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Three states have changed election canvassing deadlines in 2026

Welcome to the Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026, Brew.

Ballotpedia · 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.

International Business Times UK · Sep 8

Trump Faces Voter Intimidation Scandal After ICE Leaves Door Open to Agents at Polling Stations

The Trump administration faces criticism for not ruling out ICE presence at polling places, raising voter intimidation concerns, especially in immigrant communities.

International Business Times UK · Sep 8

NRCC adds 5 more candidates to ‘MAGA Majority’ program

The National Republican Congressional Committee is adding five new candidates to its “MAGA Majority” program for strong challengers, the group shared first Tuesday with CQ Roll Call.  The additional candidates, who bring the total number of challengers in the program to 27, hail largely from Florida, which held its primary…

Roll Call · Sep 8

At the Races: Don’t take it for Granite

Welcome to a special edition of At the Races! Throughout the 2026 primary season, watch for these updates from the CQ Roll Call campaign team on what you need to know for Election Day. Know someone who’d like to get this newsletter? They can subscribe here. By Mary Ellen McIntire, Andrew…

Roll Call · Sep 8

Kai Trump gives tour of luxury Miami apartment after starting college at University of Miami

Kai Trump, daughter of Donald Trump Jr. and Vanessa Trump, has given fans a tour of her luxury Miami apartment after starting freshman year at the University of Miami. The 19-year-old golf player revealed her lavish two-bedroom, two-bathroom home, featuring a modern kitchen, fireplace, office, bedroom, closet and private bathroom…

The Times of India · Sep 7

Robe & Gavel: Federal Judicial Vacancy Count released for September 2026

Welcome to the Sept. 7 edition of Robe & Gavel, Ballotpedia’s newsletter about the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) and other judicial happenings around the U.S.

Ballotpedia · Sep 7

Trump Map Shows Parts of Canada, Greenland and Mexico Under US Flag as New Mexico Officials Reject 'New America'

US President Donald Trump shared a map on Truth Social depicting US imagery over parts of Canada, Greenland, and Mexico, sparking criticism and rejection from New Mexico officials over 'New America' imagery.

International Business Times UK · Sep 7

Why does the hard right have such a high tolerance for domestic abusers in their midst?

The ‘stop the boats’ narrative is increasingly presented as if it stems from a concern for women’s safety. This is just the laundering of thuggery

The Guardian - UK · Sep 7

"No Longer": Why Trump Just Declared War on the Canadian Dollar Days Before New Tariffs Hit

Trump called Canada's dollar "unacceptable" and already renamed a whole lake. Here's how the trade war is escalating — and what it costs you.

Latin Times · Sep 7