U.S.-Canada Trade War: Trump’s administration imposed 50% tariffs on about $20B in Canadian imports after talks collapsed, and Canada’s PM Mark Carney says retaliatory “dollar-for-dollar” tariffs will hit U.S. sectors starting Sept. 8, escalating pressure on USMCA and raising fresh uncertainty for businesses. Immigration Courts: A federal judge in New York vacated a Trump policy that suspended immigrant visa processing for nationals from 75 countries, ruling it exceeded statutory authority. Economy & Housing: A key housing affordability measure worsened for the first time since 2023 as higher borrowing costs took a bigger bite out of incomes for would-be buyers. Debt & Markets: With U.S. debt past $40T, a bond-market selloff pushed borrowing costs to their highest level in nearly two decades, prompting a Treasury intervention. Food Prices: Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins defended Trump’s move to allow more imported ground beef, while Iowa farm groups warned it could undercut U.S. cattle producers. Tech & Privacy: TikTok agreed to a $400M settlement with the U.S. Justice Department over children’s online privacy violations. Health: New York reported 28 confirmed measles cases in 2026 and urged vaccination checks ahead of the school year. Local Spotlight (Texas Schools): Enrollment data show Hispanic students made up 84.8% of Kermit ISD in 2024-25 and 65.5% of Iraan-Sheffield ISD. Sports & Culture: Cheryl Reeve’s Minnesota Lynx are surging toward another title run; Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz received a wild card for U.S. Open mixed doubles.