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Iran-US war latest: Crucial Saudi oil pipeline ‘on fire’ as Houthis capture island near key shipping route

The Houthis captured a strategic island in the Bab el-Mandeb strait, threatening to bring further economic chaos

The Independent UK

U.S. Sen. Ed Markey (D) is the second-oldest U.S. Senator to win a contested primary this year

Incumbent Ed Markey defeated Seth Moulton in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate in Massachusetts on Sept. 1. Markey’s win makes him the second-oldest senator, after 83-year-old Jim Risch (R-Idaho), to defeat a primary challenger this year.

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Independence, Missouri, city councilmember becomes first official recalled over a data center project this year

Welcome to the Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026, Brew.

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Senator Ed Markey wins Massachusetts Democratic primary

Incumbent, 80, beats back challenge from Seth Moulton, who argued Markey was too old to be effective at his job

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Massachusetts Democratic primary is a generational clash as Rep. Seth Moulton targets Sen. Ed Markey

Democrats across the U.S. are showing a strong desire for change

The Independent UK

Elections Ballotpedia is covering in September 2026

In September 2026, Ballotpedia is tracking 865 elections across 14 states. These include four statewide elections, 10 special elections held to fill vacancies in fourstates, and two recall elections in two states.

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Progressive Ed Markey, 80, faces generational test in Massachusetts Senate primary

Markey, looking to clinch another Senate term, leads younger rival Seth Moulton in blue state’s primary poll

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Massachusetts' Democratic primary for U.S. Senate is one of several in which age is an issue

Incumbent Ed Markey and Seth Moulton are running in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate in Massachusetts on September 1, 2026.

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Seth Moulton pushes for ‘new generation’ of leaders but clock is ticking

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Democratic Rep. Seth Moulton began clamoring for generational change long before it became a political cliche. The Iraq War veteran and Harvard graduate won his North Shore congressional seat in 2014, after dislodging a nine-term Democratic incumbent. A few years later, he led an ultimately unsuccessful uprising…

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Trump team wants to expand the definition of ‘small business’ to include billion-dollar companies

The Small Business Administration is proposing a rule that would massively increase the cap at which companies are considered ‘small’ – with some allowed to make over $1 billion

The Independent UK

Russia frees ailing ex-US marine after four years in prison on disputed charges

A former US military veteran who was imprisoned in Russia for more than four years on disputed charges and under abusive conditions was released on Tuesday. A group advocating for him said he was gravely ill and at risk of dying.

France 24

China detains US seismologist who has studied North Korean nuclear tests

A Chinese-born American seismologist is detained in China for nearly two years. He faces spying charges after publishing U.S.-funded work on nuclear tests. U.S. lawmakers and advocacy groups call his detention wrongful. The U.S. administration seeks his release through diplomacy and high-level talks. China denies wrongful detention and states its…

The Economic Times

‘AI accountability agenda’: US senator unveils package of bills to curb tech’s harms

Exclusive: Senator Ed Markey on why he has proposed legislation aimed at curbing datacenters, automated hiring systems and harm to children

The Guardian - US

Kevin Hassett Says Gas Prices Will Drop Once Strait Of Hormuz Traffic Returns To Normal—Democrat Senator Calls Recent Price Hike 'Unacceptable'

President Donald Trump‘s top economic advisor, Kevin Hassett, said on Monday that gas prices in the U.S. will come down to pre-Iran war levels once the traffic through the Strait of Hormuz moves normally.

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Elon Musk Shock: Democrat Claims Trillionaire Is 'Scared' To Face Subsidy Questions

Sen. Ed Markey reignites the debate over government subsidies for Elon Musk's Tesla and SpaceX, questioning their reliance on public support amid claims of independence and innovation.

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‘We cannot sit idly by’: Donald Trump labelled as the very threat he set out to undo

The nightmare he promised to end.

Capital & Main

Will Americans Keep Paying a ‘Tariff Tax’?

Companies are seeking refunds from the federal government following the Supreme Court ruling — but consumers may still be stuck with higher prices.

International Business Times UK

Senators Call for Impeachment Against 'Unstable, Dangerous, Madman' Trump—Always 'War-Hungry'

US lawmakers call for Trump's impeachment after Iran threats, as legal, political and military tensions converge around his presidency.

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Senate Democrats introduce bill to shield small businesses from Trump’s new tariffs

Bill is in response to president’s latest push to impose tariffs, but it’s likely to stall in Republican-majority Senate

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Senator blasts Trump and Hegseth for ‘extorting’ Anthropic to push their authoritarian AI agenda

She defended Anthropic’s defense and is unhappy with the DOD and Trump’s retaliation for not getting their way.

International Business Times UK

Who Skipped Trump's State Of The Union Address: Here's Full List Of Those Who Boycotted The Event And Why

Over 80 Democratic lawmakers boycott President Trump's State of the Union Address, highlighting political divisions.

The Independent UK

Democrats demand government refund billions in Trump tariff money

The measure would prioritize refunds for small businesses and encourages importers, wholesalers and large companies to pass the refunds on to their customers

The Guardian - US

Climate leaders condemn Trump EPA’s biggest rollback yet: ‘This is corruption’

Leaders promise to fight back with court challenges as Trump rescinds finding foundational to US climate rules

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Democrats want ICE to wear body cameras for transparency, but they now have some terrifying surveillance concerns

A transparency tool can become a weapon in the wrong hands.

International Business Times UK

ICE Defunding Raised by Rep. Moulton on 'Shutdown-Worthy' Grounds

Representative Seth Moulton has introduced a bill to slash ICE funding and redirect it to health care subsidies. Citing the fatal Minneapolis shooting, Moulton calls the issue 'shutdown-worthy' ahead of the Jan 30 deadline.

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