No. 25 · Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Which former senator won the Republican Senate primary in New Hampshire to face Chris Pappas?
DJohn E. Sununu
Why
John E. Sununu won the Republican Senate primary in New Hampshire and will face Democrat Chris Pappas in November.
NYTWho is resigning as Smithsonian Secretary after clashes with the Trump administration over museum content?
BLonnie G. Bunch III
Why
Lonnie G. Bunch III announced he is departing after facing what the Times described as a mounting pressure campaign from the White House.
NYTThe US said it destroyed five Iranian oil tankers, citing attempted attacks on what kind of American vessel?
AA Navy warship
Why
CENTCOM said the strikes followed Iranian attempts to attack a US Navy warship, part of escalating tit-for-tat conflict.
NYTCanada's PM Mark Carney said US tariffs were pushing Canada toward what kind of relationship, rejecting a 'true partnership'?
BDependency on the US
Why
In a video address, Carney said the US was seeking 'dependency, not a true economic partnership' from Canada amid the tariff fight.
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