Trump focuses on affordability after Democrats secure major election wins

Democrats achieved significant victories in recent elections, including in the New Jersey and Virginia gubernatorial races and the New York City mayoral contest. These wins are attributed partly to Democratic candidates focusing on public cost-of-living concerns. Meanwhile, conservative Supreme Court justices expressed skepticism regarding President Trump's unilateral tariffs, raising questions about a key aspect of his agenda. U.S. Senator Alex Padilla announced he will remain in the Senate, declining to run for California governor in 2026. In New York City, data suggests Republican Curtis Sliwa was unlikely to have been the spoiler in the mayoral race. Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman downplayed the impact of the recent Democratic wins, suggesting they were expected. Democrats also expanded their legislative majorities in New Jersey and Mississippi. The Trump administration is revoking Temporary Protected Status for South Sudanese living in the U.S., citing improved conditions, despite ongoing conflict. A Democrat who disappeared at sea still lost his bid for a seat in the Nassau County Legislature. The California Republican Party plans to sue over a ballot measure that created a new congressional map. Scientists have compiled a list of federal datasets that have been altered or removed under the Trump administration. Newly elected New York City official Zohran Mamdani's win is being celebrated in India and Uganda. A federal judge has ordered prosecutors to produce records in the criminal case against former FBI Director James Comey, expressing concern over the investigation's process.