TODAY'S NEWS, September 5-7, 2026 HAPPY LABOR DAY

The big picture is a strengthening Republican position heading into the midterms, with Trump- and Musk-aligned PACs pouring money into key races, Republican voter registration gains holding or expanding in several battlegrounds, and Democrats increasingly preparing for investigations if they regain power. Immigration enforcement remains aggressive, economic indicators are broadly favorable, and several cultural battles are moving in a more conservative direction, while internationally Europe continues wrestling with migration, economic weakness, and political realignment. Meanwhile, AI, EVs, healthcare investigations, entertainment, and a few wonderfully bizarre stories round out the news cycle.