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Day: September 3, 2026

News Wrap: Trump asks Supreme Court to lift block on mail ballot order

In our news wrap Thursday, the Trump administration asked the Supreme Court to lift a block on a plan to restrict mail-in voting, federal prosecutors are charging an immigration officer with lying about the shooting of a Venezuelan man and billionaire Leon Black is defying a Congressional subpoena to address his ties to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, and instead is suing the House panel.

Shiyazh Pete on inspiring Navajo Nation and the speech that made him a viral sensation

Most professional football players gain fans and win fame from what they do during the game. In the case of rookie offensive lineman Shiyazh Pete, millions came to know him from what he said afterward. Pete, the first Navajo player to sign an NFL contract, was invited by the coach to address his team in the locker room, and his words went viral. Amna Nawaz spoke with Pete about his journey.

Rozina Ali and Amna Nawaz discuss Islamophobia in America on ‘Settle In’

The history of Islamophobia in the U.S. dates back decades, from FBI surveillance of Muslim and Arab communities in the 1960s to the sweeping surveillance programs launched after 9/11. Journalist Rozina Ali traces that history in her new book, “Seasons of Fury: Four Families and the Rise of Islamophobia in America.” Ali joined Amna Nawaz to discuss more on our PBS news podcast, “Settle In.”

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