Politics
Trump Intensifies Economic Pressure on Iran and Faces GOP Pushback
President Trump is intensifying economic pressure on Iran through Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s plan for an “economic onslaught.” Meanwhile, the president faces pushback from Senate Republicans over his trade policies, particularly tariffs on Canadian goods. These developments could impact upcoming midterms.
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The Hill
Six months into the war on Iran — and with less than three months left before the midterms — the Trump administration has decided it’s time for Plan C. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Monday laid out his ambitions for an “economic onslaught” against the Islamic Republic that would target its “fi
2026-08-25 10:00 UTC
The Hill
The South Carolina Senate runoff on Tuesday is becoming a key test of President Trump’s endorsement power, as he throws all his weight behind a political newcomer seeking to fill shoes left by her brother, the late Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.). The race has divided the party between those who back
2026-08-25 10:00 UTC
The Hill
President Trump is headed for a clash with Senate Republicans over his decision to pause tariffs on beef imports while ratcheting up tariffs on key Canadian goods. Trump’s plan to exempt 300,000 tons of product for ground beef from out-of-quota tariffs to address Americans’ concerns about high food
2026-08-25 10:00 UTC
The Hill
Voters, especially Republican primary voters, don’t tend to make their decisions based on what’s going on overseas. But with Uncle Sam’s place in the world looking a little unsteady and a doozy of a debate gaffe in a snap election, we suddenly have in today’s South Carolina Senate runoff the first
2026-08-25 10:00 UTC
The Hill
President Trump’s tariff war with Canada is putting vulnerable GOP candidates in border states in a precarious position about 10 weeks out from the midterms, with economic anxiety already running high. Trump’s 50 percent tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian imports took effect on Saturday after
2026-08-25 10:00 UTC