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In 2011, Melisha Johnson faced a 12-year prison sentence. She had been arrested for writing bad checks before, but this time was different. She faced the possibility of having to spend more than a decade away from her young son, and it felt unbearable. For Melisha, ending up … Incarcerated women deserve a second chance Read more

The standard textbook viewpoint implied that the imposition of tariffs by the U.S. would lead to a strengthening of the American dollar against the currencies of its major trading partners. Since tariffs make imports more expensive, they can potentially reduce the volume of imports and thus create less … Dollar collapse: The crisis is no longer just theoreticalRead more

Democrats are embroiled in a debate over using the term “oligarchy” to describe the Trump administration — not if they think the description applies, but whether Americans are familiar enough with the word to understand its drastic meaning. Background: First-term Sen. Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich.) recently discussed her “game … What is an oligarchy?Read more

Democratic members of the House Oversight Committee are launching an investigation into the deals several law firms made with President Trump to avoid being targeted by executive orders.   The committee’s top Democrat on Monday requested documents and information from several law firms who cut deals with the president to provide … House Oversight Democrats to probe Trump law firm dealsRead more

Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms is moving closer toward an official run for Georgia governor after she filed paperwork on Monday that would allow her to receive campaign contributions for a gubernatorial bid. “I am honored and humbled by the encouragement I have received as I have considered running … Keisha Lance Bottoms moves closer to Georgia governor bidRead more

After meetings in London with some of the usual and unusual suspects, one subject dominated the conversations. Unsurprisingly, the subject was President Trump, and the recurring questions were about whether conditions in America are that bad and if and when we will recover.    A talk I gave at … Trump has convinced himself that his delusions are realityRead more

House Republicans released legislation Sunday that would increase Pentagon spending by $150 billion, pushing the total defense budget for fiscal 2025 to more than $1 trillion if passed. The bill, developed by the House and Senate Armed Services committees, includes nearly $25 billion earmarked for President Trump’s long-discussed … Republicans unveil proposal for $150B in new Pentagon spendingRead more

More Americans are now critical of tech billionaire Elon Musk’s role in the Trump administration than were earlier this year, according to a Washington Post-ABC News-Ipsos poll. When asked if they “approve or disapprove of the way Elon Musk is handling his job in the Trump administration,” 57 percent … More Americans critical of Musk role in Trump administration: SurveyRead more

As April ends, so do the first 100 days of Donald Trump’s second presidency. We who watch from the sidelines will conduct our obligatory analyses of how he and the country are doing.  The analyses could fill several books, surely. Trump has been very busy following the Project … Trump’s disastrous first 100 daysRead more

President Trump tore into a number of leading news organizations over polling conducted in recent days showing his favorability with voters dipping. “These people should be investigated for ELECTION FRAUD,” Trump wrote, mentioning polling from The New York Times, The Washington Post, ABC and Fox News in a … Trump rips news organizations over polling: ‘These people should be investigated’Read more

President Trump on Monday will sign an executive order that will direct his administration provide to draw up a list of sanctuary cities that are not complying with federal immigration laws in an effort to crack down on local governments not cooperating with his actions. The order will … Trump to sign executive order to target sanctuary citiesRead more

I’m not the most likely defender of Cornell University. For the last 20 years, first as a student activist, and then during a decade as mayor of Ithaca, New York, I have been one of Cornell’s biggest critics. As a former local official, I firmly believe that universities … Trump’s university mandates are about control, not antisemitismRead more

Fifty years after the fall of Saigon, a new poll finds the Vietnam War remains the least supported conflict of the major American wars of the past century. The Emerson College Polling/Nexstar Media poll showed that sentiment is felt even more strongly among those who fought in the … Vietnam War is least supported conflict on 50th anniversary of Saigon’s fall: PollRead more

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker (D) on Sunday called for mass protests against the Trump administration and blasted the “do-nothing Democrats” who have failed to mount a stronger opposition to the Republicans in control of the federal government. “Never before in my life have I called for mass protests, … Pritzker: GOP cannot know a moment of peaceRead more

Education Secretary Linda McMahon recently referred to artificial intelligence as “A-One,” as if talking about the steak sauce. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins proposed that Americans combat high egg prices by raising chickens in their backyards. Pete Hegseth, the defense secretary, is said to have shared classified military action plans on unsecured internet platforms. … RFK is causing irreparable damage to our public health systemRead more

