Former GOP Sen. John E. Sununu weighs Senate comeback bid in New Hampshire

Former GOP Sen. John E. Sununu weighs Senate comeback bid in New Hampshire

Former Republican Sen. John E. Sununu is seriously exploring a bid to return to the Senate in his home state of New Hampshire, multiple sources familiar with his plans tell CBS News. The former senator, part of the influential Sununu political dynasty, has been viewed as a top recruit for Republicans ahead of next year's midterm elections. Democratic Sen. Jeanne Shaheen isnot running for reelectionin 2026, leaving the field wide open. A source close to the White House confirmed to CBS News that senior officials have given their blessing to a potential Sununu campaign. The news was first reported byNOTUS. New Hampshire has been a favorable state for Republicans running for governor in recent years, but is a more difficult challenge in Senate contests. No Republican has won a Senate race in the state since 2010. Recruiting viable challengers has proven to be a persistent concern on the Republican side, evidenced in part by the fact that John E. Sununu's younger brother — former GOP Gov. Chris Sununu — has been unwilling to run for federal office. Speaking to New Hampshire'sWMURon Tuesday, John E. Sununu said he will "seriously consider a run" and expects to make a decision by the end of next month. "Over the past month, people from across New Hampshire have encouraged me to run for Senate. They feel it's a really important time for the state — that we need someone to represent us with our values, someone not bound to party lines, who's willing to take risks and get things done," Sununu said. "I certainly agree, and I'm going to seriously consider a run. Over the next month, I'll travel across the state, talk to people, listen, and make sure we can build a strong team." Asked by WMUR whether he would seek an endorsement from President Trump, Sununu said he hopes to appeal broadly. "I would want to win support, if I were to run, across the entire spectrum — and obviously that includes the president," Sununu said. "We'll cross that bridge when we get to it. If I decide to run, I imagine there will be primaries on both sides. But I'm excited about reaching out across the state, talking to people, and making the right decision for New Hampshire." If Sununu decides to run, he will need to face off in a GOP primary against Scott Brown, whobriefly represented Massachusettsin the Senate before moving to New Hampshire in 2013. State Sen. Dan Innis isalso runningin next year's GOP Senate race. On the Democratic side, U.S. Rep. Chris Pappas is running to replace Shaheen. Sununu served in the Senate for one term in the 2000s, before losing to then-former Gov. Shaheen in the 2008 cycle by around six percentage points in a rematch of their 2002 Senate contest. His family has a long history in New Hampshire GOP politics. His father, John H. Sununu,served as governorin the 1980s, before working as former President George H.W. Bush's chief of staff. Trump blasts calls for Epstein files, makes claims about Chicago crime Khanna, Massie and Greene hold news conference on Jeffrey Epstein files Dream: Building AI Cyber Defense for Nations

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Former GOP Sen. John E. Sununu weighs Senate comeback bid in New Hampshire

Former GOP Sen. John E. Sununu weighs Senate comeback bid in New Hampshire Former Republican Sen. John E. Sununu is seriously exploring a bi...

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Trump asks Supreme Court to quickly take up tariffs case and reverse ruling finding them illegal

Trump asks Supreme Court to quickly take up tariffs case and reverse ruling finding them illegal

