Trump News for Tuesday, September 8, 2026

Trump administration has sought to isolate Tehran through a raft of measures meant to squeeze the country's economy.

The upheaval in the military could shape the legacy of Trump's second term, writes the BBC's Tom Bateman.

The number of ballots rejected for late postmarks has soared in the vote-by-mail states of Washington and Oregon, according to newly released data highlighti...

President Donald Trump has for years told false or unproven stories about what he supposedly saw and did on 9/11 and soon after. As the 25th anniversary of t...

American singer-songwriter Pink, real name Alecia Beth Moore, has faced several controversies throughout her music career, from the 2007 PETA scandal to more recent backlash from conservative circles over her criticism of President Donald Trump.

"Summer is over. Peace didn't happen. The war is still going on."

Albanians have protested for over 100 days against a planned luxury hotel linked to Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump.

In a handful of known cases, large social media companies have privately pushed back against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) subpoenas when the agency tried to unmask anonymous users who tracked immigration activities or criticized the government. A…

This story appeared in The Logoff, a daily newsletter that helps you stay informed about the Trump administration without letting political news take over your life. Subscribe here. Welcome to The Logoff: The head of the Smithsonian Institution will resign af…

A Republican senator is now openly saying ethics language could be what finally kills the bill.

US officials criticise Ford’s partnerships with Chinese firms CATL, Geely, and BYD over security risks.

Chinese artificial intelligence firms are committing “industrial-scale” theft of their American counterparts’ trade secrets to save money and bring the covet...

The U.S. on Tuesday struck multiple Iranian tankers in response to more attempted missile attacks on a Navy warship, according to a U.S. official, who spoke...

The plant is expected to come back online in early 2029.

President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he ‌is directing the General Services ‌Administration to work with the U. Trade Representative to ​take steps to remov...

Oxford economists predict Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s retaliatory tariffs will slow economic growth and raise consumer prices.

The US institution is under pressure from the Trump administration to change how it portrays the country's history.

Looks like the game got bricked.

The Trump Administration appears to have pulled its Tetris clone 'Build the Wall' offline less than one week after its launch.

This story appeared in Today, Explained, a daily newsletter that helps you understand the most compelling news and stories of the day. Subscribe here. I spent Labor Day weekend in Montreal, and signs of the trade war were everywhere.  On Google Maps, which — …

It would be nice to go a day or two (or three-day weekend!) without being apprised of some new awfulness from this administration. Since that’s not going to happen, let’s check in with the latest shitshow! And here it is: the Pentagon has “enlisted” some X.co…

Ahead of November’s midterms, President Donald Trump’s approval rating hit a record low in a newly released Focaldata/Financial Times poll.

By Nate Raymond Sept 8 (Reuters) - A U.S. appeals court on Tuesday upheld an injunction blocking an Internal Revenue Service policy that allowed it to share...

William Shatner may be up for a well-deserved role in Mel Brooks’ Spaceballs sequel after the Star Trek legend’s latest roasting of Donald Trump. On a Labor Day long weekend that saw the former Apprentice host posting missives aiming to appropriate HBO’s tren…

The phone call comes after US special envoys travelled to Russia and Ukraine to discuss 'a proposal to end the war'.

I am never asking the monkey’s paw for a federal government that defends fair use again. For decades on Techdirt, I’ve talked about the absolute necessity of strong fair use, and have been disappointed over and over again at how little the federal government …

As it heads into its 29th season, South Park announced a change of its name — to South America. The announcement is a troll of Donald Trump and his drive to rename buildings, bodies of water and even a state. Creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone also got in a …

Wake up babe, new presidential slop just dropped.

Bombardier defends its US presence, stating its planes already feature components made in Texas and California.

Amid attacks from the White House, Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie Bunch is stepping down from his position after seven years of leading the Smithsonian Institution.

Lonnie Bunch, who has led the Smithsonian as its secretary for the past seven years, said that he will step down at the end of the year. His departure comes amid repeated criticism from the Trump administration over how the institution depicts and descrives h…

The president shares a misleading video which appears to show Charles shrugging and walking away from a man who fainted during a royal visit.

A whistleblower report delivered to the DHS Office of the Inspector General makes it clear ICE is willing to hire pretty much anyone who applies for the job. Keeping up appearances (and by “appearances,” I mean constantly pushing for 1,500-3,000 arrests per d…

Rory McIlroy admits this year's Irish Open will feel like a "different" spectacle given US President Donald Trump's anticipated visit during the tournament.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Tuesday that Canada would move faster to reduce its economic reliance on the United States as retaliatory tariffs to...

