President Donald Trump has suddenly decided to pause many of his new tariffs, citing discussions with trading partners who did not retaliate. However, the pause does not apply to China, as Trump raised duties for the country to 125%. The markets soared on the surprising news of the tariff pause, but the trade war is not over, with a 10% duty remaining for some products from Canada and Mexico. In the midst of this, Texas is gearing up for a contentious GOP primary battle between Senator John Cornyn and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. Both candidates are vying for President Trump’s endorsement in what is expected to be a bitter race. Meanwhile, the U.S. and Iran are set for critical talks this weekend in Oman regarding Iran’s nuclear program. The talks are shrouded in uncertainty, as the two sides cannot agree on the nature of the negotiations. The stakes are high, with Iran reportedly having the ability to create a nuclear bomb within weeks. The talks are crucial to avoid further escalation and potential military action. Other top stories include House Republicans teeing up a vote on a budget resolution, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer outlining a national strategy for manufacturing, and the acting commissioner of the IRS resigning over sharing tax data with ICE. The newsletter provides a comprehensive look at the latest political developments from the White House, Capitol Hill, and the campaign trail.
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