There will be another open Democratic Senate seat in 2026 midterms
Sen. Tina Smith of Minnesota announced Thursday she won't seek re-election in 2026, forcing the Democratic Party to defend another open seat in next year's midterms.
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Trump threatens reciprocal tariffs in bid to “ensure fairness” on trade
President Trump on Thursday signed a memorandum directing his administration to weigh reciprocal tariffs, threatening to impose levies on U.S. imports from nations that put higher duties on American products. The plan “will seek to correct long-standing imbalances in international trade and ensure fairness across the board,” the White House said in a statement about
Sinking Ship? Sen. Tina Smith Becomes Latest Dem To Drop Reelection Bid
Tim Walz, Ilhan Omar reportedly considering runs Tina Smith (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images) Democratic senator Tina Smith (Minn.) announced Thursday that she will not seek reelection in 2026, complicating her party’s effort to retake the Senate and sparking a frenzy of interest from Democrats in the state. Smith in a video posted on X said she
Trump temporarily thwarted in DOGE mission to end USAID
U.S. District Judge Carl Nichols issued a ruling after USAID employees asked him to uphold an order halting President Donald Trump's order placing nearly all agency employees on leave.
Bipartisan letter warns Gabbard new UK order for backdoor Apple data could jeopardize Americans
A Democrat senator and a GOP congressman asked Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard to demand the U.K. rescind its Apple backdoor order.
India’s Modi to visit White House as Trump imposes new tariffs worldwide
Trump hosting India prime minister Trump hosting India prime minister with tariffs and trade on the docket 03:00 Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is meeting and holding a press conference with President Trump at the White House Thursday, as India hopes to avoid the brunt of Mr. Trump’s tariff war. Trade and tariffs are
Social media pounces on Rick Warren tweet about Jesus: ‘You’ll find him in the middle’
People pounced on Rick Warren tweet that says, "If you’re looking for the #realJesus, not a caricature disfigured by partisan motivations, you’ll find him in the middle, not on either side."