Politics
Political Shifts and Corporate Deals
A year after the sale of U.S. Steel to Japan's Nippon Steel, the investment remains largely unfulfilled. Meanwhile, Rep. Jeff Hurd (R-Colo.) won his GOP primary despite a Trump endorsement reversal, and President Trump announced a Republican midterm convention in Dallas. Additionally, Manny Rutinel (D) is projected to win a Democratic primary for Colorado’s 8th Congressional District.
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Axios
It's been just over a year since Japan's Nippon Steel bought U.S. Steel, after agreeing to invest $11 billion into the Pittsburgh-based icon by the end of 2028.Thus far, almost all of that money remains a promise.By the numbers: Nippon had invested
2026-06-30 19:19 UTC
The Hill
State Rep. Manny Rutinel (D) is projected to defeat former state Rep. Shannon Bird (D) in the Democratic primary to take on Rep. Gabe Evans (R-Colo.), according to Decision Desk HQ. Evans, who represents Colorado’s 8th Congressional District, is considered one of the most vulnerable Republicans up
2026-07-01 01:43 UTC
The Hill
President Trump on Tuesday announced a Republican “midterm convention” in Dallas later this year. “BIG NEWS! For the first time ever, the Republican Party will hold a MIDTERM CONVENTION. It will be in Dallas, Texas — One of my favorite places in the World. It will be fantastic! It has never been don
2026-07-01 01:46 UTC
The Hill
Rep. Jeff Hurd (R-Colo.) was projected to win the GOP primary for his House seat in the 3rd Congressional District, according to Decision Desk HQ, despite President Trump flip-flopping on his endorsement earlier this year. Trump withdrew his endorsement earlier this year, blasting Hurd over a "lack
2026-07-01 01:57 UTC