American politician, U.S. Representative for Massachusetts’s 1st district since 2013
Massachusetts voters in the 2026 Democratic primary support Ed Markey for reelecton as he faces Seth Moulton. Early results show Markey leading with a large margin; campaign dynamics center on generational change and policy stances, including views on Israel, healthcare and AI. The outcome will determine who faces in November.
Congress has passed the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 and President Trump has signed it into law. The law expands sanctions on Russian officials, banks and a "shadow fleet" of tankers, and grants the president authority to impose tariffs of up to 100% on major buyers of Russian oil and gas.
The Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 has cleared both houses, expanding sanctions on Russia and Iran and allowing tariffs of up to 100% on the top buyers of Russian energy. The bill carries broad support and highlights tensions with China and India, while drawing scrutiny over potential domestic costs.
Incoming Senate Finance Chair Wyden says Congress will reclaim authority over trade policy amid concerns about tariffs and President Trump’s future tariffs; Democrats appear set to challenge executive power, potentially triggering intraparty tensions.
Treasury and security agencies have backed placing Megaspeed on the Commerce Department’s Entity List over alleged export abuses, while Commerce Secretary Lutnick resists action, creating a rift that has drawn White House involvement and renewed scrutiny of Nvidia’s China supply chain.