NYTIMES (Adam Liptak) - Trump’s ‘Lightning Speed’ Outpaces the Courts
In his breakneck construction of a grand ballroom and in many other initiatives, critics say, the president has tried to outrun judicial review.
NYTIMES (David McCabe and Tripp Mickle) - Federal Judge Declines to Break Up Google’s Ad Technology Business
In a long awaited ruling, the judge said Google must make some changes to its ad tech business to handle antitrust issues, but did not disclose the measures publicly.
YOUTUBE (MS NOW) - 'This is insane!': Jong-Fast says 'democracy is on the ballot' this midterm election
Sen. Ed Markey defeated Rep. Seth Moulton in the Democratic Senate primary in Massachusetts last night. Meanwhile, Sen. Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) is asking the heads of the DOJ, National Guard and more to pledge not to unlawfully seize election information. Democratic strategist Lis Smith, Contributing Writer for The New York Times Opinion Molly Jong-Fast and former presidential speechwriter David Litt join Stephanie Ruhle to share their outlook for the midterms.
AXIOS (Avery Lotz) - After Trump renamed Lake Ontario, Americans aren't buying his Canada fight
President Trump's order renaming Lake Ontario to "Lake America" isn't floating with Americans, with a majority opposing the name change and his new tariffs on Washington's northern neighbor, per recent polling. The big picture: After trade talks between the longtime allies collapsed last month and triggered steep new tariffs, the Trump administration has escalated its feud with Canada. - With the midterm elections creeping closer, polling suggests Americans aren't sold on the fight. Driving the news: Reuters-Ipsos polling from late August found that more than six in 10 (63%) of Americans oppose Trump's executive order directing Interior Secretary Doug Burgum to rename the lake, which straddles the U.S.–Canada border. - Even among…
President Trump's order renaming Lake Ontario to "Lake America" isn't floating with Americans, with a majority opposing the name change and his new tariffs on Washington's northern neighbor, per recent polling. The big picture: After trade talks between the longtime allies collapsed last month and triggered steep new tariffs, the Trump administration has escalated its feud with Canada. - With the midterm elections creeping closer, polling suggests Americans aren't sold on the fight. Driving the news: Reuters-Ipsos polling from late August found that more than six in 10 (63%) of Americans oppose Trump's executive order directing Interior Secretary Doug Burgum to rename the lake, which straddles the U.S.–Canada border. - Even among…Open
YOUTUBE (CNN) - Car submerged as Edouard creates flood emergency
Slow-moving Edouard is drenching parts of eastern Texas. A flash flood emergency was issued as the tropical system continues inland.
YOUTUBE (CNN) - Ariana Grande’s final words to fans before taking a break
Grande thanked fans during an emotional final night of her 41-date Eternal Sunshine Tour at London’s O2 Arena. The singer has said she plans to step back from public appearances following the tour. The London finale capped a run of shows across the US, Canada and UK.
YOUTUBE (CNN) - Iran retaliates after US strikes
In the largest escalation in the conflict for more than a month, the US has launched more than six hours of strikes against Iran overnight. US Central Command says it was targeting military installations, but Iran claims a wedding party was also struck, killing at least four people.
NYTIMES (Erica L. Green) - Trump Returns to a Familiar Playbook as the War With Iran Flares Up Again
President Trump called on Iranians to “rise up and fight” on Tuesday as the United States seems increasingly bogged down after six months of conflict.
YOUTUBE (MS NOW) - Global bond SELL-OFF continues and oil prices rise amid new Iran strikes
Following a new round of strikes between the U.S. and Iran, oil prices are up and the global bond sell-off continues. Veteran Washington correspondent John Harwood and Economics Editor for The Bulwark Catherine Rampell join Stephanie Ruhle to weigh in on the latest economic news.
YOUTUBE (MS NOW) - 'Political and military stalemate': 4-Star General says Iran is in 'survival mode'
The U.S. launched a new round of intense strikes on Iran. The Washington Post reports military leaders are warning Defense Secretary Hegseth against extending large-scale operations there. MS NOW Congressional Reporter Mychael Schnell has the latest from Capitol Hill. Retired Four-Star U.S. Army General Barry McCaffrey and New York Times White House correspondent Luke Broadwater join Stephanie Ruhle with their analysis.