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Economist Robert Reich Slams Trump Administration Move to Roll Back Airline Price Rules, Says Flying Could Get Worse: 'Yet Another Way...'

Economist Robert Reich on Tuesday slammed the President Donald Trump administration’s move to relax rules that govern the marketing of airline ticket prices, enacted during the former President Barack Obama‘s time at the White House.

Benzinga · Jul 8

Republican leaders seek to quell Mitch McConnell speculation as rebellion grows

John Thune says he spoke to McConnell on phone as secrecy over 84-year-old’s health prompts Maga backlash

The Guardian - US · Jul 8

Trump’s policy mayhem is making even the Maga faithful consider walking away

Even voters who identify as foot soldiers of his political army are increasingly willing to blame Trump for their economic troubles

The Guardian - US · Jul 8

Chris Murphy Calls for Graham Platner to Exit Senate Race, Says Assault Allegations Are 'Disqualifying'

On Tuesday, Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) called for Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner to withdraw from the Senate race following assault allegations, while urging his party to avoid replacing him through a closed-door process that excludes voters.

Benzinga · Jul 8

Elizabeth Warren Calls Trump's Big, Beautiful Bill 'Legalized Theft' That Takes From the 'Working People' to Reward the Ultra-Rich

On Tuesday, Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and economist Peter Schiff shared opposing views about President Donald Trump’s signature tax-and-spending package on social media.

Benzinga · Jul 8

Signatures submitted for Arkansas initiative to prohibit the state legislature from amending or repealing constitutional amendments and require voter approval for changes to the initiative and referendum process

In Arkansas, signatures were submitted to the secretary of state on July 3, 2026, for a ballot initiative that would prevent the state legislature from amending or repealing approved constitutional amendments, require voter approval for proposed changes to the ballot initiative and referendum process, and establish a process for the…

Ballotpedia · Jul 8

State supreme court vacancy count for June 2026

In this month's state supreme court vacancy update, Ballotpedia tracked announced retirements, nominations, appointments, confirmations, and swearings-in of justices from June 1 to July 1, 2026. Ballotpedia tracks court vacancies in all 52 state supreme courts.

Ballotpedia · Jul 8

Seventeen candidates compete in top-four primary for open Alaska governor's office

Seventeen candidates are running in the top-four primary for Governor of Alaska on August 18, 2026. Six candidates — Tom Begich (D), Click Bishop (R), David Bronson (R), Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins (D), Bill Walker (Nonpartisan), and Bernadette Wilson (R) — lead in polling and media attention.

Ballotpedia · Jul 8

Six compete in Democratic primary for open 6th Congressional District in Massachusetts

Beth Andres-Beck, John Beccia, Dan Koh, Mariah Lancaster, Tram Nguyen, and Jamie Zahlaway Belsito are running in the Democratic primary for Massachusetts' 6th Congressional District on Sept. 1. Incumbent Seth Moulton (D) is running for the U.S. Senate to represent Massachusetts.

Ballotpedia · Jul 8

New Jersey becomes the 11th state to enact a state-level voting rights act

On July 2, New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill (D) signed legislation making New Jersey the 11th state to enact a state-level voting rights act.

Ballotpedia · Jul 8