Political News For 2026-09-05

Elon Musk’s super PAC enters the midterms with Senate race spending

After unleashing $260 million in 2024, America PAC is beginning to spend again.

Politics

Sep 3, 2026 - washingtonpost.com

Digested week: Tom Tugendhat is a serious politician. What’s he doing in a Reform-lite Tory frontbench? | John Crace

Want to see how small the gene pool of Tory talent is? I give you Andrew Griffith as shadow chancellor. Also this week: Starmer’s Fomo, and telly warsIt’s the end of summer and Kemi Badenoch chose to mark the occasion with a reshuffle of her shadow cabinet. Her aim is apparently to get the Tories ma...

Politics | The Guardian

Sep 4, 2026 - theguardian.com

Wesleyan president calls Trump's tax-exempt proposal 'extraordinary overreach'

The Trump administration wants to end tax-exempt status for universities with certain race-based programs. Wesleyan President Michael Roth says the plan could frighten schools.

NPR Topics: Politics

Sep 4, 2026 - npr.org

The 50 percent problem with Trump’s Canada tariffs

“Up to 50 percent” does not mean 50 percent whenever the president feels like it.

The Hill News

Sep 4, 2026 - thehill.com

Trump Plunders Venezuela

The administration has, in effect, stolen the South American country’s oil. The post Trump Plunders Venezuela appeared first on The American Conservative.

The American Conservative

Sep 4, 2026 - theamericanconservative.com

The Jewish Democrats trying to get to “yes” on Abdul El-Sayed

Abdul El-Sayed, US Democratic Senate candidate from Michigan, leaves the stage after speaking during the state Democratic Party's nominating convention on August 29, 2026 in Lansing, Michigan. | Sara Rice/Bloomberg via Getty Images Abdul El-Sayed is trying to win over undecided Jewish voters in Mi...

Politics | Vox

Sep 3, 2026 - vox.com

The Trump administration still aims to make state citizenship lists ahead of midterms

The Trump administration is taking the unprecedented step of creating lists of adult citizens who are eligible to vote in each state – but will not meet its own deadline 60 days before Election Day.

NPR Topics: Politics

Sep 3, 2026 - npr.org

Live updates: Vance addresses gas prices, Iran in briefing; DOJ asks Supreme Court to allow mail voting plan

Vice President Vance took charge of the White House’s first press briefing in 42 days Thursday afternoon, explaining the administration’s reasoning behind the Venezuela oil deal struck last week, offering an update on the Iran conflict and more. Late Thursday afternoon, the Trump administration aske...

The Hill News

Sep 3, 2026 - thehill.com

DOJ asks Supreme Court to allow Trump’s USPS action on mail-in ballots to proceed ahead of midterm elections

The appeal came shortly before a federal judge was set to decide whether to issue an injunction blocking requirements dictating how mail-in ballots are sent.

NBC News Politics

Sep 3, 2026 - nbcnews.com

Ossoff Ad Takes Collins’ Quote Out of Context

In the Georgia Senate race, Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff has been running TV ads that take a sound bite from his opponent about Social Security out of context. The post Ossoff Ad Takes Collins’ Quote Out of Context appeared first on FactCheck.org.

FactCheck.org

Sep 4, 2026 - factcheck.org

Comer indicates McConnell staffers aiming for lawmaker to return to Senate later this month

Rep. James Comer indicated that he has spoken with McConnell staffers who indicated they are aiming for the senator will return later this month.

Latest Political News on Fox News

Sep 4, 2026 - foxnews.com

ICE agent charged with lying to investigators in nonfatal Minneapolis shooting

The case is the first known instance of the Justice Department seeking to prosecute a federal immigration officer for actions taken during the Minneapolis operation.

Politics

Sep 4, 2026 - washingtonpost.com

Non-citizen police officers approved after Dem says ICE 'invasion' 'sends a message'

Danbury, Connecticut's city council voted 18-2 to let non-citizen immigrants and DACA recipients serve as police officers amid ongoing ICE raids.

Latest Political News on Fox News

Sep 4, 2026 - foxnews.com

Not so fast on rate hikes, some Fed officials say

After Federal Reserve chairman Kevin Warsh's speech in Jackson Hole, the markets penciled in an interest rate hike for the central bank's mid-September meeting. Comments from two influential officials now throw those expectations into question.The big picture: With August jobs and inflation data due...

