Political News For 2026-09-09

Forensic Election Fraud Analysts Allege Defendants Defamed Them as "Retaliation for Plaintiffs' Refusal to Report False Findings of Election Fraud"

Their defamation and breach of contract case against Stefanie Lambert can go forward, a judge concluded.

Reason Magazine

Sep 8, 2026 - reason.com

Canada's Carney Takes Calculated Risk in US Trade War

Canada imposed tariffs of up to 50% on hundreds or products from the US as Prime Minister Mark Carney bets that standing up to President Donald Trump will help with Ottawa's negotiating position. It's not clear how the US will respond to this move yet. Bloomberg's Derek Decloet reports. (Source: Bl...

Bloomberg Politics

Sep 8, 2026 - bloomberg.com

Africa should stop treating energy shocks as surprises

The Hormuz crisis is the latest in a series of disruptions that have exposed the continent’s energy vulnerabilities. The time to build resilience is between crises, not during them.

Semafor

Sep 7, 2026 - semafor.com

Vulnerable Republicans divided over wisdom of Trump’s midterm convention

Republican senators and candidates have mixed feelings about President Trump’s midterm election convention, with many hoping that Trump can rev up millions of MAGA voters but worried of being tied to a president with a slumping approval rating. Party officials are promising a big turnout of Senate R...

The Hill News

Sep 8, 2026 - thehill.com

Bass refuses to testify on Los Angeles homelessness before Congress

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has declined to testify before Congress next week about the city’s homelessness rate and her government’s actions to address the issue. In a Sept. 4 letter, Bass’s legal counsel David Michaelson rejected an invitation from Rep. Tim Burchett (R-TN), in his capacity as a m...

Washington Examiner

Sep 8, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com

Court Grants TRO Barring "Threatening, Intimidating, and Retaliation Action … Without a Legitimate Law Enforcement Purpose" Against ICE Watcher

From Judge Michael Newman (S.D. Ohio) Friday in Moorman v. Doe No. 1; since this is a decision at the… The post Court Grants TRO Barring "Threatening, Intimidating, and Retaliation Action … Without a Legitimate Law Enforcement Purpose" Against ICE Watcher appeared first on Reason Magazine.

Reason Magazine

Sep 7, 2026 - reason.com

Reporter's Notebook: Dem rebels expose cracks in Jeffries’ House leadership

Jared Golden and Marie Gluesenkamp Perez blindsided Hakeem Jeffries by handing House Republicans a crucial procedural vote with zero warning.

Latest Political News on Fox News

Sep 8, 2026 - foxnews.com

How voters can overcome election sabotage: show up and vote early

Given the uncertainty of mail-in ballots, we need to encourage early in-person voting.

The Hill News

Sep 8, 2026 - thehill.com

Iceland summons U.S. envoy over Trump map depicting it in stars and stripes

A Trump post showed the country, along with Canada, Cuba, Mexico and Greenland, covered in red, white and blue, and labeled “United States of America.”

Politics

Sep 8, 2026 - washingtonpost.com

The 2026 midterm general election season is upon us. Here's what to watch

The week of Labor Day marks the unofficial kickoff of the general election season. President Trump's unpopularity and Democratic enthusiasm means control of Congress is on the ballot.

NPR Topics: Politics

Sep 8, 2026 - npr.org

Traditional Schools Losing Their Grip on K-12 Education

Publicly funded school choice is experiencing historic growth in the United States. State money now follows many students into private, religious, and charter schools, as well as traditional public schools. But a small corner of the education marketplace-homeschooling, microschools, and other altern...

RealClearPolitics - Homepage

Sep 8, 2026 - realclearpolitics.com

Political commentator on what we might expect from Trump's midterm convention

NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with commentator Jonah Goldberg about this week's unusual Republican midterm gathering.

NPR Topics: Politics

Sep 8, 2026 - npr.org

House vote condemning socialism reveals problems for Democrats

The vote comes as democratic socialist candidates are winning primaries in heavily Democratic districts and are likely to enter Congress in January.

