It's a toss-up for Senate in Texas.
September 2nd, 9am: The race between James Talarico and Ken Paxton tightens, and now Republicans are calling for help from President Trump. Then, while we wait for the economic D-Day, the U.S. returns to a hot war with Iran, trading heavy strikes for the second time in three days. Plus, high infl...
A Surge of Russian Sabotage Attacks in Europe, and Musk’s Political War Chest
Plus, your Friday news quiz.
Here’s what we’re covering:
The Risk of Russian Sabotage in Europe: A Fight That Spirals Out of Control, by Michael Schwirtz and Adam Goldman
‘I Wouldn’t Call It a War’: Vance Plays Down Recent Iran Strikes, by Maggie Haberman
Trump Administration Begins Blitz to Fi...
Trump Dangles $5,000 Payments if Republicans Win, and Deportees Are Stranded in Haiti
Plus, the secretive operation to move a 900-year-old masterpiece.
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‘Pretend That I Am Running’: 7 Takeaways From the G.O.P. Midterm Convention, by Patricia Mazzei and Shane Goldmacher
Trump Doled Out $45,000 Cash Gifts to Natalie Harp and Other Aides Last Year, by Luk...
Trump stumps for Whatley in North Carolina
September 16, 2026, 9AM: Trump campaigns with fmr. RNC chair Michael Whatley for North Carolina's Senate seat. Plus, a report shows the Iran war cost the U.S. $38 billion as of August 1. And, the Federal Reserve is expected to raise interest rates, even though the President is demanding the oppos...
A Ban on Diesel Exports: What You Need to Know
September 23rd, 9am: More and more Republican candidates are distancing themselves from the White House as new polls spell trouble for the midterms. Then, the Trump administration flip-flops and now says it wants a ban on diesel exports, but will that even make a dent in record fuel prices? Plus,...
AI leaders sign a self-policing pledge.
September 30th, 9am: Today, more tough polling for the president, as Trump's campaign travel schedule reveals just how deep a hole Republicans are in, only five weeks out from the midterms. Then, AI leaders sign a self-policing pledge after warnings that AI may pose risks to humanity and once com...
President Trump says it's time to "finish up" in Iran
October 7th, 2026, 9am: Susan Collins and Troy Jackson clash in their first debate for Maine's Senate seat, with affordability and the Iran war at the center of it. Then, Trump says the U.S. has to "finish up" the war one way or another, and we look at what comes next after the Pentagon pulled bo...
America’s Utility Bill Crisis, and Trump’s Approval Rating Hits a New Low
Plus, the big business of big scares.
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This Is What America’s Utility Bill Crisis Looks Like, by Eli Saslow
Trump Approval Hits New Low Two Weeks Before Midterms, Poll Finds, by Lisa Lerer and Ruth Igielnik
Trump Wields an Unprecedented $277 Million in Final Midterm St...
Trump campaigns in South Carolina, attempting to rescue Darline Graham's Senate race
Wednesday, October 21st, 9am: Today, President Trump visits South Carolina to campaign for Senator Darline Graham, despite a big disagreement over his decision to lift sanctions on Russia. Then, a former Zelenskyy advisor on the widening rift with President Trump, and how Ukrainians are weatherin...
New U.S.-Israeli Plans to Attack Iran, and Trump’s Whistle-Blower Rewards Program
Plus, America’s newest national park.
Here’s what we’re covering:
U.S. and Israel Draw Up Plans for Renewed Strikes on Iran After Elections, by Julian E. Barnes, Eric Schmitt, Farnaz Fassihi, Natan Odenheimer and Ronen Bergman
Trump Says He’ll Decide Who Gets Rewards From New Whistle-Blower Pro...
