GOP Candidates Defy Trump on Tariffs as Ukraine Resumes Strikes and House Control Fades
Republican candidates in key 2026 midterm races are distancing themselves from President Trump’s tariff policies to address voter concerns about the cost of living. Simultaneously, Ukraine has resumed strikes on Russian oil refineries after a brief pause, citing U.S. restrictions on Starlink communications. In technology, Apple launched the $299 HomeView device, while a fatal roller coaster incident in Georgia highlighted gaps in federal amusement park oversight.