The Hill News

Sep 8, 2026 - thehill.com

UK government pays highest interest rate on 30-year bond since 1998

High yields threaten to wipe out at least half of the £24bn headroom John Healey was expecting to have for his budgetThe UK government was forced to pay the highest interest rate for a 30-year bond since 1998 on Tuesday, underlining the fiscal challenges facing the chancellor, John Healey.Echoing th...

Politics | The Guardian

Sep 8, 2026 - theguardian.com

Crooked Media’s nonprofit launches new political creator drive

The nonprofit arm of Pod Save America’s audio empire is hoping to lure younger voters back to the Democratic Party.

Semafor

Sep 7, 2026 - semafor.com

What to watch as Republicans gather in Dallas for Trump's unusual midterm convention

Republicans will descend on Dallas this week for a two-day convention dreamed up by President Donald Trump to rally his party in this year’s midterm elections

ABC News: Politics

Sep 8, 2026 - abcnews.com

How the AfD Made History in Germany

Sunday's election was historic and has shaken the foundations of German politics.

RealClearPolitics - Homepage

Sep 8, 2026 - realclearpolitics.com

WATCH LIVE: Blanche holds DOJ press conference ahead of 9/11 anniversary

Attorney General Todd Blanche is holding a press conference at the Department of Justice on Tuesday afternoon to speak about the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks this week. TRUMP HONORS 9/11 FIRST RESPONDERS WITH NEW COAST GUARD CUTTER AND PRESIDENTIAL MEDAL OF FREEDOM The event comes ...

Washington Examiner

Sep 8, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com

Trump's construction projects are transforming the capital

President Trump is transforming Washington. New York Magazine's Ben Terris says the ballroom, the planned arch and other changes are an attempt to achieve "architectural immortality."

NPR Topics: Politics

Sep 7, 2026 - npr.org

Michigan rabbis press El-Sayed on Israel rhetoric

A petition signed by more than a dozen Michigan rabbis and Jewish leaders was launched Tuesday, pushing Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed to shift his rhetoric on Israel as lingering anxiety and frustration from the primary pour over into the general election over the progressive’s stance o...

The Hill News

Sep 8, 2026 - thehill.com

Will the Feds Be a Nuisance or a Menace at the Polls in November?

A recent confrontation between federal agents and local election officials provides cause for concern—and some optimism—about the integrity of the midterm elections.

The Dispatch

Sep 8, 2026 - thedispatch.com

Trump Is Weaponizing the Department of Education After Pledging To Kill It

Instead of abolishing the department, the president increased its budget. It's now pursuing investigations against school districts for seemingly political reasons.

Reason Magazine

Sep 8, 2026 - reason.com

Ohio Democrat Amy Acton reflects on a ‘rough day’ as witnesses recall ‘frightening’ confrontation

Democrat Amy Acton vowed to continue on as a “fierce warrior” in her campaign for Ohio governor Monday, a day after law enforcement officials said an armed man aggressively attempted to confront her at a county fair.

NBC News Politics

Sep 7, 2026 - nbcnews.com

Democrat El-Sayed Hits Trump Efforts to Cast Him as Villain

Michigan Democratic US Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed countered Republican criticism that his progressive-leaning platform is out of step with mainstream Americans by lambasting President Donald Trump’s tariffs on US trading partners, the unpopular war in Iran and the high cost of living.

Bloomberg Politics

Sep 8, 2026 - bloomberg.com

Why Ohio is such a competitive state this year

It’s got a major governor’s race, marquee Senate contest and House elections, all of which Democrats have a chance to win.

Politics

Sep 8, 2026 - washingtonpost.com

Trump Loses Two More Sanctuary City Cases - And Picks up A Rare Win

The unusual victory arises from a connection to the Contracts Clause.

