In today’s edition of From the Politics Desk, Jonathan Allen explores how major policy fights within the Republican Party are reshaping Washington. Republicans are considering raising taxes on the wealthy, a shift from their traditional stance against tax hikes. This change is attributed to President Donald Trump’s ability to take both sides on issues, allowing for more policy diversity within the GOP. Progressives like Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez are gaining momentum, while the anti-Trump resistance is growing stronger and bolder.
Democrats are pushing back against Trump, with politicians hosting town halls and events to rally against his administration. Institutions like Harvard and MIT are resisting Trump’s demands for policy changes, a contrast to earlier compliance. However, some powerful institutions are still providing support to the administration, complicating the resistance effort.
In other news, Trump criticized Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, the Supreme Court will hear arguments on ending automatic birthright citizenship, Trump met with the Italian Prime Minister, new details emerged in an immigration case, and the Defense Department is considering options for an Iron Dome-like defense system. Former Wayne County Health Director Abdul El-Sayed entered the Michigan Senate race with an endorsement from Bernie Sanders. The Democratic Party is regrouping for 2026 midterms.
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