Overview
- Marking the anniversary of his reelection, President Trump promoted deregulation, energy moves and investment at the American Business Forum in Miami, offering upbeat claims that reporters noted were disputed or lacked evidence.
- Democrats notched wins in New Jersey, Virginia and New York City after exit polls emphasized affordability concerns, and Trump told Republicans the shutdown had hurt the party while urging them to better sell his economic record.
- The federal government shutdown reached day 36 with disrupted services and unpaid workers, as Trump met GOP senators for breakfast but scheduled no talks with Democrats.
- The Supreme Court heard arguments on Trump’s unilateral tariff authority, with justices expressing skepticism and the solicitor general describing the duties as regulatory rather than revenue-raising, injecting legal uncertainty into a core policy.
- The Miami forum, sponsored in part by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund and featuring global business and sports figures, underscored the city’s role in Trump’s agenda, including plans to host next year’s G20 at his Doral resort.