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A last-minute supreme court intervention prevented Javier Salazar from getting deported, but the battle is far from over When 19-year-old Javier Salazar was loaded on to a bus from an immigrant detention center in northern Texas, he had no idea where he was being taken. He wondered if … ‘He’s just a kid’: the Maryland teenager swept into Trump immigration dragnetRead more

The vestiges of the US’s democracy are crumpling to the ground. We don’t yet know what will be erected in its place It’s possible that later, when we know more about how the Trump regime reshapes the US and about how it ultimately comes to an end, we … We are witnessing slow constitutional collapse in the US | Moira DoneganRead more

Drop comes amid a huge fall in consumer sentiment which in April dropped 32% to lowest level since 1990 recession The US economy shrank in the first three months of Donald Trump’s second term as the president sought to roll out an aggressive trade strategy, claiming that sweeping … US economy shrinks in first quarter of Trump 2.0 amid sweeping tariffsRead more

On Monday, the US president took another swing at cities that protect immigrants and limit Ice cooperation Since his first day in office, Donald Trump has zeroed in on so-called “sanctuary cities”, pledging to withhold federal funding and ensure they are eliminated as part of his administration’s massive … Donald Trump wants to crack down on ‘sanctuary cities’. What does that mean?Read more

Although the resistance at the start of Trump’s second term was wobbly, ‘ordinary people’ are pushing the movement forward Those opposed to Donald Trump’s agenda started his second term on a worse footing than the beginning of his first term. This time, the social media platform owners who … Trump 100 days: after tepid start, protest movements – and Democrats – find footingRead more

Agreements with agencies in 38 states resurrect aggressive tactics shelved more than a decade ago amid alarms about civil rights abuses The first few months of 2025 have been tumultuous for Sheriff Bill Rogers, the chief law officer of Columbus county in North Carolina. In February, his department … Trump officials increasingly recruit local police for immigration enforcement despite ‘red flags’Read more

Even a summer holiday isn’t straightforward any more – and all across the US, millions of people are having to make calculations like mine Let me start with a message to my wife. SORRY!!! I apologise in advance for everything you are about to read. My more sensible … I live in the US and have a green card. If I leave the country, will I be allowed back in? | Arwa MahdawiRead more

The president’s approach: tackle problems that don’t exist via policies that won’t work In the 2024 election, Donald Trump eked out a narrow victory, by 1.5 percentage points nationally, the lowest popular vote margin in 56 years, since Richard Nixon’s wafer-thin win by 0.7 points in 1968. Trump … After 100 days, Trump has destroyed Trumpism | Sidney BlumenthalRead more

RAF Typhoons targeted buildings used to make drones, officials say, in British military’s first involvement since Trump took office Middle East crisis – live updates British fighter jets joined their US counterparts in airstrikes against Yemen’s Houthi rebels overnight, the first military action authorised by the Labour government … UK launches Yemen airstrikes, joining intense US campaign against Houthi rebelsRead more

The president promised an ‘extraordinary’ first 100 days in office but for many that has been true in all the wrong ways The first 100 days of Donald Trump’s second term have polarized the United States and the world. Public opinion polls show the president’s approval rating is … Readers give their verdict on Trump’s 100 days: ‘Extraordinary destruction’Read more

Donal Trump celebrates 100 days in office with Michigan event, saying ‘nothing will stop me’ – key US politics stories from Tuesday 29 April at a glance Donald Trump has celebrated his 100th day in office with a campaign-style rally in Michigan and an attack on “communist radical … Trump news at a glance: US president attacks Democrats and ‘communist’ judges at campaign-style rallyRead more

Guardian US columnist Mehdi Hasan on the start of Donald Trump’s second term as president and the threat to democracy in the US “So many things have shocked me about the past 100 days,” says the Guardian US columnist and author of Win Every Argument, Mehdi Hasan. “Even … Mehdi Hasan on Trump’s first 100 days – podcastRead more

President holds campaign-style event in Michigan, attacks Democrats and ‘communist’ judges, and repeats 2020 election lie Donald Trump has celebrated his 100th day in office with a campaign-style rally in Michigan and an attack on “communist radical left judges” for trying to seize his power, warning: “Nothing will … Trump warns ‘nothing will stop me’ at rally to celebrate 100 days in officeRead more

