The House of Representatives has passed President Trump's voter identification legislation, known as the Save America Act, after Speaker Mike Johnson navigated a difficult internal rebellion within his own party to get the bill through. The path to passage was far from smooth, involving days of stalled action and last-minute negotiations. A Rocky Road Through the House Floor Just days before the bill's passage, a renewed rebellion among House Republicans had brought action on the floor to a standstill. The internal pushback was serious enough that Speaker Johnson made the decision to send members home early ahead of the Fourth of July holiday, effectively pausing progress on the legislation until tensions could be addressed. The rebellion reflected divisions within the Republican party over specific provisions in the voter ID bill, with some members expressing concerns that ultimately required further negotiation before they were willing to support the legislation. Getting t...
The Chicago Cubs have made a significant move to bolster their pitching rotation, acquiring left-handed starter David Peterson from the New York Mets in exchange for first baseman and designated hitter Cole Mathis, the Cubs' thirteenth-ranked prospect. The deal was first reported by ESPN's Jeff Passan, with MLB Network insider Jon Heyman confirming the prospect return heading back to New York. Neither club has officially confirmed the trade at the time of writing. Who Is David Peterson? David Peterson is a 30-year-old left-handed starting pitcher who has spent his entire major league career with the New York Mets since being drafted by the organisation in the first round of the 2017 MLB Draft out of the University of Oregon. He made his big league debut in 2020 and has developed into a reliable rotation piece for New York over the past several seasons. In the current 2026 season, Peterson carries a 3-6 win-loss record heading into the trade. While his record may not immediat...