Political News For 2026-09-07

DOJ makes new appeal for Supreme Court to allow mail voting changes

The Trump administration on Sunday again asked the Supreme Court to allow it to restrict mail-in voting this election cycle. In a 40-page emergency application, Solicitor General D. John Sauer asked the justices to immediately permit the administration to bar the U.S. Postal Service from sending mai...

The Hill News

Sep 6, 2026 - thehill.com

German right-wing party set for strong win in regional election but uncertain of governing

MAGDEBURG, Germany (AP) — The right-wing Alternative for Germany was projected to win a strong victory in a regional election Sunday, but it wasn’t immediately clear whether it would be able to fulfill its ambition of forming the country’s first right-wing state government since World War II. The pa...

Washington Examiner

Sep 6, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com

‘Destroying the American way of life’: El-Sayed’s political orbit complicates effort to moderate his image

Abdul El-Sayed claims he's not a socialist, but Bernie Sanders, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Democratic Socialists of America ties tell a different story.

Latest Political News on Fox News

Sep 6, 2026 - foxnews.com

Raskin dismisses Hasan Piker’s pro-Hamas sentiment as ‘irrelevant distraction’

Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD) dismissed left-wing political commentator Hasan Piker’s pro-Hamas remarks as an “irrelevant distraction” that he believes will not affect the outcome of the midterm elections. Piker has been in the headlines for his glowing comments about Hamas, which attacked Israel on Oct....

Washington Examiner

Sep 6, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com

Trump’s MAGA Inc. steers $10 million to boost Ken Paxton for Senate

The money will go towards ad buys to help President Donald Trump’s struggling ally in the crucial Senate race.  The post Trump’s MAGA Inc. steers $10 million to boost Ken Paxton for Senate appeared fi...

MS NOW

Sep 5, 2026 - ms.now

8 everyday things that would quit working without data centers

Data centers power everything from streaming and gaming to AI chatbots and fraud detection. Here's how they quietly run the apps you use daily.

Latest Political News on Fox News

Sep 6, 2026 - foxnews.com

The ‘Burnham Bounce’ Is Real But Fragile

Despite the new prime minister’s polling bump, Labour remains vulnerable on immigration. The post The ‘Burnham Bounce’ Is Real But Fragile appeared first on The American Conservative.

The American Conservative

Sep 6, 2026 - theamericanconservative.com

GOP conference chair says Miller is "our nominee right now" despite allegations

House Republican Conference Chair Lisa McClain said she is supporting Rep. Max Miller's reelection bid for a third term because "I will support anyone with an R behind their name."

Politics - CBSNews.com

Sep 6, 2026 - cbsnews.com

Trump begins major midterm spending with $10 million ad buy in Texas

Republicans, nervous about the tight Senate race in the Lone Star state, hope Trump’s political war chest can boost GOP nominee Ken Paxton.

Politics

Sep 5, 2026 - washingtonpost.com

Electricity prices are rising most in states where demand fell

The states that saw the largest increase in electricity prices over the past five years were not states booming with new demand from industrial customers, such as Texas, but states where demand fell. Electricity prices rose 4.2% over the last year, outpacing broader inflation. The popular explanatio...

Washington Examiner

Sep 6, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com

Sen. John Kennedy: Inflation 'Gutting the Middle Class like a Fish'

Sunday on NBC’s “Meet the Press,” Sen. John Kennedy (R-LA) said inflation is “gutting the middle class like a fish.” Kennedy said, “Inflation is a big if, and it’s gutting people like a fish. Inflation is pernicious. And we’ve had The post Sen. John Kennedy: Inflation ‘Gutting the Middle Class like ...

Breitbart News

Sep 6, 2026 - breitbart.com

Trump’s ‘Erratic’ Tariffs Undermine Economy, House Democrat Says

Democratic Representative Haley Stevens blasted the “erratic” tariff war that President Donald Trump started with Canada, saying her home state of Michigan is bearing much of the economic fallout from the trade dispute.

Bloomberg Politics

Sep 6, 2026 - bloomberg.com

Inside Pirro’s special grand jury probe into D.C. agencies supervising kids

The investigation appears focused on whether officials are adequately supervising children in and out of school, with scrutiny on attendance and social worker visits.

Politics

Sep 6, 2026 - washingtonpost.com

Sunday shows preview: Trump travels to Texas for RNC midterm convention; Administration downplays Iran war consequences

President Trump will head to the GOP’s convention in Dallas next week — an event aimed at galvanizing Republican voters to get out the vote ahead of the midterm elections this November.  The president will headline the two-day convention, and Vice President JD Vance is also expected to address atten...

