Top Democratic funding negotiators in the House and Senate on Tuesday published a tracker they say is aimed at documenting federal funding blocked under President Trump, while accusing his administration of targeting at least $430 billion in funds. Sen. Patty Murray (Wash.) and Rep. Rosa DeLauro (Conn.), top Democrats on the Senate and House appropriations […]
Craig launches bid for Minnesota Senate
Rep. Angie Craig (D-Minn.) is launching a bid to replace retiring Sen. Tina Smith (D-Minn.) in the Senate next year, making her the latest major Democrat to enter the race. “I’m Angie Craig. I’ve had to fight my whole life, and damn if we don’t have a fight on our hands right now,” the Minnesota […]
It’s time for the US to guarantee healthcare to all | Bernie Sanders
We spend almost twice as much per capita on healthcare as any other country on Earth. It’s time to change that I have held public meetings all over Vermont and in many parts of the country. At these gatherings I almost always ask a very simple question: is our healthcare system broken? And the answer […]
Chaos is Trump’s calling card. But reality is biting back | Lloyd Green
In his first 100 days, the president has taken a sledgehammer to institutions and the constitution. We can only guess what’s next In nearly 100 days on the job, Donald Trump has outlasted Liz Truss and a fabled head of lettuce. That’s a fact, not an achievement. Like the hapless British prime minister, the 47th […]
The government suggests defunding the 988 suicide hotline for LGBTQ+ youth
A leaked budget proposal shows that the federal government plans to eliminate services for LGBTQ+ youth through the 988 crisis line.
Deaf students had a path to science careers — until their federal grants ended
For years, the U.S. government tried to encourage deaf people to study science. But the programs were just ended by the Trump Administration, leaving deaf students unsure about their future. (Image credit: Rochester Institute of Technology)
Trump has used government powers to target more than 100 perceived enemies
Through ICE arrests, criminal investigations, firings and executive orders, the president has launched a sweeping campaign of retribution. One judge called his actions “a shocking abuse of power.” (Image credit: Getty Images)
More give Trump an F than any other grade for first 100 days, poll finds
Nearly half of Americans give President Trump a failing grade for his presidency so far, with near record low approval ratings at this point in the job, as he hits the milestone 100 days in office. (Image credit: Kevin Dietsch)
Trump wants to bypass immigration courts. Experts warn it’s a ‘slippery slope.’
The administration’s recent actions to fire immigration judges and other steps are chipping away at what was already an imperfect system in administrative courts. (Image credit: Christian Monterrosa)
Canadian opposition leader Poilievre loses parliamentary seat, CBC projects
The Conservative is expected to experience a personal defeat, after his party was bettered nationwide by the Liberals.
Trump has targeted more than 100 opponents and institutions, NPR analysis finds
President Trump campaigned promising “retribution.” An NPR analysis has found that during the first 100 days of his second term Trump has taken action against more than 100 people and institutions.
Only 39% approve of Trump’s handling of economy, according to poll of first 100 days
An NPR/PBS News/Marist poll shows Trump’s approval rating when it comes to the economy is lower than it’s ever been — just 39%. How are voters feeling about other aspects of his leadership?
Sarah Smith: Trump’s breakneck start is fraught with political risk
After 100 days of action and noise, there are dangers to the administration’s shock-and-awe approach.
Gov. Hochul, New York lawmakers agree on criminal charge for wearing mask while committing crime
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, a Democrat, announced a $254 billion budget deal on Monday that includes an agreement with state lawmakers to add an extra charge for people who wear masks while committing crimes. The additional charge could only be applied if a suspect is charged with a class A misdemeanor or more serious […]
Trump 100 days: Trump’s whirlwind start to his second presidency
The president has begun his second term at a whirlwind pace, slashing the government, upending international alliances, challenging the rule of law and ordering mass deportations Law-abiding migrants sent to foreign prisons. Sweeping tariffs disrupting global markets. Students detained for protest. Violent insurrectionists pardoned. Tens of thousands of federal workers fired. The supreme court ignored. […]
Trump 100 days: delusions of monarchy coupled with fundamental ineptitude
Trump has wasted no time in trying to remake the US in his image – with results that are sweeping, vengeful and chaotic 100 days Trump – interactive He has blinged it with gold cherubs, gold eagles, gold medallions, gold figurines and gilded rococo mirrors. He has crammed its walls with gold-framed paintings of great […]
Trump 100 days: ‘unpredictable’ US alienates allies and disrupts global trade
Trump has cut off Ukraine aid, brokered and lost a ceasefire in Gaza and took a sledgehammer to world commerce 100 days of Trump For US foreign policy, Donald Trump’s first 100 days in office were the weeks when decades happened. In just over three months, the US president has frayed alliances that stood since […]
Hurts among Eagles players to skip White House visit
Quarterback Jalen Hurts is among the Philadelphia Eagles to skip a reception a with President Donald Trump to celebrate the team’s Super Bowl success.
Watch: Trump’s first 100 days… in just 2 minutes
Clashes, cuts and dozens of executive orders – how the US president’s second term is off to a whirlwind start.
How Donald Trump tried to court the Atlantic – and why the liberal magazine landed an interview
Hell hath frozen over: At the White House the other day, Donald Trump “was launching a charm offensive, directed mainly at Goldberg,” as in Jeffrey Goldberg, the Atlantic’s editor-in-chief. “There was none of the name-calling or hostility he regularly levels at our magazine.” That’s according to Atlantic reporters Ashley Parker and Michael Scherer, who wrote […]
