Politics · Important news for 17 September 2026
House passes Russia sanctions bill
House passes Russia sanctions bill sending it to President's desk
House passes Russia sanctions bill and sends it to Trump's desk
Sweden's center-left bloc wins tight election, STV reports
Sweden's center-left opposition won the national elections by a very slim margin according to the public broadcaster, setting the stage for difficult coalition negotiations.
- Center-left bloc won Swedish elections by a slim margin after 99% of votes counted.
- Thorny government formation negotiations lie ahead.
Nigeria Boosts Military Spending Ahead of January Elections
U.S. reaches highest number of measles deaths in decades
Trump criticizes Supreme Court ruling blocking postal service mail ballot rule
Trump rejects AI safety doomerism, dismissing apocalyptic warnings
Iran war has cost the US more than $38 billion, says Congressional Budget Office
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