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U.S. news — September 21, 2026

U.S. publications published on September 21, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

9 publications

  1. U.S.RegulatorsWarNorth America

    US Freezes $61M in USDT Earned by Iran from Oil Sales

    The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York has filed a civil forfeiture lawsuit against the Iranian regime, accusing it of smuggling crude oil to independent refineries in Asia and laundering over $15 billion using stablecoins and Hong Kong shell companies. The U.S. has frozen and seized approximately $61.19 million in USDT controlled by 'Entity A' under 10 TRON addresses. The funds were traced and blocked using dollar remittance records and on-chain fund activation/transfer analysis.
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  2. U.S.RegulatorsCivil RightsCorruptionNorth America

    Kentucky State Basketball Player Detained by ICE for Over a Month

    Aminata Seck, a 26-year-old basketball player at Kentucky State University, has been detained by ICE since August 7. Seck, a Senegalese national, was arrested at Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport while traveling with her team to a tournament in New York. She has been moved between multiple detention centers in Kentucky and Chicago. Seck's lawyer reports that she has not received adequate medical attention despite needing surgery for an ACL injury and a previous back surgery. Kentucky State head coach Amani Williams has been advocating for Seck's release.
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    Rubio Meets Paz to Discuss U.S.-Bolivia Ties and IMF Support

    U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz in New York, emphasizing the importance of maintaining strong ties between the two countries. The meeting focused on bilateral cooperation, financial support, and security. Rubio highlighted the significance of the relationship between Washington and La Paz, particularly regarding Bolivia's plans for IMF support and reforms in its fuel sectors. The meeting was part of Paz's international agenda ahead of the UN General Assembly.
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    Major US Networks Halt Trump Coverage in Solidarity with CNN

    Four major American broadcast networks - CBS, ABC, NBC, and Fox - have collectively decided to temporarily suspend their joint coverage of President Donald Trump's activities as a show of support for CNN. This move comes after CNN was recently excluded from an event at the White House, sparking outrage among journalists and media outlets. The networks, which typically share resources for covering the president, have expressed their solidarity with CNN and condemned the White House's action.
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    Continental Resources to Invest $2 Billion in Venezuelan Oil Project

    Secretary of Energy Chris Wright announced that Continental Resources will invest approximately $2.0 billion in a petroleum development project in Venezuela. The project, located in the Orinoco Oil Belt's Block Ayacucho 2, involves drilling new wells and increasing oil and gas production. This investment aims to boost hydrocarbon exports to markets other than the United States and create new jobs. The agreement between Continental Resources and Pdvsa is expected to continue beyond future Venezuelan governments.
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