September 3, 2026

What Happened Today – September 2, 2026

September 3, 2026 by George Bounacos

US Mint rendering of the 2026 Trump $1 coin, with Donald Trump's portrait on the front and the presidential seal on the back

The US Mint began selling $1 coins with Donald Trump's face after its own advisory committee refused to review the design, the first sitting president on US currency since 1926. (US Mint rendering)

Donald Trump’s Justice Department told the states to turn in their immigrants or their neediest families will lose their welfare checks. Every state shares $16.4 billion in cash aid for needy families. For 28 years only welfare offices had to report undocumented immigrants to Washington. Now every state agency must, including the DMV and the … Read more