Axios

Sep 3, 2026 - axios.com

Missouri court blocks Trump-backed US House map and orders it to be put to a vote

The Missouri Supreme Court has blocked a new U.S. House map backed by President Donald Trump from being used in the November election

ABC News: Politics

Sep 4, 2026 - abcnews.com

Trump threatens trade war if rates aren’t cut after strong jobs report

President Trump called on the Federal Reserve to lower interest rates Friday after the August jobs report came in stronger than expected, threatening to cut off trade with several countries if the central bank doesn’t budge. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Friday that U.S. employers added 16...

The Hill News

Sep 4, 2026 - thehill.com

Scoop: Rep. Analilia Mejia launches super PAC to fund more progressive upsets

After winning an upset primary victory over a field of better-funded, establishment-backed rivals, Rep. Analilia Mejia (D-N.J.) is launching a super PAC to help other progressive underdogs do the same, Axios has learned.Why it matters: Mejia is adding to a growing constellation of new progressive su...

Axios

Sep 4, 2026 - axios.com

Trump: Missouri Supreme Court ‘ridiculously ruled in favor’ of blocking redistricting plan

President Trump on Thursday condemned the Missouri Supreme Court’s decision to block new congressional lines drawn to benefit Republicans from being used in the state’s November election.  The state’s highest court unanimously ruled Thursday evening that the map, which was used in the state’s primar...

The Hill News

Sep 4, 2026 - thehill.com

US military took down approximately 100 suspected cartel drones at southern border in August

The U.S. military took down approximately 100 suspected cartel drones at the southern border in August using sophisticated laser systems, officials say.

Latest Political News on Fox News

Sep 3, 2026 - foxnews.com

A New Bill Reflects the Bipartisan Backlash Against Flock-Enabled Mass Surveillance

Criticism from Trump allies and recent survey results show that resistance to widespread deployment of automated license plate readers spans the political spectrum.

Reason Magazine

Sep 3, 2026 - reason.com

Trump administration asks Supreme Court to allow mail-in ballot restrictions

The question of whether President Donald Trump’s restrictions can move forward in time for November’s midterm elections has been the subject of a dizzying legal battle in recent weeks.

Politics

Sep 3, 2026 - washingtonpost.com

Drones, teargas, riot squads: why has the UK gone to war against asylum seekers already fleeing conflict? | Diane Taylor

Burnham and Macron have committed to going further in the crackdown on French beaches. But little is being done to offer refugees safe alternative routesGarang*, 18, is one of thousands of refugees recently caught in the crossfire of French riot police, who threw teargas and beat them with batons wh...

Politics | The Guardian

Sep 4, 2026 - theguardian.com

The places where the government has put Trump’s name and face

President Donald Trump’s administration has put his name on more than a dozen buildings, documents, government items and programs during his second term.

Politics

Sep 3, 2026 - washingtonpost.com

New Zealand’s New Dose of the Canberra Age-Gating Contagion Portends Political Purpose

Political courage requires putting social media age-gating proposals through proportionate policy analysis rather than profiting on the political popularity of imperfect laws. The post New Zealand’s New Dose of the Canberra Age-Gating Contagion Portends Political Purpose appeared first on American E...

American Enterprise Institute – AEI

Sep 4, 2026 - aei.org

Democrats press DHS on election security funding

Two congressional Democrats are pressing Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Markwayne Mullin to “explain the delay as to why federal funds have not yet been provided” to local and state election officials for election security. Sen. Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) and Rep. Joe Morelle (D-N.Y.) ...

The Hill News

Sep 3, 2026 - thehill.com

Mail-in ballot fight heads to Supreme Court

The Trump administration is asking the Supreme Court to green-light a new Postal Service rule that would exert control over mail-in ballots ahead of the midterm elections. NBC News' Lawrence Hurley explains the request and what's at stake.

NBC News Politics

Sep 4, 2026 - nbcnews.com

Maryland Synagogue Challenges Restrictive Gun Law

Montgomery County officials want to prevent houses of worship from making security decisions.

Reason Magazine

Sep 4, 2026 - reason.com

Connecticut senator urges Democrats to speak up about fighting corporate power

As Chris Murphy walks the length of his state for the 10th time, he says his party must tell voters how the economy benefits the ultrarich.

Politics

Sep 3, 2026 - washingtonpost.com

Dem Senate hopeful vows to unleash Alaska oil — but her record tells a different story

Mary Peltola touts Alaska oil production in her Senate bid, but in Washington, D.C., she urged colleagues to vote against her own ANWR drilling bill.

Latest Political News on Fox News

Sep 3, 2026 - foxnews.com

Vance Declines to Denounce Carlson at White House

State of the Union: The vice president also addressed the Iran War and affordability in a Thursday press conference. The post Vance Declines to Denounce Carlson at White House appeared first on The American Conservative.

The American Conservative

Sep 3, 2026 - theamericanconservative.com

Democrats worry rising socialism turning off Hispanic voters

Democrats have been trying to regain lost ground with Hispanic voters since the bruising 2024 election.  But as they attempt to win back voters who migrated to the GOP, Democrats are also gripping with the rise of democratic socialism within their own party — a movement they see as a turnoff to some...

The Hill News

Sep 4, 2026 - thehill.com

Will Trump’s beef plan actually lower prices for consumers?

The president is temporarily lifting tariffs on up to 300,000 metric tons of imported beef trimmings for ground beef.

The Hill News

Sep 3, 2026 - thehill.com

America's jobs scare recedes

The labor market looks considerably healthier than it did at the start of the summer.Why it matters: Friday morning's jobs report recast the last two months as a period of modest job growth rather than of outright deterioration, capped by a gain last month that was more than triple what economists e...

Axios

Sep 4, 2026 - axios.com

What to know about the mail-in voting fight at the Supreme Court

The Trump administration has asked the Supreme Court to lift a temporary block on the U.S. Postal Service plan for President Trump's attempt to restrict mail-in voting for the midterm election.

NPR Topics: Politics

Sep 3, 2026 - npr.org

Nearly a third of AI chatbot replies to voting questions inaccurate, outdated: Study

Artificial intelligence chatbots are becoming a source for voters to ask questions about upcoming elections, but a new study determined nearly a third of AI-generated replies could be inaccurate or outdated.  In a report released Thursday, researchers with the Institute for Strategic Dialogue (ISD) ...

The Hill News

Sep 4, 2026 - thehill.com

Ad Attacking N.C. Republican Senate Candidate Uses His Own (Dated) Words Against Him

In his campaign's latest TV ad, Democratic Senate candidate Roy Cooper of North Carolina highlights the issue of affordability using direct quotes from his Republican opponent. They are, in fact, direct quotes from Michael Whatley -- but they are a bit dated, and some of the comments were more defen...

FactCheck.org

Sep 4, 2026 - factcheck.org

The Adventure of Sherlock Holmes and the Future of War

Arthur Conan Doyle’s farsighted analyses of the First World War hold lessons for the dawning drone era. The post The Adventure of Sherlock Holmes and the Future of War appeared first on The American Conservative.

The American Conservative

Sep 4, 2026 - theamericanconservative.com

Missouri high court blocks GOP-backed congressional maps ahead of midterms; Trump blasts 'ridiculous' ruling

The Missouri Supreme Court unanimously blocked the GOP-drawn map, and President Donald Trump called the ruling "ridiculous" before November's vote.

Latest Political News on Fox News

Sep 3, 2026 - foxnews.com

White House rips ‘activist’ Biden judge who upended Trump birthright citizenship order

A Biden-appointed judge blocked President Donald Trump's birthright citizenship executive order, calling it "almost certainly unconstitutional."

Latest Political News on Fox News

Sep 3, 2026 - foxnews.com

Global bond yields fall after Fed governor says he may back holding rates steady

Bond yields around the world fell Thursday, after Federal Reserve board of governors member Christopher Waller said he would support holding interest rates steady if economic conditions warrant it. “If there is continued progress toward our 2 percent goal, then I am willing to support holding the po...

The Hill News

Sep 3, 2026 - thehill.com

A costly summer sendoff approaches

Persistent pump pain and pricey burgers mean this summer's last hurrah comes with a cost crunch.The big picture: Gasoline prices are almost certain to remain north of $4 per gallon over Labor Day weekend — a heavy travel stretch and the time when midterm election season intensifies.Driving the news:...

Axios

Sep 4, 2026 - axios.com

Texas Senate hopeful Talarico ramps up Black outreach efforts

The Texas Democrat acknowledges criticism that Democrats haven’t been doing enough to court Black voters.

Politics

Sep 4, 2026 - washingtonpost.com

Missouri Supreme Court rules new GOP-drawn map can’t be used in November

The court said a referendum seeking to put the map up for a vote must be placed on the ballot, meaning the state’s elections this fall will take place under its old congressional lines.

