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White House Leaves Key Debt Figures Out of Latest Budget Report

Washington, Wednesday, 9 September 2026.
With total U.S. national debt surpassing $40 trillion, the White House submitted a key budget report to Congress that completely omitted legally required long-term debt projections.

Donald Trump Discloses $45,000 Private Cash Gifts to Top White House Staff

Washington, Wednesday, 9 September 2026.
Financial disclosures reveal President Donald Trump gave $45,000 cash gifts—equal to nearly one-third of their official salaries—to key White House aides, sparking significant legal and ethical scrutiny.

Fake Republican Convention Website Redirects Online Traffic to Public Epstein Files

Washington, Wednesday, 9 September 2026.
A spoofed website mimicking the official Republican Midterm Convention domain has been found redirecting visitors to Department of Justice records on Jeffrey Epstein as party leaders gather in Dallas.

Supreme Court Halts Missouri's New Voting District Lines Ahead of Midterms

Washington, Wednesday, 9 September 2026.
Justice Brett Kavanaugh denied Missouri’s emergency appeal, enforcing a state Supreme Court ruling that suspends a Republican-drawn map after voters gathered over 300,000 signatures to force a statewide referendum.

United States Bans Canadian Goods From Federal Procurement Schedules

Washington, Wednesday, 9 September 2026.
In response to retaliatory tariffs on $28 billion of American goods, the United States directed the removal of Canadian products from $50 billion federal procurement purchasing schedules.

New Hampshire Primary Sets Stage for High-Stakes US Senate Battle

Concord, Wednesday, 9 September 2026.
Democrat Chris Pappas and Republican John Sununu won their respective September 8 primaries, setting up a competitive November election for an open seat that could shift Senate control.

Congress Urged to Block $2 Billion Transfer From NIH to Defense Department

Washington, Tuesday, 8 September 2026.
An advocacy group has petitioned Congress to halt an interagency agreement allowing the Pentagon to access up to $2 billion in NIH biomedical research funding.

Smithsonian Chief Lonnie Bunch Resigns Amid White House Pressure

Washington, D.C., Tuesday, 8 September 2026.
Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie Bunch has announced his retirement following months of White House pressure over museum exhibits, marking a pivotal transition for federal cultural funding and institutional independence.

How Extreme Heat Is Forcing US State Governments to Overhaul Public Safety Policies

Washington, Tuesday, 8 September 2026.
Following record-breaking July 2026 temperatures, state governments are creating dedicated heat resilience offices to adapt infrastructure, protect local workforces, and manage mounting economic and public health risks.

Why American Forces Remain in Iran After a Major Congressional Deadline Passed

Washington, Tuesday, 8 September 2026.
American forces remain deployed in Iran despite yesterday’s congressional deadline. In its 53-year history, the War Powers Resolution has failed to compel a single presidential military withdrawal.