Reason Magazine

Sep 7, 2026 - reason.com

The GOP was confident about keeping its Senate majority. Now the fight for control is wide open

Control of the U.S. Senate is up for grabs with less than two months until Election Day

ABC News: Politics

Sep 8, 2026 - abcnews.com

You can’t hurt Canada without hurting Americans

In today’s Tea: Joe on Canada’s retaliatory tariffs, where competitive Senate races stand and more. The post You can’t hurt Canada without hurting Americans appeared first on MS NOW.

MS NOW

Sep 8, 2026 - ms.now

Senate GOP Leaders Dropped Inflation Ball 5 Months Ago

RealClearPolitics - Homepage

Sep 8, 2026 - realclearpolitics.com

Newsom admits democratic socialist ideas ‘mainstream’ in Democrat party: ‘Pretty aligned’

California Gov. Gavin Newsom says the Democratic Party is "pretty aligned" with the DSA on Medicare for All, climate change and fossil fuels.

Latest Political News on Fox News

Sep 8, 2026 - foxnews.com

Unearthed interview exposes what Talarico thought about 'tough-on-crime' tactics

Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico pushed restorative justice over suspension and expulsion, linking school discipline to criminal reform.

Latest Political News on Fox News

Sep 8, 2026 - foxnews.com

Warsh has plenty of excuses to delay a rate hike

The Fed chair will have to guard his hawkish flank, led by Cleveland President Beth Hammack, but likely has enough allies to avoid a hike.

Semafor

Sep 8, 2026 - semafor.com

On jobs, trade and interest rates, Trump trips over his economic illiteracy (again)

The president, in a rather literal sense, just doesn’t know what he’s talking about when it comes to economic policies he ought to understand. The post On jobs, trade and interest rates, Trump trips o...

MS NOW

Sep 8, 2026 - ms.now

With Ohio’s governorship up for grabs, a toxic race turns violent

An alleged assailant forced his way Sunday toward Democratic candidate Amy Acton at a county fair, officials and witnesses said. Authorities said he was carrying two pistols and a Taser.

Politics

Sep 8, 2026 - washingtonpost.com

DHS asks Supreme Court to reinstate overhauled immigration tool for midterms 

The Trump administration urged the Supreme Court on Tuesday to restore the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) overhauled immigration verification system in time for the midterm elections.  “The district court has issued an indefensible order that threatens the integrity of upcoming elections,” ...

The Hill News

Sep 8, 2026 - thehill.com

After Charlie Kirk’s death, Turning Point forges ahead, with eyes on JD Vance

The conservative group’s leaders still grapple with grief. But they also have a mission: 2028.

Politics

Sep 8, 2026 - washingtonpost.com

Let's Look at Trump's Record That Most of the Press Won't Print

We are approaching the fifth and last biennial election in the Trump era, and the president has asked voters to make it a referendum on him. Let's take a look at his record.The tiresome and predictable criticism of a pro-Trump bias will come, as it always does when anyone tries to say anything po......

RealClearPolitics - Homepage

Sep 8, 2026 - realclearpolitics.com

Argentina to sue Israeli oil firm in Falklands row

The move is Buenos Aires’ latest salvo in its campaign to regain control of the UK-controlled territory.

Semafor

Sep 8, 2026 - semafor.com

Emergency crew rescues worker injured during White House construction

Local dispatchers called for a “high-angle rescue” for the worker, who was part of a team removing scaffolding from Trump’s project on the North Portico.

Politics

Sep 7, 2026 - washingtonpost.com

2026 candidates target health care "corruption"

Campaigning on health care used to mean talking about coverage or costs. Now, in the run-up to the midterms, it's just as likely to focus on "corruption."The big picture: Candidates are accusing primary or general election opponents of being in the pockets of drugmakers, insurers and other powerful ...

Axios

Sep 8, 2026 - axios.com

National Guard member jailed after allegedly pointing weapon at fellow service member in DC

A National Guard member from Georgia is in jail facing two felony charges after being accused of pointing his loaded weapon at a colleague while patrolling Washington, D.C. Zion Mitchell, 21, was arrested last week after allegedly getting into an argument over military grooming regulations with a fe...

