Conservatives Fall Well Short Again in Wisconsin Court Race; Shades of 2017 in Florida Special Elections - Center For Politics

In Wisconsin, liberals kept control of the state Supreme Court with Susan's Crawford's 55%-45% win last night; neither of Florida's two House special elections were that close, although GOP performances in these deep red seats was down from what Trump got in …

Why AP called the Wisconsin Supreme Court seat for Democrat-backed Crawford - AP News

The Associated Press declared Dane County Judge Susan Crawford won a pivotal seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court based on the large leads she built in the state’s population centers and Democratic strongholds that outweighed Waukesha County Judge Brad Schimel…

Trump’s auto tariffs start Thursday. How are Triangle dealers and buyers responding? - Raleigh News & Observer

Trump auto tariffs to send car prices higher in North Carolina, from BMWs to Hondas to Teslas, though impacts vary across makes and models

Wisconsin Supreme Court election 2025 results: Susan Crawford defeats Brad Schimel, defying Elon Musk - NBC News

Liberals will maintain their narrow majority on the court after Crawford’s victory in the first battleground state election of Trump’s second term.

GM, Ford Report Q1 Sales as Auto Industry Braces for Tariffs - Investopedia

Automakers General Motors and Ford Motor Company reported first-quarter sales Tuesday, a day before the Trump administration is expected to enact a slate of new tariffs, including on the auto industry.

Mercedes Weighs Pulling US Entry-Level Cars Over Trump Tariffs - Bloomberg.com

Mercedes-Benz Group AG is considering withdrawing its least expensive cars from the US because President Donald Trump’s auto tariffs would likely make their sales economically unfeasible, according to people familiar with the matter.

Ford reports slight decline in quarterly vehicle sales as industry braces for tariffs - CNBC

GM reported a 16.7% jump in U.S. sales compared to the first quarter of 2024, led my incremental gains in sales of new EVs and notable gains in full-size SUVs.

Florida special election leaves Republicans anxious - BBC

With a 218 to 213 majority in the House, Republicans cannot afford to lose winnable elections – let alone slam dunks.

The Porsche Taycan Now Has Motor Trend’s All-Time 0-60 MPH Record And It’s Ridiculous - The Autopian

If you’re like me, then much of your childhood involved comparing cars’ 0-60 mph times. This was the measuring stick used to compare performance of various cars, and it was always exciting when a new car (especially if it was an affordable one) could sprint t…

Hamlin revels in trash talk after ending drought - ESPN

To a familiar mixture of cheers and boos, Denny Hamlin climbed onto his No. 11 Toyota's doorsill and unfurled a blue flag emblazoned with "11 Against The World."

Ohio State lands 4-star safety Bradford in upset - ESPN

Stanford Football Announces Frank Reich as Interim Head Coach for 2025 Season - Stanford Cardinal

Frank Reich has been named Stanford's interim head football coach as announced Monday by Stanford Football General Manager Andrew Luck.

Ford Stock Rises, Tesla Falls as Trump Says He 'Couldn't Care Less' if Tariffs Raise Prices - Investopedia

Shares Ford rose Monday morning, as U.S. President Donald Trump said in an interview over the weekend that he “couldn’t care less” if automakers increased their prices due to tariffs on vehicle imports.

Stanford hiring Frank Reich as interim head coach for 2025 - NBC Sports

Andrew Luck has lured his former head coach to the Bay Area.

Affordability Pyramid Shows 94 Million Households Cannot Buy a $400,000 Home - Eye on Housing

NAHB recently released its 2025 Priced-Out Analysis, highlighting the housing affordability challenge. While previous posts discussed the impacts of rising home prices and interest rates on affordability, this post focuses on the related U.S. housing affordab…

Hyundai's plans for its new Georgia plant reveal an industry hedging its bets on EVs - NPR

Hyundai just opened a high-tech auto plant in Georgia. Originally meant to just build EVs, it's expanding toward plug-in hybrids — a sign of bigger shifts in the auto industry.