Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds made a surprising announcement on Friday. Kim Reynolds announced that she would not run for a third term as governor in 2026. Reynolds, a Republican, has held this position since 2017, when former governor Terry Branstad was appointed ambassador for the United States to China. She was re-elected to two full terms in 2018 and 2022. Reynolds … [Read more...] about Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds Won’t Run in 2026, Opening Key GOP Race
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Democrats Push for Oversight into Musk-Led Department of Government Efficiency
This week, two House Democrats introduced a bill requiring the Department of Government Efficiency (DGE) to submit weekly impact reports to Congress as part of an effort to improve oversight of its activities. The DOGE Transparency and Accountability Act, introduced by Rep. Brad Schneider (D-Ill.) and Rep. Stephen Lynch (D-Mass. ), would require DOGE to submit weekly reports … [Read more...] about Democrats Push for Oversight into Musk-Led Department of Government Efficiency
JD Vance Rips McConnell Over ‘Petty’ Votes
Vice President J.D. Vance, on Tuesday, criticized the recent voting patterns of Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), saying that it showed a unique degree of "pettiness". McConnell was the only Republican who voted against Colby. The Senate had confirmed him earlier in the day by a 54-45 vote. Democrats Elissa Slotkin of Michigan and Mark Kelly of Arizona, as well as the ranking … [Read more...] about JD Vance Rips McConnell Over ‘Petty’ Votes
Trump Claims US Is Raking In $2 Billion a Day From Tariffs
Donald Trump, the US president, said that on Tuesday, the US earned $2 billion per day in tariffs. Trump stated, "We're bringing in almost $2 billion per day in tariffs" during a signing event at the White House, Washington, D.C., to ease coal regulations. "And we are doing very well at making tailored deals, not off-the-rack. These are highly customized, tailored … [Read more...] about Trump Claims US Is Raking In $2 Billion a Day From Tariffs
GOP Rep. John James Announces Run for Michigan Governor
Rep. John James (R-Mich.) announced Monday that he plans to run for Governor in Michigan to replace Gretchen Whitmer. Whitmer's term is up in 2026. James lost to Democrat Senator Debbie Stabenow and Democrat Senator Gary Peters before winning a seat in the 10th Congressional District of his state in 2022. James stated that his decision was made after a lot of reflection, … [Read more...] about GOP Rep. John James Announces Run for Michigan Governor
