A state lawmaker in South Carolina has introduced legislation that would name a future interstate after President Trump. “Rep. Heather Crawford, R-District 68, introduced a bill Tuesday that would name the proposed I-73 the President Donald J. Trump Highway,” WMBF reports. “Big thanks to State Rep. Heather Crawford and the entire Horry County delegation for introducing legislation TODAY to name I-73 after President @realDonaldTrump!” Rep. Russell Fry (R-SC) said. “A well-deserved honor for a GREAT President who secured the critical federal permits to make this highway a reality. Let’s make it happen!” he continued. I-73 in SC: The President Donald J. Trump Highway Big thanks to State Rep. Heather Crawford and the entire Horry County delegation for introducing legislation TODAY to name I-73 after President @realDonaldTrump! A well-deserved honor for a GREAT President who secured the… pic.twitter.com/6xeSotk6vH — Russell Fry (@RussellFrySC) January 20, 2026 WMBF shared further: Crawford said that the naming honors a president whose “leadership put America First.” “President Donald J. Trump is the greatest President of our lifetime,” Crawford said. “…From the Grand Strand to the Pee Dee, this road means jobs and opportunity for South Carolina families and businesses.” During his first administration, Crawford said that Trump secured a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers permit that authorized construction of I-73 after decades of delay. “Once constructed, I-73 will strengthen hurricane evacuation capacity and support long-term growth for both local residents and millions of annual visitors to South Carolina,” a release in Crawford’s newsletter reads. ”The project is particularly significant for Horry County, which is currently the largest county in the state without direct access to an interstate highway.” “I proudly support naming I-73 in South Carolina the @POTUS Donald J. Trump Highway! Thank you to the Horry County legislative delegation for introducing this legislation today. President Trump’s leadership helped secure the critical federal approvals that finally made this highway possible for our state,” South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson said. “This is a well-deserved tribute to a President who delivered real results for South Carolina and for America. Thank you Rep. @RussellFrySC and Rep. Heather Crawford – Let’s get it done,” he added. Wilson is also running for Governor of South Carolina. I proudly support naming I-73 in South Carolina the @POTUS Donald J. Trump Highway! Thank you to the Horry County legislative delegation for introducing this legislation today. President Trump’s leadership helped secure the critical federal approvals that finally made this… pic.twitter.com/8xiSBoQpqD — Alan Wilson (@AGAlanWilson) January 20, 2026 “South Carolina is Trump Country! Thank you to the Horry County delegation for pushing to name I-73 The President Donald J. Trump Highway!” South Carolina Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette commented. “Such a special way to honor President @realDonaldTrump, who continues to deliver on his promises, especially when it comes to infrastructure,” she continued. South Carolina is Trump Country! Thank you to the Horry County delegation for pushing to name I-73 The President Donald J. Trump Highway! Such a special way to honor President @realDonaldTrump, who continues to deliver on his promises, especially when it comes to… https://t.co/jxabvQzalF — Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette (@PamelaEvette) January 20, 2026 WPDE noted: Crawford said that the interstate is closer to construction than ever, recounting the voter approval of the RIDE IV program in November 2024, which committed $450 million in local matching funds for its construction.

