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US lawmakers spar over bill giving Trump more power to sanction Russia

Proponents say sanctions would help Ukraine, but some Democrats say Trump shouldn’t have more tariff authority

The Guardian - US

Richard Neal defeats progressive challenger Jeromie Whalen in Democratic primary for Massachusetts' 1st District

Incumbent Richard Neal defeated Jeromie Whalen in the Democratic primary for Massachusetts' 1st Congressional District on Sept. 1.

Ballotpedia

Massachusetts Democratic primary is a generational clash as Rep. Seth Moulton targets Sen. Ed Markey

Democrats across the U.S. are showing a strong desire for change

The Independent UK

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In September 2026, Ballotpedia is tracking 865 elections across 14 states. These include four statewide elections, 10 special elections held to fill vacancies in fourstates, and two recall elections in two states.

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Six housing policy measures are on the ballot in four states — the most in at least two decades

Welcome to the Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026, Brew.

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Neal, first elected in 1988, faces primary challenger Whalen in Massachusetts' 1st Congressional District

Incumbent Richard Neal and Jeromie Whalen are running in the Democratic primary for Massachusetts' 1st Congressional District on Sept. 1.

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Congress Democrats Grill Treasury Secretary About Trump's $1.8B Anti-Weaponization Fund

Democrats on the Senate Finance Committee asked Treasury and IRS officials to explain their role in an "Anti-Weaponization Fund" for people who claim they were wrongly targeted by the Biden administration.

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‘Dirty deal’: Trump bailed himself out of IRS trouble and got a $1.8B ‘slush fund’ for allies. Legal experts sound the alarm

IN FOCUS: Anyone cutting checks to Trump’s allies or throwing out tax investigations should start lawyering up, experts tell Alex Woodward

The Independent UK

Did Todd Blanche Give Donald Trump Tax Amnesty? Secret IRS Deal Discovered

A quietly filed Justice Department document has granted Donald Trump and his businesses sweeping protection from IRS audits, as part of a settlement that also created a $1.776 billion fund for alleged 'weaponization' of tax data.

International Business Times UK

Did Trump's IRS settlement permanently shield his past tax matters? New clause sparks outrage- here's what the new clause is

A new settlement term bars the IRS from investigating President Trump, his family, and businesses for past tax issues. This extraordinary addition to a $10 billion lawsuit resolution permanently prevents claims or examinations arising from tax returns filed before the agreement. Critics have labeled the move "self-dealing" and "corruption."

The Economic Times

You’re no John F. Kennedy: RFK Jr. repeatedly reminded in House hearing that he’s a disappointment to the family name

ANALYSIS: Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s conspiracy mongering has decimated American health infrastructure. But, writes Eric Garcia, the comparisons to JFK and Camelot only expose how ill-equipped the Democratic gerontocracy is to push back against him

The Independent UK

Trump reverses course and cuts tariffs on US food imports

Order exempting coffee, beef, bananas and other items comes as White House fights off concerns about rising costs

The Guardian - US

IRS Names Its First CEO: But He’s Also Still Running Social Security

Will this new role make it difficult to address emerging issues like budget and staffing cuts and customer service concerns?

Kiplinger

Trump’s baby savings accounts are just a ‘back door to privatizing Social Security,’ treasury secretary admits

Democrats seized on the comment as a signal that Republicans want to privatize Social Security—an unpopular GOP idea that was floated 20 years ago and swiftly abandoned

The Independent UK

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House Democrats Consider Investigating Trump If They Win Majority

House Democrats consider investigating Trump's family and business dealings if they secure the majority. Potential probes into Kushner's investments and Tr...

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McCarthy will not run for speaker again after being removed

Members told reporters that they expect to hold a candidate forum next Tuesday ahead of votes on a speaker, possibly as early as Wednesday.

Salon

GOP bill: $24 billion tax cut for top 1%

The average member of the 1 percent would save $16,550 under the plan

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The Independent UK

Republicans get their IRS cuts; Democrats say they expect little near-term impact

While Republicans seek to make good on campaign promises to cut IRS funding through the proposed debt ceiling and budget cuts package now moving through Congress, Democrats are offering assurances that the spending cuts will have little impact on the federal tax collector

The Independent UK

Joe Biden to meet Northern Ireland leaders as US ‘nudges’ DUP to end Brexit stand-off

Huge security operation under way in Belfast as police recover pipe bombs in Derry

Roll Call

House passes parental school oversight measure - Roll Call

Republicans and Democrats in the House sparred over a parental oversight bill, setting up a 2024 election battle over public education.

The Independent UK

Trump used Freedom of Information Act request to slow IRS release of his taxes

Mr Trump had the authority to ask for the records during his presidency but instead used the Freedom of Information Act

Tribune News Service

Trump drops NY tax return fight because GOP ‘has no interest’

WASHINGTON — Former President Donald Trump has dropped a long-running court fight with Congress over access to his New York state tax returns, notifying a judge late Friday in a joint filing with a House committee that the new Republican leadership “has no interest” in the documents.

Chicago Sun-Times

Releasing Trump’s tax returns sets a dangerous precedent

The decision threatens the privacy of Democrats as well as Republicans.

Reason

Democrats May Regret Compromising Taxpayer Privacy To Get Trump

The release of the former president’s tax returns sets a dangerous precedent.

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