NBC News Politics

Sep 3, 2026 - nbcnews.com

Live updates: August’s strong jobs numbers put rate cut in doubt; judge ready to declare mistrial in Clancy trial

The U.S. economy added 162,000 jobs last month, a stronger-than-expected showing. And now President Trump wants to see interest rates dropped, threatening to cut off trade with several countries if the Federal Reserve doesn’t budge at its September meeting. “Without the United States agreeing to all...

The Hill News

Sep 4, 2026 - thehill.com

Secret Service hasn’t updated some policies in 30 years, review finds

The agency encountered drones for years without revising its policies until the 2024 assassination attempt on Donald Trump.

Politics

Sep 3, 2026 - washingtonpost.com

Trump to use Qatari plane for international trip despite security worries

President Donald Trump plans to fly to Ireland next week aboard the Boeing 747 gifted by Qatar. Plans to take the plane out of service to upgrade its security have slipped to later this fall.

Politics

Sep 4, 2026 - washingtonpost.com

GOP-led House scraps two weeks of work ahead of midterms

The move gives candidates more time to sell themselves to voters. It means little, if any, legislation is likely to pass Congress before November.

Politics

Sep 3, 2026 - washingtonpost.com

Election officials raise alarm over mail voting rules: "Virtually impossible"

One official in California said that scanning individual ballots for every voter in the state would take roughly 43 years based on the Postal Service's estimates.

Politics - CBSNews.com

Sep 4, 2026 - cbsnews.com

A jury failed to reach a verdict in Lindsay Clancy’s trial. They faced an excruciating task.

There is little to envy about this jury’s mandate and the grueling testimony, autopsy photos, violence against children and intrusive excavation of a young mother’s pain they have had to endure. The p...

MS NOW

Sep 4, 2026 - ms.now

Reform UK exposé comes just as Farage was hoping to change the narrative

With senior party figures appearing split and leader’s favourability rating dropping, questions about donations are causing yet more headachesUK politics live – latest updatesMidway through an event at Reform’s annual conference on Friday there was question for the audience: who was worried about a ...

Politics | The Guardian

Sep 4, 2026 - theguardian.com

Leon Black defies subpoena to testify in Epstein inquiry and sues House panel

The billionaire investor is under two subpoenas from the House Oversight Committee. But in his lawsuit, Black says the panel doesn't have the authority to compel him to share nondisclosure agreements.

NPR Topics: Politics

Sep 3, 2026 - npr.org

Vance reveals who's behind his recent weight loss in first White House press briefing since July

The vice president credited Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s diet of high protein and sauerkraut for his weight loss during his first press briefing since the departure of Karoline Leavitt.

Latest Political News on Fox News

Sep 3, 2026 - foxnews.com

Trump’s Iran war sends US diesel prices to record high

Cost of fuel crucial to American industry rises above 2022 peak, threatening new inflationary burst ahead of November elections

US

Sep 4, 2026 - ft.com

NC elections officials alter mail ballot rules just before they’re mailed out

The North Carolina State Board of Elections approved new guidelines Friday regarding mail-in ballots, hours before those same ballots were sent to voters. The new guidelines pertain to the standards the board will use to decide whether to count a mail-in ballot — including requiring officials to dis...

The Hill News

Sep 4, 2026 - thehill.com

Maryland sheriff torches Democrats over law he says puts illegal immigrants first

Sheriff Jeffrey Gahler warns Maryland's Community Trust Act could force jails to release dangerous illegal immigrants flagged by ICE back onto streets.

Latest Political News on Fox News

Sep 4, 2026 - foxnews.com

Diesel hits record $5.85 a gallon as Iran war drags on

Surging fuel cost puts additional cost pressure on manufacturing and retail.

Politics

Sep 4, 2026 - washingtonpost.com

Zack Polanski says he'll run for former PM Starmer's seat in by-election

The Green Party leader intends to run in the Holborn and St Pancras seat following Sir Keir Starmer's resignation as MP.

BBC News

Sep 3, 2026 - bbc.co.uk

Jim Justice considering run for West Virginia governor

West Virginia Sen. Jim Justice (R) said Thursday he is considering a run at the governor’s mansion in 2028, after leaving it to join the upper chamber less than two years ago. During an appearance on MetroNews’s “Talkline” radio show, Justice said he was “100 percent” considering a primary challenge...

The Hill News

Sep 3, 2026 - thehill.com

Court throws out Missouri congressional map, helping Democrats keep seat

In addition, Maryland’s high court cleared the way for voters to decide in November whether to back a plan to eliminate a GOP-held seat in 2028.

