The Political Markup for April 1, 2026
Politics
Trump issued an executive order that restricts mail-in voting and directs federal agencies to provide states with voter rolls. The order is expected to face several lawsuits. Trump has been battling many states about voting issues in advance of the midterm elections, when Republicans are expected to lose congressional majorities.
Minnesota
Most ICE arrestees in Minnesota don’t have criminal records, contrary to the Trump Administration’s messaging that the agency has been arresting criminals and keeping citizens safe.
Elliot Engen has a June court date for his DUI with Walter Hudson. The third person in the vehicle has yet to be identified.
The DCCC is targeting Brad Finstad in this year’s election.
Economics
The average price of gas hit $4/gallon. Trump had criticized Joe Biden for inflation and campaigned on lowering costs for Americans.
Trump
Trump is losing the support he had from the podcast crowd.
A federal judge says Trump needs congressional approval for the White House ballroom project.
Unsurprisingly, the DOJ is wrestling with how to handle the incredibly conflicted lawsuit by Trump against the IRS, seeking $10 billion in damages.
Ron DeSantis signed a bill naming the airport near Mar-a-Lago after President Trump. A Trump family company has been trademarking airport names.
Iran War
Trump is addressing the nation about Iran tonight. The British PM annd Australian PM also addressed their countries.
Pope Leo encouraged Trump to end the war with Iran.
After the U.S. has been failing to manage the Strait of Hormuz, Pete Hegseth is calling on other counties to get involved.
International
The UK joins the U.S. in not following through on threats to stop Russian oil tankers.
The Trump Administration is planning an international summit this summer on how to counter antifa and other leftist groups.
Media
Adam McKay and Laura Dern are making a TV show about the Epstein investigation, based on Julie K. Brown’s landmark book, Perversion of Justice: The Jeffrey Epstein Story. Dern will also play Brown in the show. McKay previously was involved with the political movies The Campaign, The Big Short, and Vice.
TMZ is increasing its coverage of politics and Members of Congress.