The Hill News

Sep 5, 2026 - thehill.com

White House faces mifepristone test

The Trump administration is set to face another key test on abortion, with two months to go until the midterm elections. A three-judge panel on the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans is poised to hear oral arguments next week in a case that could eventually restrict the nationwide dist...

The Hill News

Sep 6, 2026 - thehill.com

Iran nuclear deal may be delayed until ‘next administration’ in Tehran, Wright says

The Trump administration may not be able to secure a nuclear deal with Iran until the Middle Eastern country has a new government, according to Energy Secretary Chris Wright. “There may not be a nuclear agreement,” Wright said on ABC News’s This Week on Sunday morning. “An agreement may await the ne...

Washington Examiner

Sep 6, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com

'We are winning elections’: Bernie Sanders on Democrats’ progressive wing

Politics

Sep 6, 2026 - politico.com

Transcript: Sunoco chairman Ray Washburne on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Sept. 6, 2026

The following is the transcript of the interview with Sunoco chairman Ray Washburne, Republican midterm election chair, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Sept. 6, 2026.

Politics - CBSNews.com

Sep 6, 2026 - cbsnews.com

‘Feminism is a death cult’: How culture wars infiltrated the Lindsay Clancy case

From MAGA to MAHA, commentators sought to explain the complex tragedy with simple ideologies. The post ‘Feminism is a death cult’: How culture wars infiltrated the Lindsay Clancy case appeared first o...

MS NOW

Sep 5, 2026 - ms.now

Minister to meet Jaguar Land Rover boss as thousands of job cuts expected

The company is struggling with the impact of tariffs as well as the fallout from a major cyber attack last year.

BBC News

Sep 6, 2026 - bbc.co.uk

North Carolina Dem Senate candidate added former Bloods gang member to criminal justice task force: report

Roy Cooper appointed a convicted Bloods gang member to his criminal justice reform task force in 2020, a Washington Free Beacon report reveals.

Latest Political News on Fox News

Sep 5, 2026 - foxnews.com

Don’t panic about the national debt — the US has the wealth to handle it

When the debt is framed as a crushing multiple of one year’s income, the conversation narrows to two unappealing options: cut spending or raise taxes on the wages and salaries ordinary Americans live on. Compare the debt to the country’s total wealth, though, and a different path emerges — one that ...

The Hill News

Sep 6, 2026 - thehill.com

These are the most important House races to watch in November

Democrats are favored to win the House, but Republicans have viable paths to keeping control. These are the key themes and races to keep an eye on.

Politics

Sep 6, 2026 - washingtonpost.com

Trump Rallies GOP Ahead of Midterm Elections

Republicans are preparing for a first-of-its-kind midterm convention in Dallas on Sept. 9 and 10, with President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance among the featured speakers as the party seeks to mobilize voters ahead of November. Joining Christina Ruffini and Jeff Mason on Bloomberg This We...

Bloomberg Politics

Sep 6, 2026 - bloomberg.com

Democrats See Wider Path to Take Senate as Trump Backlash Grows

Senate Republicans in Dallas this week for the party’s unusual midterm election convention could use a good show.

Bloomberg Politics

Sep 6, 2026 - bloomberg.com

Trump administration again presses Supreme Court on mail-in voting limits

“Once those ballot envelopes enter the mailstream, there is no retrieving them,” Solicitor General John Sauer argued in a filing Sunday. The post Trump administration again presses Supreme Court on ma...

MS NOW

Sep 6, 2026 - ms.now

House Dems plot Trump investigation blitz if they seize majority

Rep. Robert Garcia outlined key targets, including the Trump family, Jeffrey Epstein and ICE, as House Democrats prepare oversight investigations.

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Sep 6, 2026 - foxnews.com

Trump’s in-house lawyers are bracing for a tidal wave of Democratic investigations

The new White House counsel has plenty of experience delaying efforts to hold Trump accountable. The post Trump’s in-house lawyers are bracing for a tidal wave of Democratic investigations appeared fi...

MS NOW

Sep 6, 2026 - ms.now

German Far-Right AfD Secures 44.5% in Saxony-Anhalt Vote, CDU Trails

The far-right Alternative for Germany scored its best-ever result in a state election on Sunday amid growing public discontent with the political establishment, delivering a powerful blow to Chancellor Friedrich Merz.

Bloomberg Politics

Sep 6, 2026 - bloomberg.com

Rep. Kiley Challenges Party Control in Congress

Joining Bloomberg This Weekend, Independent California Rep. Kevin Kiley is calling for House rules to guarantee committee assignments for lawmakers who don't belong to either major party, after his own assignments were temporarily vacated when he left the Republican Conference. Kiley also criticizes...

