VOTER GUIDE: What to know about Arizona's 2026 election

• The U.S. Senate adjourned at 10:57 p.m. on Monday, September 28, 2026. • This adjournment occurred under the provisions of S.Res.913 to honor former Senator Nancy Kassebaum.

• Former special counsel Jack Smith told the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday that he will not be silenced by Donald Trump's threats of prosecution. • Smith stated that he and his team acted without regard to politics and stands behind the criminal cases brought against the Republican president.

• The Netherlands has shifted from being one of Israel's closest European allies to a more critical partner due to domestic political pressure. • A large Muslim community and a vocal left-wing progressive camp have pushed the war in Gaza and West Bank developments to the center of public debate.

• Former special counsel Jack Smith told the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday that he will not be silenced by Donald Trump's threats of prosecution. • Smith stated that he and his team acted without regard to politics and stands behind the criminal cases brought against the Republican president.

• The American Civil Liberties Union and the ACLU of the District of Columbia filed a legal brief supporting CNN, MS NOW, and Politico in a lawsuit against the Trump administration. • The legal action challenges the administration's decision to revoke the White House press credentials of reporters from these three news organizations.

• CNN, MS NOW, and Politico asked a federal judge on Monday to extend a court order that temporarily restored their access to the White House. • The news organizations warned in court documents that President Donald Trump would "reinstitute a complete ban" on their access if the order expires.

• Intercontinental Exchange launched new derivatives for Asian liquefied natural gas (LNG), freight, and UK power on Monday. • The expansion includes JKM LNG options to manage spot gas price risk in Asia, LNG Balmo freight futures, and UK base electricity options.

• BIMB Securities expects corporate financing costs in Malaysia to increase as credit conditions tighten and companies adjust their strategies to handle high interest rates. • Malaysian technology stocks are viewed as a primary rotation sector for investors because they lack the capital-intensive spending plans seen in data center operators or AI firms.

• The Australian Dollar fell 0.5% against the Japanese Yen to trade at ¥109.89 today. • This price movement indicates the currency pair is currently testing a technical support level, which is a price point where a downtrend typically pauses.

• The United States will hold midterm elections on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, to determine the composition of Congress. • Voters will decide all 435 seats in the House of Representatives and a portion of the Senate.

• The Trump administration released new fuel economy standards on Monday that relax pollution control requirements for gasoline-powered cars and light trucks. • The new rules set the industry fleetwide average for light-duty vehicles at roughly 34.9 miles per gallon for the 2031 model year.