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Thu, 03 Sep 2026 06:00:58 GMT WSJ.com: Politics http://online.wsj.com/img/wsj_sm_logo.gif https://www.wsj.com/politics WP-WSJ-0003863809 With conservative figures such as Steve Bannon joining the opposition to data centers, AI is the latest “horseshoe issue” that unites the left and right populist flanks of each party The strange political bedfellows are warning about the risks of the AI build-out, an issue animating the left and the right. https://www.wsj.com/politics/policy/bernie-aoc-and-bannon-can-agree-on-one-thing-the-fight-against-data-centers-7f13159a?mod=rss_socialpoliticsfeed Thu, 03 Sep 2026 01:00:00 GMT Amrith Ramkumar Anthony DeBarros Eliza Collins Shelby Tauber/Bloomberg News WP-WSJ-0003863988 The Pentagon is extending deployments of troops and warships in the Middle East as the Iran conflict threatens to stretch into 2027 The move is part of an open-ended military strategy designed to give President Trump options in the Iran war. https://www.wsj.com/politics/national-security/hegseth-extends-mideast-deployments-into-2027-escalating-strain-on-troops-c10fc533?mod=rss_socialpoliticsfeed Thu, 03 Sep 2026 01:00:00 GMT Alexander Ward Shelby Holliday U.S. Navy WP-WSJ-0003864159 Ted Cruz isn’t hiding his presidential ambitions—and he is taking some digs at the presumptive front-runner along the way The Texas senator is making trips to Iowa, promoting his book and hitting the podcast circuit as he considers joining the race to succeed Trump. https://www.wsj.com/politics/elections/ted-cruz-is-testing-the-waters-for-a-2028-runand-taking-swipes-at-jd-vance-9062e2e9?mod=rss_socialpoliticsfeed Thu, 03 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT Natalie Andrews Kc Mcginnis WP-WSJ-0003861160 In Surprise Twist, California Lawmakers Fail to Pass Watered-Down Wildfire Bill The debate over who pays for damage from fires, including utilities linked to major blazes, remains unresolved. https://www.wsj.com/politics/policy/in-surprise-twist-california-lawmakers-fail-to-pass-watered-down-wildfire-bill-f54df9bc?mod=rss_socialpoliticsfeed Wed, 02 Sep 2026 15:48:00 GMT Paul Kiernan Alisha Jucevic WP-WSJ-0003861610 Massachusetts Sen. Ed Markey beat back a Democratic primary challenge from Rep. Seth Moulton in a generational fight that focused on Markey’s age and the future of the party The 80-year-old prevails in the Democratic primary over Rep. Seth Moulton. https://www.wsj.com/politics/elections/sen-ed-markey-defeats-younger-challenger-in-massachusetts-bf4379fe?mod=rss_socialpoliticsfeed Wed, 02 Sep 2026 11:35:00 GMT Ken Thomas Charles Krupa/AP WP-WSJ-0003859724 Hasan Piker is forcing Democrats to wrestle with an uncomfortable question: How fringe are they willing to become? Read more in this edition of the WSJ Politics newsletter: Plus, the Postal Service faces mail-ballot allegations, and the U.S. renews strikes on Iran. https://www.wsj.com/politics/do-democrats-have-a-hasan-piker-problem-10d5d62c?mod=rss_socialpoliticsfeed Wed, 02 Sep 2026 11:01:00 GMT Damian Paletta Julia Demaree Nikhinson/AP WP-WSJ-0003860305 Whistleblower allegations. Lawsuits. Changing Postal Service rules. Here is what to know about the current state of voting by mail for the midterm elections. An anonymous complaint and litigation challenge Trump administration’s claims that it can implement rules without disruption. https://www.wsj.com/politics/policy/what-to-know-about-mail-ballot-allegations-against-the-postal-service-684519be?mod=rss_socialpoliticsfeed Tue, 01 Sep 2026 23:05:00 GMT Louise Radnofsky William Liang/Associated Press WP-WSJ-0003860000 Iran and the U.S. continued tit-for-tat strikes in the Middle East. Meanwhile, the House voted to fund the government through mid-December. Read more in today’s What’s News newsletter: Plus, the 21 banks jumping into stablecoins and the price tag for a photo with Trump. https://www.wsj.com/politics/policy/u-s-launches-new-strikes-on-iranian-targets-1a695368?mod=rss_socialpoliticsfeed Tue, 01 Sep 2026 21:22:00 GMT Will Flannigan Atta Kenare/Agence France-Presse/Getty Images WP-WSJ-0003860155 The House overwhelmingly passed a bipartisan resolution to fund the government past the Sept. 30 deadline Republicans and Democrats are eager to avoid another shutdown drama as they focus on re-election. https://www.wsj.com/politics/policy/lawmakers-take-government-shutdown-off-the-table-before-midterms-16b63995?mod=rss_socialpoliticsfeed Tue, 01 Sep 2026 19:09:00 GMT Terell Wright Eric Lee/Bloomberg News WP-WSJ-0003859195 Vice President JD Vance warned of ”growing suspicion’” of Israel among Americans under 40 in a closed-door speech to Jewish Republicans Vice President JD Vance reaffirmed the U.S. relationship with Israel but warned of a growing suspicion of Israel among Americans under 40. https://www.wsj.com/politics/policy/three-takeaways-from-vances-closed-door-speech-to-jewish-republicans-80ab43c3?mod=rss_socialpoliticsfeed Tue, 01 Sep 2026 14:21:00 GMT Josh Dawsey Marianne LeVine Natalie Andrews Sarah Rice/Bloomberg News WP-WSJ-0003851610 As the midterms approach, a $140-million Ponzi-scheme scandal in Georgia—involving a prominent Republican family—has ruptured the state party’s ultraconservative wing  Candidates face calls to return donations to a firm accused of fleecing conservative voters with pitch to invest in the “patriot economy.” https://www.wsj.com/politics/policy/a-140-million-ponzi-fraud-is-haunting-georgia-gop-ahead-of-midterms-f8e3032e?mod=rss_socialpoliticsfeed