CNN projects that liberal contender Susan Crawford has emerged victorious in Wisconsin’s Supreme Court race, dashing Republican hopes of gaining control of the state’s highest court. Crawford, along with her Democratic supporters, managed to shift the election’s focus into a referendum against Elon Musk, who invested heavily in the campaign. This triumph is a significant win for Democrats, as it marks a defeat for President Donald Trump’s endorsed candidate in a major political contest during his second term.
Additionally, CNN forecasts Republican candidates’ triumph in two special elections in Florida, which bolsters the GOP’s slim majority in the House. However, the diminishing Republican margins in Florida may spell trouble for the party as they look toward the upcoming midterm elections next year.
In the meantime, President Trump is poised to announce a comprehensive tariff scheme tomorrow. While specific details are still unknown, the new taxes are set to come into effect immediately. In anticipation, China, Japan, and South Korea are arranging a collective response, as numerous nations brace for the aggressive tariffs Trump has pledged to enforce.