Politics

Sep 4, 2026 - washingtonpost.com

Key Takeaways From the US August Jobs Report

US nonfarm payrolls increased 162,000 last month and the unemployment rate remained at 4.1%, with the August increase topping all estimates in a Bloomberg survey. Anna Wong, chief US economist with Bloomberg Economics, says the economy may not be as strong as it seems. Here are her key takeaways. (S...

Bloomberg Politics

Sep 4, 2026 - bloomberg.com

ICE Reportedly Lowered Its Standards To Meet Trump's Hiring Goal

Trump has criticized DEI initiatives for lowering hiring standards. A whistleblower now says ICE did that on purpose.

Reason Magazine

Sep 3, 2026 - reason.com

The face of American feminism

American feminist leader and author Gloria Steinem photographed in San Francisco in 1977. | Janet Fries/Getty Images This story appeared in Today, Explained, a daily newsletter that helps you understand the most compelling news and stories of the day. Subscribe here. Gloria Steinem — the one-woma...

Politics | Vox

Sep 3, 2026 - vox.com

We spend a lot more on welfare than bombs. And that’s a problem

In Focus delivers deeper coverage of the political, cultural, and ideological issues shaping America. Published daily by senior writers and experts, these in-depth pieces go beyond the headlines to give readers the full picture. You can find our full list of In Focus pieces here. The other day, New ...

Washington Examiner

Sep 4, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com

Maria Bartiromo’s attorney denies reports she was fired from Fox News

The longtime host’s high-profile attorney claims Bartiromo is “still employed” by the network and suggests legal action.

Politics

Sep 4, 2026 - washingtonpost.com

Trump officials say work will start on triumphal arch within two weeks

The planned 250-foot-tall structure near Arlington National Cemetery is one of the president’s top construction priorities.

Politics

Sep 4, 2026 - washingtonpost.com

German far-right set for gains in key elections

Recent polling published by Die Zeit showed, however, that the party will fall short of winning an absolute majority.

Semafor

Sep 4, 2026 - semafor.com

Secret Service is getting the fortified White House that past presidents resisted

President Donald Trump has backed plans including permanently fencing Lafayette Square that were previously rejected to maintain public access to the “People’s House.”

Politics

Sep 3, 2026 - washingtonpost.com

Uber’s Nigeria exit furthers retreat from Africa

The company, which also left Uganda, will continue operating in other African countries, including South Africa.

Semafor

Sep 4, 2026 - semafor.com

OpenAI Agents Gone Rogue

Plus: Mail-in ballots, mortgage rates reach new high, arcade.gov is a new low, and more...

Reason Magazine

Sep 4, 2026 - reason.com

Ty Cobb on midterms: Trump intends ‘to steal these elections where possible’

Former Trump White House lawyer Ty Cobb said Thursday that President Trump would attempt to “steal” the 2026 midterm elections “where possible.” Cobb, in an appearance on MS NOW, discussed reports of GOP lawmakers declining to attend a Republican National Committee event, underlining concerns about ...

The Hill News

Sep 4, 2026 - thehill.com

Missouri House candidate charged in alleged plot to plant cocaine on opponent

A Republican candidate for the Missouri House is facing federal charges after prosecutors say he orchestrated a plot to plant drugs, including cocaine, on his primary opponent in the lead-up to the August election.   Thomas Christopher Ross, 37, made his initial appearance Thursday in a Springfield,...

The Hill News

Sep 3, 2026 - thehill.com

Scoop: Trump administration drafting post-war Middle East plan

The Trump administration is working on a post-war strategy focused on a regional effort to contain Iran and expand normalization of relations between Israel and its neighbors, according to two U.S. officials and two other sources with knowledge of the issue. Why it matters: While the plan is still i...

Axios

Sep 4, 2026 - axios.com

Ken Paxton and the politics of timepieces

Ken Paxton campaigned while wearing a very expensive watch, some political observers believe. Will it hurt his race?

Politics

Sep 4, 2026 - washingtonpost.com

Nigel Farage meeting a 'shadowy foreign donor'? It can only be another establishment stitch-up | Marina Hyde

The only thing more dodgy than Reform’s financial dealings is the egregious lunchtime combination of oysters, Guinness and champagneHow many sarcastic air quotes is too many for quoting Nigel Farage’s suggestion that Reform have been ““““““““hoaxed”””””””” by some undercover investigators into appea...