Former top official calls for Rodney Scott to be blocked from CBP role over handling of investigation into Anastasio Hernández Rojas’s death Rodney Scott, Donald Trump’s nominee to lead Customs and Border Protection (CBP), has been accused by a former top official of orchestrating a “cover-up” over the … Trump border pick accused of ‘cover-up’ over death of man beaten by US agentsRead more

President touts ‘most successful 100 days of any administration’ at rally in Warren, Michigan 100 days of Trump: interactive look at second term so far Trump has posted on Truth Social about the first 100 days of his second term, calling them “100 very special days”. 100 VERY … Trump hails achievements of first 100 days despite polls revealing American disapproval on economy – liveRead more

Texas officials say 87 patients hospitalized as researchers say country at tipping point for return of endemic measles Measles cases in Texas rose to 663 on Tuesday, according to the state’s health department, an increase of 17 cases since 25 April, as the US battles one of its … Measles cases in Texas rise to 663 amid outbreaks in other US statesRead more

Husband of Kamala Harris calls move political and decries turning historical atrocity into ‘a wedge issue’ The Trump administration has fired several members of the US Holocaust Memorial Council appointed by Joe Biden, including Doug Emhoff, the husband of Kamala Harris. Emhoff described the move as a political … Trump fires Doug Emhoff and others from US Holocaust Memorial CouncilRead more

Minority leader Chuck Schumer accuses president of ‘acting like a king, a despot, a wannabe dictator’ Trump’s first 100 days US politics live – latest updates Democratic senators will on Tuesday mark Donald Trump’s 100th day in office with marathon floor speeches intended to highlight his administration’s failures, … Senate Democrats to mark Trump’s ‘100 days from hell’ with marathon speechesRead more

The US president’s territorial and economic threats have prompted voters to unite against his bellicosity Canada’s astounding election comeback by the Liberals will hearten many outside its borders as well as within. The governing party’s Lazarus moment was sparked by a man who was not on the ballot … The Guardian view on Canada’s Liberal election: Carney’s triumph is a rebuff to Trump | EditorialRead more

Environmental rollbacks and tariffs makes meeting challenging, says summit president André Corrêa do Lago Crucial United Nations climate talks this year will be a “slightly uphill battle” due to economic turmoil and Donald Trump’s removal of the US from the effort to tackle global heating, the chair of … Trump’s assault on climate make UN talks an ‘uphill battle’, says Cop30 chairRead more

Defense secretary dismissed it as a “woke … Biden initiative” despite it being a Trump achievement from his first term Pete Hegseth, the defense secretary, has abruptly banished the Pentagon’s Women, Peace and Security program as part of his crusade against diversity and equity – dismissing it as … Pete Hegseth scraps Pentagon’s Women, Peace and Security program citing DEIRead more

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 … Trump dismisses contributors to key US report on climate crisis preparednessRead more

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 … White House calls Amazon ‘hostile’ for reportedly planning to list tariff costsRead more

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 … The uniting theme of Trump’s presidency? Ineptitude | Robert ReichRead more

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Education department claims that article selection process ‘appears to pick winners and losers on the basis of race’ The Trump administration said it would investigate whether Harvard University and the student-run journal, the Harvard Law Review, violated civil rights law when editors of the prestigious journal fast-tracked consideration … Trump administration to investigate Harvard Law Review for ‘race-based discrimination’Read more

Follow major developments of the second Trump administration’s first 100 days, brought up to date weekly Donald Trump has completed an extraordinary return to power as the 47th president, vowing to impose his vision and re-altering the political and cultural landscape of the nation. To keep up with … Tracking Trump – updates on the presidency’s first 100 daysRead more

Trump administration has been cracking down on people who leak information to the media since January The US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) said on Monday it has started using polygraph tests to aid investigations aimed at identifying the source of leaks emanating from within the law enforcement … FBI using polygraph tests to identify sources of internal leaksRead more

The country’s future depends on law firms, universities and media companies – as well as everyday Americans – breaking their silence When a woman asked me a couple of weeks ago why leaders were not standing up to Donald Trump, my thoughts went immediately to political leaders. When … Why is the US sleeping as autocracy approaches? | Jay InsleeRead more

Mounting stories of ‘forced disappearances’ of Venezuelans in the US have left their loved ones distraught and disbelieving Neiyerver Rengel’s captors came one sunny spring morning, lurking outside the apartment he shared with his girlfriend and pouncing as soon as he emerged. The three government agents announced the … ‘They disappear them’: families of the detained liken Trump’s US to Latin American dictatorshipsRead more