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US inflation picked up as gas prices marched higher due to conflict in the Middle East

By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER
Sep 11, 2026 8:09 am - U.S. inflation accelerated last month as gas prices spiked in the wake of renewed fighting in the Middle East, underscoring the affordability challenges that are top of mind for many voters with midterm elections now just seven weeks away.
US Supreme Court again rejects push to use Trump-backed congressional map in Missouri

By DAVID A. LIEB
Sep 10, 2026 7:25 am - The U.S. Supreme Court again rejected a push to use Missouri congressional maps backed by President Donald Trump on Thursday, a loss for Republicans trying to maintain control of the House in the fast-approaching midterm elections.
Trump, hoping to salvage midterms, makes a dubious pledge to give every US adult $5,000 if GOP wins

By JONATHAN J. COOPER
Sep 10, 2026 7:23 am - President Donald Trump pledged Wednesday to send every American adult $5,000 if Republicans retain control of the House and Senate in the midterm elections, an extraordinary gambit to reverse his party's sagging fortunes in November.
Trump wants to make this midterm year ‘special’ to avoid losing Republican control of Congress

By LISA MASCARO and MICHELLE L. PRICE
Sep 10, 2026 6:45 am - Republicans at their midterm convention know that history is not on their side this election season, but they are counting on President Donald Trump and his two-day extravaganza in Dallas to rally voters to protect their House and Senate majorities.
New Apple CEO unveils latest iPhone lineup, including a foldable model called Duo

By BARBARA ORTUTAY
Sep 09, 2026 7:14 am - Apple on Wednesday unveiled its latest generation of iPhones, including a widely anticipated foldable version called Duo.
Republicans gather in Dallas for two-day midterm convention billed as a ‘Trump-a-Palooza’

By JILL COLVIN
Sep 09, 2026 7:07 am - Republicans are gathering in Dallas on Wednesday for a highly unusual midterm convention, a “Trump-a-Palooza” that will put President Donald Trump at the center of this fall’s midterm elections — whether the candidates running like it or not.
Lonnie Bunch to retire from Smithsonian leadership following clash with Trump administration

By MEG KINNARD and GARY FIELDS
Sep 08, 2026 2:37 pm - Lonnie Bunch is stepping down from the leadership of the Smithsonian Institution following a tumultuous year in which President Donald Trump tried to remake the portrayal of U.S. history by the Smithsonian museums and other cultural entities.
New grand jury subpoenas being sent in investigation targeting Trump-Russia probe, AP sources say

By ERIC TUCKER
Sep 08, 2026 2:19 pm - The Justice Department is demanding testimony before a Florida grand jury in an investigation aiming to establish an intelligence community conspiracy against President Donald Trump, according to multiple people familiar with the matter.
The GOP was confident about keeping its Senate majority. Now the fight for control is wide open

By JOEY CAPPELLETTI, THOMAS BEAUMONT and MARY CLARE JALONICK
Sep 08, 2026 9:18 am - Republicans appeared to have a firm grip on the Senate heading into the final two years of President Donald Trump’s term. But with less than two months until Election Day, control of the chamber is now up for grabs.
Israeli airstrikes on Lebanese village kill 12, plus other key Mideast developments

By The Associated Press
Sep 07, 2026 2:09 pm - Lebanon ’s Health Ministry says Israeli airstrikes on a southern village have killed 12 people, including two children. Meanwhile, Iran-backed Houthi rebels claim to ...

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