Politics | The Guardian

Sep 4, 2026 - theguardian.com

CEA Chair Phelan on Jobs Report, Inflation, Gas Prices

White House Council of Economic Advisors Chair Chris Phelan says the August payrolls report was a "blowout" and the country has a strong labor market. He also talks about inflation, interest rates and energy prices on "Bloomberg Open Interest." (Source: Bloomberg)

Bloomberg Politics

Sep 4, 2026 - bloomberg.com

Republicans face a dilemma over Trump’s role in the midterms

As the 2026 midterm elections approach, both parties face significant challenges regarding presidential popularity and internal ideological divisions.

The Hill News

Sep 4, 2026 - thehill.com

Missouri Supreme Court pauses GOP gerrymander, likely netting Democrats 1 House seat

The Missouri Supreme Court ruled that voters can decide the fate of the GOP-passed gerrymander via a referendum this fall.

Politics

Sep 3, 2026 - politico.com

US adds 162,000 jobs in August, beating expectations

The stronger-than-expected numbers have fed funds futures traders betting on a Federal Reserve rate hike this month.

Semafor

Sep 4, 2026 - semafor.com

US added 162,000 jobs in August, blowing past expectations 

The U.S. economy added 162,000 jobs in August, according to new data released Friday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).  The unemployment rate remained unchanged at 4.1 percent. Economists had expected U.S. employers to add 53,000 jobs last month and the jobless rate to hold steady at 4.1 perc...

The Hill News

Sep 4, 2026 - thehill.com

Trump Does Nation-Building in ‘Bush Country’

The current Republican president got elected repudiating the last one. Now, he’s melding Bush-Cheney with his own legacy. The post Trump Does Nation-Building in ‘Bush Country’ appeared first on The American Conservative.

The American Conservative

Sep 4, 2026 - theamericanconservative.com

Trump Is Expanding Executive Power. Democrats Are Already Eyeing the New Tools.

Some Democrats are licking their chops over other economic powers that Trump has claimed for the presidency.

Reason Magazine

Sep 4, 2026 - reason.com

Armenia embraces its ‘Trump’ corridor while keeping Russia, Iran close

Ambassador Narek Mkrtchyan told Semafor the US-backed transit and trade project is essential to secure long-lasting peace with Azerbaijan.

Semafor

Sep 4, 2026 - semafor.com

ICE agent charged with lying about Minneapolis shooting released on bail

A lawyer for Christian Castro, 52, said he intends to fight the charges and that the agent never had any intention of fleeing to avoid prosecution.

Politics

Sep 4, 2026 - washingtonpost.com

Trump Demands Fed Lower Rates, Reviving Pressure Campaign

President Donald Trump intensified pressure on the Federal Reserve to lower interest rates, threatening to cut off trade with certain economies with which the US has a deficit if the central bank doesn’t act.

Bloomberg Politics

Sep 4, 2026 - bloomberg.com

Trump's Beef Tariff Cut Accidentally Makes the Case for Free Trade

As the president liberalized the market for beef, he also imposed new 50 percent tariffs on some $20 billion worth of Canadian goods. Americans will suffer.

Reason Magazine

Sep 3, 2026 - reason.com

What happened this week under the Trump administration

The president is winning the battle to build his ballroom and has his face on a $1 gold coin.

Politics

Sep 4, 2026 - washingtonpost.com

North Carolina Mailing Ballots Friday as Legal Battle Rages

North Carolina began sending out mail-in ballots on Friday, a key milestone as the US Supreme Court weighs whether to intervene in a legal fight that could help determine control of Congress after the November election.

Bloomberg Politics

Sep 4, 2026 - bloomberg.com

Midterm mail ballots start to go to voters as litigation creates uncertainty

Statewide mail voting for this year’s midterm elections is kicking off amid a churning legal battle over President Donald Trump’s attempts to limit the practice

ABC News: Politics

Sep 4, 2026 - abcnews.com

Republicans fear Trump will keep super PAC money and not spend on the midterms

President Donald Trump has kept most of his super PAC money on the sidelines and been reticent on his spending plans, worrying Republicans ahead of this fall’s elections.

Politics

Sep 3, 2026 - washingtonpost.com

Eleventh Circuit Holds Qui Tam Relators Are Not "Officers of the United States." What Happens Next?

[This post is co-authored with Professor Seth Barrett Tillman.] Over the past decade, many legal challenges have turned on whether… The post Eleventh Circuit Holds Qui Tam Relators Are Not "Officers of the United States." What Happens Next? appeared first on Reason Magazine.

