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Missouri voters to decide amendment requiring voter approval for certain legislative changes to initiative process and voter-approved laws

On Sept. 3, the Missouri Supreme Court ruled that an initiative related to the state's initiative process may appear on the Nov. 3, 2026, ballot. The initiative would amend the constitution to establish the citizen initiative and referendum process as fundamental rights and prohibit the state legislature from “weakening citizens’…

Ballotpedia · Sep 9

Newsom accuses Trump of lying after the President shared his 9/11 anecdote: ‘An absolutely disgusting thing to lie about’

Fact-check is not helping Trump here.

We Got This Covered · Sep 9

Our New Federal Circuit Amicus Brief in the Section 122 Tariff Case

The brief explains why the Section 122 tariffs are illegal and run afoul of the major questions and nondelegation doctrines.

Reason · Sep 9

MAGA Candidate John Sununu Wins New Hampshire GOP Primary as Epstein Email's 'Good Stories' Line Resurfaces

John Sununu secures the Republican nomination for the US Senate in New Hampshire, defeating Scott Brown. However, an Epstein email controversy looms as he prepares to face Democrat Chris Pappas.

International Business Times UK · Sep 9

Voters in six states to decide eight income or wealth tax ballot measures in 2026

In 2026, voters in six states will decide—or have already decided—nine statewide ballot measures related to income or wealth taxes. On August 4, voters defeated Missouri Amendment 5, which would have required reductions in the individual income tax until the tax was eliminated in the state. The remaining eight measures…

Ballotpedia · Sep 9

Natalie Harp Received $45,000 Cash Gift From Trump Worth 30% of Her White House Salary, Financial Disclosures Show

Financial disclosures reveal Donald Trump gifted £33,200 to executive assistant Natalie Harp and other aides, continuing his tradition of holiday generosity within the White House.

International Business Times UK · Sep 9

The Guardian view on Donald Trump’s oil deal: Venezuela pays for his vanity

Editorial: The US president seized a nation’s natural wealth in a modern-day version of gunboat diplomacy to feed his ego – not to lower Americans’ fuel bills

The Guardian - UK · Sep 9

President Trump Asks Supreme Court to Revive System for Checking Voter Rolls for Noncitizens as Midterms Loom

Critics argue that measures being pushed by the administration could improperly flag eligible voters and point to research indicating that noncitizen voting is rare

Latin Times · Sep 9

US stocks calm ahead of midterm polls, but markets may be underpricing the risk

US stocks remain near record highs ahead of the US midterm elections, but unusually low market volatility is raising concerns that investors may be underestimating risks. With the VIX near 15, analysts warn that crowded positioning and limited demand for protection could leave markets vulnerable to a sudden shock.

The Economic Times · Sep 9

Israel sanctions will not hurt intelligence sharing between spy agencies, says Miliband

UK foreign secretary says international community including US shares ‘frustration’ at Israel’s failure to constrain illegal settlers

The Guardian - UK · Sep 9