The online version of From the Politics Desk is a newsletter that provides the latest reporting and analysis from the NBC News Politics team on topics such as the White House, Capitol Hill, and the campaign trail. In this edition, Speaker Mike Johnson is struggling to unify House Republicans on a major bill, economic uncertainty looms over President Trump’s tariff plans, and Steve Kornacki examines the support for voter ID policies highlighted in last week’s Wisconsin election. Johnson is relying on Trump to push through a Senate-approved budget resolution despite resistance from House conservatives. Meanwhile, the stock market reacts to Trump’s tariffs set to take effect, with markets experiencing volatility. The Trump administration faces questions about the tariffs during a Senate hearing. The newsletter also delves into the broad support for voter ID laws in Wisconsin, where even Democrats voted in favor of enshrining an existing voter ID law into the state constitution. Additional stories include Trump’s executive orders to bolster the coal industry, SCOTUS halting a federal judge’s ruling on worker reinstatement, and the possibility of drone strikes on Mexican drug cartels. The FBI’s decision to assign security detail to Deputy Director Dan Bongino, Sen. Mitch McConnell’s lone vote against Trump’s nominee, and House Democrats targeting districts won by Trump in the 2026 elections are also covered.
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