Politics · Important news for 17 September 2026

Russia Purges Last Anti-War Politicians Ahead of Duma Elections

Foreign Policy

Russia has removed its remaining anti-war politicians ahead of the upcoming State Duma elections.

Remaining anti-war politicians in Russia have been purged.
The purge occurs ahead of State Duma elections.

House passes Russia sanctions bill

Axios

House passes Russia sanctions bill sending it to President's desk

NPR · Semafor

House passes Russia sanctions bill and sends it to Trump's desk

The Hill

Sweden's center-left bloc wins tight election, STV reports

Deutsche Welle · Semafor

Nigeria Boosts Military Spending Ahead of January Elections

Foreign Policy

U.S. reaches highest number of measles deaths in decades

STAT News · The Hill

Trump criticizes Supreme Court ruling blocking postal service mail ballot rule

CNBC

Trump rejects AI safety doomerism, dismissing apocalyptic warnings

Axios

Iran war has cost the US more than $38 billion, says Congressional Budget Office

Euronews · Politico

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