Bipartisan US Lawmakers to visit China this month
Summary Bipartisan House delegation to visit China in September. First official House trip since 2019. The group led by Rep. Adam Smith, includes Armed Services members. The visit aims to foster U.S.-China dialogue amid tensions. According to the news,…
Minnesota Senator Jeremy Miller to exit reelection
Summary Minnesota State Senator Jeremy Miller announced he will not seek reelection in 2026. Announcement made via his official X (formerly Twitter) account. Miller expressed gratitude for his time in the Senate in a statement. He has served since 2010,…
Nikki Gronli announces bid for South Dakota House seat
Summary Nikki Gronli, former USDA Rural Development director, announced candidacy. Running for South Dakota’s lone U.S. House of Representatives seat in 2026. Potential first Democratic primary contender in over a decade. Emphasizes rural prosperity,…
Claire Koenecke completes internship with Senator rounds
Summary Pierre native Claire Koenecke completed summer internship. Interned in the Washington, D.C. office of Senator Mike Rounds. Claire is a political science and English major. Recognized in the Senate Congressional Record for her internship work. She…
U.S. Supreme Court allows Los Angeles immigration crackdown
Summary The Supreme Court allows the Trump administration to resume immigration raids. Lifts lower court ban on stops based on race, language, job. Ruling split 6-3; liberal justices issue strong dissent. Raids criticized as unconstitutional racial…
Trump targets Tom Hanks after West Point appearance snub
Summary Tom Hanks was set to receive West Point’s Sylvanus Thayer Award. The West Point alumni group canceled the award ceremony without explanation. Trump praised the cancellation, calling Hanks “destructive” and “woke.”…
Iowa’s Jim Carlin Launches Senate Run Backing Trump
Summary Jim Carlin is the first Iowa GOP Senate candidate in 2025. Served as Iowa State Senator from 2017 to 2023. Strongly loyal to Donald Trump and his conspiracy theories. Opposes election results, claims fraud in 2020 election. Carlin, who was then a…
Epstein estate sends first documents to US House Panel
Summary The House Oversight Committee received the first Epstein estate documents. Includes alleged “birthday book” from Epstein’s 50th birthday party. The book reportedly contains a “bawdy” letter from Donald Trump.…
U.S. uses military in drug and immigration fight
Summary National Guard troops deployed in US cities for crime, immigration enforcement. Started in Los Angeles June 2025, expanded to Washington, D.C. in August. Plans to deploy to Chicago, Baltimore, New York, Oakland, and others. Deployments face legal…
India Will Continue Buying Russian Oil Despite US Tariffs, Finance Minister Says
India has firmly stated it will continue purchasing Russian oil despite the United States imposing heavy tariffs on Indian imports as a punitive measure. The tariffs, which cumulatively reach a staggering 50% on some Indian goods, are part of the Trump…