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Morning Report — Wild week ahead: Trump tariffs, elections
In today’s issue: President Trump will shake up global trade again this week, add new pressures to a slowing U.S. economy and pay new attention Tuesday to voters in Wisconsin and Florida, who may ...The Hill - 1d -
Special elections in Florida pose key test for GOP
The Florida contests, along with an election for Wisconsin Supreme Court also being held on Tuesday, mark the first elections since Mr. Trump returned to office.CBS News - 39m -
What to Watch in Wisconsin’s Supreme Court Election and Florida’s Special Elections
Voters in a crucial court race and two House special elections will provide hints of how the country views President Trump and Elon Musk, months after they took power.The New York Times - 3h -
Two major elections and Karen Read murder case retrial: Morning Rundown
Today’s elections in Wisconsin and Florida will serve as a referendum on Donald Trump and Elon Musk.NBC News - 12h -
Wisconsin Supreme Court election could serve as a litmus test for Trump, Musk
The election could set the ideological balance of Wisconsin's highest court.ABC News - 19m -
Colts may not be done adding to quarterback position
With the NFL draft on the horizon, the Indianapolis Colts may not be done adding to the quarterback position just yet.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Live results: Florida voters choose Gaetz successor in special election
A special election in Florida's 1st Congressional District will determine who will the seat formerly held by Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.). The race is one of two special elections being held in the ...The Hill - 4h -
Republicans look to avert humiliation in Florida special election
Republicans are pulling out all the stops ahead of the special election in Florida’s 6th Congressional District as worries of a narrower-than-expected margin grow in the district President Trump ...The Hill - 2d -
Musk visits Wisconsin ahead of critical election
Elon Musk is supporting the conservative candidate for Wisconsin's open state Supreme Court seat. Several groups aligned with Democrats accuse Musk of trying to buy the seat. The election there is ...NBC News - 2d -
A Special Election That Was Supposed to Be a Snoozer Is Suddenly Buzzing
A House race in a deep-red Florida district is seeing millions of dollars in spending ahead of Tuesday’s election. Even in a loss, Democrats hope it will signal much-needed momentum.The New York Times - 1d -
The key places to watch in Tuesday's elections in Wisconsin and Florida
A handful of elections in Florida and Wisconsin have become key tests of President Donald Trump’s political standing just over two months into his second term in the White HouseABC News - 19h -
Democrats sue over Trump election overhaul order
The Democratic National Committee (DNC), aligned groups and party leaders filed a lawsuit on Monday over President Trump's March executive order, which would overhaul elections. Trump's order would ...The Hill - 8h -
France's Marine Le Pen found guilty of embezzlement, barred from elections
France's far-right leader Marine Le Pen was found guilty of embezzlement and barred from running in elections for five years.CBS News - 1d -
Musk and early voting take center stage in Wisconsin and Florida elections
A steady stream of money, advertisements and activity from national political figures has flowed into Wisconsin and Florida ahead of elections Tuesday.NBC News - 1d -
Organizations file suit challenging Trump's effort to overhaul election system
A group of advocacy organizations has filed a lawsuit challenging President Trump's executive order that seeks to overhaul the U.S. election system.ABC News - 1d -
Democrats Have Problems. Turning Out for Special Elections Isn’t One of Them.
They have come out in strong numbers in smaller races so far this year, and in the early voting for today’s elections.The New York Times - 8h -
Pac-Man Game Shutting Down In May
Bandai Namco has announced that Pac-Man on mobile will shut down on May 30, but players can continue playing the game until the closure date.. The shutdown notice came from within the Pac-Man game ...GameSpot - 8h -
Why Trump's tariffs may not hit Tesla
{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Why Tesla may fare better under Trump's auto tariffs Elon Musk’s focus on American-made products at Tesla could shield his company from the brunt of ...The Hill - 1h -
Next Caleb Plant fight on same card as Jermall Charlo in May | Report
Nashville's Caleb Plant will return to the ring in May in Las Vegas, with Jermall Charlo set to feature in co-main, according to The Ring.Yahoo Sports - 2h -
Why a Wisconsin Supreme Court Election Is All About Trump
Elon Musk’s prominent role in the most expensive judicial race in American history has helped turn Tuesday’s election into a battle over national politics.The New York Times - 1d -
Abbott Delays Calling a Special House Election. Democrats Cry Foul.
