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Wisconsin and Florida Elections Are a Trump Test, Democrats Say
Voters in Wisconsin are picking a new state Supreme Court justice, as Florida fills the U.S. House seats vacated by former Reps. Matt Gaetz and Mike Waltz, in elections that the Democratic Party is trying to pitch as a referendum on Donald Trump and Elon Musk. Plus, the U.S. Supreme Court is skeptical of a Wisconsin ruling that denied a tax exemption to Catholic Charities.
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Donald Trump Heralds a Tariff 'Liberation Day' and a Possible Third Term
Financial markets are nervous as Trump prepares for his biggest tariff launch yet on April 2. Plus, the President floats a possible run for a third term, but is it possible he could succeed?
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Trump's 25% Tariffs on Cars / The Rest of the Houthi Signal Chat
Citing national security, Donald Trump puts 25% tariffs on automobiles, adding to his protectionist experiment, as he pushes U.S. taxes on imports to the highest in 75 years. Plus, the White House's effort to play down its use of Signal to discuss U.S. military actions results in the release of more messages, including one giving specific timing for "F-18s LAUNCH (1st strike package)."
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Can the Democrats Make a Comeback During Trump 2.0?
Recent polls have shown approval ratings for Democrats are reaching all-time lows, with voters voicing their dissatisfaction with the way major cities are being run and implementation of liberal initiatives. So what can the party do after some self-reflection? On this episode of Potomac Watch, political scientist Ruy Teixeira tells Paul Gigot what changes Democrats need to make and why the party seems to embrace dysfunction instead of reform.
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The Supreme Court's Big Cases on Racial Gerrymandering and Nondelegation
The Justices hear two legal disputes that could have lasting consequences. Can Congress lend its taxing power to the executive branch without putting hard limits on its use? That's the question in FCC v. Consumers’ Research. And in a case about Louisiana's redistricting maps, the Court has a chance to say that racial gerrymandering isn't required and isn't even permitted.
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