Latest news in the US? September 4th, 2026
04-09-2026
Politics & Elections
- Redistricting Ruling: The Missouri Supreme Court struck down a newly drawn congressional map supported by the Trump administration, ruling it cannot be used for the upcoming November midterm elections. The Guardian
- Voting Rules Battle: The Department of Justice asked the U.S. Supreme Court to step in and lift a federal judge’s block on new Postal Service restrictions regarding mail-in voting ahead of the midterms. CBS News
- Birthright Citizenship Injunction: A federal judge in Maryland blocked an executive order aimed at limiting birthright citizenship, ruling the administration’s policy unenforceable while legal challenges proceed. Wikipedia
- Administration Appointments: President Donald Trump named Adam Telle as acting Army Secretary following the departure of Dan Driscoll. CBS News
- Haiti Deportations: U.S. immigration authorities conducted another weekly deportation flight carrying over 100 individuals to Cap-Haitien, Haiti, despite ongoing warnings from human rights monitors over regional instability. Al Arabiya
- Federal ICE Indictment: In Minnesota, a federal grand jury indicted an ICE officer on charges of making false statements regarding a recent enforcement shooting involving a Venezuelan national. CBS News
- Civil Rights Lawsuits: The Department of Justice filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against the Kansas City, Kansas Public School District challenging district policies related to transgender students. Wikipedia
- Middle East Military Operations: U.S. Central Command reported conducting targeted strikes against Iranian military and Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) positions, following renewed security threats to commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and regional bases. Wikipedia
- Energy Markets: Ongoing supply bottlenecks and shipping restrictions near the Persian Gulf pushed domestic energy and fuel prices higher, raising cost concerns across agricultural and logistics sectors.
- Severe Wildfires: In north Texas, the Ross Fire has scorched over 90,000 acres across Palo Pinto and Jack counties, leading to school closures and localized evacuation orders. CBS News