Explore

USA TodayUSA Today
I don't care if they're friends, Vance should call out Carlson | Opinion

I don't care if they're friends, Vance should call out Carlson | Opinion

JD Vance says friendship shouldn't require political loyalty tests. But when it comes to Abdul El-Sayed's friends, he applies a different standard.
Detroit Free PressDetroit Free Press
Trump says 2026 is about him. Michigan voters should believe him. | Opinion

Trump says 2026 is about him. Michigan voters should believe him. | Opinion

Trump says voters should act like he's on the ballot in 2026. That's exactly how Michiganders should vote.
Detroit Free PressDetroit Free Press
Lake America today. Trump Strait tomorrow? | Letters

Lake America today. Trump Strait tomorrow? | Letters

Freep readers are on fire this week, weighing in with a Dolly Parton/Trump mashup and discourse on the obscure maritime law that affects gas prices.
Rapid ReadRapid Read
Senator Baldwin Criticizes President Trump's Trade War Impact on Wisconsin Dairy and Paper Industries

Senator Baldwin Criticizes President Trump's Trade War Impact on Wisconsin Dairy and Paper Industries

On September 8th, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) issued a statement condemning President Trump's trade war with Canada, specifically highlighting the retaliatory tariffs imposed on Wisconsin's dairy and paper exports. These tariffs were enacted by Canada in response to President Trump's tariffs on Canadian goods, following abandoned trade negotiations. Senator Baldwin stated that President Trump's actions are leading to increased costs and reduced export markets for Wisconsin businesses. She emphasized that the state's dairy and paper industries are particularly affected, facing significant financial strain or being locked out of crucial markets. The Senator noted that nearly all cheese varieties Wisconsin sells to Canada will incur a 25% tariff, while milk powders, whey, and other dairy ingredients will face a 50% tariff. Wisconsin's paper industry, which produces more paper products than any other U.S. state, will also see retaliatory tariffs, mostly at 50%, on items such as corrugated boxes, coated p...
Rapid ReadRapid Read
House GOP Chair Lisa McClain Defends Trump's Tariffs on Canada and Criticizes Michigan Senate Candidate El-Sayed

House GOP Chair Lisa McClain Defends Trump's Tariffs on Canada and Criticizes Michigan Senate Candidate El-Sayed

House Republican Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain (R-Mich.) has publicly defended President Trump's trade policies against Canada, asserting that Canada has engaged in unfair trade practices and is 'not a good trading partner.' McClain, whose state borders Canada, accused Ottawa of assisting other countries in circumventing U.S. tariffs and harming American farmers. She highlighted a $60 billion trade deficit and Canada's 250% tariff on U.S. dairy and cream products since the 1990s, arguing that President Trump's actions aim to 'level the playing field.' This defense comes after Canada imposed retaliatory tariffs on approximately $20 billion worth of U.S. imports following the Trump administration's duties. Additionally, McClain expressed confidence in Republican Mike Rogers' ability to defeat Democratic candidate Dr. Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan's Senate race. She criticized El-Sayed's past remarks regarding an attack on Temple Israel and his stance on issues such as defunding the police, Immigration and ...
USA TodayUSA Today
Pledging allegiance to Trump. 5 takeaways from the GOP convention

Pledging allegiance to Trump. 5 takeaways from the GOP convention

President Trump said "Democrats are getting nervous," as he closed out the Republican midterm convention. But there were warning signs for the GOP.
Detroit Free PressDetroit Free Press
James vows unity at 9/11 event after his Benson ad on terrorist attack

James vows unity at 9/11 event after his Benson ad on terrorist attack

Democratic gubernatorial nominee Jocelyn Benson called the 9/11 ad from her Republican opponent John James a "despicable lie." James doubled down.
AP NewsAP News
Republicans made El-Sayed a top midterm target. The Democrat wants to talk about Michigan voters

Republicans made El-Sayed a top midterm target. The Democrat wants to talk about Michigan voters

Republicans are aggressively targeting Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic Senate nominee from Michigan, as the face of the opposition
Cincinnati EnquirerCincinnati Enquirer
Vice President JD Vance urges uneasy voters to back GOP in midterms

Vice President JD Vance urges uneasy voters to back GOP in midterms

Vice President JD Vance urged voters to focus on GOP achievements, not agreement on every Trump policy, in a key midterm speech.
VoxVox
Trump keeps telling voters he doesn’t care much about affordability

Trump keeps telling voters he doesn’t care much about affordability

The president is engineering a pre-midterms price spike.
ReutersReuters
Mexico, Washington sprint toward bilateral trade deal before US elections

Mexico, Washington sprint toward bilateral trade deal before US elections

By Emily Green, David Shepardson, Nora Eckert and Kalea Hall MEXICO CITY/WASHINGTON, Sept 11 (Reuters) - Mexico and the United States are racing to reach a bilateral trade deal before the U.S. midterm elections in less than eight weeks, according to six sources in both countries familiar with the
Rapid ReadRapid Read
President Trump Highlights Key Swing Races in Midterm Convention Speech

President Trump Highlights Key Swing Races in Midterm Convention Speech

President Trump delivered a lengthy speech at a two-day Republican midterm convention, focusing on critical swing races that will determine control of Congress. He outlined his strategy to campaign in all midterm battleground states and for candidates in 35 races. During his speech, President Trump intensified his attacks on Democrats, accusing them of becoming overly liberal and aiming to dismantle the American way of life. He specifically targeted races in Michigan, North Carolina, and Texas. In Michigan, he criticized Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed, linking him to controversial progressive views and a streamer who made controversial comments about 9/11. For North Carolina, President Trump attacked former Governor Roy Cooper, who is running for Senate, for his administration's settlement that led to the early release of prisoners during the pandemic and his response to Hurricane Helene. In Texas, he endorsed Republican state Attorney General Ken Paxton, praising him as the 'greatest attorney ge...