Today’s Facts 08-22-2026
USPS finalized a rule requiring states to provide voter and ballot data before it will deliver federal mail ballots.
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Today’s Facts 08-21-2026
The US has deported 2,300 Mexicans to Guatemala this year and sent dozens more to Honduras.
Today’s Facts 08-20-2026
The US is currently spending $3 billion a day on the $40 trillion national debt interest: about $125 million an hour or $2.1 million a minute.
Today’s Facts 08-19-2026
Trump voted by mail in Florida’s Republican primary despite pushing to restrict voting by mail.
Today’s Facts 08-18-2026
Trump says he scaled back annual military exercises with South Korea because the US ally declined to help with the Iran war.
Today’s Facts 08-17-2026
Trump ordered the Pentagon to reduce joint military exercises with South Korea.
Today’s Facts 07-31-2026
Please note: Today’s Facts will be taking the first two weeks of August off while I prepare for and perform at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Today’s Facts 07-30-2026
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Today’s Facts 07-29-2026
ICE is arresting some travelers with expired visas at US airports as Trump expands deportation efforts.
Today’s Facts 07-28-2026
Trump and Netanyahu meet today for their first talks since the US-Israel strikes on Iran.
Today’s Facts 07-27-2026
Iran said it still controls the Strait of Hormuz and is not seeking to resume peace talks with the US.
Today’s Facts 07-25-2026
Americans are facing the biggest jump in grocery prices in 50 years.
Today’s Facts 07-24-2026
Eggs sold at Kroger and Brookshire stores in Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Arkansas, New Mexico, Mississippi, and smaller retail outlets are recalled for potential Salmonella contamination.
Today’s Facts 07-23-2026
Trump claimed the fallen US service members believed Iran could not be allowed to obtain a nuclear weapon.