Elon Musk donated $10 million to boost Nate Morris as he seeks to replace Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) in the 2026 midterm elections. The Republican businessman hopes the donation will provide a lift in the competitive primary to succeed the retiring former Senate majority leader. Elon Musk backs Kentucky GOP Senate candidate Nate Morris with $10M donation https://t.co/44BbWRtdIA pic.twitter.com/vDqgFnSk3Z — New York Post (@nypost) January 19, 2026 Newsweek has more: The Tesla CEO’s donation may be a financial boost to Morris’ campaign as he faces well-known Republican primary opponents, including former Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron and Kentucky Representative Andy Barr. Whoever prevails during that primary will be viewed as the favorite to win the general election, as Kentucky remains a solidly conservative state that gave President Donald Trump more than 64 percent of its vote in the 2024 presidential race. Musk has become a major Republican donor, and his $10 million pledge to Morris, first reported by Axios, suggests that the billionaire may continue donating to candidates despite his falling out with Trump last year. Musk had floated the idea of starting a third party, but has remained supportive of Republicans. According to Axios, Musk’s $10 million donation is the “biggest single contribution he’s ever given a Senate candidate.” Axios also reported that the Tesla CEO has given contributions to pro-GOP super PACs supporting House and Senate candidates. SCOOP: Elon Musk has cut a massive $10 million check to bolster an outsider, pro-Trump candidate running to succeed Sen. Mitch McConnell. The stunning gift is the biggest sign yet that Musk plans to spend big in the 2026 midterms.https://t.co/3TbKSJkQBF — Axios (@axios) January 19, 2026 Axios noted: During a recent conversation with Morris, 45, Musk came away impressed with Morris’ business background and anti-establishment message. Musk also liked that Morris, a ninth-generation Kentuckian, is presenting himself as anti-McConnell, according to a person familiar with the conversation. Musk is close to Vance, who counts Morris as a personal friend. Morris, an entrepreneur and tech executive, launched his campaign during an appearance last year on Donald Trump Jr.’s podcast, and is running as an anti-immigration hardliner. Morris was endorsed by conservative activist Charlie Kirk before his death last year. Morris also has the support of Sens. Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) and Jim Banks (R-Ind.) and MAGA podcaster Steve Bannon. “The weak RINO Political Establishment was in meltdown mode over the late @charliekirk11 endorsing me at my campaign launch over the Summer. They’re in meltdown mode today after @elonmusk supported us. And they’re REALLY going to be melting down when we win this race on May 19th,” Morris said. The weak RINO Political Establishment was in meltdown mode over the late @charliekirk11 endorsing me at my campaign launch over the Summer. They're in meltdown mode today after @elonmusk supported us. And they're REALLY going to be melting down when we win this race on May 19th. pic.twitter.com/ThuFcVgSNT — Nate Morris (@NateMorris) January 20, 2026 President Trump has yet to make an endorsement in the Kentucky GOP primary, which will surely have a significant impact at the polls.

Air Force One is returning to Joint Base Andrews due to a “minor electrical issue” after President Trump departed for the World Economic Forum meeting in Davos, Switzerland. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said the decision to return was “out of an abundance of caution,” the Associated Press noted. AIR FORCE ONE (VC-25A) enroute to WEF 26 is turning around back to Andrews AFB for unknown reasons. Audio via @liveatc and tracking via @ADSBex pic.twitter.com/W8HuK1KVgA — Thenewarea51 (@thenewarea51) January 21, 2026 More from the Associated Press: A reporter on board said the lights in the press cabin of the aircraft went out briefly after takeoff, but no explanation was offered. Trump will board another aircraft upon his return and continue on with his trip to the World Economic Forum in Davos. The two planes currently used as Air Force One have been flying for nearly four decades. Boeing has been working on replacements, but the program has faced a series of delays. Last year, the ruling family of Qatar gifted Trump a luxury Boeing 747-8 jumbo jet to be added into the Air Force One fleet, a move that faced great scrutiny. That plane is currently being retrofitted to meet security requirements. Air Force One turned around en route to Switzerland and is heading back to the U.S. with the president aboard due to “minor electrical issue,” the White House says Trump will board another plane and then continue on to Davos pic.twitter.com/F9jH2vB1Xa — Marc Caputo (@MarcACaputo) January 21, 2026 FOX 5 DC noted: There are no reports of any injuries or concerns for staff, crew members or the president. The details of the electrical issue are not yet known.

