In Colorado’s primary elections on Tuesday, democratic socialist Melat Kiros soundly defeated longtime Democratic House member Rep. Diana DeGette, marking another significant win for progressive challengers in the state.

Meanwhile, President Trump is traveling to North Dakota on Wednesday to participate in events commemorating America’s 250th anniversary. His itinerary includes a ride on the Freedom250 train and attending the opening ceremony of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library in Medora, North Dakota. This trip will also be his first on the new plane designated as Air Force One, a gift from Qatar.

Back in Washington, the House of Representatives left earlier than planned after a renewed push for Congress to pass the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) America Act stalled. Hard-line conservatives blocked a procedural rule on Tuesday due to frustration that the Senate has not acted on the bill, which would require proof of citizenship to register to vote in federal elections and presentation of an ID to cast a ballot. Following this setback, Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) sent lawmakers home for a holiday recess.

The president’s vigorous promotion of the SAVE America Act has raised questions, as he has admitted he does not believe the legislation will ultimately pass. Meanwhile, officials from the U.S., Canada, and Mexico are meeting in New York to discuss the free trade agreement established during Trump’s first term.

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