Trump’s call to rename New Mexico ‘New America’ is a distraction tactic, Democrats say Amid unpopular Iran war and persistent inflation, governor says state has had its name since before US existed The Guardian - US · Sep 8
Republicans Give Away Free Tickets to Trump's Dallas Convention as His Approval Rating Drops to New Low The RNC offers free tickets to its Dallas convention as Trump's approval hits 33%. The event aims to energize the GOP ahead of November midterms amid his approval rating challenges. International Business Times UK · Sep 8
Lindsay Clancy’s attorney asks Trump to pardon her in first interview after mistrial Kevin Reddington spoke for the first time Tuesday about what comes next for Clancy, after the jury was split 11-to-1 over whether the 36-year-old former nurse is criminally responsible for killing Cora, 5, Dawson, 3, and 8-month-old Callan in 2023 The Independent UK · Sep 8
Trump heads to Dallas convention ahead of promised 30-day campaign blitz President Donald Trump on Wednesday will head to a Republican midterm convention that will offer clues about the message he intends to deliver when he hits the campaign trail for a 30-day October blitz before Election Day. The GOP leader is set to address the party faithful Wednesday and Thursday… Roll Call · Sep 8
5 Defensive Stocks to Watch as CPI and the Fed Put the Rally to the Test Ahead of CPI data and the Fed's rate decision, defensive stocks McDonald's, Johnson & Johnson, Walmart, Berkshire Hathaway, and NextEra Energy offer stability and dividends amid market uncertainty. MarketBeat · Sep 8
America: the gulf, the lake and now the state – what’s next on Trump’s huge renaming spree? Farewell, New Mexico. The war isn’t going well and nowhere on Earth is safe from the US president’s favourite displacement activity, says Guardian columnist Marina Hyde The Guardian - UK · Sep 8
Donald Trump reportedly hands out hot dogs to Secret Service agents at his golf club. Then his business sends the government the bill: ‘So weird’ Taxpayers are paying the bill We Got This Covered · Sep 8
New Hampshire voters head to polls in race crucial to Democrats’ Senate hopes Centrist Chris Pappas faces progressive primary challenger Karishma Manzur while Republicans eye chance to flip seat The Guardian - US · Sep 8
Hunter Biden’s scandal-plagued laptop became a political flashpoint. Now he’s turning it into a cryptocurrency called $LAPTOP Biden has called decentralized currency the ‘inevitable future’ We Got This Covered · Sep 8
Rudy Giuliani wants Mamdani barred from 9/11 ceremony because he’s Muslim: ‘It offends me that he’s coming’ Mamdani's office says he'll attend to honor the families and first responders We Got This Covered · Sep 8
Inside Foundry School: Washington's Blueprint to Train the 3.8 Million Manufacturing Workers America Will Need The Trump administration launched Foundry School on September 3 to train the 3.8 million manufacturing workers U.S. factories will need by 2033. Latin Times · Sep 8
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Jon Ossoff tied in Dem 2028 presidential nomination prediction markets, Gavin Newsom bringing up rear in third Will we see Trump hand over the presidency to AOC? We Got This Covered · Sep 8
Former mayor Giuliani says Mamdani should skip New York’s 9/11 memorial ceremony Former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani has said current Mayor Zohran Mamdani should not attend this week’s 9/11 memorial ceremony, criticising the Muslim mayor’s decision to take part in the commemoration. The Times of India · Sep 8
US Senate race in New Hampshire heats up as progressive Democrat Manzur cuts Pappas' lead The Democratic Senate primary in New Hampshire is heating up, with Karishma Manzur gaining momentum while Chris Pappas, the moderate frontrunner, sees his poll numbers plummet. The eventual winner is set to take on John Sununu in the general election. With New Hampshire voters frequently crossing party lines, excitement builds… The Economic Times · Sep 8
The Guardian - US · Sep 8 Donald Trump’s midterm strategy? Make it all about him The president apparently plans to focus on the person he most admires – himself – even if Republicans would rather he didn’t
We Got This Covered · Sep 8 JFK grandson’s buddies reportedly trying to set him up with currently single AOC: ‘She can do way better than me!’ Are we looking at a political power couple to rival Bill and Hillary?
The Independent UK · Sep 8 US public school approval drops to historic low as parents sound alarm over failing system Americans’ satisfaction with the quality of K-12 education in the country has hit a low point
International Business Times UK · Sep 8 Natalie Harp Spotted Typing on Tablet as Trump Unleashes Bizarre Truth Social Posting Spree Natalie Harp, a key aide to Donald Trump, was seen typing on a tablet during a Truth Social posting spree, raising questions about her role in managing Trump's social media presence.
Salon · Sep 8 "GTA VI" leaks versus the Epstein files The outrage over video game footage leaking online shouldn’t outweigh sex crimes
The Economic Times · Sep 8 Trump seeks to defy history with Republican unity show Donald Trump is taking the unusual step of holding a Republican national convention just weeks before the US midterms. The two-day Dallas event aims to energise voters and protect Republican control of Congress, but comes as Trump’s approval rating has fallen to 33%.
We Got This Covered · Sep 8 Donald Trump posts map showing North and Central America seized by USA. Dem strategist: ‘He is telling us what the plan is’ Is this really Trump's vision for the future?
The Texas Tribune · Sep 8 GOP to open first-ever midterm convention in Dallas as Texas’ U.S. Senate race hangs in the balance The two-day gathering, informally dubbed “Trumpapalooza,” will put Texas at the center of the political world as it hits the homestretch of its most competitive election cycle in years.
The Guardian - US · Sep 8 US supreme court rejects Missouri Republicans’ appeal to use Trump-backed congressional map in midterms – as it happened This live blog is now closed.
Ballotpedia · Sep 8 Three states have changed election canvassing deadlines in 2026 Welcome to the Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026, Brew.
International Business Times UK · Sep 8 California AG Rob Bonta Under Fire Over $468K Legal Bill After FBI Raids His Top Donors Who Gave Him $155K California Attorney General Rob Bonta faces questions over a $468,228 legal bill linked to an FBI investigation into Oakland corruption, despite not being charged.