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The Supreme Court's conservative majority sided with the Trump administration Monday, ruling that states lack the legal standing to challenge an executive order restricting mail-in voting. The unsigned order does not decide the order's legality, leaving room for further litigation as the midterm elections approach.
A federal judge on Monday postponed the U.S. trial of Abu Agila Mohammad Mas’ud Kheir Al-Marimi, a former Libyan intelligence official charged in the 1988 Pan Am Flight 103 bombing, after prosecutors disclosed new evidence. The trial, which was set to begin jury selection Wednesday, is the first U.S. prosecution related to the attack that killed 270 people.
Robert White Jr., the Democratic nominee for D.C.'s nonvoting delegate, announced a mobilization effort to canvass in nearby congressional districts in support of candidates who back D.C. autonomy. The plan includes a new PAC and will first target Virginia Rep. John McGuire, reflecting a broader pushback against recent federal interventions.
The Colorado Rockies placed left-handed starter Kyle Freeland on the 15-day injured list Monday due to a pinched nerve, retroactive to Aug. 21. Freeland left Wednesday's start against the Dodgers after 3⅔ innings with neck pain, and manager Warren Schaeffer said a bullpen session didn't go well, prompting the move.
The US Supreme Court has cleared the way for President Trump's executive order restricting mail-in voting to move forward, though it remains unclear how much can be implemented before the midterms. Legal challenges continue as states prepare to send mail ballots to voters in the coming weeks.
President Donald Trump has threatened to raise US tariffs on Canadian cars, trucks, and auto parts from 25% to 50% starting in January, following the collapse of trade talks. Prime Minister Mark Carney called the deal on the table a 'bad deal' and said Canada is ready to resume talks if the US returns with the 'right attitude'. Retaliatory tariffs and market fallout are underway.
President Donald Trump promoted his administration's school choice agenda at a White House Rose Garden event, introducing the Education Freedom Tax Credit and expanded 529 savings plans. Education Secretary Linda McMahon described the effort as a 'hard reset' in American education, covering more than 50 million eligible children.
The Trump administration is reportedly preparing to revoke business and tourist visas for up to 200,000 foreigners who have applied for or are seeking asylum in the United States, in what would be the largest single mass revocation in U.S. history. State Department documents obtained by the Associated Press and confirmed by officials indicate the action, coordinated with the Department of Homeland Security, could be announced in the coming weeks.
Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin has reportedly been linked to 33 traffic fines in Russia this offseason, totaling 82,000 rubles (about $1,000). Most fines have been paid, with one 4,500-ruble ticket outstanding. The tickets were reportedly connected to his Aurus Arsenal minivan, bearing the license plate 008.
The Washington Commanders added an extra practice session to training camp, with coach Dan Quinn expressing confidence in the team's center options despite injuries and inconsistent play. Quinn said the added work was not a 'knee-jerk' reaction to Saturday's loss, and the team will evaluate center candidates during Wednesday's joint practice with Baltimore and Friday's preseason finale.
Iranian parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf dismissed US economic threats, saying trading partners do not take them seriously. His remarks follow US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's warning of new sanctions and President Trump's announcement of 'economic warfare' against Iran.
Seven WNBA teams have clinched playoff berths, with Dallas close to securing the final spot. The top of the standings remains tight, and the league takes a break for the FIBA World Cup from Aug. 31 to Sept. 17. Indiana coach Stephanie White says every game already feels like a playoff game.
Florida drivers should prepare for heavy traffic and higher gas prices this Labor Day weekend, with Orlando ranking as a top destination. Travel costs are up across the board, from airfare to hotels, according to AAA and INRIX data.
The United States has formally removed Syria from its list of state sponsors of terrorism, ending a designation that had been in place since 1979. The move, which also revoked the terrorist designation of Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham, is seen as a vote of confidence in President Ahmed al-Sharaa's government and aims to boost investment in the country.
Vice President JD Vance made a dismissive remark about Canada during a Maine event, calling the country a state in an apparent 'Freudian slip,' as trade negotiations between the U.S. and Canada remain stalled. Vance criticized Canada’s trade policies and defense spending, while Canadian leaders and officials pushed back, escalating the rhetoric on both sides.
San Francisco 49ers owner Jed York pleaded no contest to disorderly conduct and possession of criminal tools after an arrest at a trailer park in East Palestine, Ohio. He was sentenced to jail time, fined $1,150, and the league will review the matter under its personal conduct policy.
The FTC and five states reached a settlement with Zillow and Redfin, resolving claims that a $100 million deal suppressed competition in online rental advertising. Redfin must restart its standalone rental listings business within six months. The companies deny wrongdoing and say the partnership was pro-consumer.
Kalshi is offering $25 sign-up bonuses through promo codes CBSSPORTS and WTOP for new users trading Monday's MLB games, including Rockies-Nationals and Cubs-Diamondbacks. The bonuses require a $1 deposit and $25 in qualifying trades, with eligibility restrictions in some states.
Reports that Meghan Markle was set to join the third season of Guy Ritchie's Netflix series The Gentlemen have been disputed and dismissed, with conflicting accounts about whether she was ever close to a role. Tina Brown says backlash killed the deal, while other sources call that 'complete and utter bollocks'.
A fast-moving wildfire near Reno, Nevada, has prompted evacuation orders for more than 90,000 residents. The Hawk Fire, which began Saturday, has grown to over 60 square kilometers, with zero containment. Officials have declared a state of emergency, and at least six people have been injured.