“President Donald Trump posted an image of dark ‘next generation’ U.S. Space Force uniforms on Sunday that the text claims were ‘inspired by the discipline and functionality of the Starship Trooper uniform’ – a design the director of the 1997 film Starship Troopers said was directly meant to evoke Nazis,” the Tribune News Service reports.

“Greenland is cashing in on President Trump’s threats and talk of dealmaking by using its position as a strategic Arctic linchpin to draw investments from European allies,” the Wall Street Journal reports. “Ursula von der Leyen, president of the European Union’s executive arm, visited Greenland on Monday and pledged investments worth 200 million euros, equivalent […]

“Donald Trump has called for a boycott of Bombardier, the Canadian business jet manufacturer, as Ottawa prepares to impose U.S.$20 billion in retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods in the intensifying trade war between the countries,” the Financial Times reports.

“New Hampshire hasn’t elected a Republican Senator in 16 years but Democrats are now at risk of losing a seat to the scion of a political dynasty, jeopardizing their chances of controlling the upper chamber,” Bloomberg reports. “Voters from both parties will head to the polls on Tuesday to pick their nominees to replace Democratic […]

“The Trump administration has removed language criticizing a memorial to the Confederacy formerly located in Arlington National Cemetery, part of its ongoing effort to reshape portrayals of the Civil War,” the Washington Post reports. “The Confederate Memorial, a 32-foot bronze statue commissioned by the United Daughters of the Confederacy and unveiled in 1914, was removed […]

“We’re working through some political issues in Israel. I think we agree with them on the end state. They just have a crazy election, and that makes them a little irrational in certain regards.” — Jared Kushner, quoted by CBS News, on the lack of progress in Gaza.

“As the unofficial start of the campaign sprint kicks off on Labor Day Monday, President Donald Trump’s deep unpopularity is imperiling Republican chances of maintaining their narrow majorities in Congress with just two months before ​November’s midterm elections,” Reuters reports. “Midterm elections, above all, are a referendum on the occupant of the White House, according […]

“With an insulted and angry nation solidly behind him, Prime Minister Mark Carney of Canada is charging ahead in a bitter trade war with the United States, risking a further fraying of what once was one of the world’s closest friendships,” the New York Times reports. “Retaliatory tariffs, set to take effect at 12:01 a.m. […]

“President Donald Trump on Monday promised victory in the upcoming midterm elections for the GOP and went after Democrats in a Labor Day message posted to social media,” NewsNation reports. Said Trump: “Happy Labor Day to all, including the Radical Left Lunatics, Communists, and Dumocrats who will do anything possible to destroy our Country. These […]

“President Donald Trump raised eyebrows and sparked criticism on both sides of the aisle on Monday by posting a map of the United States expanding to include both Canada and Mexico,” Mediaite reports.

“Iran’s oil export revenue is drying up as a U.S. naval blockade strangles shipments from the Persian Gulf and offshore stockpiles feeding China dwindle, putting more pressure on Tehran’s battered economy,” the Wall Street Journal reports. “No Iranian crude has crossed the blockade since it was reinstated by the U.S. Navy in mid-July, according to […]

“Donald Trump loves hot dogs—loves them. But he reserves a particular devotion for the ones served at the snack shack beside the 11th tee box at Trump National Golf Club outside Washington, D.C.—wieners that, on Trump’s personal scale of human achievement, probably rank somewhere between mankind’s first glimpse of gold in a riverbed and the […]

“Many Jewish Americans who have reliably voted Democratic are considering withholding support from the party — or even crossing the aisle in November — over concerns about rising antisemitism and progressive candidates’ stances on Israel,” NBC News reports. “Michigan’s toss-up Senate race between Democrat Abdul El-Sayed and Republican Mike Rogers is the epicenter of this […]

“Plenty of Americans feel like they’re forking over a fortune for groceries—only to get hit with a recall notice that forces them to throw that expensive food out,” Axios reports. “While grocery prices are driven by complex trade and energy costs, the safety net meant to keep them safe to eat is fraying, creating a […]

