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Robe & Gavel: Federal Judicial Vacancy Count released for September 2026

Welcome to the Sept. 7 edition of Robe & Gavel, Ballotpedia’s newsletter about the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) and other judicial happenings around the U.S.

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This Week in History: 9/11, a ‘suburban’ spy, and cosmonauts stranded in space

Explore how major events between 7 and 13 September were captured on The Independent’s front pages

The Independent UK

20 years on, "Idiocracy" is worthless

The film's smirking, know-it-all pose was tired when it released. It’s useless now

Salon

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Game on: November elections kick into high gear with control of Congress in the balance

The Guardian - US

Captain calamity: Pete Hegseth under fire for ‘inept’ leadership of US military

The US defense secretary faces internal dissent and discord at the Pentagon, accused of focusing on culture war issues and his own political ambitions as the Iran war drags on

The Guardian - US

The Iraq War Cheerleaders Were Wrong. They're Wrong About Iran Too.

Hawkish pundits predicted both wars would be swift and successful. That's not how it turned out.

Reason

President Trump has appointed 53 federal judges through September 1 of the second year of his second term

President Donald Trump (R) has appointed, and the U.S. Senate has confirmed, 53 Article III federal judges throughSept. 1, 2026, the second year of his second term in office. This is the third-highest number of Article III judicial appointments through this point in a president’s second term since President Bill…

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Tennessee is about to execute its first woman since 1819. Her case raises troubling questions

Christa Pike’s planned execution is emblematic of America’s broken death penalty system

The Guardian - US

Across US history, the AP has watched, chronicled and helped people understand a complex world

Precisely 180 years ago, a handful of New York news executives looking to save money on coverage had an idea

The Independent UK

China’s paper-tiger alliance shows the US can’t isolate Iran

Donald Trump's economic strategy against Iran faces significant global challenges. Treasury Secretary Bessent's "with us or against us" stance echoes past policies. However, the world in 2026 is different from 2001, with shifting alliances. The Shanghai Cooperation Organization now balances US power and supports Iran. This new global order means…

The Economic Times

Trump’s second-term policies put US finances under growing strain as debt tops $40 trillion

During President Trump's presidency, the national debt of the U.S. has ballooned to over forty trillion dollars. Federal expenditures are on a relentless rise, and interest on loans is climbing steeply. The tax reductions implemented by his administration have multiplied the national debt by trillions. This fiscal decline has roots…

The Economic Times

Trump pledged fiscal restraint. Instead, debt tops $40 trillion as borrowing costs rise

US debt: While voters may not focus on the issue until the country's fiscal problems translate into benefit cuts or tax hikes, the fallout hits them just the same in the form of high mortgage interest rates that track yields on government debt and inflation outpacing wage hikes.

The Economic Times

Trump pounces on the press in a panic

From the president to the Pentagon, the administration appears to be in a spiral

Salon

Trump keeps teasing a third term, but is suddenly talking like a president on his way out

Donald Trump is contemplating life after his presidency, while still hinting at another campaign. He has spoken about watching his successor take credit for his accomplishments. This shift occurs as midterm elections approach, making his remaining time more apparent. Trump has previously explored constitutional avenues for extending his time in…

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The Independent UK

The Latest: Iran war reaches its six-month mark as Trump shifts focus

President Donald Trump has reached an awkward moment in his second term as the U.S.-Israel war against Iran began six months ago Friday

International Business Times UK

Trump Ranks Every President—and Somehow Declares Himself the Greatest of Them All

Trump has ranked America's presidents and placed himself above Washington, Lincoln and FDR, while leaving Reagan, Kennedy, Eisenhower and 8 others off his list.

The Economic Times

Trump used to say he saw a quick end to his Iran war. Six months later, he claims he's in no hurry

President Trump faces criticism as the six-month war against Iran continues unexpectedly. The administration now focuses on economic pressure and sanctions to achieve its goals. This strategy shift comes amid concerns about diminished military stockpiles and global readiness. Iran, though battered, has shown resilience and adapted to sanctions over decades.…

Salon

No one can follow in Parton's footsteps

Parton's outwardly apolitical, quietly radical balancing act can't be repeated in the social media age

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The Independent UK

Dolly Parton: How country music’s most famous face remained an enigma to the end

TRIBUTE: The Queen of Country, who has died aged 80, was instantly recognizable but unquestionably one of a kind, writes Kevin E G Perry. ‘I want to be remembered as somebody who took her work serious, but not herself,’ she told The Independent, when asked about her legacy

International Business Times UK

Eric Trump Rages at CNN Over Natalie Harp Motorcade Trunk Allegation Calling It 'Absolute Trash'

Eric Trump defends White House aide Natalie Harp against CNN's claims of her unusual actions in Trump's motorcade, highlighting her dedication and dismissing the report as unfair.

The Economic Times

Trump wants America to vote like India. But will Indian model work?

President Donald Trump has cited India’s election system as an example for the US while pushing for stricter voter identification and citizenship verification rules. In an August 18 Truth Social post, Trump pointed to India’s use of voter ID and limited reliance on mail voting to support his case for…

International Business Times UK

Trump Is 'Visibly Struggling to Stay Awake' and 'Weaving in and Out', Fox News Analyst Says

Fox News analyst Juan Williams says Donald Trump is 'visibly struggling to stay awake' as his endorsement power fades and Republicans lose key 2026 primaries ahead of high-stakes midterms.

Salon

Todd Blanche's dangerous lie

On "Meet the Press," the newly confirmed attorney general all but pledged to do Donald Trump's bidding

The Economic Times

Trump's slight of South Korea in favor of the North raises broader US security concerns

President Trump reduced joint military exercises with South Korea. This decision raises concerns about United States security interests in Asia. Experts believe this move punishes an ally and encourages an adversary. South Korea has long been a close ally of the United States. The exercises are critical for deterring North…

Reason

Trump's Assault on Judicial Review Undermines a Crucial Safeguard Against Tyranny

In one case after another, the president has tried to cut the courts out of the picture painted by the Framers.

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