Reason Magazine

Sep 4, 2026 - reason.com

Missouri's top court blocks new House map favoring GOP until voters can weigh in

The Missouri Supreme Court has blocked a new House map backed by President Trump from being used in the November election, a setback in Republicans' efforts to pick up an additional House seat.

Politics - CBSNews.com

Sep 3, 2026 - cbsnews.com

Billionaire Leon Black ignores Epstein investigation subpoena, sues congressional committee

Black was a client of Epstein’s; he’s sued the House Oversight Committee over its Epstein investigation after ignoring a subpoena.

Politics

Sep 3, 2026 - washingtonpost.com

Trump encouraged Army secretary to stay in job

The president suggested to Dan Driscoll, who clashed with the defense secretary, that he could stay through the midterms, people familiar with the matter said.

Politics

Sep 3, 2026 - washingtonpost.com

JD Vance Says Monthslong Iran War is Not a 'War'

During a White House press briefing on Thursday, Vice President JD Vance said the monthslong conflict with Iran is not a war. “I wouldn’t call it a war right now. There’s no active shooting,” he said, adding he won’t “make a promise” about when gas prices will go down. NBC’s Garrett Haake reports fo...

NBC News Politics

Sep 4, 2026 - today.com

October 7 attack shapes Israel’s elections and fuels political blame

Three years on, October 7 is central to Israeli politics as Netanyahu faces pressure and deflects blame for his failures

Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera

Sep 4, 2026 - aljazeera.com

Vance says he doesn’t know when Iran conflict will end — it’s up to Iran

The vice president also defended Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth from recent criticism.

Politics

Sep 3, 2026 - washingtonpost.com

A record 47% want stronger unions. Labor's challenge is turning support into power.

For only the second time in a quarter century, a majority of Republicans — 52% — approve of labor unions, according to a new Gallup poll.Why it matters: Despite Americans' rising approval, union membership remains near a modern low. Congress has repeatedly blocked labor's biggest priorities, and Hou...

Axios

Sep 3, 2026 - axios.com

Pelosi, Omar join Trump and Schiff as unlikely alliance pushes to onshore key industry

Adam Schiff, Nancy Pelosi and Ilhan Omar back Donald Trump's federal film tax incentive to bring movie production back to California and America.

Latest Political News on Fox News

Sep 4, 2026 - foxnews.com

Trump’s predatory grab for Venezuela

It emerged this week that the Dutch government has moved a large chunk of its gold reserves from the United States to the Bank of England. Some 86 tons were shipped out of North America between March and August. Central bankers are generally dull in their language, and the Dutch are no exception. “C...

Washington Examiner

Sep 4, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com

Former Trump Cabinet official had 'inappropriately close' relationship with bodyguard, IG finds

Lori Chavez-DeRemer allegedly ordered a security agent to throw cash at a stripper during an Oregon trip, a Department of Labor OIG report says.

Latest Political News on Fox News

Sep 4, 2026 - foxnews.com

What to watch for when voting in the midterms

The Justice Department plans to send 1,000 monitors to polls and voting by mail could be tricky if you don’t plan ahead.

Politics

Sep 3, 2026 - washingtonpost.com

White House gives classic arcade games a MAGA makeover in new online launch

The White House launched a gaming website with MAGA remakes of Snake, Flappy Bird, Duck Hunt and Tetris designed to highlight Trump's second-term wins.

Latest Political News on Fox News

Sep 3, 2026 - foxnews.com

DOJ asks Supreme Court to allow Postal Service rules on mail ballots

The Justice Department asked the Supreme Court to intervene in an ongoing legal battle over U.S. Postal Service rules for mail ballots just weeks before the November midterm elections.

Politics - CBSNews.com

Sep 3, 2026 - cbsnews.com

Powerful Brazil Judge Faces Reckoning Over Ties to $10 Billion Bank Scandal

A dispute between the two most powerful justices on Brazil’s Supreme Court erupted into an all-out fight late Thursday, plunging the body into an institutional crisis that threatens to reshape the country’s looming presidential election.

Bloomberg Politics

Sep 3, 2026 - bloomberg.com

Blue state school district accused of defying Supreme Court, hiding gender transitions from parents

A New Jersey school district faces a lawsuit over its transgender policy allowing students to socially transition without ever notifying their parents.

