President Trump's sweeping tariffs are starting to have a tangible effect, according to Commerce Department data released on Wednesday, which showed a steep decline in imports and a narrowing trade deficit.
House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan asked the Justice Department on Wednesday to investigate and potentially prosecute Thomas Windom, who served as an aide to former special counsel Jack Smith, accusing him of obstructing a congressional investigation.
Former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers is stepping down from the board of directors of the OpenAI Foundation, the latest development in a saga that began with emails released between him and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Interest in the midterm elections has developed even earlier than usual this cycle, due in large part to redistricting battles. Six states have already taken the unusual step of redistricting between decennial censuses, with several more states actively considering it. Their goal, of course, is to gerrymander U.S. House districts for 2026. California alone may […]
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Billionaire Tom Steyer joined the California governor’s race on Wednesday, four years after stating he had “no plans” to run for public office again. Steyer said he’s running to lead the Golden State because “Californians deserve a life they can afford.” “Sacramento politicians are afraid to change this system. I’m not,” he added in a...