James Carville demands Democrats ditch 'performative woke politics,' embrace economic 'rage'

House Speaker Mike Johnson announced that the House GOP is actively pursuing an 'affordability agenda' aimed at reducing living costs through tax cuts and regulatory reforms, with expectations of an economic boom by the second quarter of next year. This initiative aligns with the Republican strategy to address rising costs that have been a significant concern for voters.

Recent polling indicates that Democrats are poised for a significant advantage in the upcoming 2026 midterm elections, leading Republicans by 14 percentage points in a generic congressional ballot, according to a PBS/NPR/Marist poll. This mirrors the 2018 midterms when Democrats gained a historic 41 House seats. The current sentiment suggests a favorable environment for Democratic candidates as they prepare for the elections.

Reggae star and actor Jimmy Cliff has passed away at the age of 81 due to a seizure followed by pneumonia, as confirmed by an announcement on social media.

President Donald Trump stated that the full benefits of his tariff policies have yet to be realized, indicating that stockpiles of goods accumulated to evade tariffs are diminishing. He asserted that those opposing tariffs are serving foreign interests.

In the recent US elections, young men demonstrated a notable shift towards the left, contrasting earlier trends where they appeared to lean right. This change is attributed to the Democrats' intensified focus on affordability, a response to the economic challenges faced by this demographic.

Vanes Martirosyan, a former American Olympic boxer who represented Team USA at the 2004 Olympics, has passed away at the age of 39 after a battle with skin cancer, as confirmed by officials. His career included several notable professional bouts, marking him as a significant figure in the boxing community.

Celebrity chef Andrew Zimmern has voiced concerns over rising restaurant prices, which he claims are pushing Americans towards fast-food options. He advocates for restaurants to introduce affordable menus and smaller portion sizes to cater to consumers' needs.

DoorDash has confirmed a data breach that has exposed the personal information of customers and workers, including names, email addresses, and physical addresses, following a social engineering attack. This incident raises concerns about the security measures in place to protect sensitive data.