Canadians are set to go to the polls for their federal election Monday amid a backdrop of tensions with the U.S. over President Trump’s tariff policy and rhetoric about the U.S.’s northern neighbor. In the first few months of his presidency, Trump’s tariff policy has strained relationships with … Canadians go to the polls amid backdrop of Trump tariffs, rhetoricRead more

White House border czar is expected to address reporters at a briefing on Monday morning. He is expected to address immigration and President Trump’s efforts to secure the border. On Sunday, Homan said parents of children born in the United States are not “immune” from deportation. “Having a … Watch live: White House news briefing with border czar Tom HomanRead more

Since the very start of its invasion of Ukraine more than three years ago, Russia’s government has focused a barrage of propaganda on Africa. Western governments have pushed back, while Ukraine is opening its own embassies across the continent to spread its message.   With all this activity, one … In the messaging battle for Africa, Russia is winning Read more

President Trump’s approval rating slipped to 41 percent in the latest CNN poll, conducted just ahead of the 100-day benchmark of the president’s second term. In the mid-April poll, released Sunday, 41 percent of respondents say they approve of the job Trump is doing as president, while 59 … Trump approval rating slips to 41 percent after almost 100 days in office: CNN pollRead more

President Trump, a self-proclaimed master dealmaker, is rapidly perfecting another art form during his second term: the “strategic” retreat.  Indeed, despite building his brand as a cutthroat negotiator, Trump is demonstrating a pattern of blinking and reversing himself when the pressure mounts.  Trump’s tendency to totally switch course … When the going gets tough, Trump blinksRead more

Former Vice President Harris will jab at President Trump in the keynote address at the Emerge gala on Wednesday, marking her first public remarks since leaving office in January, a source told The Hill. In her remarks, the former vice president, who lost to President Trump in November, … Harris to criticize Trump in first major address since leaving officeRead more

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Catholic cardinals on Monday set May 7 as the start date for the conclave to elect Pope Francis’ successor, delaying the secret voting for two days to help them get to know one another better and find consensus on a candidate before they are … Conclave date to elect a new pope announcedRead more

Authorities on Sunday arrested a second suspect in the theft of Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem’s purse at a downtown restaurant in Washington, D.C. U.S. Secret Service Miami Field Office Special Agent in Charge Rafael Barros announced the arrest shortly after the Washington field office … Second suspect arrested in Noem purse theftRead more

Last week, the Food and Drug Administration announced long-awaited bans on certain food dyes and added new warnings about sugar in processed foods. Public health advocates cheered. Parents breathed a sigh of relief. But as someone who has spent years reporting on the intersection of federal science, health … Not so fast on the FDA’s food dye ban — the Supreme Court has changed the rules Read more

The U.S. economy is being buffeted by a range of actions — some implemented, others threatened — by President Trump. There is no historical parallel for this. Never has a single American official created so much chaos and imposed so many self-inflicted wounds on the U.S. economy in … Trump’s 100 days of economic damageRead more

The Department of Justice has sued Maine over the state’s refusal to comply with the Trump administration’s efforts to ban transgender competitors from women’s athletics. The litigation accuses Maine’s Education Department of violating Title IX prohibition of sex discrimination at educational institutions receiving federal money. Contrary to the complaints of … Under Trump, female athletes are finally getting support from their governmentRead more

The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee (DSCC) launched a digital ad campaign on Monday targeting Republicans in swing states over President Trump’s first 100 days in office.  The ad campaign, titled “100 Days of Cowardice,” comes as the second Trump administration reaches its 100 day mark on Tuesday. The 30-second … Senate Democratic campaign arm hits Republicans over Trump’s first 100 days in adRead more

There is a deep partisan divide on pediatric gender medicine in the U.S. Republican-controlled states are banning the use of puberty blockers, cross-sex hormones and surgery on minors with gender dysphoria. Democrat-controlled states are declaring themselves sanctuaries and protect access to these same treatments. The Democrats face two … Gender-based care for children should be based on science, not partisan whims Read more

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As the House Freedom Caucus has become a path to influence in the Trump era, several members of the hard-line conservative group are hoping that can catapult them to higher office. Reps. Andy Biggs (R-Ariz.) and Byron Donalds (R-Fla.) have launched bids for governor in their respective home … House Freedom Caucus members see group as launchpad for higher officeRead more