Bloomberg Politics

Sep 6, 2026 - bloomberg.com

Trump appeals to Supreme Court for third time over mail-in ballot restrictions

The Trump administration appealed to the Supreme Court on Sunday for the third time over the U.S. Postal Service’s new mail-in ballot requirements that remain blocked by a federal judge. On Friday, U.S. District Judge Indira Talwani, an appointee of former President Barack Obama, extended the block ...

Washington Examiner

Sep 6, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com

Hunter Biden says he ‘may have to’ run for president in 2028 after earlier dismissal

Hunter Biden signaled he is considering running for president in 2028 just weeks after he dismissed the idea. Speaking with radio host John Catsimatidis, Biden said he “may have to” run for the White House if he gets Catsimatidis’s endorsement. The comment appeared to be a joke, considering Catsimat...

Washington Examiner

Sep 6, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com

Trump’s MAGA Inc. super-PAC funnels $10 million into Texas Senate race

President Trump’s super-PAC MAGA Inc. gave $10 million in support of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s (R) Senate campaign ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, according to Federal Election Commission (FEC) filings published Saturday. The $10 million payment, given to political media company, Del ...

The Hill News

Sep 5, 2026 - thehill.com

Michigan Secretary of State says voters will "know the truth" about elections

Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson said she will ensure all eligible voters can submit ballots in the midterm elections, after a judge again blocked the Trump administration's mail-in voting order.

Politics - CBSNews.com

Sep 6, 2026 - cbsnews.com

Do You Have the Right To Possess an AR-15? The Supreme Court Will Soon Decide.

The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a pair of cases involving rifle restrictions imposed by Connecticut and Cook County, Illinois.

Reason Magazine

Sep 6, 2026 - reason.com

What You Need to Know About Election Threats This Fall

The most significant election threats this fall aren't Russian interference or terrorism. It's our own federal government.

RealClearPolitics - Homepage

Sep 6, 2026 - realclearpolitics.com

Ukraine war ‘single biggest factor’ driving record diesel prices, Wright says

Energy Secretary Chris Wright said the Russia-Ukraine war is the “single biggest factor” behind the historic increase in diesel prices. “Diesel has been impacted by a lot of factors, but the single biggest one there has been the Ukrainian destruction of Russian refineries,” Wright said on CNN’s Stat...

Washington Examiner

Sep 6, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com

Dems descend on posh island getaway packed with deep-pocketed donors as midterms close in

Hakeem Jeffries, Jon Ossoff and Josh Turek are among Democrats flocking to Nantucket to court wealthy donors despite the party's anti-elite rhetoric.

Latest Political News on Fox News

Sep 6, 2026 - foxnews.com

This school year, families are seeking more educational opportunity. A new law will bring new solutions

The start of a new school year brings a familiar ritual: Backpacks are packed, first-day photos are snapped, and families send children to school with optimism about the year ahead. That optimism is backed by a significant investment. This year, American families are expected to spend more than $43 ...

Washington Examiner

Sep 6, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com

Energy secretary: ‘I don’t want to have an opinion’ on rising gas prices

Energy Secretary Chris Wright on Sunday said he did not “want to have an opinion” on the direction of gas prices Americans are paying, which are above $4 per gallon on average at the pump in the U.S. “You said on this show five months ago that high gas prices had peaked, but between not…

The Hill News

Sep 6, 2026 - thehill.com

Public backlash against data centers is rising. Politicians are playing catchup

Public sentiment against data centers is running high this election season, leaving politicians of all stripes scrambling to respond. We look at how this is playing out in Pennsylvania.

NPR Topics: Politics

Sep 6, 2026 - npr.org

Trump’s ‘not good’ approval rating could hurt party in midterm elections: Byron York

Washington Examiner chief political correspondent Byron York said President Donald Trump’s job approval rating was “not good” leading into the midterm elections, noting that historically, that has proven to negatively affect how the sitting president’s party performs. “Well, old thinking says that t...

Washington Examiner

Sep 6, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com

Trump administration makes another Supreme Court appeal on mail ballot fight

The filing comes after a U.S. District Court judge extended an order against the Postal Service enforcing President Trump's executive order for the November elections.

Politics - CBSNews.com

Sep 6, 2026 - cbsnews.com

Why Is This Highly Respected Commentator Smiling?

A new book surveys the right’s dramatic transformation since 2015. The post Why Is This Highly Respected Commentator Smiling? appeared first on The American Conservative.

The American Conservative

Sep 5, 2026 - theamericanconservative.com

German Far Right Heads for Historic State Win: What to Watch

Germany’s far right is expected to notch a decisive election victory in Saxony-Anhalt on Sunday, a result that could put the Alternative for Germany, or AfD, closer than ever to leading one of the country’s 16 states.

