Freedom 250 IndyCar race in Washington, DC, and other Trump administration news | CNN Politics

Meanwhile, a trade war is looming between the US and Canada after the collapse of tariff negotiations. • Race in DC: President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump, along with thousands of spectators, watched Kyle Kirkwood win the Indycar Freedom 250 Grand Prix race in downtown Washington, DC. The race capped a series of marquee events celebrating the nation’s 250th birthday. • Tariff row: Meanwhile, the US administration faces an escalation in trade tensions with Canada. Trump is holding firm on imposing 50% tariffs and revived a past attack on the longtime ally in his first comments since talks broke down last week. • Meeting details: A source told CNN that Jared Kushner, the president’s son-in-law and close adviser, met recently with Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, who could become House speaker if Democrats win the majority in November. They discussed how they might collaborate on key issues, the source said. Our live coverage of today’s IndyCar event in Washington, DC, has concluded for the day. Please scroll through the posts below for all the details as well as other Trump administration news. Crowds cheered as revving race car engines echoed throughout Was