“Hungary will expel 10 Russian diplomats whom the government accused of espionage, setting the stage for a confrontation between Moscow and the new government in Budapest,” Bloomberg reports.
A Blue Wave Could Hit Governors’ Races, Too
Ed Kilgore: “Democrats have reason to hope that a ‘blue wave’ in the midterm elections, fed by Donald Trump’s unpopularity, will help them flip the House and maybe even the Senate this year. National dynamics are typically less decisive in state elections, including the 36 gubernatorial elections on tap.”
“But nationwide trends do shape the electorate that will vote up and down the ballot, so Democrats expect gubernatorial gains, too.”
Trump Dominates GOP Gathering Ahead of Midterms
“President Donald Trump will be at the center of this week’s GOP midterm convention. Many of his fellow Republicans are hoping he doesn’t make it all about him,” Politico reports.
”The parade of lawmakers, candidates, donors and party officials now headed to Dallas for the two-day spectacle are counting on Trump to make a compelling pitch on the national stage before voters hit the polls.”
NPR: Republicans hope unconventional convention will rally voters ahead of midterms.
Self-Funders Are Terrible at Getting Themselves Elected
“It’s still exceedingly difficult to buy oneself a seat in Congress,” NOTUS reports.
“During the 2026 midterms, a record number of wealthy Americans — 69 — have spent more than $1 million of their own money to support their campaigns for federal office.”
“And with primary season ending in the next several days with contests in New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Delaware, about two-thirds of these self-funding candidates have turned out to be losers who couldn’t advance to the November general election.”
Senator Sued 700 Patients for Debts and 81 Were Arrested
New York Times: “The doctor who sued the couple was Roger Marshall, now a senator from Kansas. Mr. Marshall, a Republican who is seeking re-election this fall, filed lawsuits against more than 700 patients with outstanding bills during his decades-long career as an obstetrician-gynecologist, according to a New York Times analysis of Kansas court records.”
“Patients were arrested in 81 of those cases for missing court dates, the record show. In an additional 13 lawsuits, Mr. Marshall’s lawyers sought warrants but it is unclear whether an arrest occurred.”
“They also garnished patients’ paychecks and bank accounts. They routinely charged patients an 18 percent annual interest rate.”
GOP’s Gains Among Latinos Fade in House Battlegrounds
“Democrats have gained sharply with Latino voters in some of the country’s most competitive House districts since 2024, a new Hart Research/TelevisaUnivision poll shared exclusively with Axios shows,” Axios reports.
“President Trump came close to erasing Democrats’ longtime advantage among Latinos in the last presidential election. Now, with control of Congress at stake and Trump’s approval ratings hitting new lows, that breakthrough appears to have eroded.”
2026 Candidates Are Targeting Health Care ‘Corruption’
“Campaigning on health care used to mean talking about coverage or costs. Now, in the run-up to the midterms, it’s just as likely to focus on ‘corruption,'” Axios reports.
“Candidates are accusing primary or general election opponents of being in the pockets of drugmakers, insurers and other powerful health interests, to the detriment of voters.”
”It’s a strategy that plays into affordability concerns and voter anger at the health system — but frequently avoids addressing what about the system needs fixing.”
Push to Halt Arch Construction Comes as Work Begins
“Veterans and Democrats are escalating efforts to prevent construction on President Donald Trump’s planned arch as the anticipated start of site work approaches, arguing the project is illegal and would diminish the experience of visiting nearby Arlington National Cemetery,” the Washington Post reports.
NPR: Trump’s construction projects are transforming the capital.
The Senate Is Up for Grabs
“From the start of President Donald Trump’s second term, it was clear this year’s battle for the Senate majority would come down to what happened on Republican turf. Now, there’s an increasing sense in both parties that the Senate is up for grabs this fall, even in red territory,” NBC News reports.
Senate Republicans Say Crypto Bill Likely to Fail
“Republican senators are warning that the Senate’s bipartisan cryptocurrency regulatory bill is likely to fail next week when the chamber returns,” Semafor reports.
