2 US government personnel were accidentally shot by soldiers in the African nation of Eswatini
The U.S. personnel were shot during an anti-smuggling operation.
AI fears spook Washington as more Republicans call for greater regulation
Also in today’s newsletter, US Treasury yields top 5% for first time since 2023
Latest news: Morning roundup of top U.S. political developments
Politico says Republicans are split over AI policy while the White House published new presidential actions dated Sept. 14, 2026.
Benchmark US government bond yield hits 19-year peak as oil prices surge
The 10-year US Treasury yield hit 5.02 percent on Tuesday for the first time since the 2007 global financial crisis.
FBI chief Kash Patel is set to face off with Democrats critical of his leadership at Senate hearing
WASHINGTON (AP) — FBI Director Kash Patel is set to return to Capitol Hill on Tuesday for an oversight hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee. The Republ
The trans CIA official ousted by Trump: ‘We’re a government crippled by its own decisions’
Julia Curlee, a former senior CIA officer, speaks on Trump administration’s purge of national security staff, attacks on DEI and failures in Iran war
Washington’s AI response falls into predictable patterns: From the Politics Desk
Plus, an early development in the 2028 presidential race.
GOP leaders throw cold water on AI regulation despite apocalyptic industry warnings
GOP leaders in the Capitol and White House are throwing cold water on the notion of quickly adopting new AI safeguards, despite an apocalyptic new warning from industry titans about the threat the …
With Trump’s Plans Blocked, States Work to Restore Trust in Mail Voting
President Trump’s efforts to restrict mail voting ahead of the midterms were thwarted by the Supreme Court, but they have sowed confusion and doubt among some voters.
Democrats Gain Midterms Edge as Trump Drags Down Republicans, Per Times/Siena Poll
Even some Republicans are losing faith in Trump’s economy, a New York Times/Siena poll found, and Democrats were favored on the top issues as the sprint to the midterms gets underway.