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Trump announces ‘final’ 25% tariff on countries doing business with Iran regime
President Donald Trump imposed a 25% tariff on all trade with countries that continue doing business with Iran, calling the order "final and conclusive" in a Truth Social post.
Former Dem Rep. Mary Peltola announces U.S. Senate run: ‘Put Alaska first’
Former Rep. Mary Peltola announced a 2026 Alaska Senate bid to challenge GOP incumbent Dan Sullivan, citing inflation and resource concerns.
Democrats’ own words back up Trump action in Venezuela, top intel lawmaker says
House Intelligence Committee Chairman Rick Crawford highlights Democratic lawmakers' contradictory statements on Maduro after criticizing Trump's Venezuela operation.
Reporter’s Notebook: GOP rebels defy Trump as congressional grip continues to weaken across multiple votes
Five GOP senators broke ranks with Trump on Venezuela war powers, while 17 House Republicans backed Obamacare subsidies in recent votes.
Trump turns to Musk amid Iran blackout, rekindling ties after months of thawing tension
President Donald Trump and tech billionaire Elon Musk are seemingly rebuilding their relationship months after a bitter June 2025 fallout over Trump's spending package.
Oregon election system faces scrutiny as state moves to address 800,000 inactive voters: ‘Astounding’
Oregon announces plan to begin removing 800,000 inactive voter registrations after years of delays and mounting legal pressure from lawsuits filed against the state.
House Republican calls for hearing after deadly ICE shooting in Minneapolis
Minneapolis shooting by ICE agent sparks political firestorm as Republicans defend federal law enforcement while Democrats demand operations cease.
Delegate-heavy New York moves to shake up voting primary schedule, chasing ‘influence’
Empire State Sen. James Skoufis is aiming for New York to hold its presidential primaries on Super Tuesday during the 2028 White House election cycle.
Democrats ‘doomed to fail’ without populist economic message, Warren warns
Senator Elizabeth Warren warns Democrats against courting wealthy donors, arguing party must focus on working people to win 2026 midterms and beyond.