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The Trump administration imposes import bans on specific Canadian goods starting September 29, following Canada's implementation of $20 billion in retaliatory tariffs on U.S. products.
Polymarket US-Canada diplomatic agreement to lower tariffs by September 30? 16% +5Republican lawmakers and candidates gather in Texas for an unconventional event designed to energize the base, though some vulnerable incumbents skip it to focus on local campaigning.
Chris Pappas and John Sununu advance to the general election for New Hampshire's open Senate seat, while Stefany Shaheen wins the GOP-held House district vacated by Pappas.
Polymarket Will the Republicans win the New Hampshire Senate race in 2026? 18% +1The UK, joined by Canada and France, imposes sanctions on goods from illegal settlements in the occupied West Bank, accusing Israel of enabling ethnic cleansing.
Attorney Kevin Reddington has requested a presidential pardon for Lindsay Clancy following her mistrial, while jurors report a holdout who admitted reasonable doubt but refused to acquit.
Polymarket Lindsay Clancy convicted of murder by December 31, 2027? 21% −1A federal judge orders Missouri to use a GOP-favored map, contradicting Justice Kavanaugh's refusal to block the state supreme court's previous directive.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani releases 170,000 pages of documents alleging officials concealed toxic air risks after the 9/11 attacks, sparking criticism from former Mayor Rudy Giuliani and victim families regarding
Lonnie G. Bunch III will leave his post by year-end following clashes with the White House over how museums present American history.
The city-state raises ministerial baseline salaries by 60% to attract talent, pushing the prime minister's annual pay benchmark to S$3.6 million.
Financial disclosures reveal the former president gave cash gifts to three close aides, with one sum equaling nearly a third of an employee's salary.
Republicans withdraw funding from New York's 19th district while the NRCC expands its challenger program with five new candidates in Florida and North Carolina.
Polymarket Will the Republican Party hold 47 or fewer Senate seats after the 2026 midterm elections? 29% +2The Supreme Court removes a legal hurdle for the $400 million ballroom, allowing President Trump to proceed with his sweeping Washington D.C. transformation campaign.
Polymarket Will Donald Trump post 120-139 Truth Social posts from September 4 to September 11, 2026? 0% −2The US president proposes the change on social media, drawing criticism from former GOP officials and Democrats who view it as a distraction from policy failures.
Polymarket Trump renames New Mexico to New America by September 30, 2026? 5%President Trump presents the honor to Crowther’s family during a commemoration event ahead of the 25th anniversary of the attacks.
The Trump administration urges the high court to allow DHS to access a database containing Social Security information to verify voter citizenship status.
The Australian government advances legislation requiring social media platforms to allow users to opt out of algorithmic feeds, with penalties exceeding $100m for breaches.
The senator rejects allegations that he skipped meetings and calls the claims lies spread by disgruntled staff.
Legislators are drafting a bill for a federal film and TV tax credit with bonuses up to 30%, following President Trump's endorsement, though Adam Schiff notes negotiations remain ongoing.
Authorities arrest a suspect who allegedly charged toward Democratic nominee Amy Acton with weapons, injuring bystanders.
A coalition of Michigan Jewish leaders and rabbis launched a petition urging Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed to shift his rhetoric on Israel.
David Maxwell, a former aide to Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton who reported him to the FBI in 2020, backs Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico.
His challenger criticizes the lawmaker after reports reveal he sued 700 patients, resulting in 81 arrests.
VoteVets opposes the 250-foot triumphal arch project, arguing it disrupts military burials at Arlington National Cemetery.
Progressive lawmakers express distrust in Hakeem Jeffries' leadership after procedural votes handed Republicans an advantage.
Polymarket Will the Democratic Party control the House after the 2026 Midterm elections? 87% −1A new Hart Research/TelevisaUnivision poll shows Democrats hold a 58 percent advantage on the generic congressional ballot among Latino voters in battleground districts.
California Governor Gavin Newsom states that criticism of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is nearly universal among Democrats, while noting alignment with democratic socialist views on key issues.
Polymarket Will Gavin Newsom win the 2028 US Presidential Election? 7%Unmarried couples living together for years may face reduced protection regarding inheritance and other legal matters under the new proposals.
President Trump claims a missile shield stretching from Earth into space can be built for $185bn despite formidable obstacles.
Rajiv Menon KC faces unprecedented contempt charges after instructing jurors they may decide a case according to their conscience under English law.
Two years after the former Italian prime minister issued his advice, the bloc has adopted only a small fraction of his proposals.
North Carolina’s attorney general delivers 270,000 eggs to a Charlotte food bank as part of an antitrust settlement with major egg producers.
The charge against Abdul Azeez Abdul Rahim increases tensions within Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s multi-coalition ruling alliance.
A report claims the administration's approach to border security and allied financing saves taxpayers $320 billion over four years.
Professor Rebecca Riley argues that innovation policy requires a broader geographic perspective beyond the capital.
Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez sells a $50 tin mimicking Zyn nicotine pouches to leverage the brand's popularity among Trump administration supporters.
An Indiana prosecutor determined the accuser could not form criminal intent due to a history of alcohol abuse and delusional thinking.
A three-judge panel in New Orleans hears arguments Wednesday in a case that could restrict the nationwide distribution of the medication.
A split among appeals courts regarding the regulation of prediction markets increases expectations that the Supreme Court will take up the issue.
A trademark dispute prevents the outlet from launching as The Washington Star, so it adopts the name The Washington Sun instead.
A survey by the Walton Family Foundation and Gallup finds only 32 percent of Americans are satisfied with primary and secondary education quality.