Washington Examiner

Sep 8, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com

Where is ‘King of Debt’ Trump when we need him on the national debt?

The United States is now well beyond responsible management of the debt, and my party has lost its willingness to recommend the hard choices needed to control it.

The Hill News

Sep 7, 2026 - thehill.com

Gas prices reach Labor Day high amid Iran war

The average price of gas going into this Labor Day weekend reached a record holiday high compared with past years at $4.14 a gallon, according to a national tracking average from AAA. The previous record for Labor Day was $3.82 in 2012.  The high price for fuel comes as diesel hit its highest price ...

The Hill News

Sep 8, 2026 - thehill.com

Despite his best efforts, Trump is winning in Iran

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. Survival isn’t vict...

Washington Examiner

Sep 8, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com

Zelensky to Axios: U.S. exploring Russia-Ukraine winter de-escalation steps

The U.S. is exploring whether Ukraine and Russia could take steps to de-escalate the war during the winter while restarting negotiations toward a broader peace agreement, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky told Axios in an interview Monday. Why it matters: The Ukrainian president believes the w...

Axios

Sep 7, 2026 - axios.com

The primaries are almost over. Here’s what we learned.

Trump put himself on the ballot. Age wasn’t a dealbreaker. And the November map is unusual. The post The primaries are almost over. Here’s what we learned. appeared first on MS NOW.

MS NOW

Sep 8, 2026 - ms.now

AfD win could portend rightist surge across Europe

The AfD’s win in Germany shocked politicians in France, where far-right leader Marine Le Pen is leading the polls in next year’s presidential race.

Semafor

Sep 7, 2026 - semafor.com

Trump promises midterm victory, slams Democrats in Labor Day message

President Trump on Monday promised victory in the upcoming midterm elections for the GOP and went after Democrats in a Labor Day message posted to social media. “Happy Labor Day to all, including the Radical Left Lunatics, Communists, and Dumocrats who will do anything possible to destroy our Countr...

The Hill News

Sep 7, 2026 - thehill.com

Midterm elections head into the home stretch as candidates hit Labor Day events

Candidates in several states with competitive House and Senate races are beginning the stretch run of election season with Labor Day events at festivals, union halls and parades

ABC News: Politics

Sep 7, 2026 - abcnews.com

Dem city bashed for policy ‘encouraging criminal illegal aliens’ as rap sheets revealed: ‘Lives on the line’

Danbury, Connecticut's City Council voted to let DACA recipients serve as police officers, drawing a sharp rebuke from DHS over recent ICE arrests.

Latest Political News on Fox News

Sep 8, 2026 - foxnews.com

The Midterms Approach

Plus: Canada imposes retaliatory tariffs on the U.S., and oil prices reach a 6-week high.

The Dispatch

Sep 8, 2026 - thedispatch.com

How Long Will the American Worker Pay for Endless War?

Support TAC this Labor Day. The post How Long Will the American Worker Pay for Endless War? appeared first on The American Conservative.

The American Conservative

Sep 8, 2026 - theamericanconservative.com

The grocery aisle's new double whammy: price and safety

Plenty of Americans feel like they're forking over a fortune for groceries—only to get hit with a recall notice that forces them to throw that expensive food out.Why it matters: While grocery prices are driven by complex trade and energy costs, the safety net meant to keep them safe to eat is frayin...

Axios

Sep 7, 2026 - axios.com

Administration strips language that criticized Confederate statue at Arlington

A new sign at Arlington National Cemetery omits wording that said the 32-foot bronze statue “mythologized” the Confederacy and gave “sanitized” depictions of slavery.

Politics

Sep 8, 2026 - washingtonpost.com

The Guardian view on the far right’s real weapon: it is the politics of powerlessness | Editorial

From Dover to Saxony-Anhalt, extremists thrive when voters believe established parties can no longer deliver security, prosperity or meaningful changeWhat links the thuggish masked agitation in southern England this weekend and the far-right Alternative für Deutschland’s (AfD) best-ever result in a ...

