Canada Retaliates Against U.S. Tariffs in Tit-for-Tat Trade War
“We were attacked,” Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says after the Trump administration levied 50% tariffs.
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Trump Faces a Moment of Truth on Netanyahu
The Israeli government’s latest move on the West Bank could have huge consequences.
Pentagon Purges Leaders at Military Newspaper Stars & Stripes
The publication’s editor in chief told NOTUS that he was let go at least partially because of a “CBS Sunday Morning” story that he recently appeared in.
Judge to Baby: File an Asylum Application
The 1-year-old is one of the migrant children who advocates say appeared in immigration court without legal representation.
Trump Administration Proposes Major Change to Law School Accreditation
The Education Department recommended removing an independent authority’s accreditation power, partly over its connection to the American Bar Association.
‘The Human Sprinter’
President Donald Trump and executive assistant Natalie Harp step off Marine One outside of the White House on Aug. 16, 2026. Harp's relationship with Trump as one of his closest gatekeepers has come under scrutiny. Jose Luis Magana/AP Photo Good afternoon. This is the Final NOTUS newsletter for Aug. 21, 2026. You can get it in your inbox every day by signing up here — it’s free! THE LATEST…
Constituent Says a Rob Bresnahan Video Broke House Rules. The Lawmaker Blames a ‘Clerical Error.’
The Pennsylvania Republican denies a taxpayer-funded congressional message that landed in Google’s political campaign ad database was ever an election advertisement.
Supreme Court Allows Trump Ballroom Construction to Continue, For Now
A one-page order from Chief Justice John Roberts sides with the president “pending further order.”
Liberal Think Tank Refuses to Retract Report After Trump’s $5B Lawsuit Threat
The report suggested Trump’s National Guard deployments have failed to reduce urban crime.
Mark Sanford Makes an Endorsement in South Carolina Senate Race
Sanford, a Republican, is again putting himself at odds with the president.
Democrats Are Getting More Bullish About Taking the Senate
They’re making far-reaching bets in states like Texas and Kansas in hopes that the political landscape is in their favor.
Second Attempt to Put Trump’s Name on Kennedy Center Faces Court Challenge
“It’s déjà vu all over again,” attorneys for Rep. Joyce Beatty, who serves as an ex officio member on the storied arts institution’s board, wrote.
Log Cabin Republicans Officially Drop the ‘T’ From LGBT
The group, which represents gay conservatives, echoed the president’s hard-line stance against what it called “radical gender ideology.”
Bracing for the Racing
A road closure Thursday ahead of the Freedom 250 Grand Prix. Alex Brandon/AP Photo Good morning. This is the NOTUS Metro newsletter for Aug. 21, 2026. You can get it in your inbox every day by signing up here — it’s free! THE LATEST D.C.’s first-ever IndyCar race has literally pulled into the station. Ahead of the Freedom 250 Grand Prix, which takes place Sunday with practice sessions and…
The Transformed OIG
Anthony D'Esposito, a former Republican congressman, is inspector general at the Labor Department. (AP Photo/Mariam Zuhaib) Today’s notice: Inspectors general have changed. One politician really loved their test ride for the Freedom 250. Michael Cohen and Donald Trump reunited. Who’s watching Sean Duffy’s reality show? And: The voters Democrats really need this fall might be the ones who vote…
Mike Rogers’ Pitch to Jewish Democrats May Be Falling Flat
The Republican has been trying to poach Jewish voters who are hesitant to support Democrat Abdul El-Sayed, but local leaders say they don’t see the pitch sticking.
Democrat Aisha Wahab Wins Special Election to Replace Eric Swalwell
Wahab defeated Melissa Hernandez in the special election and will face her again in the November midterms
Notlanta & the Chicago Snub
The balloon drop during the Democratic National Convention, Aug. 22, 2024, in Chicago. Matt Rourke/AP Good afternoon. This is the Final NOTUS newsletter for Aug. 20, 2026. You can get it in your inbox every day by signing up here — it’s free! THE LATEST The DNC dropped its short list of host cities for the 2028 convention: Boston, Denver and Philadelphia. Chicago, which hosted the event in 2024,…
Atlanta Lashes Out Over DNC’s 2028 Convention Snub
The city’s mayor launched a new round of criticism toward embattled DNC Chair Ken Martin.
Trump Administration Demands Release of U.S. Citizen ‘Wrongfully’ Detained in China
Min Zin, a U.S. citizen who was working in Myanmar, was detained.
Treasury Doubles Down on Its Plan to Stabilize Financial Markets
The bond markets rebounded to uncomfortable highs just a day after the Treasury Department announced a $4 billion buyback plan.
Lawmakers Sound the Alarm After Leadership Shake-up at Military Newspaper
A trio of Democratic senators said they were recently informed the Pentagon unilaterally changed a senior leadership position.
Judge Hands Republicans a Big Win in Missouri Redistricting Case
The state’s Republican Party is pushing for their redrawn maps to be used in this year’s midterm elections.
FBI Raids Eric Swalwell’s Home as Part of Sexual Assault Probe
Agents seized his electronic devices and raided his D.C. home over the weekend, according to reports.
Top DHS Lawyer’s ‘Worst of the Worst’ Judges List Lands Him in Hot Water
More than 100 former judges say James Percival’s online behavior increases “the risk of violence” against them.