Today, I’m bringing you a special interview with Mallory McMorrow, a rising star and candidate for U.S. Senate in Michigan. Currently serving in the Michigan state Senate, Mallory and I dive into some of the most pressing issues facing voters—from how to revive American manufacturing in the face of Donald Trump’s escalating tariffs, to her leadership on paid family leave, and why she believes she’s the strongest candidate to win in November. We also discuss how decisions in Washington are hitting Michiganders at home.
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After public backlash and accusations of political interference, the Smithsonian Museum of American History will restore references to Donald Trump’s two impeachments in its presidency exhibit, following their quiet removal—an action critics, including Sen. Chuck Schumer, condemned as “Orwellian” and emblematic of Trump’s broader efforts to reshape cultural institutions through executive orders and censorship.
Trump has officially ended the “de minimis” duty-free exemption for international shipments under $800—targeting fast-fashion giants like Shein and Temu—which will now face tariffs on all global imports, likely raising consumer prices, especially for low-income shoppers who make up a large share of their U.S. customer base.
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The Senate confirmed former Fox News host Jeanine Pirro as U.S. Attorney for Washington, D.C., replacing Trump’s original nominee Ed Martin Jr., who was dropped over his support for Capitol rioters; Pirro, a former judge and prosecutor, previously co-hosted “The Five” on Fox News and was named in a $2.7B defamation suit by Smartmatic over 2020 election lies.
438 U.S. military veterans in Florida have signed an open letter—published in the Orlando Weekly—condemning the unconstitutional use of U.S. Marines in ICE operations.
Republican senators criticized Donald Trump’s firing of Bureau of Labor Statistics chief Erika McEntarfer after a weak jobs report, warning it undermines trust in federal data; Trump claimed the numbers were “phony” and politically motivated, while critics across both parties condemned the move as authoritarian and a threat to the integrity of independent government agencies.
Nintendo has raised U.S. prices on all original Switch models and accessories—citing “market conditions”—with analysts linking the hikes to Trump’s tariffs on imports from Vietnam, China, and Japan; while Switch 2 pricing remains unchanged for now, Nintendo warned further increases may be necessary, fueling concerns of broader cost spikes in the gaming industry.
A Republican-led Texas House committee has advanced a Trump-backed, heavily gerrymandered congressional map designed to flip five Democratic districts to Republicans, with a full House vote expected this week—escalating partisan redistricting efforts ahead of the 2026 midterms.
Donald Trump said pardoning Sean “Diddy” Combs—convicted on two federal counts of transporting individuals for prostitution—is “more difficult” due to Combs’s past criticisms of him, despite once being friends; Trump also faced questions about a potential pardon for Ghislaine Maxwell, as his administration drew scrutiny for withholding Epstein-related documents.
Ahead of the 2026 midterms, Donald Trump and his allies are mounting an aggressive campaign to influence U.S. elections—pressuring local officials, collecting voter data, pushing restrictive federal executive orders, and supporting controversial redistricting efforts—all under the banner of “election integrity,” while critics warn these actions threaten voting rights, undermine confidence, and politicize election administration.
A magnitude-3.0 earthquake struck near Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey—just west of Harlem—on Saturday night, lightly shaking the New York City area without causing damage; the U.S. Geological Survey noted it was unrelated to a larger 4.8 quake in the region earlier this year.
Professor Jaime Slaughter-Acey’s $2.4M NIH-funded study on Black maternal health—examining how structural, cultural, and intergenerational racism affects pregnancy outcomes for Black women—was abruptly terminated under Trump-era funding cuts, threatening crucial research into maternal mortality disparities and prompting her team to seek alternative funding to continue the work.
The U.S. Office of Special Counsel has launched an investigation into former Trump prosecutor Jack Smith over alleged Hatch Act violations, following GOP Sen. Tom Cotton’s claims that Smith’s probes into Trump amounted to illegal political interference in the 2024 election—though no specific evidence has been presented, and the OSC lacks authority to bring criminal charges.
OPEC+ will increase oil production by 548,000 barrels per day starting in September, a move that may lower gas prices and comes amid U.S. pressure to push Moscow toward negotiations to end its invasion of Ukraine.
Ukraine and Russia exchanged deadly strikes over the weekend, including a Ukrainian drone attack on a Russian oil depot in Sochi and a Russian missile strike on Mykolaiv that wounded seven; amid escalating violence and political pressure, Kyiv restored the independence of anti-corruption agencies following protests, while President Zelenskyy vowed zero tolerance for graft and continued appealing for Western air defense support.
Tens of thousands rallied in Tel Aviv after militant groups released videos of emaciated Israeli hostages held in Gaza, intensifying pressure on the Israeli government to secure their release; amid stalled ceasefire talks and a worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza, U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff met with hostage families, advocating for an “all or nothing” deal to free all 50 captives and end the war.
Saudi Arabia condemned Israeli far-right minister Itamar Ben-Gvir’s visit and prayer at al-Aqsa mosque with over 1,200 others, calling it a provocative act that violates the longstanding status quo and fuels regional tensions.
Gaza hospitals report 18 Palestinians killed by Israeli fire on Saturday, including eight seeking food, as aid-site shootings rise; the UN says 859 have died near Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) sites since May, amid growing famine and calls from aid groups and governments—including Germany—for Israel to open land crossings and increase aid access.
Authorities have expanded the search for Michael Paul Brown, a 45-year-old Army veteran accused of killing four people at a Montana bar, into over 16 square miles of national forest; residents of the tight-knit town of Anaconda remain on edge as officials warn Brown is armed and dangerous, while those who knew him say he struggled with serious mental health issues and PTSD.
At just 12 years old, China’s Yu Zidi became the youngest-ever medalist at the World Aquatics Championships, earning global acclaim and comparisons to swimming legends—but her meteoric rise has prompted calls from Chinese media and experts for restraint, warning that intense fan culture and national pressure could derail her development if not carefully managed.
Andrew J. McGann, a former elementary school teacher with a history of concerning behavior around students, has been arrested for the brutal stabbing deaths of two parents in Arkansas’ Devil’s Den State Park, allegedly in front of their young daughters; despite red flags during his teaching career, including accusations of favoritism and inappropriate conduct, McGann moved between schools in multiple states before being captured during a haircut four days after the killings.
