President Trump said he may not renew the USMCA trade agreement between the United States, Mexico, and Canada when it comes up for review, arguing the deal should be reconsidered or possibly ended. He said the U.S. does not need goods from Canada or Mexico and pointed to trade deficits with both countries as a concern. The USMCA, which replaced NAFTA, is set for automatic … Continue reading Trump says he may not renew USMCA with Mexico and Canada

House Democrats, joined by several Republicans, successfully bypassed GOP leadership to advance the Faster Labor Contracts Act through a discharge petition, forcing a House vote on the bill. The legislation passed 230–193 with support from 20 Republicans and aims to speed up first contract negotiations between employers and newly formed unions. It would require negotiations to begin within 10 days of a union’s request and … Continue reading House passes pro-union bill after 20 Republicans defy party

ActBlue CEO Regina Wallace-Jones refused to answer questions during a House committee hearing, invoking her Fifth Amendment right amid allegations involving foreign campaign donations. She had previously stated she would not participate in the hearing, calling the investigation politically motivated and an overreach of congressional authority. Wallace-Jones and other Democrats argue the probe is retaliation against ActBlue, while calling for scrutiny of Republican fundraising platform … Continue reading ActBlue CEO pleads the Fifth in House hearing on alleged foreign donations

U.S. President Donald Trump said a deal to end the Iran conflict could be reached within “two or three days,” with the Strait of Hormuz reopening once an agreement is finalized. He claimed negotiations are in their final stages and would prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons, while White House officials said talks are progressing quickly and “going very well.” However, fighting between Israel and … Continue reading Trump says that Iran deal is only ‘days’ away, despite recent strikes

Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo, a Republican, and Attorney General Aaron Ford, a Democrat, have won their primaries, setting up a closely watched general election for governor. Lombardo is seeking a second term after narrowly winning in 2022, while Ford aims to become Nevada’s first Black governor. The race is expected to be highly competitive in a key swing state where Democrats are targeting Lombardo over … Continue reading Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo to face off against Democrat Aaron Ford in Nevada’s race for governor

Graham Platner, a Marine veteran and oyster farmer, won the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate in Maine despite significant personal controversies and a lack of prior elected office. His campaign emphasized economic populism, anti-establishment messaging, and themes of redemption, resonating with voters focused on cost-of-living concerns. Throughout the race, Platner faced scrutiny over past misconduct allegations, controversial posts, and personal behavior, which he acknowledged while … Continue reading Graham Platner shrugs off scandals to win Maine Democratic Senate primary

Trump-backed Pamela Evette and South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson advanced to a Republican gubernatorial runoff after a crowded primary field. The winner is expected to have a strong advantage in the general election in the heavily conservative state, where Democrat Jermaine Johnson will be the nominee. The race marked a significant defeat for Congresswoman Nancy Mace, who blamed her loss in part on her … Continue reading Nancy Mace blames Epstein files backlash as she concedes in South Carolina governor’s race