Governor JB Pritzker’s endorsement of his lieutenant governor, Juliana Stratton, proved influential as Stratton secured the Democratic nomination for the U.S. Senate. Stratton, heavily backed by Pritzker’s financial and political support, narrowly defeated Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi. This victory tests the extent of Pritzker’s sway in Illinois politics, especially as he is considered a potential 2028 presidential contender. Stratton is now poised to become the second Black woman to represent Illinois in the Senate, facing a favorable general election in a deeply Democratic state.
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Senator Markwayne Mullin, tapped by Donald Trump to lead the Department of Homeland Security, has repeatedly spoken in interviews in a manner that suggests personal combat experience, despite never serving in the US military. His statements have often implied firsthand knowledge of war’s grim realities, though he has struggled to clarify the basis of these claims. While Mullin has privately hinted at dangerous private security work in Middle East war zones before entering Congress, his office has stated he engaged in Christian “mission work” with returning troops and has never traveled overseas except for vacation or mission trips. These past comments are now under scrutiny as the Senate considers his nomination.
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February’s inflation data significantly exceeded Wall Street expectations, with Producer Price Index (PPI) figures coming in 0.7 percent month-over-month and 0.5 percent higher year-over-year than estimated. This unexpected surge in inflation, coupled with recent weak job creation and economic growth, points towards a concerning economic scenario. The combination of rising prices, high unemployment, and stagnant growth strongly suggests that stagflation is either imminent or has already begun.
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Senate Republicans are prioritizing the Save America Act, a bill criticized as a severe voter suppression measure, over pressing national issues. This legislation, falsely premised on widespread non-citizen voting, mandates proof of citizenship and photo ID to register, potentially disenfranchising millions, including Republican-leaning voters. The bill’s requirements to register in person, ending online and mail registration, and mandating the transfer of voter rolls to Homeland Security, would significantly burden citizens and could lead to erroneous purges, despite evidence showing non-citizen voting is not a significant problem.
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Two newly installed crosswalk signal boxes along East Colfax Avenue in Denver were compromised, broadcasting vulgar anti-Trump messages. While the incident was quickly fixed, it generated significant local discussion and amusement. The breach occurred due to the push-buttons retaining their default factory passwords, which are easily discoverable online, a vulnerability in smart city technology that cybersecurity experts warn is a persistent problem. The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure has since updated the passwords at these locations and does not anticipate a recurrence.
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To initiate a password reset, users must enter their email address and click the “reset-password” button. An email containing a password reset link will be sent if the email is registered in the system. This link is valid for twenty-four hours and may be found in the spam folder if not immediately visible.
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Vice President JD Vance met with Joe Kent, a top aide to Tulsi Gabbard and director of the National Counterterrorism Center, the day before Kent’s public resignation in protest of President Trump’s war in Iran. During this White House meeting, Kent presented his resignation letter, and Vance reportedly encouraged him to consult with White House leadership before making a final decision. Kent, an anti-interventionist like Vance and Gabbard, cited his inability to support the war in good conscience, claiming it was initiated due to pressure from Israel rather than an imminent threat.
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This initiative centers on Jewish culture, with a particular emphasis on amplifying the voices of women within that community, making it inherently aligned with diversity, equity, and inclusion principles. Funding for projects, including a museum HVAC upgrade and a newspaper archive, was unexpectedly cut due to a broad interpretation of “radical and wasteful government DEI programs” used by the Trump administration. Grants explicitly mentioning terms such as “BIPOC,” “homosexual,” “LGBTQ,” or “tribal” were almost certainly excluded. The fallout from related depositions has led to a judicial order for video content to be removed from the internet, though such content remains accessible.
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During a luncheon with Kennedy Center board members, a former president, whom the speaker expressed liking, reportedly stated, “I wish I did it. I wish I did,” referencing actions taken regarding Iran. The speaker further elaborated in the Oval Office, mentioning speaking with a former president who expressed a similar sentiment: “I wish I did what you did.” While refusing to identify the specific former president, the speaker indicated it was not George W. Bush and declined to confirm or deny if it was Bill Clinton, citing concerns about the individual facing political backlash due to “Trump derangement syndrome.”
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Despite voting for President Donald Trump multiple times, one Pennsylvania woman expressed extreme frustration with his handling of rising gas prices, calling him a “worthless pile of s**t.” While this supporter voiced her discontent, other Trump voters in the swing state offered more understanding views, supporting the president’s actions regarding Iran and believing that current gas prices are a necessary sacrifice for national security, with the expectation of eventual relief. Crude oil prices have surged above $100 a barrel following Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz, impacting national average gas prices significantly, and attempts to gain international aid for reopening the strait have thus far been unsuccessful.
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