Bloomberg Politics

Sep 6, 2026 - bloomberg.com

Angie Craig throws her hat in the ring for WNBA commissioner

Rep. Angie Craig (D-Minn) offered herself up to replace retiring WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert, who recently announced her retirement amid the league’s growing popularity and recent controversies. “Hey, @WNBA, I’m a free agent in January,” Rep. Craig wrote on social platform X Friday. Craig lost...

The Hill News

Sep 5, 2026 - thehill.com

Scoop: Republican midterms convention speakers revealed

President Trump and his top allies will share the stage with Republican candidates in some of the nation's most competitive races at next week's GOP midterm convention in Dallas, according to a preliminary list of speakers obtained by Axios.Why it matters: The lineup underscores a central purpose of...

Axios

Sep 5, 2026 - axios.com

Republicans seem to only call out antisemitism when it suits them politically. Elon Musk proves it.

Make no mistake: Democrats are not the only political party with an antisemitism problem. The post Republicans seem to only call out antisemitism when it suits them politically. Elon Musk proves it. a...

MS NOW

Sep 6, 2026 - ms.now

Trump admin’s mail-in ballot fight lands back at Supreme Court

The Trump administration asks the Supreme Court to enforce postal service ballot mail restrictions as North Carolina ballots already enter the mail.

Latest Political News on Fox News

Sep 6, 2026 - foxnews.com

Politics chat: First-ever Republican midterm convention or Trump rally?

A first-ever Republican midterm convention is taking place this week in Dallas, but are candidates interested in attending? Plus, Michigan's Democratic senate candidate apologizes to Jewish voters.

NPR Topics: Politics

Sep 6, 2026 - npr.org

9/6: Face The Nation

This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," with midterm elections less than two months away, Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson joins as well as Reps. Jason Crow and Lisa McClain. Plus, Sunoco chairman and Republican midterm convention chair Ray Washburne joins.

Politics - CBSNews.com

Sep 6, 2026 - cbsnews.com

Live updates: Energy secretary downplays rising gas prices as US, Iran trade strikes

Energy Secretary Chris Wright appeared on four Sunday morning news programs after the U.S. and Iran traded tit-for-tat strikes this weekend. Iranian officials on Sunday took credit for an attack on an unmanned U.S. military ship in the Strait of Hormuz. That strike came after the U.S. hit three Iran...

The Hill News

Sep 6, 2026 - thehill.com

Trump-linked MAGA Inc pours $10M into Ken Paxton's Texas Senate race against James Talarico

MAGA Inc. drops $10 million in ads backing Ken Paxton against James Talarico in a neck and neck Texas Senate race that could reshape the midterms.

Latest Political News on Fox News

Sep 5, 2026 - foxnews.com

Trump appeals to Supreme Court as time runs out on push to restrict mail voting

With November midterms approaching, two swing states are sending ballots, and other states plan to send theirs soon.

Politics

Sep 6, 2026 - washingtonpost.com

Witkoff and Kushner call Kyiv talks 'substantive' after Moscow Putin meeting

U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner held meetings in Kyiv with Ukraine's President Zelenskyy on Sunday, a day after lengthy conversations with Russian President Putin in Moscow.

NPR Topics: Politics

Sep 6, 2026 - npr.org

Zia Yusuf’s post about Camden council leader is ‘straightforward racism’, says minister

Senior Reform UK figure has faced criticism within party after post about Sagal Abdi-Wali, a former child refugeeLabour has accused Reform’s Zia Yusuf of “straightforward racism” after he suggested the party’s frontrunner to replace Keir Starmer in the Holborn and St Pancras byelection was not Briti...

Politics | The Guardian

Sep 6, 2026 - theguardian.com

Trump removes White House shrouds as he prepares for Xi visit

The president had ordered repairs to the iconic, and Ionic, columns outside the White House entrance.

Politics

Sep 5, 2026 - washingtonpost.com

Letitia James’ Times Square shooting probe draws GOP criticism over New York’s mental health crisis

Saritha Komatireddy proposes a new Office of Civil Commitment after the Times Square fatal stabbing, saying New York fails mentally ill people.

Latest Political News on Fox News

Sep 6, 2026 - foxnews.com

Trump’s Super PAC Will Spend $10 Million on Texas Senate Race

A financial filing announcing the TV and digital ad buy is the first general election spending by MAGA Inc. The group intends to boost the Republican nominee, Ken Paxton.

NYT > U.S. > Politics

Sep 5, 2026 - nytimes.com