The House minority leader accused Gov. Greg Abbott of Texas of holding up a special election to keep the Republicans’ slim majority steady.The New York Times - 21h -
The inside story of the 2024 election
{beacon} It’s Tuesday. It’s April Fools’ Day, so keep your wits about you. And send me any pranks you come across. 😉 In today's issue: Behind the scenes of Biden dropping out Booker’s 16+ hour ...The Hill - 6h -
Second-person horror game Out of Sight launches on May 22
Out of Sight, a horror-puzzle title from The Gang and Starbreeze featuring a second-person perspective, finally gets its May 22 launch date.VentureBeat - 4d -
GOP 'anxiety' persists ahead of Florida special elections in Trump territory
Republicans are looking to add two more seats to their House majority after special elections in Florida next week, giving GOP leaders a little more breathing room in a tightly divided legislative ...NBC News - 4d -
Elon Musk offers giveaway in Wisconsin Supreme Court election
Elon Musk will be in Wisconsin to hold a rally for Republican candidate Brad Schimel in a state Supreme Court election that could have a big impact on the next presidential race in the battleground ...NBC News - 2d -
Bondi dismisses Biden-era lawsuit against Georgia election law
Attorney General Pam Bondi has dismissed a federal lawsuit challenging a controversial Georgia election law that limits voting practices and was accused of suppressing Black voters, despite record ...The Hill - 1d -
Nonprofit groups and Democrats sue Trump administration over election executive order
President Donald Trump’s executive order seeking to overhaul the nation’s elections faced its first legal challenges Monday as the Democratic National Committee and a pair of nonprofits filed two ...NBC News - 21h -
DeSantis says Florida special election isn't referendum on Trump
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) said Tuesday’s special election in the state’s 6th Congressional District is not a referendum on President Trump's first few months back in office. “If there’s an ...The Hill - 6h -
MMA: Holm gets her opponent for her GFL debut in May
Mar. 31—Albuquerque's Holly Holm is matched against fellow MMA veteran Julia Budd on the scheduled May 24 debut of the new Global Fight League in Los Angeles, it was announced Monday. Fellow ...Yahoo Sports - 20h -
GOP eyes its House majority in special elections in Florida to replace Waltz, Gaetz
A pair of special elections for the U.S. House in Florida on Tuesday to fill the vacancies left by former Republican Reps. Mike Waltz and Matt Gaetz has heated up.ABC News - 8m -
Nashville SC to host U.S. Open Cup round of 32 match at Geodis Park on May 6
Nashville SC will host a match in the U.S. Open Cup round of 32 on May 6 at Geodis Park.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Why 49ers may not be looking to pick OL in 1st round of 2025 NFL draft
San Francisco 49ers GM John Lynch may not view OL as a huge need going into the 2025 NFL draft.Yahoo Sports - 12h -
Wednesday Briefing: An Elections Test for Trump
Plus, the enigmatic “goddess” of the piano.The New York Times - 2h -
DOGE Was Created to Save the Government Money. It May End Up Costing Billions Instead
DOGE reports it has saved $130 billion, but between lost tax income and severance costs, the unit may wind up costing the U.S.Inc. - 3d -
Elite 2026 Texas running back has Notre Dame in his final two, with a visit coming in May
Notre Dame football is one to two finalists for elite 2026 Texas running back Javian Osborne, who will take an official visit to South Bend in May.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
More games may get flexed to TNF after NFL's latest rule change
There's a limit on how many games can be flexed to Thursday Night Football in a season, and the NFL may hit the limit after the latest rule changeYahoo Sports - 12h -
Changes at Social Security Administration may impact customer service, benefit payments, experts say
The Social Security Administration's reported plans to switch its technology systems on an accelerated timeline may put benefit payments at risk, experts warn.CNBC - 7h -
Elon Musk hands out $1m checks to voters amid Wisconsin supreme court election race
Musk denied he was buying votes but said the court election outcome would be critical to Trump’s agenda and ‘the future of civilization’. Elon Musk gave out $1m checks on Sunday to two Wisconsin ...The Guardian - 1d -
What to watch as Wisconsin and Florida host the first major elections of Trump's second term
Get the latest on today's Wisconsin Supreme Court and other races, as well as Florida special elections. Find out how these races impact the Trump administration and what to watch for.NBC News - 14h -
GTA Boss Believes Games With Live-Action-Like Visuals May Arrive Sooner Than You Think
Later this year, Grand Theft Auto 6 may set the bar for the next few years in gaming. The first trailer for the game revealed even more realistic visuals than previous GTA games, but it's just ...GameSpot - 1d