Trump’s tariffs were supposed to help manufacturers. But instead, they’re hurting

WASHINGTON — Jay Allen is a fan of President Donald Trump, and voted for him on the belief that the Republican would cut taxes and trim regulations, helping his manufacturing business in northeast Arkansas. But the tariffs at the core of Trump’s economic agenda have wreaked havoc on his company, Allen Engineering Corp., which makes … Read more

Ads funded by AI industry are flooding the 2026 election. They’re about everything except AI.

Competing super PACs backed by the AI industry, flush with tens of millions of dollars, are already pouring money into the 2026 midterms, starting with the year’s first primaries in Texas and North Carolina. There’s just one thing missing from their ads so far: any reference to artificial intelligence. The groups are seeking to shape … Read more

Democrats want a fight. In Texas, they’re divided over how — and whom — to fight next.

AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Democrats may be divided over whether state Rep. James Talarico or Rep. Jasmine Crockett should be their party’s Senate nominee. But they agree on one thing: They’re itching for a fight. And whoever wins next week’s Senate primary will provide some clues about exactly how Democrats want to go about it … Read more