Politics | The Guardian

Sep 7, 2026 - theguardian.com

The last test of dynastic politics in an anti-establishment primary season

The two distinct races represent the last gasp of dynastic politics in a primary season largely defined by deep antiestablishment fervor.

Politics

Sep 8, 2026 - washingtonpost.com

NYC voters give Mamdani high marks, say mayor is doing better than expected

A new Suffolk University poll also finds New York voters disagree with GOP calls for Mayor Zohran Mamdani to stay away from 9/11 memorial.

Politics

Sep 8, 2026 - washingtonpost.com

'The Flight 93 Election,' Ten Years Later

Michael Anton's essay should be understood in the larger context of what Harry V. Jaffa called the scholarship of the politics of freedom.

RealClearPolitics - Homepage

Sep 8, 2026 - realclearpolitics.com

Huawei fraud trial set to begin over Iran dealings

Chinese telecommunications giant Huawei is set to face trial in New York on charges that it deceived banks about its business in Iran, evaded U.S. sanctions, and conspired to steal U.S. trade secrets. Jury selection was scheduled to begin Tuesday in federal court in Brooklyn, and U.S. District Judge...

Washington Examiner

Sep 8, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com

GOP faces brutal midterm headwinds as Republicans paint election as ‘competition with communism’

President Donald Trump headlines the first-ever GOP midterm convention in Dallas as Republicans fight to hold slim congressional majorities amid inflation.

Latest Political News on Fox News

Sep 8, 2026 - foxnews.com

Canada Strikes Back

Ottawa paid a price to open the Gordie Howe International Bridge. Now the bet is that retaliatory tariffs plus the midterms force Americans to end meme-driven trade policy.

RealClearPolitics - Homepage

Sep 8, 2026 - realclearpolitics.com

Carney Says Retaliation Against U.S. Tariffs Was Unavoidable

In a video address, the prime minister said the United States was seeking “dependency, not a true economic partnership” from Canada.

NYT > U.S. > Politics

Sep 8, 2026 - nytimes.com

I treat pregnancy emergencies in the ER. Restricting mifepristone ties my hands.

As an ER doctor, I worry about much more than losing one medication. I worry about our patients’ health and safety when doctors cannot provide the care they know is appropriate. The post I treat pregn...

MS NOW

Sep 8, 2026 - ms.now

Farage still Reform’s best hope as rivals struggle to match appeal to party faithful

Despite series of scandals, members remain loyal to their leader as questions over his successor growFew British politicians unleash the kind of evangelical zeal among their party faithful as Nigel Farage. Despite being weighed down by weeks of scandal, last weekend’s Reform UK conference showed tha...

Politics | The Guardian

Sep 7, 2026 - theguardian.com

Republicans hope unconventional convention will rally voters ahead of midterms

The Republican party is calling it a "Trumpapalooza." The party is throwing an unconventional convention in Dallas this week to try to boost Republican voter enthusiasm.

NPR Topics: Politics

Sep 8, 2026 - npr.org

German far-right party candidate thanks Musk after state election win

A German far-right political party’s candidate singled out tech billionaire Elon Musk after a state election victory on Sunday. “Thank you, @elonmusk, for your support and for your clear and highly important perspective on the political developments of our time — including here in Germany,” Ulrich S...

The Hill News

Sep 7, 2026 - thehill.com

Lindsay Clancy’s attorney makes public plea for Trump pardon

Kevin Reddington also said he hoped to arrange an agreement with prosecutors that would be “acceptable to both sides.”

Politics

Sep 8, 2026 - washingtonpost.com

How Christians can fight back against Christian nationalism

Community faith leaders gather for a prayer vigil on the second anniversary of January 6 in 2023 in Washington, DC. Speakers called for an end to Christian nationalism and denounced political violence. | Nathan Howard/Getty Images Are we on the precipice of a white Christian nationalist takeover? ...

