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Missouri court blocks Trump-backed map, orders November referendum
Missouri’s high court barred a new congressional map and ordered a statewide vote in November 2026; until then old districts apply, potentially changing who represents voters and House control.
IRS move could cost some private schools their tax breaks
Proposed IRS rules could strip 501(c)(3) status from private K–12 schools and colleges, affecting up to 18,000 institutions and risking donor tax deductions.
Judge weighing whether to extend block on USPS ballot‑screening plan
A judge’s decision could determine whether a new USPS ballot‑screening system and federal ballot portal move forward — potentially changing how mail voting is processed before the midterms.
DOJ charges ICE officer with false statements after Minneapolis shooting
Federal false-statements charges were filed against an ICE officer after a Minneapolis shooting; such rare prosecutions could affect oversight, accountability and local enforcement practices.
Judge blocks Trump’s latest birthright-citizenship order
Stops an election-year effort to narrow birthright citizenship, preventing immediate confusion over who is a citizen and who can vote.
Musk’s PAC pushes about $800K into midterm races
About $800,000 in initial spending shows where Republican-aligned outside money is flowing, meaning more ads and pressure in key Senate and House battlegrounds.
Leon Black sues House committee, skips Epstein deposition
The lawsuit challenges Congress’s power to compel testimony, a test of subpoena authority that could limit lawmakers’ ability to investigate and oversee matters that affect government accountability.
EPA proposal could limit public notice on AI data centers
A proposed EPA rule could let states approve some data center air permits without public notice, speeding AI facility construction while reducing local input on pollution and backup-generator emissions.
DHS secretary’s Coast Guard jet makes emergency landing
An engine failure forced an emergency landing, raising safety and continuity-of-government concerns for cabinet travel.
Banned Chinese air-bag inflator tied to 11th U.S. death
Owners of used or crash-repaired cars should check inflators — counterfeit or substandard replacement parts linked to multiple deaths, including an Aug. 27 fatality in a 2018 Equinox.
House rejects plan to lock Supreme Court at nine
House rejected GOP push to lock Supreme Court at nine justices, keeping Democrats’ court-reform options open and recording lawmakers’ positions ahead of the midterms.
UPDATE: Gloria Steinem dies at 92
Her passing ends a six-decade public voice on feminism and politics, prompting tributes and national reflection that may influence public conversation about rights and policy.
Downtown Minneapolis shooting kills three, wounds officers
Downtown mass shooting left three dead, including the suspect, and wounded two police officers — a major public-safety event that could affect downtown safety, travel and emergency services.
Plan for a permanent Lafayette Square fence faces federal review
A permanent fence would reduce public access to Lafayette Square, altering how tourists, protesters and nearby residents can visit and use the park beside the White House.
Severe storms threaten Northeast over Labor Day
Rounds of severe storms threaten travel, outdoor plans and power across a densely populated Northeast corridor over Labor Day.
Sen. Tillis urges firing of Defense secretary Hegseth
A senior Republican breaking with the White House signals deepening rifts over wartime decisions that could affect Pentagon leadership choices.
DOJ backs OpenAI and Microsoft in New York Times copyright suit
The Justice Department sided with OpenAI and Microsoft, a position that could influence how U.S. AI firms train models and how publishers protect content.
NBA fines Clippers $30M, strips five first-round picks
The NBA fined the Clippers $30 million, removed five future first-round picks and suspended owner Steve Ballmer, limiting the team’s future roster-building and competitiveness.
Trump pledges to campaign in key battlegrounds
Trump says he’ll campaign in battlegrounds, a strategy that could influence close House and Senate contests and where funds are spent.
Maria Bartiromo leaves Fox after 12 years on air
Fox Business’s morning lineup is changing, which could alter routine market coverage and morning viewing for investors and conservative audiences.
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