Latest Political News on Fox News

Sep 4, 2026 - foxnews.com

US Fed Governor Waller floats September rate hold

Markets rallied and global bond yields dipped Thursday after a US Federal Reserve governor advocated holding interest rates steady if inflation continues to cool.

Semafor

Sep 3, 2026 - semafor.com

Independents aren’t just undercover partisans after all

Plus: Why people are drinking less, and whose best friend is a chatbot?

Politics

Sep 3, 2026 - washingtonpost.com

Families Flock to School Choice Programs

RealClearPolitics - Homepage

Sep 4, 2026 - realclearpolitics.com

CBP extends pause of some border construction, including in Texas national park

The federal government is extending a pause on some construction of President Trump’s signature border wall, as well as additional border construction in a national park in Texas’s Big Bend region, according to court documents. The pause is expected to run though the end of the month. Federal Distri...

The Hill News

Sep 3, 2026 - thehill.com

NEC's Hassett Says Inflation Is Under Control

White House National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett reacts to the August US employment report and says the Trump administration respects the independence of the Federal Reserve. (Source: Bloomberg)

Bloomberg Politics

Sep 4, 2026 - bloomberg.com

Diesel price surges to all-time high, fueled by wars

The average price of diesel topped its 2022 record high on Friday, spiking to $5.85 per gallon, per AAA.Why it matters: Farmers, truckers and freight companies have been absorbing higher diesel costs since the Iran war began. The ballooning price threatens to further raise shipping costs while compo...

Axios

Sep 4, 2026 - axios.com

Missouri candidate charged with conspiring to plant drugs on opponent

Thomas Christopher Ross is running for Missouri’s House District 161 after narrowly winning the Republican primary against Louise Secker.

Politics

Sep 4, 2026 - washingtonpost.com

‘Not feasible’: With ballots already in the mail, election officials say it is too late for Trump’s USPS order

While the Trump administration's bid to overhaul mail-in voting remains blocked by the lower courts, North Carolina will be the first state to send ballots on Friday.

Politics

Sep 4, 2026 - politico.com

Meloni Lauds Stability as She Passes Italy’s Governing Milestone

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni celebrated the historic durability of her government with a crowd bused into the southern city of Bari, effectively kicking off the campaign before next year’s election.

Bloomberg Politics

Sep 4, 2026 - bloomberg.com

Watch live: Trump to sign beef-related executive order after easing tariffs

President Trump is set to sign an executive order Friday related to the beef industry, according to the White House. Trump announced last month that the U.S. would pause higher tariffs on ground beef imports for 90 days, allowing up to 300,000 metric tons to enter the country without the higher “out...

The Hill News

Sep 4, 2026 - thehill.com

Massie unveils Flock-Off Act aimed at restricting surveillance cameras

Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) unveiled a bill Thursday aimed at restricting the use of federal funds for automated license plate reader cameras (ALPRs) and biometric surveillance cameras. The Flock-Off Act would block any attempt to purchase, install, maintain, operate or upgrade ALPRs and biometric su...

The Hill News

Sep 3, 2026 - thehill.com

Ted Cruz names ‘most powerful Democrat’ as he warns socialist rise has paralyzed bipartisanship

Sen. Ted Cruz claims Chuck Schumer is "truly terrified" of the extreme left, warning that progressive momentum is paralyzing bipartisan work.

Latest Political News on Fox News

Sep 4, 2026 - foxnews.com

White House puts Trump-style classic video games on website ahead of midterms

The White House late Thursday unveiled a new online arcade on its website featuring five games that focus on different Trump administration policies ahead of the 2026 midterm election. “Build the wall. Deport. Fill a Trump Account,” the White House said on social media about the games’ launch. Two g...

The Hill News

Sep 4, 2026 - thehill.com

Ken Paxton’s Financial Disclosures Appear to Violate Federal Ethics Law, Experts Say

The post Ken Paxton’s Financial Disclosures Appear to Violate Federal Ethics Law, Experts Say appeared first on ProPublica.

ProPublica

Sep 4, 2026 - propublica.org

Coefficient Giving’s CEO on Silicon Valley $40 billion philanthropy boom

Alexander Berger is preparing for the AI-fueled wave.

Semafor

Sep 3, 2026 - semafor.com

GOP candidate gets busted allegedly trying to plant drugs on his political rival

Thomas Ross allegedly conspired to plant cocaine and Adderall in his Republican rival's purse, but his campaign manager wore a wire for the FBI.

Latest Political News on Fox News

Sep 3, 2026 - foxnews.com