Politics | Vox

Sep 8, 2026 - vox.com

Canada trade fight hits Kansas

🔬 Plus: Weird trailer features Nathan Fielder and Elizabeth Holmes {beacon}   It’s Tuesday, and it’s time to get back into the swing of things after a nice long Labor Day weekend (which is proving to be tough).   In today’s issue: Canada’s tariffs in place “Trump-a-palooza” heads to Dallas New Hamps...

The Hill News

Sep 8, 2026 - thehill.com

Key swing state voters to settle dueling Senate primary fights in crucial open-seat race

Karishma Manzur's socialist surge threatens Chris Pappas in the New Hampshire Senate primary as the far-left notches wins across the country.

Latest Political News on Fox News

Sep 8, 2026 - foxnews.com

What to Watch in Tuesday’s New Hampshire Primary Elections

Voters will nominate candidates for one of the most high-stakes Senate races in the country. And a Democratic House primary has emerged as a test of the party’s establishment.

NYT > U.S. > Politics

Sep 8, 2026 - nytimes.com

Can Ohio Tolerate Ramaswamy's Religious Toleration?

In November, we will learn whether Buckeye Republicans have been sufficiently persuaded by a more tolerant vision of the fusion of faith and freedom.

Reason Magazine

Sep 8, 2026 - reason.com

The American Prison Experiment: A 250-Year History of Good Intentions and Bad Results

A strange trip through the U.S. prison system's never-ending cycle of failure and reform

Reason Magazine

Sep 8, 2026 - reason.com

Major blue state hospital pulls plug on controversial child transgender treatments after DOJ intervention

Mount Sinai, one of New York City's largest hospitals, agreed to stop sex reassignment procedures for minors and allocate $2 million for patient care.

Latest Political News on Fox News

Sep 8, 2026 - foxnews.com

What to know about Canada's escalating trade war with the U.S.

Canada struck back at U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday with tariffs on about $20 billion worth of U.S. goods. The outcome could resonate far beyond Canada.

NPR Topics: Politics

Sep 8, 2026 - npr.org

New Hampshire primaries test Trump and the left

President Donald Trump’s endorsement will be put to the test once again Tuesday in New Hampshire’s primaries, where liberal Democrats are also looking to cap an ascendant primary season with additional victories.

NBC News Politics

Sep 8, 2026 - nbcnews.com

Tuesday’s Campaign Round-Up, 9.8.26: New Hampshire hosts closely watched primaries

Today’s installment of campaign-related news items from across the country. The post Tuesday’s Campaign Round-Up, 9.8.26: New Hampshire hosts closely watched primaries appeared first on MS NOW.

MS NOW

Sep 8, 2026 - ms.now

DOJ election monitors in two New Hampshire cities for Tuesday’s state primary

Assistant AG Harmeet Dhillon says this is the last push to monitor a state primary before the DOJ “begins ramping up” to monitor the midterm elections in November. The post DOJ election monitors in t...

MS NOW

Sep 8, 2026 - ms.now

Canada Trade War Escalates; Rising Fuel Prices Impact Americans

Canadian retaliatory tariffs on some 700 American products are going into effect as the trade war intensifies. It comes less than two months until the November midterms, with the ongoing war with Iran, tariffs and spiking gas prices on the minds of American voters. NBC’s Garrett Haake reports for TO...

NBC News Politics

Sep 8, 2026 - today.com

New Hampshire voters pick nominees as Sen. Shaheen’s exit sparks a scramble for key seats

New Hampshire primary voters are choosing candidates for Congress, governor and the state Legislature, with the retirement of U.S. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen creating the most competitive races

ABC News: Politics

Sep 8, 2026 - abcnews.com

Trump threatens to ban Bombardier jet sales as Canada’s retaliatory tariffs take effect

President Donald Trump asserted Monday that the Canadian aerospace company Bombardier should no longer be allowed to sell its planes in the United States, opening a new front in his trade war hours before new Canadian tariffs on American goods took effect.

