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Jess Bidgood / New York Times:
New Hampshire Democrats Sound an Alarm: 'We're Losing'  —  The state has not elected a Republican to the Senate since 2010.  But Chris Pappas, the likely Democratic nominee, anticipates a tough race against a well-known opponent, John E. Sununu.  —  Two months before the midterms …
Eli Okun / Politico:
7 questions that will define the midterms  —  Presented by With help from Ali Bianco and Irie Sentner  —  Good Sunday morning.  This is Eli Okun in the driver's seat today.  What's your pick for the sleeper race of the cycle?  Drop me a line.  —  DRIVING THE DAY
Discussion: Newsweek
New York Times:
As Midterms Approach, Republicans Find There Is No Escape From Trump
Discussion: Mother Jones and NewsMax.com
Washington Post:
These are the most important House races to watch in November
Discussion: Politico
Alex Isenstadt / Axios:
Scoop: Republican midterms convention speakers revealed
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Rena Rowe / Washington Examiner:
US destroys three Iranian tankers after failed Iranian attack on naval ships
Max Rego / The Hill:
Wright: US ‘may not’ reach nuclear agreement with Iran
Discussion: New York Post and Breitbart
Reuters:
Iran to tackle economic issues, says further attacks will be ‘more painful’
Discussion: Salon and Breitbart
Brentin Mock / Democracy Docket:
Justice Department asks Supreme Court to lift block on USPS mail voting restrictions  —  The U.S. Justice Department (DOJ) asked the U.S. Supreme Court to lift a lower court's block on the U.S. Postal Service's (USPS) new rules restricting mail voting.  —  The DOJ's request comes less …
Discussion: The Hill and NOTUS
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Associated Press:
Trump administration makes another appeal to the Supreme Court to allow mail ballot restrictions  —  The Trump administration on Sunday renewed its appeal to the Supreme Court after a federal judge blocked new restrictions on mail ballots ahead of the midterms.
Abbie VanSickle / New York Times:
Trump Administration Again Asks Supreme Court to Allow Mail Voting Restrictions  —  The filing puts the legality of the president's push to impose limits on mail voting squarely before the justices even as states begin sending out ballots.  —  The Trump administration on Sunday asked …
Discussion: NBC News and Joe.My.God.
New York Times:
Trump's War on Mail-In Ballots Has Voters Baffled. That May Be the Point.
Discussion: Democracy Docket and MS NOW
Washington Post:
Trump appeals to Supreme Court as time runs out on push to restrict mail voting
Discussion: NewsMax.com and Hopium Chronicles
New York Times:
Inside the Battle to Save One Pioneering General From Hegseth's Purge  —  Gen. Christopher T. Donahue's vision for fighting future wars won him powerful supporters around the world.  Could they save his career?  —  Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth decided in early 2025 to spike …
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David French / New York Times:
Pete Hegseth Is a Wrecking Ball  —  It is difficult to fathom the damage President Trump is doing to America's national security.  He is making our nation more vulnerable than it has been at any time since the cloudiest days of the Cold War.  —  Trump administration scandals come with such speed …
Financial Times:
Donald Trump's approval rating falls to all-time low in FT poll  —  Voters' anxiety about economy saps popularity of US president and his Republican Party weeks before midterm elections  —  Donald Trump's approval rating has fallen to a record low, according to a new FT poll that lays bare …
Discussion: Joe.My.God. and The Independent
Jonathan Cohn / The Bulwark:
RFK Jr.'s Sickening Measles Victory Lap  —  While Pennsylvania struggles to contain an outbreak, the anti-vax health secretary keeps trying to score political points.  —  ROBERT F. KENNEDY JR. IS CLAIMING vindication in an ongoing controversy about a measles outbreak in Pennsylvania.  —  He shouldn't be.
The Kyiv Independent:
US envoys Witkoff, Kushner arrive in Ukraine for the first time to discuss peace talks  —  Key developments:  — Zelensky began talks with US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner in Kyiv on Sept. 6.  — The envoys arrived by train; Zelensky said Russian strikes prevented a flight.
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Barak Ravid / Axios:
Witkoff and Kushner make first Kyiv visit for peace talks
Samya Kullab / Associated Press:
US envoys Witkoff and Kushner arrive in Kyiv after talks with Putin in Moscow
Bloomberg:
German Far-Right AfD Set to Win State Vote, Short of Majority  —  The far-right Alternative for Germany decisively won the state election in Saxony-Anhalt amid growing public discontent with the political establishment, but is expected to fall short of an outright majority to form a government.
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Associated Press:
German region votes in election that could bring first far-right state government to power
Ryan King / New York Post:
President Trump debuts new brown hairdo — and people are shocked  —  President Trump's iconic hairdo has seemingly entered its dark age.  —  The president, who is famous for his swooping golden-blond locks, was seen sporting an almost brunette look after Air Force One landed for his weekend getaway …
Max Rego / The Hill:
Former Air Force secretary says he 'couldn't serve' in Trump administration  —  Former Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall III said Sunday he “couldn't serve” in the Trump administration, blasting Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's leadership of the Pentagon.  —  “I've never seen an attempt …
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ABC News:
‘This Week’ Transcript 9-6-26: Energy Secretary Chris Wright, former Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall & Utah Gov. Spencer Cox
Discussion: The Hill
Wall Street Journal:
How Billions in Iranian Money Passes Through U.S. Banks  —  Illicit Iranian funds are flowing through U.S.-dollar clearing accounts, creating an enforcement dilemma for Washington  —  As the Trump administration tightens its economic squeeze on Iran, it faces a surprising weak link …
Discussion: NewsMax.com
 
 
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