“There’s been little movement on the key Democratic demand, an ethics component governing the president and his family.”
Iran War Drives $100 Billion in Extra Energy Costs
“The war in Iran has now cost U.S. consumers $100 billion in higher energy prices, and the bill is rising another $1 million about every two minutes, per a real-time estimate from Brown University as of Monday morning,” Axios reports.
“Energy inflation shows up across the entire economy, and the recent surge in diesel prices in particular threatens to have a dramatic impact on freight and travel in the weeks and months to come.”
Ohio Governor’s Race Marred by Violence
“An alleged attack on Democratic gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton remained under investigation Monday but the aftermath of the weekend incident made one thing clear: Acton’s closer-than-expected race against Republican Vivek Ramaswamy in Ohio has become extraordinarily toxic,” the Washington Post reports.
NBC News: Amy Acton reflects on a “rough day” as witnesses recall “frightening” confrontation.
Lewandowski Chased Side Deals at Homeland Security
“When Corey Lewandowski was at the Department of Homeland Security, he approached senior Qatari officials with a proposal,” the Wall Street Journal reports.
“Hire me on the side, the longtime Trump aide who was effectively the shadow secretary at the department last year, told them… He said he could help the tiny, wealthy Gulf state with any issues that fell under the department’s purview, such as visas…”
“The alleged moneymaking efforts, which appeared to be offers by Lewandowski to sell government services for personal gain, came while he had an expansive portfolio at one of the most powerful agencies in the federal government.”
Some Republicans Eye Tax Increase for Social Security
“For decades, Washington has replayed the same fight over taming the soaring national debt: Democrats cite a need for more taxes. Republicans refuse. And anyone who suggests cutting the biggest source of spending — federal retirement benefits — gets attacked,” the Washington Post reports.
“But a coming crisis in Social Security appears to be pushing at least a few Republicans off the GOP’s long-standing pledge never to raise taxes.”
“This summer, Sen. Bernie Moreno (R-OH) joined Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) in proposing to raise the payroll tax cap so people with higher incomes pay more into the program. Now the idea is emerging as an acceptable fix among other GOP lawmakers, including Rep. Tom Cole, the influential chair of the House Appropriations Committee.”
Hunter Biden to Launch New Meme Coin
“The son of former President Joe Biden is launching a meme coin that takes aim at his family’s nemesis, Donald Trump. And he’s naming it for the most-infamous personal computer in American political history,” the Wall Street Journal reports.
“Yes, Hunter Biden’s laptop will live on. At least on the blockchain.”
“Biden’s token will trade under the ticker, $LAPTOP, and launch Sept. 9 on Base, a digital ledger built by Coinbase Global, the largest U.S. crypto exchange.”
Trump Posts ‘Fascist’ Space Force Uniforms
“President Donald Trump posted an image of dark ‘next generation’ U.S. Space Force uniforms on Sunday that the text claims were ‘inspired by the discipline and functionality of the Starship Trooper uniform’ – a design the director of the 1997 film Starship Troopers said was directly meant to evoke Nazis,” the Tribune News Service reports.
Greenland Seeks to Turn Peril Into Profit
“Greenland is cashing in on President Trump’s threats and talk of dealmaking by using its position as a strategic Arctic linchpin to draw investments from European allies,” the Wall Street Journal reports.
“Ursula von der Leyen, president of the European Union’s executive arm, visited Greenland on Monday and pledged investments worth 200 million euros, equivalent to about $230 million, in minerals, satellite communications and renewable energy.”
“The move is the latest in an international tug of war for influence over the vast island.”
Trump Calls for U.S. Boycott of Canada’s Bombardier Jets
“Donald Trump has called for a boycott of Bombardier, the Canadian business jet manufacturer, as Ottawa prepares to impose $20 billion in retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods in the intensifying trade war between the countries,” the Financial Times reports.
CNBC: Trump says Bombardier can’t sell in U.S. unless Canada aerospace giant builds there.
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