Politics

Trump’s Dream World in Dallas

At a midterm convention, Trump tries to defy the odds one last time.

Houthis seize port city in offensive aimed toward Bab el-Mandeb Strait

The Houthis seized a strategic Yemeni port city on Thursday, bringing the Iranian-backed militant group closer to controlling a key stretch of the Red Sea coast and threatening a critical trade and energy route.

Jimmy Kimmel on RNC convention: ‘They’re very nervous about the midterms, and rightly so’

Late-night hosts recapped the Republican event in Dallas and calls to ban Zohran Mamdani from 9/11 ceremonies

Supreme Court blocks Missouri from using new map favoring GOP in midterm elections

September 10, 2026 / 11:16 AM EDT / CBS News

NAZA review

Venice film festival: Under the cover of night, anonymous personnel discuss AI, error rates and problematic intelligence units in a documentary produced by the Guardian

Vance strikes back at concern $5,000 Trump dividend will stoke debt

Vice President JD Vance on Wednesday sought to deflect criticism that President Donald Trump’s newly proposed $5,000 dividend would further bankrupt the United States, arguing the handout would be offset by tariff revenue.

Orthodox church sends medieval prince’s remains to Russian troops in Ukraine

Part of Dmitry Donskoy’s right hand sent to ‘spiritually strengthen’ soldiers

The ‘shared horrific experience’ of 9/11, and its aftermath

Twenty-five years later, the Guardian asks US readers how the attacks affected their lives, and their country

Trump’s promise of $5,000 ‘dividend’ for US citizens after midterms decried as ‘bribery’

Critics react to bid for Republican votes with incredulity and point to potential $1.2tn cost atop existing national debt

What Russia Is Really Up To in Europe

Moscow doesn’t want a conventional war, but it is busy fighting a hybrid one.

American dream starts with education. It’s time to change the way we save for it

A few months ago, my daughter’s Trump Account was seeded with an initial $1,000 investment. Along with millions of other children eligible for this pilot program, these funds give her a head start on the future. As bold letters headlining the Trump Accounts website said, “The American Dream Starts Now.” It’s a statement that’s hard to dispute.

US supreme court again rejects Missouri congressional maps redrawn to benefit Republicans in midterms

Latest decision appears to set the stage for the state to use its old electoral maps this year