“Canceling town halls to avoid voter backlash is the thing you do, right before you lose the majority,” said one Democratic strategist. Voters in Republican districts may see considerably less of their members of Congress in the coming months following a directive from the chair of the U.S. House GOP’s campaign arm on Tuesday, but […]
After a monthlong delay, Trump administration tariffs on Mexican and Canadian imports went into effect Tuesday. As the Trump administration’s purge of federal workers continues and tariffs imposed on key U.S. trade partners Mexico and Canada take effect Tuesday, multiple economic indicators are warning of potential pain ahead. On Monday, the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta released […]
“Let’s be clear—this is not about bringing peace,” argued Democratic Rep. Pramila Jayapal. “Donald Trump is siding with Russia, Putin, and dictators across the world over our allies and the defense of democracy.” U.S. President Donald Trump late Monday ordered a suspension of all American military assistance to Ukraine after his conduct in a televised meeting with the war-torn […]
JUNEAU – Friday, on a unanimous vote, the House passed Senate Bill 87, rejecting the recommendations of the Alaska State Officers Compensation Commission (ASOCC) to implement automatic salary adjustments for the Governor, Lt. Governor, department heads, and legislators. The bill, which passed with broad bipartisan support, was swiftly advanced to address concerns over the state’s […]