HISTORICAL FACTS: 2 | History Defined

New York's commissioner of education was the highest-paid state executive official in 2025

Welcome to the Monday, Sept. 14, 2026, Brew.

Ballotpedia · Sep 14

Charlamagne Tha God Says Trump Administration Is Now an 'Authoritarian Regime' After FCC Threats

Charlamagne Tha God called the Trump administration an 'authoritarian regime' after Jimmy Kimmel alleged FCC pressure forced a James Talarico interview off ABC television.

International Business Times UK · Sep 12

At Dallas convention, Texas Republicans claim credit for tax cuts, blame Democrats for high prices

With high costs top of mind, GOP candidates in competitive races tested a tightrope act: Trump’s policies are helping, but Biden is still the culprit for your gas and grocery bills.

The Texas Tribune · Sep 11

Ken Paxton whistleblower endorses James Talarico in Texas’ U.S. Senate race

David Maxwell was among the top attorney general officials who reported Paxton to the FBI and later testified at his impeachment trial.

The Texas Tribune · Sep 8

US Senate race in New Hampshire heats up as progressive Democrat Manzur cuts Pappas' lead

The Democratic Senate primary in New Hampshire is heating up, with Karishma Manzur gaining momentum while Chris Pappas, the moderate frontrunner, sees his poll numbers plummet. The eventual winner is set to take on John Sununu in the general election. With New Hampshire voters frequently crossing party lines, excitement builds…

The Economic Times · Sep 8

Paxton’s ethical financial dilemma

The Texas Senate nominee appears to have omitted rental income and multiple mortgages from his recent disclosures

Salon · Sep 5

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.

Ballotpedia · Sep 4

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

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

Ballotpedia · Sep 3

Abdul El-Sayed was right about 9/11

If you're going to ask an American how they feel about Sept. 11, you can't get mad at the correct answer

Salon · Sep 2

Teamsters union leaders support Republicans despite members endorsing Democrats

Sean O’Brien, president of 1.3 million-strong union, was also first to speak at the Republican national convention in 2024

The Guardian - US · Sep 2