NBC News Politics

Sep 8, 2026 - nbcnews.com

Retaliatory Canadian tariffs take effect

Canada’s retaliatory tariffs on $27.6 billion in American products took effect on Tuesday, marking the latest escalation in an ongoing trade fight between the U.S. and its northern neighbor.  The economic policies impose 15 percent, 25 percent and 50 percent tariffs on around 6 percent of what the U...

The Hill News

Sep 8, 2026 - thehill.com

The Guardian view on English schools: teachers and pupils should be proud of bucking a downward trend | Editorial

International comparisons suggest that some things are being done right in England’s classroomsTeachers, headteachers, children, parents and politicians should all feel proud of England’s schools, which have bucked a disappointing international trend. Results from 15-year-olds in reading, maths and ...

Politics | The Guardian

Sep 8, 2026 - theguardian.com

An Uncomfortable Truth for New Hampshire Democrats

While it remains highly unlikely that Chris Pappas will actually lose his primary, this has been an improbable election cycle.

RealClearPolitics - Homepage

Sep 8, 2026 - realclearpolitics.com

Rare charges against ICE agent highlight DOJ’s broader retreat from shooting probes

The case against Christian Castro is unprecedented in President Donald Trump’s second term, as ICE agents face little fallout from shootings of protesters and others.

Politics

Sep 8, 2026 - washingtonpost.com

Ex-DSA member rips Abdul El-Sayed and warns far-left adopting politics of foreign terror org

A former Democratic Socialists of America member warns Marxists and Leninists have taken over the DSA and rips Abdul El-Sayed as dishonest.

Latest Political News on Fox News

Sep 8, 2026 - foxnews.com

House Republicans’ campaign arm adds 5 candidates to battleground program

House Republicans’ campaign arm is adding five candidates to a battleground seat program as election season heats up. Rep. Richard Hudson (R-N.C.), chair of the National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC), in a Tuesday press release unveiled that five candidates in Florida and North Carolina ...

The Hill News

Sep 8, 2026 - thehill.com

Live updates: Canadian tariffs take effect as Trump threatens Bombardier in growing trade war

Canada’s retaliatory tariffs against the U.S. went into effect at midnight Tuesday, affecting hundreds of goods, including steel and aluminum, appliances and electronics and wood, pulp and paper products. There are no reports of negotiations between the two countries. The Trump administration levied...

The Hill News

Sep 8, 2026 - thehill.com

UK Youth Unemployment Czar Hints at Change in Minimum Wage

A long-awaited review into the UK’s youth employment crisis could recommend slowing or reversing planned rises in the minimum wage, its author hinted.

Bloomberg Politics

Sep 8, 2026 - bloomberg.com

The byelection here in Holborn and St Pancras is Labour’s to lose. But lose it might | Polly Toynbee

The Greens appeal to young and progressive voters here on defence, rent controls and North Sea oil. The Burnham bounce may be about to hit an obstacleYou might think a byelection showdown between two progressive parties is unimportant when the deep struggle for the national heart is between the righ...

Politics | The Guardian

Sep 8, 2026 - theguardian.com

DOJ asks Supreme Court to unblock voter database linking Social Security and citizenship records

The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court on Tuesday to lift a lower court order barring the implementation of a voter verification system that would combine Social Security information with citizenship records. The administration modified the Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements da...

Washington Examiner

Sep 8, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com

Veterans and Democrats intensify fight against Trump’s planned arch

Opponents of the 250-foot triumphal arch project say it could disrupt military burials at Arlington, during construction and after its completion.

Politics

Sep 8, 2026 - washingtonpost.com

Trump takes narrow Supreme Court rulings as big wins

The construction of a massive White House ballroom is moving full steam ahead after the Supreme Court found a historic preservation group likely had no right to stop it.   “We have a lot of very happy construction workers,” President Trump told reporters in the Oval Office on Wednesday. The $400 mil...

The Hill News

Sep 7, 2026 - thehill.com

House Democrats are short on cash in races they need for a big win

Candidates in high-profile races have competitive war chests, but those in lesser-known but critical campaigns often have less cash.