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration took the fight overtariffsto the Supreme Court on Wednesday, asking the justices to rule quickly that the president has the power to impose sweepingtariffsunder federal law. The government called on the court to reverse anappeals court rulingthat found most ofPresident Donald Trump's tariffs are an illegal use of anemergency powers law. It's the latest in a series of Trump administration appeals to a Supreme Court he helped shape, and one that is expected to put a centerpiece of the president's trade policy before the justices. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuitleft the tariffs in place for now, but the administration nevertheless called on the high court to intervene quickly in a petition filed electronically late Wednesday and provided to The Associated Press. It was expected to be formally docketed on Thursday. Solicitor General D. John Sauer asked the justices to take up the case and hear arguments in early November. "That decision casts a pall of uncertainty upon ongoing foreign negotiations that the President has been pursuing through tariffs over the past five months, jeopardizing both already negotiated framework deals and ongoing negotiations," he wrote. "The stakes in this case could not be higher." But the stakes are also high for small businesses battered by tariffs and uncertainty, said Jeffrey Schwab, senior counsel and director of litigation at the Liberty Justice Center. "These unlawful tariffs are inflicting serious harm on small businesses and jeopardizing their survival. We hope for a prompt resolution of this case for our clients," he said. The businesses have twice prevailed, once at a federal court focused on trade and again with the appeals court's 7-4 ruling. Their lawsuit is one of several challenging the tariffs and erratic rollout that have shaken global markets, alienated U.S. trading partners and allies and raised fears of higher prices and slower economic growth. But Trump has also used the levies to pressure the European Union, Japan and other countries into accepting new trade deals. Revenue from tariffs totaled $159 billion by late August, more than double what it was at the same point the year before. Most judges on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit found the 1977 International Emergency Economic Powers Act, or IEEPA, did not let Trump usurp congressional power to set tariffs. The dissenters, though, said the law does allow the president to regulate importation during emergencies without explicit limitations. The ruling involves two sets of import taxes, both of which Trump justified by declaring a national emergency:the tariffs first announced in Apriland theones from Februaryon imports from Canada, China and Mexico. The Constitution gives Congress the power to impose taxes, including tariffs. But over the decades, lawmakers have ceded authority to the president, and Trump has made the most of the power vacuum. Some Trump tariffs, including levies on foreign steel, aluminum and autos, weren't covered by the appeals court ruling. It also does not include tariffs Trump imposed on China in his first term that were kept by Democratic President Joe Biden. Trump can impose tariffs under other laws, but those have more limitations on the speed and severity with which he could act. The government has argued that if the tariffs are struck down, it might have to refund some of the import taxes that it's collected, delivering a financial blow to the U.S. Treasury.

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Trump asks Supreme Court to quickly take up tariffs case and reverse ruling finding them illegal

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2026 World Cup tickets to initially cost $60-$6,730 but could fluctuate with dynamic pricing

2026 World Cup tickets to initially cost $60-$6,730 but could fluctuate with dynamic pricing

MIAMI — Ticket prices for next year's World Cup will range initially from $60 for group-stage matches to $6,730 for the final, but could change as soccer's top event adopts dynamic pricing for the first time. The prices are up from a range of $25 to $475 for the 1994 tournament in the United States and for the U.S. dollar equivalent $69 to $1,607 when ticket details were announced for the 2022 tournament in Qatar. "I think the message is 'Get your tickets early,' especially if you know where you will be, because you live in that city, or you're a fan of the three hosting nations, and then you know already when and where they will play," said Heimo Schirgi, the World Cup's chief operating officer. "So that's the message: 'Get your tickets early,' because anything could happen." Next year's tournament runs from June 11 to July 19 and will be played at 11 sites in the U.S., three in Mexico and two in Canada. The tournament expanded from 32 nations to 48 and from 64 games to 104. The initial draw period will be limited to Visa card holders and will run from 11 a.m. ET on Sept. 10 through 11 a.m. ET on Sept. 19. Those picked to buy tickets will be notified starting Sept. 29 and will be given a timeslot to purchase starting Oct. 1. While tickets for all 104 matches are being put on sale, receiving a timeslot does not guarantee tickets will be available. Sales will be capped at four tickets per person per match, with no person being able to purchase more than 40 for the totality of the tournament. FIFA said it has no additional details on prices to announce. A second phase, called an early ticket draw, likely will run from Oct. 27-31, with purchase timeslots from mid-November to early December. A third phase, termed a random selection draw, will start after the final draw of teams on Dec. 5 determines the World Cup schedule. FIFA said tickets will be available closer to the tournament "on a first-come, first-served basis." FIFA also said it will start an official resale platform. Hospitality packages have been sold since May. For the eight matches at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, including the final on July 19, prices range from $3,500 to $73,200 per person. Fans can purchase tickets to follow a certain team, or purchase for a certain site. Dynamic pricing was also utilized for this year's Club World Cup, when tickets were cut from $473.90 to $13.40 for the Chelsea-Fluminense semifinal at MetLife Stadium. "It's key to highlight FIFA's mission and FIFA's objective of providing funding, providing opportunities, providing growth to our sport across all the 211 member associations," Schirgi said. "And as part of that mission, which we take very seriously, we're looking at optimizing the revenue, but also optimizing attendance in the stadium, right? So, it's always a balance between different factors." American Airlines announced Wednesday its AAdvantage loyalty program members can redeem miles for World Cup tickets, starting with executive platinum and concierge key members on Oct. 13, with platinum pro, platinum and gold starting the following day and all members having access on Oct. 15. Thirteen teams in the field have been determined. The U.S., Canada and Mexico all are assured World Cup spots as the host nations, while reigning champion Argentina with Lionel Messi and perennial power Brazil are among the teams that have already secured qualification. The host nations will play all three of their group stage matches on home soil. The U.S. will open June 12 in Inglewood, California, then play June 19 in Seattle and again June 25 back in Inglewood. Canada will play June 12 in Toronto, then June 18 and June 24 in Vancouver. Mexico will play June 11 and June 24 in Mexico City, with a June 18 match in Guadalajara.

