President Trump will address Republican officials and candidates at the GOP midterm convention in Dallas, which opens on Wednesday. The event will feature speeches from various GOP lawmakers, culminating in Trump's keynote address.
Abdul el Sayed, the Democratic nominee for the Michigan Senate, has called for a pause in artificial intelligence development following warnings from Anthropic researchers about the potential risks of the technology. He advocates for government ownership of AI and supports significant taxation on AI companies, while also addressing healthcare and housing issues in his campaign against GOP candidate Mike Rogers.
Two Chinese nationals, Lisa Xing and Zhanwen Song, were arrested in China for allegedly supplying synthetic drugs to U.S. prisons. They face charges of drug trafficking and money laundering, with potential sentences of up to life in prison if convicted. The investigation involved coordination between U.S. and Chinese authorities, resulting in the arrest of additional co-conspirators and the seizure of significant quantities of synthetic drugs.
An emergency slide was accidentally deployed on the Air Force One plane during an inspection on September 9, 2026. The aircraft, donated by Qatar, was being examined at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland.
The Supreme Court has been asked to intervene in a dispute in Missouri concerning a new congressional map. This map, which has been the subject of conflicting rulings, is said to favor Republican candidates for the November midterm elections.
The Supreme Court is revisiting Missouri's redistricting case after an appeals panel upheld an order for Republicans to implement their congressional map. A Democratic organizer is working to challenge this map through a voter referendum.
Matthew Hurtt, chairman of the Arlington County GOP, has criticized a new program in Arlington County that allocates $50,000 in taxpayer funds to support families of undocumented immigrants whose primary wage earners have been detained or deported. The program, which provides grants through the nonprofit Arlington Thrive, has been described by Hurtt as a 'slush fund' that contradicts the Trump administration's immigration policies.
Arlington County in Virginia has approved a $50,000 program to provide grants to families of undocumented immigrants who have been detained or deported. The program, supported by the County Board, has faced opposition from local GOP leaders who criticize it as a misuse of taxpayer funds.
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker criticized Vice President JD Vance, labeling him as President Trump's "chief bootlicker." Pritzker emphasized the importance of informing the public about Vance's alignment with Trump's policies during an interview.
A US judge has denied Andrew and Tristan Tate's request for release from jail while they appeal their extradition to the UK on rape charges. The judge cited their potential flight risk due to their wealth and international travel. The Tates also face legal issues in Romania related to trafficking minors.
A cyclospora outbreak linked to contaminated lettuce has raised concerns about the decline in FDA inspections of foreign food sources, which have decreased by nearly 35% since 2019. The FDA's ability to conduct inspections has been impacted by staffing shortages and reorganizations, leading to questions about food safety oversight. The agency is currently evaluating its inspection processes and the effectiveness of its methods in ensuring food safety.
Covenant, a defense start-up, has announced $150 million in orders for low-cost missiles, with deliveries scheduled to start in 2027. This initiative is intended to help alleviate the missile shortage in the United States.
Spanish intelligence warned of social media activity promoting a mass migrant crossing into Ceuta on 29 July, one day before a significant influx of migrants occurred. Despite this warning, Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez claimed the events were unpredictable, leading to political controversy and accusations of government mismanagement. The crossing resulted in at least 72,000 migrants entering Ceuta, with reports of fatalities and ongoing unrest in the area.
Election officials are facing challenges in adapting mail ballot procedures ahead of the November midterms, as the Supreme Court reviews a related plan. Concerns have been raised about the ability to implement changes in time for voters to receive their ballots.
Election officials are facing challenges in adapting mail ballot procedures ahead of the November midterm elections. The Supreme Court's consideration of a mail ballot plan has raised concerns about the ability to implement changes in time.
Israel has increased its military strikes in southern Lebanon in response to drone attacks from Hezbollah. The situation reflects heightened tensions in the region.
The Republican Party honored Charlie Kirk at its convention in Dallas, nearly one year after his assassination. A reserved seat on stage featured a tribute to Kirk, who was influential in the GOP and known for his outreach to young people. The RNC plans to pay further tribute to him during the second night of the convention.
Jeanine Pirro, U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia, did not address questions about the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool vandalism during a press conference on September 9, 2026. She responded to a reporter's inquiry about President Trump's involvement by stating, 'I’m not going there.'
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