Politics Sep 03 Trump again appeals to Supreme Court on mail voting restrictions as midterms loom By Lindsay Whitehurst, Michael Casey, Nicholas Riccardi, Associated Press
Politics Sep 03 Trump appointees advance plans for Lafayette Square fencing and White House gates Pieces of President Donald Trump's wide-ranging Washington makeover made their next step toward approval Thursday, but not without substantial critiques of plans for permanent fencing and gates around Lafayette Square in front of the White House. By Bill Barrow, Associated Press
Politics Sep 03 Democrats promise a big agenda if they win control of Congress, but their unity is being tested Beginning on Day One, House Democrats plan to "hold the crooks accountable." That's the promise House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries has made, previewing an ambitious agenda if Democrats seize majority control from Republicans in the midterm elections. By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press
Politics Sep 03 EPA proposal could leave the public in the dark on data center plans A plan by the Environmental Protection Agency could make it harder for the public to learn about and comment on proposed AI data centers that have sparked backlash in communities across the United States and transformed the midterm election landscape. By Matthew Daly, Associated Press
Politics Sep 03 WATCH: Vance holds White House briefing after Leavitt's departure White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt has left the White House and President Donald Trump has yet to name a replacement. So Vice President JD Vance stepped in Thursday to brief the media. By Associated Press
Sep 03 Federal judge considers whether to extend ban against U.S. Postal Service mail voting changes By Nicholas Riccardi, Michael Casey, Associated Press U.S. District Court Judge Indira Talwani is deciding whether to extend her prohibition on the proposed regulation of mail ballots, an effort undertaken as part of an executive order by President Donald Trump. Continue reading
Sep 03 Trump promises to campaign for Republicans and says they have a winning midterm message By Collin Binkley, Jonathan J. Cooper, Associated Press Voters' dim views of the economy and the war in Iran have put Republicans in a tough spot as the midterm election season enters its final stretch. Continue reading
Sep 03 Billionaire Leon Black skips Epstein deposition and sues House committee over subpoenas By Joey Cappelletti, Associated Press Black refused to appear for a sworn deposition before Congress on Thursday and instead sued the House Oversight Committee, asking a federal court to block subpoenas issued as part of its investigation into disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein. Continue reading
Sep 03 Feminist icon Gloria Steinem dies at 92 By Jocelyn Noveck, Associated Press Steinem was a celebrated author and activist who became one of the most visible symbols and potent voices of the U.S. women’s movement and a fierce advocate for feminist causes throughout her life. Continue reading
Sep 02 Watch 4:02 U.S. strikes Iran again as Tehran targets American allies in Gulf region By Liz Landers, Kayan Taraporevala Iran attacked American bases and allies across the Gulf region on Wednesday. It followed U.S. attacks along Iran's southern coast that killed at least 18, according to Iran's health minister. At the White House, President Trump said this renewed campaign… Continue watching