David H. McCormick is a U.S. senator from Pennsylvania since 2025, a Republican and former Bridgewater CEO. He has Army service with the 82nd Airborne, a Princeton Ph.D., and held Treasury international posts under Bush.
Sen. John Fetterman has recorded a one-minute video praising Republican Sen. Dave McCormick and saying he will work with President Trump to defend Pennsylvania’s steel industry. The clip has intensified Democratic doubts about Fetterman’s party loyalty, prompted fresh talk of a possible party switch and handed Republicans a high‑profile talking point ahead of the Nov. 3 midterms.
The Independent reports a Dallas midterm convention that invites donors to a $250,000 roundtable, with cheaper options for photos and smaller groups. Despite questions about the event’s purpose and pricing, organizers say the purpose is to fund campaigns as Republicans push to energize voters ahead of November. Trump is backing the ticket while some candidates face tough races.
President Donald Trump has said the US war with Iran will end immediately after the November midterm elections and has predicted oil prices will tumble once voting is over. His comments have come as Brent crude has climbed above $100 a barrel, attacks around the Strait of Hormuz have intensified and US gas and diesel prices have risen.