Today’s edition of From the Politics Desk covers Speaker Mike Johnson’s efforts to rally House Republicans behind a major bill, economic uncertainty caused by President Trump’s tariff plans, and the broad support for voter ID laws highlighted in the recent election in Wisconsin. Johnson is working to push through a Senate-approved budget resolution with the help of Trump, despite facing opposition from House conservatives. The stock market experienced another volatile day due to Trump’s tariffs, with tensions escalating in the US-China trade war. USTR Jamieson Greer faced questioning on the tariffs from lawmakers on Capitol Hill, including Republican Senator Thom Tillis. The tariffs have also caused discord among Trump’s allies, with Elon Musk calling Trump’s trade adviser Peter Navarro a “moron.” The recent election in Wisconsin revealed significant support for voter ID laws, including among Democrats, despite years of opposition from the party. The amendment enshrining the existing voter ID law into the state constitution passed by a wide margin, even in traditionally Democratic areas. This result may signal a shift in the party coalitions regarding voter ID laws. Other top stories include Trump’s executive orders on the coal industry, a Supreme Court ruling on federal worker firings, and DHS sharing tax information with ICE. Senior Defense Department officials are considering a troop drawdown in Eastern Europe and the FBI is providing security for Deputy Director Dan Bongino. McConnell was the sole Republican to vote against Trump’s nominee for defense undersecretary, drawing criticism from Vice President JD Vance. House Democrats are targeting Trump-won districts for the 2026 elections, and former Gov. Chris Sununu announced he will not run for New Hampshire’s open Senate seat.
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