Interesting Oil’s rise past $100 per barrel deepens GOP’s midterm challenge The high gas prices are likely to haunt Republican candidates through Election Day. September 9, 2026
Interesting Holdout juror in Clancy case admitted ‘reasonable doubt,’ foreperson says Lindsay Clancy’s trial ended in a mistrial after the Massachusetts jury could not reach a unanimous decision in the triple-murder case. September 9, 2026
Interesting A potential 2028 presidential contender plans $20 million to help Democrats Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker has formed a political action committee to help elect Democrats as he dances around a presidential bid. September 9, 2026
Interesting LIV Golf, bankrupt without Saudis, owes former PGA stars millions LIV files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, remains in discussions with players about a slimmed-down league owned by them. September 9, 2026
Interesting The U.S. Open has never been so chic or so noisy As the tournament surges in popularity, some casual fans and influencers aren’t attending for the tennis as much as the vibes. And they can get loud. September 9, 2026
Interesting A marathon U.S. Open day capped by an epic finish … at 3:30 a.m. Those who stayed the course to watch the latest-finishing match in U.S. Open history were rewarded with a heroic battle. September 9, 2026
Interesting Republicans gather for two-day ‘Trumpalooza’ with midterms approaching At Trump’s urging, the GOP is staging a midterm convention centered on him. September 9, 2026
Interesting Establishment wins and other takeaways from the New Hampshire primaries Former Republican senator John E. Sununu and Democratic Rep. Chris Pappas easily won their primaries for an open U.S. Senate seat. September 9, 2026
Interesting How much does Trump care about the GOP? The president’s own public comments and actions have called his motivation into question. September 9, 2026
Interesting How Canada, with elbows up, could hurt Trump in the midterms The president’s fight with our neighbor to the north — a constant over the course of his second term with a focus on trade — has turned ugly in recent weeks. September 9, 2026