RNN August 31st 2026

G20 Finance Summit Begins in North Carolina Global Economic Talks: U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is hosting finance ministers and central bank governors from the world's largest economies in Asheville, North Carolina. Iran Sanctions & Tariffs: Bessent aims to rally international support to tighten economic sanctions on Iran, though talks occur amid trade tensions stemming from aggressive U.S. tariffs. VP Vance Addresses Republican Jewish Coalition Las Vegas Summit: Vice President J.D. Vance is delivering a private address at the Republican Jewish Coalition's annual gathering in Las Vegas. Foreign Policy Tensions: The appearance comes as Vance seeks to reassure conservative Jewish activists following recent friction over his foreign policy stances and comments regarding Israeli officials. George Santos Handed Lifetime Ban by Kalshi Insider Trading Findings: Prediction market platform Kalshi has permanently banned former U.S. Representative George Santos and levied a $71,356 penalty. Betting on Attendance: Compliance officials determined Santos engaged in insider trading by profiting off bets regarding his own attendance at the State of the Union address. Florida High School Closed Following Power Outage Campus Shut Down: Astronaut High School in Titusville, Florida, canceled classes on Monday, August 31, due to a weekend power outage. Classes Resuming: Local utility crews were unable to restore power in time for Monday, but school officials expect to resume normal schedules on Tuesday, September 1.