The Political Markup for April 27, 2026

Apr 28, 2026

Politics

Democrats are planning to spend $272 million on ads for U.S. House races, versus $153 million by Republicans.

Far-left activists have lately conducted more anti-government attacks than the far-right.

Trump had the U.S. government settle with Carter Page for $1.25 million over improper wiretaps during the Russia investigation of Trump’s first term.

Trump is trying to get Jimmy Kimmel fired again.

Value airlines are requesting $2.5 billion from the U.S. government to help with high fuel costs.

Mideast sovereign funds could end up owning half of Paramount.

Two Israeli political parties are unifying in an effort to oust Benjamin Netanyahu in an election later this year.

Under a new Trump policy, immigrants to America will be denied entrance and citizenship if they are opposed to Israel.

A Norwegian soccer official is seeking to abolish the ridiculous FIFA Peace Prize given to President Trump.

Trump is inviting Putin to this year’s G-20 meeting in Miami.

The Trump-Israel war with Iran is causing significant economic issues around the world. Countries are connecting with China and Russia for help instead of the U.S.

Iran’s foreign minister visited Russia to meet with Putin about the ongoing war with Trump and Israel.

Several thousand jobs were lost in Minnesota during Trump’s ICE raids earlier this year.

Tim Walz is writing a book entitled Good Neighbors to be published in 2027 by W. W. Norton.

Amy Klobuchar’s management style could clash with the responsibilities of the governor’s office.

Matt Klein got suspended and fined by Kalshi for betting that he would win his congressional race primary election.

Royce White used campaign funds for an attorney to represent him in a no-contact case filed by his ex-wife and son, the latest legal issue for him.

A U of M economics professor has been nominated by Trump to serve as chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers.

A Minneapolis man with ties to Somali was sentenced to prison for attempting to join ISIS.

A Minneapolis woman whom ICE had wrongfully detained and denied medical care is taking steps to sue the U.S. government.

Minnesota defense contractors are making more money as Trump increase military spending.

An Osseo high school planned to make a prayer room for Muslim students during a renovation project.