Semafor

Sep 8, 2026 - semafor.com

Trump suggests renaming New Mexico amid torrent of online memes and taunts

The suggestion came as the president unleashed dozens of social media posts. He lacks authority to rename New Mexico or any other state.

Politics

Sep 7, 2026 - washingtonpost.com

Trump’s Mail Voting Plan Is Coming to a Head. Here’s What to Know.

The administration’s plan to screen mail-in ballots remains blocked as the Supreme Court considers challenges to new U.S. Postal Service ballot rules.

NYT > U.S. > Politics

Sep 8, 2026 - nytimes.com

This House candidate wants you to know she helped imprison a fellow Democrat

Shannon Taylor touts her prosecutor past as she runs against Rep. Rob Wittman (R) for a battleground seat in Virginia.

Politics

Sep 8, 2026 - washingtonpost.com

Senate ‘pure toss-up’ ahead of midterms: DDHQ

Fight for control of the Senate hangs in the balance with just eight weeks to go until the midterm elections, according to Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ).  The nonpartisan election analyst on Monday shifted its November forecast to “a pure toss-up” for the upper chamber of Congress for the first time since...

The Hill News

Sep 8, 2026 - thehill.com

Is This the Left's Big Moment? We'll Know in 2 Months

Progressives and socialists made historic gains in Democratic primaries. But what happens in November is what really matters.

RealClearPolitics - Homepage

Sep 8, 2026 - realclearpolitics.com

New risk for US consumers as Iran-backed attacks threaten a second major oil chokepoint

Houthi missiles and drones struck Aramco facilities across Saudi Arabia, threatening to squeeze both the Strait of Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb.

Latest Political News on Fox News

Sep 8, 2026 - foxnews.com

Exclusive poll: GOP's gains among Latinos fade in House battlegrounds

Data: Hart Research/TelevisaUnivision; Table: Russell Contreras/AxiosDemocrats have gained sharply with Latino voters in some of the country's most competitive House districts since 2024, a new Hart Research/TelevisaUnivision poll shared exclusively with Axios shows.Why it matters: President Trump c...

Axios

Sep 8, 2026 - axios.com

Retaliation

Plus: Capitalism blaming, desalination innovation, Houthis fire on Saudi Arabia, and more...

Reason Magazine

Sep 8, 2026 - reason.com

Warsh's Best Move Is To Do Nothing

Beholden to mainstream economic ideas, the US Federal Reserve Chair has committed himself, and his reputation, to a goal he cannot achieve. Reining in inflation requires not interest-rate adjustments, but much larger strategic shifts that are not within the Fed's power to influence. by James K. Galb...

RealClearPolitics - Homepage

Sep 8, 2026 - realclearpolitics.com

Canada's retaliatory tariffs on $20 billion in U.S. goods take effect

Canada's steep retaliatory tariffs on $20 billion in U.S. goods took effect just after midnight ET on Tuesday, deepening the trade war between the two countries.

Politics - CBSNews.com

Sep 8, 2026 - cbsnews.com

N.H. voters choose nominees for open Senate seat, and more races to watch today

Both Democrats and Republicans are targeting the Senate seat that will be vacated by Democratic Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, who is not running for reelection.

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Sep 8, 2026 - cbsnews.com

Democratic Stupidities of America

The same old revolutionary canards may find new purchase in a battered middle class. The post Democratic Stupidities of America appeared first on The American Conservative.

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Sep 8, 2026 - theamericanconservative.com

All four Florida family members aboard missing plane in Bahamas found dead

A recovery mission found the bodies of the four members of a Florida family who were on board a small plane that went missing when traveling back to the United States from the Bahamas on Monday. The family announced the recovery of their four relatives through a private search mission on Tuesday. Th...

Washington Examiner

Sep 8, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com

Fox News Power Rankings: What’s in an economy?

Trump's economy approval sits at -33 points, but Democrats' competing visions on cost of living and inflation haven't won voters over either.

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Sep 8, 2026 - foxnews.com