Politics

No Image

Missouri’s redistricting in flux after dissonant court rulings - Politico

A Supreme Court justice rejected a bid to revive Missouri’s pro-GOP redistricting before midterms, but a federal judge practically simultaneously gave the state the OK to continue with the plan.

Staff • Sep 10, 2026

Trump escalates trade war with Canada, moving to ban the import of some autos, dairy and alcohol - NBC News

As the U.S.-Canadian relationship severely deteriorates, the White House says the import bans will go into effect in about three weeks.

Staff • Sep 10, 2026

Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie Bunch is leaving amid tensions with Trump - NBC News

Bunch, the first Black person and first historian to lead the institution, said he has “mixed emotions” about departing.

Staff • Sep 10, 2026

Supreme Court rejects Missouri Republicans’ request to use new congressional map - NBC News

Republicans rushed to the high court after the Missouri Supreme Court ruled the state could not use the redrawn map, which was designed to eliminate one Democratic-held seat, this year.

Staff • Sep 09, 2026

Paul Adams: British-Israeli relations at lowest ebb in decades - BBC

Israel's response to London's trade ban with Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank shows how important this moment is.

Staff • Sep 09, 2026

Lonnie Bunch to retire from Smithsonian leadership following clash with Trump administration - AP News

Lonnie Bunch is stepping down from leading the Smithsonian Institution after a challenging year. President Donald Trump has been pushing to reshape how U.S. history is portrayed, affecting entities li...

Staff • Sep 09, 2026

Trump's unusual role at midterm convention revealed as schedule goes public - Fox News

Trump headlines both nights of the RNC's first-ever GOP midterm convention in Dallas, with JD Vance delivering the Thursday keynote speech.

Staff • Sep 09, 2026

Smithsonian chief to retire as Trump fights to reshape the institution - The Washington Post

Lonnie G. Bunch III, the Smithsonian’s first Black secretary, said President Donald Trump’s pressure played no role in his decision and vowed to defend the institution’s independence until he leaves.

Staff • Sep 09, 2026

GOP senator pushes back as Trump threatens to block Bombardier jets in Canada trade fight - Fox Business

After President Donald Trump targeted Bombardier in a social media post, Republican Sen. Jerry Moran highlighted the positive impact the Canadian jet maker has in Kansas.

Staff • Sep 09, 2026

No Image

Capitol agenda: Republicans hope Trump won’t dominate Dallas - Politico

GOP lawmakers, candidates, donors and party officials said in interviews they are counting on Trump to draw a contrast with Democrats rather than prosecute his personal grievances.

Staff • Sep 09, 2026

New Hampshire primaries test Trump and the left - NBC News

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 additiona...

Staff • Sep 09, 2026

UK’s Burnham Risks Trump Anger With New Sanctions on Israel - Bloomberg.com

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s government is expected to ban trade with Israeli settlements in the West Bank on Tuesday as he seeks to adopt a stronger policy on an issue that’s important to his gov...

Staff • Sep 09, 2026