Trump's territorial ambitions have repeatedly strained relations with neighbouring countries.

President Donald Trump asked the Supreme Court on Tuesday to reinstate a controversial citizenship records system his administration has sought to wield for...

Kevin Reddington also asked Trump to pardon Clancy a pardon, during his appearance on Good Morning America.

It seems the Trump administration doesn't want to tempt a lawsuit from The Tetris Company

President Donald Trump told Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday in a phone call that ‌he wanted a swift end to the war in Ukraine, ‌something that wo...

Restoration work on the White House North Portico appears to be nearing completion before Chinese President Xi Jinping ’s state visit to the United States in...

The United States has asked Britain to abandon a plan to make social platforms promote trusted news. Its central argument is not about Britain at all. The submission sits on the US Embassy website in London, dated 2 September. It answers a consultation on the…

President Donald Trump has posted numerous memes on social media over the long weekend appearing to propose renaming the state of New Mexico to "New America."

The fact that AI can create convincing fakes is not why it’s such a powerful tool of disinformation. Other attributes matter more.

Its members and partners have brokered every ceasefire so far and hold the relationships needed to build the next one.

Clancy pleaded not guilty to three murder charges for the deaths of her three children.

“If there’s no interest in the White House in trying to bridge the gap on the ethics language, it is going to fail,” said Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C.

The Oscar-winning documentarian premieres his scary, four-hour Elon Musk documentary at Venice, where he spoke during a press conference about the film's biggest revelations.

By Jose Luis Gonzalez CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico, Sept 8 (Reuters) - Migrant shelters along Mexico's northern border are emptying as fewer migrants head to the Un...

The Taiwanese don’t trust Trump, and they don’t believe America will come to their defense. A deal with China is starting to look inevitable.

The U.S. and Iran are engaged in a conflict that is massive in scale but personal in nature.

Chrystia Freeland understands the U.S.-Canada relationship from her time at the negotiating table. Here's what she sees now.

Some of the US midterm election's biggest themes will play out in these New England states' most notable races.

Washington is pressuring a reluctant Seoul to support its naval blockade of Iran; Tehran is threatening consequences.

The U.S. military’s desire for an AI tool with “minimal refusal rates” was revealed through a FOIA lawsuit filed by The Intercept. The post The Pentagon Asked OpenAI for Artificial Intelligence Designed to Rarely Say No appeared first on The Intercept.

Barf Bag: Per Forbes, Trump treats his Secret Service members with hot dogs—only to foot the agency with the bill afterwards.

The week of Labor Day marks the unofficial kickoff of the general election season. President Trump's unpopularity and Democratic enthusiasm means control of Congress is on the ballot.

Donald Trump’s administration has taken exception to UK government plans to compel online video giants like YouTube to promote “public service media” content from outlets like the BBC. In a submission to Britain’s consultation on the proposals, the U.S. gover…

Russian President Vladimir Putin assured U.S. President Donald Trump in a phone call Tuesday that Moscow doesn't harbor aggressive intentions toward Europe,...

Alberta is the only remaining province with neither a ban nor a retaliatory levy on US alcohol imports.

It is the latest escalation since trade talks collapsed in late August, with US officials threatening to hit back if Canada’s counter-tariffs are implemented.

Trump said the Canadian manufacturer needs to build jets in the US to win business from US customers.

President Donald Trump is embracing his inner cowboy, seeking to gallop into this week's Republican convention in Dallas and save the midterm elections for h...

Trade tensions soar as Canada matches US tariffs 'dollar-for-dollar', impacting 700 products and multiple industries.

Republicans appeared to have a firm grip on the Senate heading into the final two years of President Donald Trump’s term. Democrats have found themselves co...

Brussels has proposed doubling direct EU aid to Greenland under the bloc's next budget as military exercises kick off.

By Enas Alashray CAIRO, Sept 8 (Reuters) - Iran threatened the United States with "economic warfare" on Tuesday and said it had fired an advanced missile at...

Malaysia is leaning towards Huawei silicon to run its national AI project, according to Bloomberg. No foreign government has openly chosen Chinese AI accelerators over American ones before. Washington told the world last year that buying these particular chip…