IN THE STATES: From Gas to Groceries to Health Care, Americans are Paying the Cost of Trump’s Toxic Agenda and War of Choice in Iran Arrow

Yesterday marked one year since Donald Trump declared April 2 "Liberation Day" and rolled out at least 10% tariffs on nearly all countries. Trump promised American families that his tariffs would help lower costs and usher in a "golden age," but instead, one year later, working families are struggling under skyrocketing costs, high inflation, a dismal job market, and a decaying economy.

• In Arizona: AZ Family: One year after Trump's 'Liberation Day,' Arizona lost thousands of jobs
• In Minnesota: Minnesota Star Tribune: A year in, Trump's tariffs take toll on Minnesota companies
• In Michigan: Michigan Advance : A year after 'Liberation Day,' Michigan Dems rail on the harms of Trump's tariffs on the state
• In Kentucky: Louisville Courier Journal: One year later, impact of Trump's 'Liberation Day' tariffs linger in KY
• In Georgia: WJCL 22: Savannah residents, businesses reflect on impact of Trump tariffs one year later

Yesterday, the DNC filed a lawsuit alongside the DSCC, DCCC, DGA, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer challenging Donald Trump's illegal executive order that attacks Americans' right to vote by mail. This executive order is yet another blatantly unconstitutional attempt by Trump and Republicans to interfere in fair and free elections, but Democrats aren't backing down. We are taking action to protect every American's right to vote and ensure their voices are heard.

• Nationwide: CBS News: DNC and top Democratic leaders sue Trump over mail-in voting executive order
• Nationwide: Democracy Docket: Democrats sue to block Trump's 'unlawful' order targeting mail-in voting
• Nationwide: Politico: Democrats sue Trump administration over mail-in-voting order
• Nationwide: Associated Press: Democrats sue to block Trump's executive order targeting mail ballots
• Nationwide: Reuters: Democrats ask judge to block Trump order tightening mail-in voting
• Nationwide: Washington Post: Democrats, voter rights groups file lawsuits on Trump order on mail ballots

As Donald Trump's deadly and costly war in Iran continues to drag on, House Republicans are looking to make even deeper cuts to Medicaid to foot the bill. Just last year, Trump and Republicans passed their Big Ugly Bill that enacted the largest cut to Medicaid in history, leaving millions of Americans uninsured and putting hundreds of hospitals at risk of closure. Now, Republicans want to make this health care crisis even worse.

• Nationwide: Axios: GOP weighs health care cuts to pay for Iran war
• Nationwide: NBC News: Medicaid cuts threaten hundreds of hospitals, new report finds
• In Florida: Florida Phoenix: Medicaid cuts could add pressure to already-stressed psychiatric units
• In Nebraska: Associated Press: Concerns over a Nebraska hospital show how a $50B rural health fund is coming up short
• In Nebraska: Nebraska Examiner: Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill Act darkens outlook for government-backed clinics

Meanwhile, Americans across the country are paying a premium at the pump as Donald Trump's unpopular war of choice with Iran spikes gas prices. As the national average gas price hits $4 a gallon the first time since 2022, everyday Americans and small businesses are struggling to make ends meet amid rising costs - with no relief in sight.

• Nationwide: New York Times: As Gas Prices Approach $4 a Gallon, Americans Rethink Vacations
• Nationwide: CNN: Fuel vs food: These Americans are cutting back to afford higher gas prices
• Nationwide: CNN: 'I'm done': Rideshare drivers on the brink of quitting over higher gas prices
• In Florida: First Coast News: Gas prices surge, driving up costs for Jacksonville businesses: 'It can't just keep going up'
• In Massachusetts: CBS Boston: Massachusetts drivers frustrated by rising gas prices: "I had to get a second job"
• In North Carolina: ABC 11: Gas price surge strains farmers, drivers across NC
• In Pennsylvania: WHYY: 'Ridiculous, absurd': Philadelphia-area gas prices top $4 a gallon for the first time in 4 years
• In Pennsylvania: CBS Philadelphia: Rising gas prices "hitting the bottom line" of this Pennsylvania trucking company