Sep 09 As midterms approach, new poll finds that few Americans trust campaigns or Trump By Amelia Thomson-Deveaux, Linley Sanders, Associated Press Americans are more skeptical of government information than they were a few years ago, with majorities now saying they have little or no trust in federal government information about elections and politics, foreign affairs or the environment, a new poll… Continue reading
Sep 09 With AI memes, Trump promotes mythical version of himself as challenges stack up ahead of midterms By Josh Boak, Associated Press In the real world, President Donald Trump is struggling to stop inflation, rout the Iranian government and restore American manufacturing with tariffs. It's a different story in the fantastical vision that he shares with supporters on social media. Continue reading
Sep 09 Republicans gather in Dallas for two-day midterm convention billed as 'Trump-a-Palooza' By Jill Colvin, Will Weissert, Associated Press The highly unusual midterm convention puts President Donald Trump at the center of this fall’s midterm elections — whether the candidates running like it or not. Continue reading
Sep 09 Trump gave $45,000 holiday gifts to Natalie Harp and two other White House aides By Aamer Madhani, Associated Press President Donald Trump gave sizable holiday gifts to four White House aides, according to new financial disclosures released by the administration. Continue reading
Sep 08 U.S. will ban dairy products, motorcycles and most alcoholic beverages from Canada By Rob Gillies, Paul Wiseman, Associated Press The ban will take effect in three weeks and comes after Canada imposed retaliatory tariffs on $20 billion in U.S. imports earlier Tuesday. Continue reading
Sep 08 Watch 2:29 Canadian tariffs on U.S. goods take effect, marking turning point in relations By Amna Nawaz, Kayan Taraporevala, Unda Dittaboot Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada will move quickly to reduce its economic reliance on the United States as retaliatory tariffs took effect on roughly $20 billion worth of American goods. The tariffs match duties President Trump imposed on… Continue watching
Sep 08 Watch 6:28 How the U.S.-Canada trade dispute is impacting the economy on both sides of the border By Amna Nawaz, Jackson Hudgins To discuss the impact of the tariffs on the United States and Canada, Amna Nawaz spoke with Matthew Shoemaker. He is the mayor of Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, a Canadian city just across the border from its sister city, Sault… Continue watching
Sep 08 Watch 4:25 Trump's trade war with Canada looms over key congressional races By Lisa Desjardins, Ali Schmitz, Genesis Magpayo President Trump’s tariff policies are shaping key races for control of Congress this fall. Geoff Bennett discussed the impact on the midterms with congressional correspondent Lisa Desjardins. Continue watching
Sep 08 WATCH: 2026 Republican Midterm Convention | Night 1 By Jill Colvin, Thomas Beaumont, Will Weissert, Associated Press President Donald Trump capped Wednesday’s opening night of the unusual Republican midterm convention by slamming Democrats as extremists and staunchly defending the war in Iran while making the extraordinary pledge to pay every American $5,000 if his party retains its… Continue reading
Sep 08 Fact-checking Trump's stories about his own 9/11 response By Caleb McCullough, PolitiFact President Donald Trump recounted his response to the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks in an interview and event leading up to the 25th anniversary this week, repeating statements that lack evidence about aiding in the recovery. Continue reading