JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Missouri Republicans handed President Donald Trump a political victory Friday, giving final legislative approval to a redistricting plan that could help Republicans win an additional U.S. House seat in next year's elections. The Senate vote sends the redistricting plan to Republican Gov. Mike Kehoe, who said he will sign it into law soon. But opponents immediately announced a referendum petition that, if successful, could force a statewide vote on the new map.
Argentina's president, Javier Milei, has suffered his worst electoral defeat since taking office, as he faces his administration's most serious corruption scandal and signs that the economy is slowing. In local legislative elections on Sunday for Buenos Aires province home to almost 40% of the country's electorate the coalition led by the self-styled anarcho-capitalist was beaten by the opposition by 47% to 34%.
Few things make President Donald Trump angrier than the memory of his two impeachments. Despite his return to the White House this year, he frequently complains privately and publicly about Democrats' efforts to remove him from office in his first term. Trump, to this day, insists that he did nothing wrong, calling both impeachments "witch hunts." And he is fearful that he might have to go through it all again.
Karl Rove cautioned Trump about political risks, stating that while his approval ratings are better than his first term, they are still not where most presidents typically stand after election victories.
Hawley walked off stage during an Axios-hosted conference when pro-Palestinian protesters interrupted his interview. The protesters shouted their discontent about his support for war efforts.
James Carville expressed deep concerns about possible election tampering and President Trump's actions, saying, "I don't put anything past him, nothing!" He fears Trump could attempt to cancel elections to obstruct Democratic progress.
"We want to ensure that people can feel the effects of it well in advance of the midterm elections... we believe this bill is going to provide real relief for real Americans everywhere."