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Trump did what today?

8/18/2026

Part of a key firearms law lapsed following a federal court decision. What happens now?

  • A federal ruling lifted restrictions on silencers and certain firearms, allowing some Americans to buy and sell without federal registration.
  • Judge James Wesley Hendrix ruled parts of the National Firearms Act unconstitutional, citing a removal of the tax that supported these regulations.
  • Gun rights groups consider this a significant victory, while gun control advocates worry it may decrease public safety.
  • The ruling applies only to specific plaintiffs from Texas, leaving other states under different regulations.
  • Ongoing cases in Missouri and Kentucky continue to challenge the National Firearms Act, with uncertain outcomes.

Advocates worry new bans on student IDs will trip up younger voters

  • New Hampshire and other states have banned the use of student IDs at polling places, causing concern among young voters.
  • Student IDs were previously accepted but these laws could create barriers for college and high school students wishing to vote.
  • Voter advocates argue this change could disenfranchise younger voters who may not have other forms of ID.
  • In some states, regulations around voter ID, including those for student IDs, vary, adding to the confusion.
  • Advocates are working to inform students about these changes as the midterm elections approach.

Democratic Rep. Jimmy Gomez being investigated over sexual misconduct allegations

  • Rep. Jimmy Gomez from California is under investigation for alleged sexual misconduct with a House staffer.
  • The allegations include inappropriate contact, which Gomez initially denied but later admitted to personal mistakes.
  • Gomez stated the actions were consensual and he is taking responsibility for their impact on his family.
  • He faces re-election against Angela Gonzales-Torres, who criticized Gomez and emphasized accountability.
  • The inquiry is part of a broader pattern of investigations into Congressional misconduct this term.

Missed shifts were costly to this McDonald's. An app has fixed the problem

  • A new app called Escalate helps McDonald's employees by offering transportation solutions to reduce missed shifts.
  • The app provides services like Uber vouchers to employees who struggle to get to work, particularly useful for those without reliable transport.
  • McDonald's management reports a significant drop in callouts since using the app, improving business efficiency.
  • The initiative addresses ongoing issues of absenteeism in the fast-food industry and boosts employee morale.
  • Escalate plans to expand its services to other businesses, having shown its effectiveness at restoring employee attendance.

DHS defends investigating agency critics and giving them warning notices

  • The Department of Homeland Security is under scrutiny for investigating critics, like David Streever, who criticized ICE in an email.
  • ICE agents confronted Streever about his comments, which were politically charged but considered protected speech.
  • Streever has filed a First Amendment lawsuit against DHS, arguing his rights were violated by the investigation.
  • The government argues that such actions are necessary to prevent threats against public officials.
  • Experts worry this could set a concerning precedent for government responses to free speech criticism.