Tue, 01 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMT Cameron McWhirter Jeff Amy/AP WP-WSJ-0003859932 Republicans are planning to raise millions of dollars during the coming GOP midterm convention in Dallas, including asking donors to pay more than $88,000 for a photo with President Trump The Republican National Committee is planning a pair of high-dollar fundraisers during this month’s midterm convention in Dallas. https://www.wsj.com/politics/elections/an-88-600-photo-with-trump-gop-hopes-to-raise-millions-during-convention-ea336f52?mod=rss_socialpoliticsfeed Tue, 01 Sep 2026 16:59:00 GMT Marianne LeVine Roberto Schmidt/Getty Images WP-WSJ-0003857405 Vice President JD Vance attacked Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic Senate candidate in Michigan, at a Republican rally Monday The vice president and the Democratic Senate candidate traded barbs as campaigning heats up in Michigan. https://www.wsj.com/politics/elections/vance-to-el-sayed-keep-my-wifes-name-the-hell-out-of-your-mouth-b77d4d52?mod=rss_socialpoliticsfeed Mon, 31 Aug 2026 23:33:00 GMT Eliza Collins Natalie Andrews Saul Loeb/Pool/Getty Images WP-WSJ-0003848992 The balance of power in the House is on the line in the 2026 elections. Here are the races that could determine House control. The balance of power in the House is on the line in the 2026 elections. https://www.wsj.com/politics/elections/the-2026-races-that-could-determine-house-control-9500c90d?mod=rss_socialpoliticsfeed Fri, 28 Aug 2026 23:11:00 GMT Danny Dougherty Uncredited WP-WSJ-0003849405 Abdul El-Sayed, the outspoken progressive Democratic candidate for senator in Michigan is seeking to temper some of the heat he delivered in the primary as pivots to the general election The outspoken progressive is seeking to temper some of the heat he delivered in the primary as he pivots to a general election and tries to court his skeptics. https://www.wsj.com/politics/elections/michigan-senate-campaign-el-sayed-6ac213d1?mod=rss_socialpoliticsfeed Fri, 28 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT John McCormick Sabrina Rodriguez Emily Rose Bennett WP-WSJ-0003849393 Some U.S. companies with close ties to President Trump are taking steps to gain favor with Democrats, worried they will become targets if Republicans lose control of the House Tech firms are courting Democrats and hiring advisers to prepare for potential investigations if Republicans lose control of the House. https://www.wsj.com/politics/elections/trump-corporate-donors-election-2026-572c1b28?mod=rss_socialpoliticsfeed Fri, 28 Aug 2026 01:00:00 GMT Annie Linskey Emily Glazer Josh Edelson/Bloomberg News WP-WSJ-0003861467 President Trump said he’s nominating Navy veteran Hung Cao to become the service’s top civilian leader, a job that has been vacant since John Phelan was pushed out in the spring Cao is a former Navy diver and explosive ordnance disposal officer who became acting secretary in April. https://www.wsj.com/politics/national-security/trump-picks-veteran-hung-cao-to-become-navy-secretary-6de2aef4?mod=rss_socialpoliticsfeed Wed, 02 Sep 2026 01:29:00 GMT Marcus Weisgerber Al Drago/Getty Images WP-WSJ-0003857668 Army Secretary Dan Driscoll has submitted his resignation to President Trump following months of tension with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over the direction of the service With Dan Driscoll’s departure, the Army will lack top Senate-confirmed civilian or military leaders. https://www.wsj.com/politics/national-security/army-secretary-resigns-after-months-of-friction-with-hegseth-9c124207?mod=rss_socialpoliticsfeed Mon, 31 Aug 2026 22:23:00 GMT Marcus Weisgerber Michael R. Gordon Eric Lee/Bloomberg News WP-WSJ-0003852724 The U.S. has rushed so many munitions to the Middle East to fight Iran that planners are concerned the loss of firepower is diminishing the military’s ability to defend against potential threats from China and Russia, U.S. officials said Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is overseeing the shift of munitions using an “orders book” under longstanding Pentagon procedures. https://www.wsj.com/politics/national-security/drain-on-u-s-munitions-from-iran-war-raises-fears-over-ability-to-deter-china-russia-c7d4512d?mod=rss_socialpoliticsfeed Sat, 29 Aug 2026 01:00:00 GMT Lara Seligman Michael R. Gordon Shelby Holliday Sean Murphy/Associated Press WP-WSJ-0003852784 The U.S. will develop an academy to train personnel for government space jobs, along the lines of long-established institutions that do the same for the Air Force and Coast Guard The president signed an executive order to establish an institution to prepare students for careers at NASA and the military. https://www.wsj.com/politics/national-security/a-west-point-for-space-trump-calls-for-new-academy-to-train-space-personnel-3d3bb9a7?mod=rss_socialpoliticsfeed Fri, 28 Aug 2026 19:41:00 GMT Marianne LeVine Micah Maidenberg Kylie Cooper/Reuters WP-WSJ-0003839828 Nearly six months later, a conflict with Iran that President Trump promised would be over within six weeks is continuing without a clear end in sight After military and diplomatic efforts, President Trump is pinning his hopes on economic warfare. https://www.wsj.com/politics/national-security/iran-war-warnings-9d7f289a?mod=rss_socialpoliticsfeed Tue, 25 Aug 2026 03:00:00 GMT Alex Leary Alexander Ward Lara Seligman Will Oliver/POOL/EPA/Shutterstock