Democrats in Congress are renewing efforts to pass a federal price gouging law, tying the legislation to President Donald Trump's newly announced tariffs aimed at reshaping global trade. The proposal, introduced by Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.), would give the Federal Trade Commission $1 billion in new funding and broad authority to investigate companies accused of "grossly excessive" price hikes.
Twenty‑two states, plus the District of Columbia, have filed suit against the federal government over a $6.8 billion freeze on education grants, $939 million of which was earmarked for California.
California Governor Gavin Newsom (D) will travel to South Carolina to meet with "communities that have too often been overlooked by Republicans in power," the state's Democratic Party announced.
Democrats have launched an effort to form a "Project 2029" initiative following their widespread condemnation of the Republican equivalent, "Project 2025."
Democratic prospects for 2028 are looking alarmingly weak, according to the latest polling. Former Vice President Kamala Harris, once a frontrunner, has plummeted to just 13%, trailing failed Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg at 16% and California Gov. Gavin Newsom at 12%. A combined 35% of voters remain undecided—and none of the current contenders inspire confidence.
