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U.S. and U.K. Finalize New Trade Agreement: President Donald Trump and U.K. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer announced a comprehensive trade agreement aimed at strengthening economic ties between the two nations. Key provisions include reducing U.S. tariffs on British car exports from 27.5% to 10% for up to 100,000 vehicles, eliminating tariffs on British steel within a 13,000 metric tonne quota, and removing tariffs on U.S. ethanol and U.K. Rolls-Royce engines. The U.K. maintained its food safety standards, declining imports of chlorine-washed chicken and hormone-treated beef. The agreement also encompasses commitments to bolster national security, establish a secure pharmaceutical supply chain, and enhance cooperation in technology and industrial products.

Source 1:  CNN,  Source 2: Newsmax

Columbia University Protest Leads to Arrests: Columbia University requested assistance from the New York Police Department to dismantle a pro-Palestinian sit-in at the Butler Library. Approximately 75 protesters were arrested after refusing to show identification, with some reporting injuries amid physical altercations with campus security. The protest, organized by Columbia University Apartheid Divest (CUAD), aimed to express solidarity with Gaza, sparking intense debate among students and raising public safety concerns from the university administration.

Source 1: Reuters, Source 2:  Fox News

Trump Administration Halts Federal Grants to Harvard University: The Department of Education under President Donald Trump's administration decided to halt billions in federal research grants to Harvard University. The action was contingent upon the university accepting certain demands from the administration, including those related to antisemitism and institutional control. This move followed growing tensions over pro-Palestinian protests and accusations of anti-Israel bias.

Source 1: The New York Post, Source 2: The Washington Examiner

Democrat Terry Landry Jr. won a special primary election last Saturday to represent Louisiana’s 67th district in the state house. Unopposed, he will win the upcoming general election and will represent part of Baton Rouge in the legislature.

Republican Annie Spell won a special primary election last Saturday to represent Louisiana’s 45th district in the state house. Also unopposed, she automatically wins the general election and now represents part of the Lafayette metropolitan area, succeeding State Senator Brach Myers.

Ohio voters passed, by a margin of 2-to-1, a bond measure that authorizes up to $2.5 billion for local government public infrastructure projects. These projects include, but are not limited to, roads and bridges; wastewater treatment systems; stormwater and sanitary collection, storage, and treatment facilities. This money is allocated for at least 10 years, as the amount of bonds issued is limited to $250 million per year. You can read more about this measure, the arguments for and against, and the eventual vote totals once the results are verified, on Vote Smart’s website here.

On Tuesday, there will be a series of  special legislative elections. Click on the links below to view the results:

• Alabama Special State House Primary Election, 11th District
• Massachusetts Special State House General Election, Sixth Essex District
• Oklahoma Special State Senate General Election, 8th District

(Glossary)

Special Election: is an election scheduled outside the regular electoral calendar to address specific issues or fill vacancies in public offices. These elections are typically held when an incumbent official resigns, passes away, or is otherwise unable to continue in office. Special elections can also be called to vote on urgent matters, such as referendums or specific legislative proposals.

🎉 This Week’s Quiz Spotlight!

📍 Anna Linnell – Iowa

📍 Lisa Wright – New York

📍 Roger Riekena – Colorado