Trump's Executive Order on Mail-in Ballots is an Assault on Federalism and Separation of Powers It seeks to usurp state and congressional power over election administration. Reason · Sep 8
Missouri congressional maps thrown into chaos after conflicting court rulings Tug of war as federal judge says old maps cannot be used in November, hours after supreme court blocked new maps backed by Trump The Guardian - US · Sep 8
Only one Republican actually wants Trump’s midterm convention. And he’s the one who needs it the most ELECTIONS 2026: Most Republicans are staying away from Trump’s confab in Texas. But, Eric Garcia writes, one man desperately needs Trump The Independent UK · Sep 8
Supreme Court rebuffs Missouri's push to use new US House map backed by Trump in November The Supreme Court is rebuffing Missouri’s push to use a new congressional map backed by President Donald Trump in the November election The Independent UK · Sep 8
‘South Park’ trolls Trump after Emmy win, says they’ll rename program to ‘South America’: ‘Inspired by the bravery and patriotism of Apple and Google’ He had it coming. We Got This Covered · Sep 8
California confirms rare sighting of gray wolf in Mendocino national forest Officials say sighting a sign species – driven to extinction in state before reintroduction in 2011 – expanding its range The Guardian - US · Sep 8
Colombia's New President Sat Down With Rubio. Here's What's Actually On The Table. Colombia's president pressed Rubio on tariffs, earthquake aid and security ties Sept. 8 in Barranquilla. Here's what's confirmed versus still unresolved. Latin Times · Sep 8
US sanctions all remaining Iranian airlines, with 27 carriers hit in fresh action Donald Trump-led United States on Tuesday imposed sanctions on “all remaining Iranian airlines” that had not previously been targeted, as Washington moved to increase economic pressure on Tehran. The Times of India · Sep 8
National Guard crime task force member arrested in DC, accused of drawing gun on fellow Guard member A member of the Georgia National Guard deployed in Washington, D.C., as part of President Donald Trump’s task force to fight crime has been arrested for pulling a gun on a fellow Guard member in a dispute over regulation haircuts The Independent UK · Sep 8
Accelerating diversification: Canada seeks economic sovereignty amid Trump's 'nonsensical' posturing FRANCE 24’s François Picard speaks with Jean Simard, President and CEO of the Aluminum Association of Canada. According to Simard, the US-Canada aluminum dispute is not a conventional disagreement over trade, but rather a 'Trump posture that makes no sense". As American industrial demand substantially exceeds domestic production capacity, tariffs… France 24 · Sep 8
US strikes Iranian tankers after more attempted missile attacks on Navy warship The U.S. has struck multiple Iranian tankers in response to more attempted missile attacks on a Navy warship The Independent UK · Sep 8
Morning Mail: concerns over aged-care funding tool; UK condemns West Bank ethnic cleansing; and a US Open tie Health officials sounded alarm over algorithmic tool; UK announces sweeping sanctions over Israeli settlements; pathogen risk of flushing toilets revealed The Guardian - AU · Sep 8
How Canada decided to hurt its own economy, raise its inflation—and most Canadians approved because they're so angry at Trump Oxford economists predict Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s retaliatory tariffs will slow economic growth and raise consumer prices. Fortune · Sep 8
Trump's 9/11 Story Questioned Again as First Responder Says He Never Saw Him at Ground Zero Donald Trump's claims about his involvement at Ground Zero after 9/11 are questioned again, as former responders dispute his accounts of aiding recovery efforts. International Business Times UK · Sep 8
The Independent UK · Sep 8 Trump’s favorite CNN star delivers ‘worst-ever’ polling news to him President Trump is the first U.S. president to record a net inflation rating 50 points underwater, CNN data guru Harry Enten said
Latin Times · Sep 8 China Warns Against U.S. Interference in Venezuela After Washington Secures Major Oil Deal Beijing warned the U.S. against interfering in China-Venezuela cooperation following a major oil pact between Washington and Caracas involving 17 strategic fields and over $100 billion in potential investment.
We Got This Covered · Sep 8 Democrats slam Trump’s call to rename New Mexico as distraction tactic. Even the GOP Gov. nominee denounces him: ‘Identity is not up for negotiation’ A bipartisan pushback.
International Business Times UK · Sep 8 South Park Announces 'South America' Name Change in Latest Satirical Swipe at Trump South Park temporarily rebrands as 'South America' in a satirical jab at Trump's reported efforts to rename US place names, coinciding with its Emmy win and ongoing Trump satire.
The Independent UK · Sep 8 Star Trek actor says spinoff was ‘killed in the cradle’ after Trump allies attacked it ‘Star Trek: Starfleet Academy’ is set to end following its upcoming second season
France 24 · Sep 8 Trump posts AI map showing US 'takeover' of North America, Iceland and Caribbean US President Donald Trump shared an AI-generated map Monday appearing to show the US absorbing Canada, Mexico, Greenland, Iceland, Cuba and parts of the Caribbean into a giant “United States of America”. Shared without context, the post sparked diplomatic backlash. Iceland summoned its ambassador and Mexico defended its sovereignty. Denmark…
The Texas Tribune · Sep 8 GOP convention closes with Trump, Vance talking Senate, Texas delegation blasting Dems National Republicans branded their midterm convention as “Trumpapalooza,” with a clear goal of energizing GOP voters — and stocking their campaign coffers — during a difficult midterm environment.
We Got This Covered · Sep 8 Donald Trump vows oil prices will ‘drop precipitously’ after Iran war win, and it will be ‘below Two Dollars a gallon’ According to him, it's a "small price to pay" anyway.
The Economic Times · Sep 8 Sandoz bets big on biosimilars, aims to double group sales by 2035 Sandoz plans to more than double annual net sales by 2035, with biosimilars leading growth. The company will expand its biosimilar portfolio to 100 drugs by 2040. Sandoz targets mid-to-high single-digit sales growth from 2025 to 2030. Its net sales targets exclude potential contributions from generic GLP-1 drugs. Sandoz will…
France 24 · Sep 8 Trump tells Putin he wants swift end to Ukraine war, Kremlin says US President Donald Trump told Russian President Vladimir Putin he wanted a swift end to the Ukraine war, the Kremlin said, arguing that peace could pave the way for a broad restoration of US-Russia ties. The hour-long call Tuesday followed weekend talks by US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner…