republicans while prosecuting Democrats???

*NOTE: Any possible crimes happened BEFORE his first Presidential campaign so as a potential civilian suspect, Donald Trump is NOT covered by the Supreme Court’s Presidential Immunity Ruling in The Jeffrey Epstein Situation.

FACT BASED OPINION

MEDICAL NEWS…

*Attempting to return to work after deadly shooting.

*The Trump/Republican regime must restore LGBTQ+ health records.

*While lower than 2024, COVID cases are rising again in the US, but how come they don't appear in any International report??? (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Past and present Health and Human Services personnel want Robert F. Kennedy, Junior removed from office.

*Florida plans to rescind ALL vaccination mandates!

*Who has and hasn't received a CDC grant???

*The current status of your hospital.

*Prediction: Health Care prices to rise in 2026.

FACTS

*Analysis: The current and potential future guidelines on dairy products.

*Trump's opinion(s) on COVID and vaccinations.

*Despite RFK Junior's opinions, Trump and Vance continue to support him. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Past CDC officials opinions of the current version.

*Opinion: If it doesn't need a prescription the government can't control the COVID vaccine.

*RFK, Junior's latest opinion on autism.

*Opinion: Some medical staff you can do without.

*Speculation: Do Political Appointees have more authority than actual Government Employees???

⚖THE SUPREME COURT REPORT…

*The Trump/Republican regime has filed an emergency petition with the Court for permission to fire a member of the Federal Trade Commission.

*Speculation: The Trump/Republican regime's effect(s) on the Court.

*Opinion: A look at the current Court.

*Except for administrative functions, the Court is in recess until October 6, 2025.

SOCIAL (IN)JUSTICE…

RELIGION IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS???

*A Federal Judge has ruled that the Trump/Republican regime can NOT freeze Federal Grants to Harvard University.

*While the 34/THIRTY-FOUR Guilty convictions still stand, New York wants the original fine(s) reinstated against Citizen Donald Trump.

*NEWS MAX has filed an antitrust lawsuit against FOX News.

*PBS/Public Broadcasting System and NPR/National Public Radio are trying to make ends meet after Trump/Republican regime funding cuts.

*The Trump/Republican regime wants to end an Affordable Housing grant.

*Under the Trump/Republican regime, airlines are no longer financially responsible for delays.

*Opinion: Should Texas promote a pro-religious education program in public schools???

*Opinion: Was George Carlin right???

*Opinion: Don't accuse someone of a crime if you're guilty too. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Speculation: Will the January 6, 2021 Capitol Rioters get financial compensation for their pain and suffering???

STOP THE SENSELESS VIOLENCE!

*Trump's opinion(s) on how to end gun violence.

*The NRA actually does NOT agree with the Trump/Republican regime on one point!

FACT BASED OPINION

✅IT’S FACT CHECK TIME!

*A closer look at the Annunciation Catholic School shooting of August 27.

*First Trump claimed crime was rampant in Washington, DC. Now he says there is no crime at all. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem on Donald Trump.

*A look at the For Profit President.

*One expert's look at Social Security.

*A look at the Smithsonian.

*The truth about Sheriff Buford Pusser is...???

*A look at daily coffee drinking.

MEANWHILE, IN CONGRESS…

*Republicans are trying to meet a new budget deadline. Trump wants a pocket rescission. No deal on a new budget means a government shutdown.

*A Congressional Committee questioned Robert F.

FACT BASED OPINION

Kennedy, Junior about Health and Human Services. Kennedy is reported not to have had a good time at the event. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Senate Republicans are determined to get all of Trump's nominees into office.

*Congressional Republicans failed to censure Democrat Representative LaMonica McIver of New Jersey.

*Republicans want to look into January 6, 2021 again.

*New York Representative Jerry Nadler has announced he will not seek reelection.

*Opinion: Why are Republicans so obsessed with former President Biden???

*The latest Bills pending before Congress.

ELSEWHERE…

*Kraft-Heinz to split into 2/TWO companies again.

*As the 2025 US Open concludes...🎾

😀AND FINALLY, SOME GOOD NEWS…

*The award winning Nuns.

*One being's trash is another's treasure.

*September 9 is the 175th anniversary of California joining the United States.

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THE WEEK IN REVIEW: AUGUST 31-SEPTEMBER 6, 2014

TODAY IS INDEPENDENCE DAY IN SWAZILAND.

WORLD WAR 2 BEGAN 75 YEARS AGO THIS MONTH.

ANY TELEVISION PROGRAM THAT DEBUTED IN 1964

CELEBRATES ITS 50TH ANNIVERSARY THIS MONTH.

AMONGST EVENTS HAPPENING AROUND THE WORLD THIS PAST WEEK...

*Over 1900 people have died in the West African Ebola Virus outbreak.
*The Chinese Parliament has decided Hong Kong can't chose its next leader.
*Unrest in Pakistan has escalated to the point of all schools being closed and the national television network going off the air after protesters stormed the building.
*Saudi Arabian authorities have busted up an al-Qaeda cell within that country.
*ISIS released videos of illegal beheadings of "rebel suspects" have been confirmed as genuine, including one where the terrorist forces killed an American reporter.
*Two new species of aquatic dendrogramma, first found off the Australian coast in 1986, still defy classsification.
*PRESENTED WITHOUT COMMENT: After an intensive study, scientists have confirmed that bra wearing does NOT contribute to a woman's risk of ever developing breast cancer.
*The remains of a Viking ring fortress have been found near Køge, Denmark.
*What is believed to be the oldest known example of abstract art has been found in Gibraltar's Gorham's Cave.
*Unrest still continues in Iran, Iraq, Syria, Afghanistan, Nigeria, Somalia, and Pakistan. There's no longer anything "civil" about a lot of it any more folks.

THE LATEST BETWEEN THE UKRAINE AND RUSSIA...
*NATO held a two day summit on the situation in Wales, resulting in all parties agreeing to further sanctions after seeing evidence there are several thousand Russian troops illegally within Ukrainian borders.
*Battle still rages around Luhansk International Airport, while the Ukraine accuses Russia of starting the internal war and continuing to support and encourage the pro-Russian rebel forces.
*After intense negotations between Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko and Russian President Vladimir Putin, Russia is now denying any peace accord was ever reached.

WITHIN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA...

*After returning from the NATO Summit in Wales, the Associated Press reports that President Barack Obama has allegedly decided he will delay addressing immigration reform until after the 2014 mid-term elections in November. Sources say the Republican controlled Congress will not discuss the matter at all, and the President taking any (executive) actions now might risk Democratic candidates not getting elected.
*Comedienne Joan Rivers has left life's stage.
*The Federal Bureau of Investigation is looking into the iCloud leak (hack?) that resulted in a lot of nude celebrity pictures being revealed to the general public. Our question: why was such sensitive material stored there to begin with?
*Michael Sam, the first openly gay professional football player, is now on the practice squad for the Dallas Cowboys after being dropped by the Saint Louis Rams, the team that first drafted him.
*Team Manager/Coach Ron Washington of Major League Baseball's Texas Rangers has suddenly resigned. The only reason given was "to deal with an off the field personal matter."

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