“Gavin Newsom spent the past year building a national image around his sharp, sometimes over-the-top approach to taking on President Donald Trump. Now he’s trying on a different role: Democrats’ chief consoler,” Politico reports. “At stop after stop on his latest Southern swing over Labor Day weekend, Newsom leaned into the anxiety and exhaustion Democrats […]

“New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham (D) slammed President Trump’s recent posts where he said renaming her state as ‘New America’ would be ‘much more prestigious and beautiful,'” NewsNation reports. Said Lujan Grisham: “New Mexico’s name isn’t up for debate — it’s been ours since before the United States existed. What is up for debate? […]

“Russia will shutter the German consulate in St. Petersburg, deepening a diplomatic dispute that began with Germany accusing Moscow of responsibility for a failed drone attack,” Bloomberg reports.

“The Alternative for Germany’s record election victory in the eastern state of Saxony-Anhalt on Sunday marked a milestone not just for the far right but for Europe’s tilt toward Vladimir Putin,” Bloomberg reports. “The anti-immigration party known by its German acronym, AfD, has openly sympathized with the Russian president’s attempt to batter Ukraine into submission, […]

“European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Monday announced a fresh funding boost for Greenland, seeking to shore up Arctic ties with the self-governing Danish territory amid U.S. President Donald Trump’s annexation drive,” CNBC reports.

“President Donald Trump posted a stream of AI-generated images and a series of sweeping and unverified claims on Truth Social on Sunday, including saying that he has made hundreds of billions of dollars on stocks and other holdings for the U.S,” CNBC reports. “The 80-year-old commander in chief spent more than 10 hours on Sunday […]

“Ukraine says it hit oil-processing plants in Russia’s Perm region and Tatarstan overnight, resuming attacks after U.S. envoys visited Moscow this weekend,” Bloomberg reports.

The far-right Alternative for Germany’s strong showing in yesterday’s state elections could have consequences well beyond German politics. The big loser is Chancellor Friedrich Merz. He’s not yet in danger of losing power, but the AfD has almost doubled its national support in the last two years while backing for Merz’s party has collapsed. Join […]

“He loves to build. This is what he enjoys. So late at night, 11 o’clock at night, he calls me and wants to talk about things he’s building, because it’s fun for him.” — Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, quoted by the New York Times, about President Trump.

“Redistricting has helped House Republicans build a seawall that can withstand a roughly 5-point Democratic wave,” Axios reports. “Early readings are pointing to something twice that size — enough to wash away the GOP House majority.” “Democrats have been running roughly 10 points ahead of their 2024 presidential performance in special elections this year.” “A […]

“A sporadic global trade war led by President Trump is fueling inflation across the U.S. economy, elevating prices on everyday goods, as the war with Iran sends the price of gas on a roller coaster,” the Los Angeles Times reports. “Aggressive tax cuts have pushed the national debt past $40 trillion, driving a growing crisis […]

“With less than two months to go until this year’s midterm elections, Democrats are becoming increasingly unnerved about the possibility of President Donald Trump deploying federal immigration officers or troops to polling places,” CNN reports. “Messaging from the Trump administration about that potential has been mixed. While some, like Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Dan Caine, […]

“Rudy Giuliani, the former mayor who shepherded New York City through the Sept. 11 attacks, said on Sunday that he did not think Mayor Zohran Mamdani should attend memorial ceremonies this week to mark the 25th anniversary of the attacks,” the New York Times reports. Said Giuliani: “It offends me.”

Punchbowl News: “When the RNC released the speaker list for Dallas, Thune wasn’t on it. Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso and NRSC Chair Tim Scott are. A source familiar with Thune’s Dallas activities said the South Dakota Republican will be doing fundraisers and preferred to give other candidates and incumbents a turn in the spotlight.” […]

“Republicans across the country are facing a tough election year. But for GOP lawmakers in farm country, 2026 could be especially brutal,” MS NOW reports. “Tariffs, beef imports and high fuel and fertilizer prices are hitting agricultural communities especially hard. At the same time, America’s heartland has become a stronghold for President Donald Trump and […]

“The fallout over the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and his crimes has emerged as a major issue in the midterm elections,” the New York Times reports. “Candidates have hammered their opponents over whether they pushed to release the investigative files related to Mr. Epstein, and over their connections to donors and supporters associated with […]