Trump's Next TACO Test Over Russia Comes With His Own Signature
Congress has handed Trump a sledgehammer to swing at Russia's economic lifelines. He might use it to tap in a few nails.
Politics
newsweek.com
17.09.2026
Who Will Win the Midterms? Republicans Are Reeling.
The party is putting up a costly defense of states and districts that President Trump won easily in 2024. And in places like Georgia, strategists wonder if it’s too late.
Politics
nytimes.com
17.09.2026
Kavanaugh throws Trump 'a lifeline' on mail ballot rules despite Supreme Court loss before midterms
The Supreme Court denied Trump's emergency request, but Justice Brett Kavanaugh's concurrence signals the USPS rule may survive for 2028.
Politics
foxnews.com
17.09.2026
Trump’s Minnesota Surge Threatened Democracy, Judge Warns
In a rare interview, Patrick Schiltz, who served as the federal court’s chief judge last winter, called the administration’s actions “a grave threat to the rule of law.”
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nytimes.com
17.09.2026
I'm a Cattle Farmer Running for Congress. I Have Beef With Trump | Opinion
"We can lower costs for families without sacrificing the farmers who put food on their tables."
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newsweek.com
17.09.2026
Donald Trump 'Underestimated' Mark Carney as EU Floats Canada Membership
Donald Trump bet Mark Carney had nowhere else to go. Now the European Union wants Canada as its first associate member.
Politics
newsweek.com
17.09.2026
US House passes Russia sanctions bill, handing Trump more leverage against Moscow
The vote ends a nearly two-year pause in Ukraine assistance from Congress.
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politico.com
17.09.2026
Park Service Steamrolls Through Review of Trump’s Arch
Despite objections from preservationists, final approval for the 250-foot-tall monument appears on track for November.
Politics
nytimes.com
17.09.2026
House passes Russia sanctions, sending bill named for Lindsey Graham to Trump's desk
The legislation was named for the late South Carolina Republican. It gives the president authority to impose tariffs on top importers of oil and natural gas from Russia, such as China and India.
Politics
npr.org
17.09.2026
Fox News Poll: Squeezed by costs, frustrated voters turn to the Democrats
Trump's 39% job approval and a 26-point endorsement gap could spell trouble for GOP candidates, a new Fox News survey finds before Election Day.
Politics
foxnews.com
17.09.2026
Why Israel Wants More One-Ton Bombs From the U.S.
The Trump administration plans to deliver 60,000 of the powerful munitions at a time when opposition is growing in Washington to arms sales to Israel.
Politics
nytimes.com
16.09.2026
Reporter's Notebook: House control could hinge on whether the old political rules still apply
Trump's mid-30s approval and high gas prices favor Democrats, but redistricting and turnout questions could keep House races razor-tight.
Politics
foxnews.com
16.09.2026
Trump's Chief of Staff Susie Wiles Gives Update on Breast Cancer Diagnosis
The update comes exactly six months after President Donald Trump announced that Wiles was undergoing treatment for her diagnosis.
Politics
newsweek.com
16.09.2026
US central bank hikes interest rates and signals more to come, defying Trump
Central bankers are increasingly worried that inflation — worsened by soaring oil prices and an AI investment boom — is not on a path back to their 2% target.
Politics
politico.com
16.09.2026
Tax breaks helping fuel Trump's latest tech push just landed in Dems' crosshairs
House Democrats target bonus depreciation and opportunity zone tax breaks for AI data centers, arguing Big Tech shouldn't get taxpayer subsidies.
Politics
foxnews.com
16.09.2026
Republican Rebellion Over Iran War Shows GOP Alarm Bells Ringing in Iowa
Midterm vulnerabilities appear to be translating into growing opposition against Donald Trump's war.
Politics
newsweek.com
16.09.2026
GOP lawmakers blindsided by new revelations about Trump Butler shooter: 'Awfully strange'
Thomas Matthew Crooks' father searched for ways to block his son's gun access months before the Butler Pennsylvania assassination attempt on Trump.
Politics
foxnews.com
16.09.2026
Map of Trump Approval Rating in Biggest Farming States as Diesel Costs Soar
American farmers face new economic pressure as diesel prices surge amid the war with Iran.
Politics
newsweek.com
16.09.2026
U.S. Fast-Tracked Deportation of Ecuadorean Politician Despite Torture Fears
The removal of José Serrano, a critic of President Daniel Noboa who has been accused of criminal activity, underscores how the Trump administration has asserted control over U.S. immigration courts.
Politics
nytimes.com
16.09.2026
How Jared Kushner is mixing U.S. diplomacy with his billion-dollar business
The New Yorker's Dexter Filkins says while Trump's son-in-law is a U.S. special envoy negotiating peace, he's also working on private business deals, raising billions in some of the same countries.
Politics
npr.org
16.09.2026