Overview
- At a weekend meeting in Phoenix, governors agreed to center campaigns on cutting everyday costs, highlighting housing, child care, utilities and groceries.
- Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear took over as Democratic Governors Association chair, tapped Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer as vice chair, and emphasized tighter coordination with state-level campaign groups.
- Building on recent wins in New Jersey and Virginia, Beshear said Democrats will target flips in Iowa, Georgia and Nevada as part of the expansive 2026 map.
- The White House has refocused on affordability, with President Trump scheduled to visit Pennsylvania on Tuesday to promote inflation efforts after tariff reductions on beef and other consumer goods.
- Federal–state friction remains high, with National Guard deployments in California, Oregon and Illinois, voter-data demands and aid threats, as Democrats say their message must be matched by tangible cost relief.