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2026 World Cup tickets to initially cost $60-$6,730 but could fluctuate with dynamic pricing

2026 World Cup tickets to initially cost $60-$6,730 but could fluctuate with dynamic pricing MIAMI — Ticket prices for next year's World...

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Angel Reese voices frustration with Chicago Sky's losing season

Angel Reese voices frustration with Chicago Sky's losing season

CHICAGO (AP) — Angel Reese aired her frustrations with the Chicago Sky as the franchise finishes another losing season. The two-time WNBA All-Star told the Chicago Tribune that she "might have to move in a different direction and do what's best for me" if the team doesn't improve its outlook. "I am very vocal about what we need and what I want," she said. "I'd like to be here for my career, but if things don't pan out, obviously I might have to move in a different direction and do what's best for me. But while I am here, I'm going to try to stay open-minded about what I have here and maximize that as much as I can." Chicago improved to 10-30 afterrouting Connecticuton Wednesday night. Reese had 18 points and 13 rebounds. The franchise is 3-15 since the All-Star Break, but Reese missed a lot of those games with a back issue. "I'm not settling for the same ... we did this year," the young star told the paper. "We have to get good players. We have to get great players. That's a non-negotiable for me. I'm willing and wanting to play with the best. And however I can help to get the best here, that's what I'm going to do this offseason. "So it's going to be very, very important this offseason to make sure we attract the best of the best because we can't settle for what we have this year." Reese, who was the No. 7 pick in the WNBA draft last season, is averaging 14.6 points and and a league-best 12.6 rebounds. She has at least one more season on her rookie contract. Reese walked back her comments after Wednesday night's win and said she had already apologized to the team. "I probably am frustrated with myself right now," she said. "I think the language was taken out of context and I really didn't intentionally mean to put down my teammates because they've been through this with me throughout the whole year." Reese said she has to learn from the situation. "I just have to be better with my language because I know it's not the message it's the messenger and understanding what I say can be taken any kind of way so I just have to really be better and grow from this," she said. Reese told the paper that she wanted coach Tyler Marsh to coach players harder and didn't think the team's current roster was good enough to win championships. She also was called out injured point guard Courtney Vandersloot, who is sidelined with an ACL injury. Vandersloot was a big part of the franchise's only championship in 2021. "We can't rely on Courtney to come back at the age that she's at," Reese said. "I know she'll be a great asset for us, but we can't rely on that. We need someone probably a little younger with some experience, somebody who's been playing the game and is willing to compete for a championship and has done it before." ___ AP WNBA:https://apnews.com/hub/wnba-basketball

