RNN August 4th 2026

Todd Blanche Nomination Opposition: Senate Democrats, led by Senator Dick Durbin, voiced strong opposition to Todd Blanche's nomination for Attorney General. Durbin stated that Blanche's verbal assurances under oath are insufficient, demanding written commitments regarding critical promises before the panel considers advancing his appointment. Trump West Coast Economic Tour: President Donald Trump is embarking on a visit to Las Vegas and Los Angeles to promote his economic agenda, focusing on tax cuts and manufacturing ahead of the upcoming midterm elections. The trip comes as recent polling shows low public approval for his handling of the economy amid challenges with high interest rates, gas prices, and regional housing shortages. SpaceX Earnings Call: SpaceX is holding its first quarterly earnings call following its initial public offering, allowing investors to directly question CEO Elon Musk. The call comes as company stock has fallen significantly from its peak due to investor concerns over future growth projections and upcoming insider trading lockup expirations. Florida Property Tax Ruling: A Tallahassee judge ruled that the ballot title and summary for Florida’s Amendment 3—a proposal to expand the state's homestead property tax exemption—are defective. Attorney General James Uthmeier has been given ten days to draft compliant wording for the November ballot measure.