Gov. J.B. Pritzker, D-Ill., reignited speculation about his 2028 presidential ambitions this weekend, but his call for “mass protests” dominated headlines as Republicans accused him of “inciting violence.” Speaking at the New Hampshire Democratic Party’s annual fundraising gala this weekend, Pritzker became the first potential Democratic candidate to visit New Hampshire, or any early primary […]
Stefanik undercuts Speaker Johnson in stunning public House GOP spat
Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., appeared to accuse Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., of lying about discussing the New York governor’s race with her on Tuesday. Johnson said he was having “conversations” with Stefanik and her fellow New Yorker, Rep. Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., when asked whether he discussed the upcoming gubernatorial election with the two potential candidates. […]
Dems slam Trump admin over alleged $436B spending block
Two top Democrats have blasted President Donald Trump and Elon Musk for what they claim is the administration’s withholding of more than $430 billion in already congressionally approved funding. The frozen allotments span the federal government, according to the first estimate of the potential impoundments in the project led by Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., and Rep. Rosa DeLauro, D-Conn., who released […]
Millionaires could see rate hike in Trump agenda bill, House GOP tax writer says
EXCLUSIVE: Congressional Republicans are working on a multitrillion-dollar bill advancing President Donald Trump’s agenda – and it could include a modest tax hike on wealthy Americans, one of the House GOP’s tax writers said. “There’s potentially some talk about a tax hike on wealthier Americans. I think our goal in this committee, and the president’s […]
Trump poll numbers on economy fall during trade fight, surveys find
President Donald Trump‘s poll numbers on the economy have fallen as his administration continues trade negotiations on his wide-ranging reciprocal tariffs approach. Approximately 55% of Americans think Trump’s policies “worsened economic conditions in the country,” according to a CNN poll conducted by SSRS between April 17-24. That marked an increase from 51% of respondents who […]
Trump buries Biden foreign policy in first 100 days
One hundred days into his new administration, President Donald Trump has reset negotiations with allies and foes across the globe, and experts say one is certain: it is all transactional. Gone are the days when the U.S. could be drawn to throw its force around the world solely in the name of defending or spreading […]
Gorscuh scolds Supreme Court litigator in rare, heated exchange
Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch scolded an experienced lawyer during oral arguments Monday in a case centered on disability discrimination in public schools – a rare and heated exchange that surprised many longtime court-watchers. The tense exchange took place during oral arguments in A.J.T. v. Osseo Area Schools, a case centered on whether school districts […]
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Amazon quickly scraps idea of listing costs from tariffs on product listings after White House attacks the idea.
Ex-Fed Prosecutor Challenges Firing Carried Out For ‘Unprecedented’ ‘Political Reasons’
A career federal prosecutor who was fired without reason last month in yet another stunning breach of the Justice Department’s independence from the White House is now challenging what he is calling an unlawful dismissal.
The uniting theme of Trump’s presidency? Ineptitude | Robert Reich
From deportations to human rights to the economy, the president’s actions have resulted in mayhem. Here’s a sampling Some Democrats fear they’re playing into Donald Trump’s hands by fighting his mass deportations rather than focusing on his failures on bread-and-butter issues like the cost of living. But it’s not either-or. The theme that unites Trump’s […]
White House calls Amazon ‘hostile’ for reportedly planning to list tariff costs
White House accuses Amazon of ‘hostile and political act’ after report says company will display tariffs costs on site The White House accused Amazon of committing a “hostile and political act” after a report said the e-commerce company was planning to inform customers how much Donald Trump’s tariffs would cost them as they shopped. The […]
Trump dismisses contributors to key US report on climate crisis preparedness
The assessment, mandated by Congress, is used by federal and local governments to prep for climate disasters Donald Trump’s administration has dismissed all contributors to the US government’s flagship study on how to prepare for climate change impacts, prompting strong criticism from experts over a “senseless” move. The climate assessment is used by federal and […]
Tariff worries drive consumer confidence to 5-year low
The Conference Board said its consumer confidence index dropped by 7.9 points in April, marking its lowest reading since May of 2020, largely in response to President Trump’s tariff war. Trump has imposed a baseline 10 percent tariff on most international partners and a 145 percent tariff on China, the world’s second-largest economy. Steep “retaliatory […]
David Hogg: More than a dozen Democratic incumbents could be primaried
Democratic National Committee (DNC) Vice Chair David Hogg said his organization “Leaders We Deserve” will focus on challenging more than a dozen Democratic incumbents in the next election cycle. He said the group will focus on mobilizing a younger generation of leaders geared towards change amid new policies implemented under the Trump administration. They’ve slated […]
The nuclear deal Trump should make with Iran
Good statecraft depends on marrying objectives to means. Although this is seemingly obvious, America often fails because presidents adopt the wrong objectives. Lyndon Johnson in Vietnam and George W. Bush in Iraq failed because they did not understand what they were getting into, and the U.S. lacked the means to achieve our objectives at an […]
Canada will deal with Trump ‘on our terms’, Carney tells BBC
Speaking exclusively to the BBC, Canada’s PM says he will only visit the US when there is a “serious discussion to be had”.
Trump’s executive order blitz: What he’s signed and what’s changed
President Donald Trump signed at least 137 executive orders in his 100 days in the Oval Office, trouncing his predecessors’ respective records on signed EOs in the same time period, dating back to at least President Franklin D. Roosevelt. Trump signed 26 executive orders in his first day back in the Oval Office, and a […]
The case for REAL ID: Why Congress passed this requirement in 2005
In the years following the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks, policymakers’ intense focus on national security led to sweeping changes in air travel; however, more than two decades later, one major requirement born out of that era has still not fully taken effect. On May 7, Americans will finally be required to present a REAL ID-compliant […]
Democrat Beto O’Rourke says he’ll run for Senate if Texans want him to
Former Rep. Beto O’Rourke, a Democrat, indicated that if Texans want him to run for the U.S. Senate, he will mount another election bid. “But if it comes to pass that this is what the people of Texas want, that it’s the highest and best use of what I can give to you, then yes […]
David Perdue confirmed as Trump’s top China diplomat after key Senate vote
Former Georgia GOP Sen. David Perdue was confirmed Tuesday by the Senate 67-29 as President Donald Trump’s ambassador to China. Perdue, a former business executive with companies like Tennessee-based Dollar General and experience in global supply chains, including through Beijing, has long been a close ally of the president. The ex-lawmaker, who is also the cousin of former […]
