American journalist, CNN anchor and host of Inside Politics
Open primaries in New York face a clash between reform advocates and incumbents. The Democratic Socialists of America-backed candidates are winning in key primaries, testing party unity and the future of primary rules.
The watchdogs say ICE’s vetting and training processes are under review following a Maine shooting involving an ICE officer. Lawmakers from both parties are pressing for body cameras, clearer guidelines on vehicle stops, and closer oversight as the department aims to meet aggressive deportation goals.
The Senate has confirmed Jay Clayton as Director of National Intelligence, replacing acting DNI Bill Pulte. Clayton has faced questions about his stance on the 2020 election and national security credentials, while Republicans push for steadier leadership in the intelligence community as major policy debates continue.
The Fauci diaries have intensified scrutiny of his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. A Senate panel has voted to hold him in contempt for refusing to answer questions, while states push for records. Republicans argue for accountability; Democrats defend the former NIH director amid a renewed focus on origins, lockdowns, and media coverage.
Fauci has invoked the Fifth Amendment during a Senate hearing on his COVID-era policies. Rand Paul has moved to refer him to the Justice Department for contempt, arguing the presidential pardon does not shield him from self-incrimination. The diaries raise questions about private misgivings vs public statements, and about the origins of the virus and lockdowns.
President Trump has signed an executive order directing federal health officials to cut the federal recommended childhood vaccine list, to split the combined MMR vaccine into separate measles, mumps and rubella doses once single‑disease products are available, and to space routine immunisations across separate medical visits. Public health groups and drugmakers have said the changes lack scientific support and will increase missed vaccinations during a major U.S. measles outbreak.
The administration has ended Temporary Protected Status for Haiti and other nations, and deportations are expanding. ICE has shifted from criminal targeting to people in limbo, asylum seekers, and long-term residents, with thousands already detained or facing removal as flights increase and new detention capacity is built.
Gas prices have reached Labor Day highs as US-Iran hostilities persist and a Venezuela oil deal faces questions over enforceability and impact on supply. Officials see potential downward pressure as demand cools after summer, but uncertainty remains about how quickly prices will fall.