The online version of From the Politics Desk, a newsletter from the NBC News Politics team, covers Speaker Mike Johnson’s efforts to rally House Republicans on a major bill and the economic uncertainty caused by President Trump’s tariff plans. The newsletter also delves into the support for voter ID laws as seen in the recent Wisconsin election, where a Democratic candidate won alongside the approval of a voter ID amendment. The stock market experienced volatility due to Trump’s tariffs, with the major indexes declining. U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer faced tough questions from lawmakers about the tariff plans. Elon Musk criticized Trump’s trade adviser, Peter Navarro, over the tariffs, leading to discord among Trump’s allies. The Supreme Court halted a ruling requiring federal agencies to reinstate workers sought to be fired by the Trump administration. The administration is considering drone strikes on Mexican drug cartels, and the FBI is providing security for its No. 2 official for the first time. Senator Mitch McConnell was the sole Republican to vote against a Trump nominee for the Defense Department, drawing criticism from Vice President JD Vance. House Democrats are focusing on winning districts Trump carried in the next election. Former Gov. Chris Sununu announced he will not run for New Hampshire’s open Senate seat.
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