Same inequality, new century. We're keeping score.

Apr 7: Gas Hits $4.14 Nationally

Generic ballotD+5.7ApprovalNet -14.7Unemployment4.3%S&P 5006,611.83
  • Three Emerson College polls conducted April 2, 2026, tested Florida Senate special election matchups. Moody (R) leads Vindman (D) 46-38 (Moody +8); leads Mujica (D) 45-38 (Moody +7); leads Nixon (D) 47-36 (Moody +11). Sample sizes not reported in source. These are the most recent available polls for this race.
  • A Quantus Insights poll conducted April 2, 2026, shows Cooper (D) leading Whatley (R) 49-44, a margin of Cooper +5. Sample size not reported in source. This is the most recent available poll for this race.
  • DOGE.gov reported that over the seven days ending approximately April 4, 2026, federal agencies terminated 312 contracts with a combined ceiling value of $2.8 billion, achieving $470 million in savings. Examples cited include a $286,000 DoD contract for a Harvard entrepreneurship course and a $485,000 unnamed contract. No major new DOGE announcements or controversies were reported in the broader seven-day window of March 31 - April 7, 2026. Cumulative savings figures cited in earlier periods ($28.7B - $30B as of mid-2025) have faced scrutiny from Civil Service Strong.
What changed on the site today
  • Front matter
  • senate_florida_special: Three Emerson College polls conducted April 2, 2026, tested Florida Senate special election matchups. Moody (R) leads Vindman (D) 46-38 (Moody +8); leads Mujica (D) 45-38 (Moody +7); leads Nixon (D) 47-36 (Moody +11). Sample sizes not reported in source. These are the most recent available polls for this race.
  • senate_north_carolina: A Quantus Insights poll conducted April 2, 2026, shows Cooper (D) leading Whatley (R) 49-44, a margin of Cooper +5. Sample size not reported in source. This is the most recent available poll for this race.
  • doge: DOGE.gov reported that over the seven days ending approximately April 4, 2026, federal agencies terminated 312 contracts with a combined ceiling value of $2.8 billion, achieving $470 million in savings. Examples cited include a $286,000 DoD contract for a Harvard entrepreneurship course and a $485,000 unnamed contract. No major new DOGE announcements or controversies were reported in the broader seven-day window of March 31 - April 7, 2026. Cumulative savings figures cited in earlier periods ($28.7B - $30B as of mid-2025) have faced scrutiny from Civil Service Strong.