Trump electrifies his base, but the nosebleeds are empty. Is it enough?

• Republicans are attending the second day of their first-ever midterm primary convention on September 10 in Dallas, Texas. • Donald Trump is expected to speak at the event after floating a $5,000 payout proposal.

• The Trump administration directed officials in more than two dozen states to preserve all records from the 2024 election. • This order is part of a broader campaign to force states to turn over detailed voter records despite the administration facing repeated court losses.

• The U.S. Department of Justice sent letters to election officials in 30 states demanding they retain and hand over sensitive voter data. • These letters cite the enforcement of election rules under the Civil Rights Act, despite previous court rulings denying the federal government permission to collect this state data.

• Drew Cline, chairman of the state Board of Education, reflected on the lasting political and cultural impact of the September 11 attacks. • Cline stated that the events left Americans less united, less patriotic, and less trusting of both outsiders and each other.

• The U.S. Supreme Court rejected a request to implement congressional maps in Missouri that were backed by Donald Trump. • This decision follows a legal battle over the state's district boundaries that has lasted for more than a year.

• A U.S. appeals court rejected a bid by the Trump administration to implement new USPS mail-in voting restrictions. • The court declined to lift a lower court injunction that prevents the postal service from enforcing stricter voting requirements.

• Israel has invested significant resources into public diplomacy and influence operations to shape American perceptions and policy regarding its relationship with the United States. • The current campaign against Iran lacks broad international backing and has not yet stopped Iran's nuclear development.

• The People Power Party is urging President Lee Jae-myung to explicitly declare he will not seek re-election following a controversy over a potential constitutional amendment. • Ruling party figures have fueled the dispute by suggesting that allowing a president to serve consecutive terms should be a matter of "public choice."

• The External Affairs Ministry confirmed that leaders from China, Russia, Egypt, Ethiopia, and Indonesia are expected to attend a summit in Delhi. • Attendees include Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin.

• EVA Air will increase fees for excess, overweight, and oversized baggage on international flights starting September 29, 2026. • A single extra bag from Taiwan to Zone 1 destinations like Japan or Korea will cost between $160 and $210, while trips to Zone 5 destinations in Central and South America will cost $310.

• Thailand reported more than 1 million active legal entities as of August 31, signaling a gradual recovery in business activity. • The service sector represents the largest portion of the market with 552,830 entities, while total registered capital across all businesses reached 24.13 trillion THB.