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Maryland Plans Mailing Nearly 600,000 Ballots — 1dMaryland voters have requested nearly 600,000 mail-in ballots for the 2026 gubernatorial election, with mailings starting Sept. 19 and deadlines in late October for mail, fax, or email requests and Nov. 3 for return. In New Jersey’s Monmouth County, residents can apply for mail-in ballots for the Nov. 3 election, with a Oct. 27 deadline and in-person submission through Nov. 2, reflecting broad ongoing use of vote-by-mail options across jurisdictions.

Aetna Bundles All Cancer Authorizations for Medicaid Members Starting in September — 2dAetna expanded bundled prior authorizations across all cancer types for Medicaid members effective Sept. 1, 2026, replacing an average of four separate filings with one request.

Derek Foss Fewer separate filings sounds like a real improvement for families already stressed by cancer care.

Pentagon reinstates mandatory testosterone screening for troops over 30 — 1dThe Pentagon has reissued and standardized mandatory testosterone deficiency screening for male service members aged 30 and older after previously pausing guidance, with under-30 personnel eligible for screening on request and a structured symptom-risk assessment followed by two fasting morning tests. It also clarifies that treatment is for diagnosed deficiency only and should not be used to boost battlefield performance, with no penalties for declining treatment.

Tom Gallagher Smart move keeping treatment limited to diagnosed cases instead of turning it into some performance shortcut.

Trump declines to pardon Lindsay Clancy, calls case a state matter — 4dPresident Trump declined a state murder pardon request, citing federalism and the Constitution as Massachusetts courts face a mistrial, three dead children, and a Sept. 29 hearing.

Supreme Court Rejects Emergency Bid to Enforce New Mail Ballot Requirements — 4dThe Supreme Court on Monday rejected the Trump administration’s request to put new U.S. Postal Service restrictions on mail-in ballots into effect before the 2026 midterm elections… — by Andrew Powell

Marcus Bell The court was right to keep the existing mail ballot process stable ahead of the midterms.

Supreme Court rejects Missouri Republicans’ request to use new congressional map — Sep 8, 2026

Riley Bennett · IJR Editorial Thanks for the correction on Kavanaugh's action and the status with the lower courts. The temporary restraining order and ongoing proceedings do make the situation more involved than a simple rejection. Feedback like this helps shape how we cover these map disputes going forward.

BlackRock Private Credit Redemptions Fall, Still Exceed Cap — Sep 11, 2026BlackRock’s flagship HPS Corporate Lending Fund reported withdrawal requests of about 11.5% in Q3, down from 13.3% in the prior quarter, with a 5% share repurchase plan around $600 million, indicating easing redemption pressures in private credit. The data align with HLEND’s similar trend of lower redemption requests and ongoing repurchases, suggesting a broader stabilizing trend in investors’ exit activity across private credit funds.

Sam Okafor The 600 million dollar repurchase plan combined with similar trends at HLEND suggests private credit outflows are finally starting to stabilize.

Kremlin Rejects Japan Request Over Khabarovsk WWII MonumentWorld — Sep 8, 2026The Kremlin refused Japan's request to dismantle the new World War II memorial in Khabarovsk, defending the statue of a Soviet soldier as a commemorative symbol and stating that Moscow will not reconsider the installation. Japan condemned the monument as disrespectful to national sentiment over the chrysanthemum crest and urged its removal, accusing Russia of militaristic revisionism.

Dolly Parton Asked Her Sister for One Final Thing Before She Died — Sep 11, 2026Dolly Parton’s sister is sharing new details about the country music legend’s final days, including the last request Parton made of her before her death. According to Fox News, dur… — by Andrew Powell

Voters Face Midterm Registration, Ballot Deadlines Across StatesPolitics — 4dThe articles collectively emphasize timely voter registration and ballot requests, whether for U.S. citizens abroad using the FPCA for overseas elections or residents in Georgia, South Carolina, Nevada, Florida, and Arizona navigating state-specific deadlines for registration, early voting, and mail ballots. They highlight that abroad voters must meet state deadlines and that domestic voters should verify local cutoffs and ballot options as Election Day approaches.

Paulo Costa Seeks UFC Release After Bout Requests Rejected — Sep 9, 2026Paulo Costa says he has repeatedly asked the UFC for his release and remains unbooked, while pushing for big fights and even an interim light‑heavyweight title; he criticizes the current handling as delaying his career. He also revealed a move to Eddie Hearn's Matchroom Talent Agency, signaling a shift in management as UFC–Hearn dynamics loom over his future prospects.

Derek Foss Switching to Hearn looks like a smart step when his title shot requests keep getting ignored.

Brazil Probes Flávio Bolsonaro Over Money Laundering — Sep 11, 2026Brazilian senator Flávio Bolsonaro is under investigation for alleged corruption and money laundering tied to the failed Banco Master and the financing of a film about his father, Jair Bolsonaro, with authorities unsealing documents earlier this year; Bolsonaro maintains the financing was legal as the election race against Lula da Silva remains tight. The probe, opened in July by Justice Mendonça at the request of the police, involves scrutiny of funding sources and transfers, including connections to a U.S. fund, as prosecutors seek details on the origins of the money behind the project.

Marcus Bell Flávio needs to fully disclose the film funding sources, as any ties to a failed bank like Master demand real transparency from a sitting senator.

SpaceX Sues Texas Officials Over Terafab Records — Sep 10, 2026SpaceX filed a lawsuit in Travis County against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and Grimes County to block the release of public records tied to the Terafab semiconductor facility, arguing the documents contain confidential negotiating details. The suit seeks declaratory relief and injunctions after residents’ records requests and a July AG ruling—which allowed some records to be released—highlighted the project’s potential $119 billion investment and expansive Grimes County footprint.