Former NFL sideline reporter Michele Tafoya has filed paperwork to launch a U.S. Senate bid as a Republican for the seat currently held by Sen. Tina Smith (D-MN). Smith announced last year that she would not seek re-election. According to NBC News, three sources familiar with Tafoya’s decision confirmed her Senate run. An official announcement is expected on Wednesday. Former sports reporter Michele Tafoya has filed FEC paperwork to run as a Republican for US Senate in Minnesota. pic.twitter.com/DdIF2IiVbT — InteractivePolls (@IAPolls2022) January 20, 2026 NBC News shared further: While Republicans are looking to expand their four-seat Senate majority next year by targeting states Donald Trump won in 2024, including Michigan and Georgia, some in the party have been optimistic that Democratic Sen. Tina Smith’s retirement could put Minnesota in play. Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan and Rep. Angie Craig are both competing for the Democratic nod. Tafoya, a longtime reporter who worked for NBC Sports and currently hosts a podcast, had been seriously weighing a Senate run for months and met with the National Republican Senatorial Committee in December, according to a source familiar with the meeting. Last year’s GOP nominee for the Senate, former professional basketball player Royce White, is also in the race, along with former state GOP chairman David Hann and former Navy SEAL Adam Schwarze. Tafoya’s entering as a well-known reporter and relative political outsider could give her party a boost. A self-described “pro-choice” Republican, she could also have some bipartisan appeal. But Republicans have not won a statewide election there since 2006, and they have struggled to recruit candidates who can make the races close. “Here comes the Fox News UniParty to rally the right in Minnesota. We LOVE the UniParty in Minnesota. This is how Minnesota became the h***hole it is now. Michele Tafoya, milquetoast moderate, John Thune and Steve Daines type. Same donors, same verticals, same social media influencer supporters,” White commented. “Watch the people who come out to support her, it will tell you all you need to know,” he continued. Here comes the Fox News UniParty to rally the right in Minnesota. We LOVE the UniParty in Minnesota. This is how Minnesota became the hellhole it is now. Michele Tafoya, milquetoast moderate, John Thune and Steve Daines type. Same donors, same verticals, same social media… https://t.co/WT6lAbfCrg — Royce White (@Highway_30) January 21, 2026 CNN has more: She has been critical of Minnesota leaders who have objected to the immigration crackdown and ripped dozens of protesters who interrupted a Sunday church service because a pastor there appeared to be an Immigration and Customs Enforcement official. “In Minnesota, law enforcement has been demonized for years,” Tafoya posted on X recently, responding to a video from Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan, who is running in the Democratic primary for Senate against Rep. Angie Craig. “We are short on officers. Morale has plummeted. Career criminals are released to offend again. And radical leftists care more about them than they do about honest Minnesotans who simply want to see the chaos end.”

Maryland’s Redistricting Advisory Commission has recommended a new congressional map that would remove the state’s lone GOP-controlled district. The district, currently represented by Rep. Andy Harris (R-MD), would shift more friendly to Democrats. Maryland’s congressional delegation consists of seven Democrats and one Republican in the House of Representatives. BREAKING: Maryland Democrats are now moving to ABOLISH the one remaining Republican Congressional District in 2026, which would make the map 8D-0R I repeat, 100% Democrats in Congress from Maryland. Virginia Dems are moving too. INDIANA RINOS betrayed MAGA and didn't want… pic.twitter.com/LZWjBO0t0l — Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) January 20, 2026 NBC News has more: The map now heads to Maryland’s Democratic-controlled Legislature, where its future is uncertain because of continued opposition in the state Senate. Maryland Democrats have been split on whether to join the national mid-decade redistricting fight. Moore and national Democrats have urged state lawmakers to retaliate against GOP-controlled states that drew new maps last year, and the state’s new House speaker, Joseline Peña-Melnyk, is on board, too. But Maryland Senate President Bill Ferguson has repeatedly said the Democratic caucus won’t back a redrawn map, arguing that it would be legally risky and could backfire politically. Ferguson sharply criticized the commission’s map proposal Tuesday. “The Governor’s Commission recommended a map today that is objectively unconstitutional and jeopardizes Maryland’s existing map,” Ferguson said in a statement. “From the outset, the Senate’s position has been consistent: in this important moment, Maryland cannot risk going backwards by giving the Trump Administration another seat or two in Congress from Maryland’s delegation.” “At a moment when other states are moving aggressively to redraw maps, and when fundamental voting rights protections face renewed threats, Maryland has a responsibility to lead with urgency,” Sen. Angela Alsobrooks (D-MD) stated, according to The Hill. “Our goal is to ensure our congressional delegation reflects the will of the people, protects representation for historically underrepresented communities, and gives Marylanders a Congress that can serve as a real check on this President,” she added. BREAKING: The Redistricting Advisory Commission has recommended a new congressional map in Maryland. It uses the Bay Bridge as a land mass to cross the Chesapeake Bay and connect people from Ocean City to Howard County in one district. @WMAR2News pic.twitter.com/F7Sm86T8J8 — Jeff Morgan (@JeffMorganTV) January 20, 2026 The Hill shared further: Alsobrooks noted that the vote is “not the end of public input,” encouraging Marylanders to review the proposed map concept and share feedback as it goes before the General Assembly, where lawmakers will need to introduce and pass a bill. Maryland Gov. Wes Moore (D) spearheaded the redistricting commission late last year to explore redrawing the state’s congressional maps, after GOP-led redistricting in Texas and a Democrat-friendly response in California ramped up the national redistricting fight across the country. Several other states have pursued mid-cycle redistricting ahead of the high-stakes midterms, as Republicans try to hold on to their narrow control of the House. State lawmakers in nearby Virginia last week passed a proposed constitutional amendment that would allow lawmakers temporarily bypass the state’s redistricting commission to redraw a new House map by October 2030.