Trump hits back at Canada with import bans, more tariff hikes  —  President Donald Trump responded to new tariffs on U.S. exports Tuesday by announcing bans on U.S. imports of Canadian motorcycles, dairy products and alcohol, and directed officials to restrict Canadian access to U.S. procurement programs.

Trump gave $45,000 cash gifts to Natalie Harp, two other close aides  —  Financial disclosures released by the administration show the sums were equivalent to nearly one-third of each of their salaries.  —  Summary  —  President Donald Trump gave $45,000 cash gifts to his executive assistant Natalie Harp …

Kavanaugh won't revive Missouri's GOP-friendly congressional map for midterms  —  Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh on Tuesday refused to lift a block on Missouri's new congressional map, which was poised to give Republicans a pickup opportunity in November.

Iran Signals Readiness to Escalate Fight in Face of Rising U.S. Pressure  —  The Iranian government is taking an increasingly aggressive approach as it confronts a growing economic threat and worries that its grip on the Strait of Hormuz is slipping, analysts say.

Republicans' Midterms Strategy Will Test Trump's Political Power as Polling Sags  —  The president, who is grappling with low approval ratings, will be at the center of this week's midterm convention in Texas.  —  DALLAS—Republicans are putting an unpopular president at the center of their campaign to keep control of Congress.

Jimmy Kimmel's late-night show set to end in 2027 after 24 years on air  —  Next season of ABC's late-night show “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” will be the last, Page Six is told.  —  “His contract is not getting extended,” a source familiar with the situation explained.

Ground Zero construction crews, firefighter hoist: Fact-checking Trump's 9/11 response stories  —  President Donald Trump recounted his response to the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks in an interview and event leading up to the 25th anniversary this week, repeating statements that lack evidence about aiding in the recovery.

Supreme Court declines to intervene in New York religious vaccine exemption case  —  The Supreme Court on Tuesday declined to intervene in a lawsuit brought by a New York mother who wanted to send her child to kindergarten while a challenge over the state's vaccine requirements continues to play out.

Sen. Roger Marshall's challenger in Kansas criticizes him for suing patients  —  Adam Hamilton, a Methodist pastor, is facing an uphill battle against Marshall.  No Democrat has won a Senate race in the state since 1932.  —  Adam Hamilton, a Democrat challenging Sen. Roger Marshall (R-Kansas) …

Will Schumer go long for college sports?  —  Presented by IN TODAY'S EDITION:  — GOP hopes Dallas energizes Trump's fans  — Shaheen pulls off New Hampshire win  — Collins dings White House on tariffs  —  With help from Jacob Wendler  —  Minority Leader Chuck Schumer …

Schumer and Jeffries opposed a Brooklyn power play.  It happened anyway.  —  NEW YORK — Democrats are at war in Brooklyn over a maneuver some inside the party have called “corrupt,” a “power-grab” and even “fascist.”  And they're not talking about Republicans.

Smithsonian's Secretary to Resign as Trump Tries to Rule the Institution  —  In the face of escalating White House attacks about how museums present American history, Lonnie G. Bunch III has announced his decision to depart.  —  After a seven-year run marked most recently by attacks …

Oil Hits $100 a Barrel as Turmoil Intensifies in Middle East  —  The cost of crude has risen 40 percent since the start of the war in Iran, pushing up the price of gasoline, diesel and other refined fuels.  —  The global price of oil reached $100 a barrel on Wednesday for the first time in months …

As He Backs ICE Crackdown, Nebraska Governor Employs Undocumented Workers  —  Gov. Jim Pillen's family business is one of the nation's largest pork producers.  As he seeks re-election, he has aligned himself with President Trump's anti-immigrant agenda even though his farms have taken on undocumented laborers.

California, an Environmental Bastion, Warms to Nuclear Energy  —  The state is considering extending the life of its last nuclear power plant, Diablo Canyon, and allowing construction of new reactors to help meet its clean energy goals.  —  Established nuclear plants like Diablo Canyon …

Trump told Putin U.S.-Russia ties could be ‘fully restored’ with swift end to Ukraine war, Kremlin says … Choose CNBC as your preferred source on Google and never miss a moment from the most trusted name in business news.

Why House Republicans are pulling money from a key swing seat  —  House Republicans are effectively abandoning what was supposed to be a key battleground district in New York over concerns that their candidate, state Sen. Peter Oberacker, is too flawed to seriously compete, sources tell Axios.

Authorities decline to prosecute woman who made false report against Buttigieg  —  The accuser has a history of alcohol abuse, hallucinations and delusional thinking, according to an Indiana prosecutor who determined she was not able to form criminal intent.  —  Summary

Trump didn't oppose UK sanctions on Israeli settlements  —  The Trump administration did not oppose a UK-led initiative to impose new sanctions on Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, U.S. officials and Western diplomats say. … - The UK also announced a ban on imported goods from the Israeli settlements.

Bessent Dares Traders to Bet Against Yen: ‘I Am the House Now’  —  Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent challenged traders to counter his efforts to strengthen Japan's currency, saying when he makes market calls these days he's effectively doing so with inside information.

Foreign Secretary Oral Statement on Israel-Palestine  —  Foreign Secretary's oral statement to the House of Commons on Israel-Palestine as delivered.  —  From:  —  Location: … Delivered on: … Madame Deputy Speaker, with permission, I would like to make a statement on Israel and Palestine.

Trump's summer of sabotage  —  Congressional Republicans are preparing to share the stage with a president who has spent the August recess complicating their efforts to run their races on their own terms. … - In the process, he's staking out positions that run counter to GOP orthodoxy …

Chris Pappas Defeats Progressive Challenger in New Hampshire Senate Primary  —  Mr. Pappas, a moderate Democrat who has served four terms in the House, will face former Senator John E. Sununu, the Republican nominee, in November.  —  Representative Chris Pappas, a four-term congressman …

South Park changes name to South America in response to Trump changes  —  Satirical program's new title is ‘inspired by bravery and patriotism’ of Apple and Google, who capitulated to Trump's requests to change Lake Ontario to ‘Lake America’  —  In light of Donald Trump's attempts to rename a gulf …