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Angel Reese voices frustration with Chicago Sky's losing season

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Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear goes national with podcast, the hot format for aspiring politicians

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear goes national with podcast, the hot format for aspiring politicians

NEW YORK (AP) — If Kentucky Gov.Andy Beshearvaults into national prominence as a Democratic leader, he may one day look back at Thursday as a key step in that direction. SiriusXM announced that it was giving Beshear's new podcast a national platform starting this month, along with featuring him in a regular call-in show on its Progress network. PresidentDonald Trump's appearances on podcasts wasa pivotal media strategyin his successful 2024 Republican campaign. Moving forward, mastering a personal podcast could replace soft-focus biographies or wonky books as a way for politicians to increase their profiles. Beshear said on NBC's "Meet the Press" this summer that he will "take a look" at running for president in 2028. California Gov. Gavin Newsom, also in the circle ofpotential presidential nominees, started his own podcast earlier this year. Speaking to the anxiety of Americans In an interview, Beshear said a motivating factor in his own podcast was people who have come up to him, especially during the Trump administration, to talk about their anxieties. "That's how Americans feel," he said. "They feel like the news hits them minute after minute after minute. And it can feel like chaos. It can feel like the world is out of control. With this podcast, we're trying to help Americans process what we're going through." He's already done nearly two dozen podcasts, with his audience heavily weighted toward Kentucky residents. His guests have included some potential Democratic presidential rivals, including Maryland Gov. Wes Moore and Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar. Entrepreneur Mark Cuban, former Kentucky basketball coach John Calipari and Kentucky-born actor and comic Steve Zahn have also appeared. Beshear, the son of a governor who's been leading Kentucky since 2019, talks issues himself. Two of his friends, a Republican and a Democrat, are regular guests, and his 16-year-old son helps Dad navigate some youthful lingo. Newsomattracted attention— some of it negative among Democrats — for interviewing conservative guests Steve Bannon, Michael Savage and Charles Kirk on his podcast. "I did disagree with him on certain guests because I don't like to give oxygen to hate," Beshear said. "But Gavin is out there really working to communicate with the American people, and he deserves to be commended for it." Newsom's podcast started slowly in the marketplace but has caught fire in recent weeks, his regular audiences jumping from the tens of thousands to the hundreds of thousands, said Paul Riismandel, president of Signal Hill Insights, an audio-focused market research company. The California governor'sincreased visibility, particularly on social media, is likely a factor in the growing popularity of the podcast, Riismandel said. But it's also a function of how podcasts often catch on: Many tend to be slow burns as audiences discover them, he said. Learning to master the format of podcasts Whether ambitious politicians start their own podcasts or not, they're going to have to be familiar going forward with what makes people successful in the format. "With a podcast, the audience expects a more unfiltered, authentic kind of conversation and presentation," Riismandel said. If politicians come across as too controlled, looking for the sort of soundbites that will be broken out in a television appearance, it's not likely to work, he said. They have to be willing to open up. "That is something that is probably new for a lot of politicians," he said, "and new for their handlers." Beshear's first podcast for SiriusXM will feature an interview with House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries of New York, conducted in the company's New York studio and debuting Sept. 10. The Progress network will air Beshear's podcasts regularly on Saturdays at 11 a.m. Eastern. The first live call-in show will be next Tuesday at noon, with Beshear joined by Progress host John Fugelsang. Beshear stressed that his work for SiriusXM is "not just aimed at a Democratic audience." "We're aiming," he said, "at an American audience." ___ Follow the AP's coverage of Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear athttps://apnews.com/hub/andy-beshear. ___ David Bauder writes about the intersection of media and entertainment for the AP. Follow him athttp://x.com/dbauderand athttps://bsky.app/profile/dbauder.bsky.social.

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Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear goes national with podcast, the hot format for aspiring politicians

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear goes national with podcast, the hot format for aspiring politicians NEW YORK (AP) — If Kentucky Gov.Andy Beshearv...

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