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fromAxios
1 day ago

Trump suffers rare defeat with House Republicans

Republican leaders faced resistance on extending Section 702, resulting in a fallback to a short-term extension of the spy powers program.
#impeachment
Right-wing politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
17 hours ago

Veteran politico says impeaching & convicting Trump now a real possibility: He "is stark-raving mad" - LGBTQ Nation

Impeaching and convicting Trump is increasingly seen as a viable option due to rising public sentiment against him.
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago
US Elections

Most Americans want Donald Trump to be impeached - LGBTQ Nation

A majority of U.S. voters, 52%, support impeaching President Trump amid his conflict with Iran.
Right-wing politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
17 hours ago

Veteran politico says impeaching & convicting Trump now a real possibility: He "is stark-raving mad" - LGBTQ Nation

Impeaching and convicting Trump is increasingly seen as a viable option due to rising public sentiment against him.
US Elections
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago

Most Americans want Donald Trump to be impeached - LGBTQ Nation

A majority of U.S. voters, 52%, support impeaching President Trump amid his conflict with Iran.
Europe politics
fromThe Nation
1 day ago

Trump's Authoritarian Project Starts to Take on Water

JD Vance's campaign efforts in Hungary to support Viktor Orbán ended in failure, marking a significant setback for global far-right forces.
#donald-trump
fromFortune
20 hours ago
Law

Trump lawyers confirm talks with Scott Bessent's IRS to resolve $10 billion lawsuit over leaked tax returns | Fortune

Right-wing politics
fromSlate Magazine
1 day ago

What's Next for the GOP After Trump? Get Ready for 31 Flavors of MAGA.

Donald Trump's influence will significantly shape the political landscape after his departure from the Republican nomination.
Law
fromFortune
20 hours ago

Trump lawyers confirm talks with Scott Bessent's IRS to resolve $10 billion lawsuit over leaked tax returns | Fortune

Donald Trump is negotiating with the IRS to resolve a $10 billion lawsuit over the leak of his tax information.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

House Republican Likens Trump to 'Second Coming' of Christ

Rep. Troy Nehls praised Trump, likening him to the second coming of Christ and asserting his leadership in the Republican party.
#trump
US Elections
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Two weeks that pushed Trump to the edge. Is his presidency unravelling?

Lance Johnson, a Trump voter, expresses buyer's remorse over unmet promises and dissatisfaction with the president's recent actions.
Washington DC
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Trump Calls Own White House DoorDash Stunt A Little Embarrassing'

Trump criticized DoorDash's PR stunt at the White House as tacky and embarrassing, despite its popularity on Google.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 days ago

Once again Trump threatens to fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell

Trump threatens to fire Fed Chairman Powell, complicating his potential replacement amid ongoing investigations into the central bank.
US Elections
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Two weeks that pushed Trump to the edge. Is his presidency unravelling?

Lance Johnson, a Trump voter, expresses buyer's remorse over unmet promises and dissatisfaction with the president's recent actions.
Left-wing politics
fromSlate Magazine
2 days ago

Trump's Corrupt Pardon Campaign Has Somehow Hit a New Low

Trump has issued approximately 1,600 pardons during his second term, significantly more than in his first term, with no signs of slowing down.
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 day ago

Trump PAC Deep In Debt... And Owes Lawyers Over A Million - Above the Law

Trump's legal team faces significant unpaid bills, with Save America PAC nearly $500,000 in debt to multiple law firms.
Washington DC
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Trump Calls Own White House DoorDash Stunt A Little Embarrassing'

Trump criticized DoorDash's PR stunt at the White House as tacky and embarrassing, despite its popularity on Google.
#trump-administration
Washington DC
fromwww.theguardian.com
18 hours ago

Trump administration cleared to continue construction of White House ballroom, court rules

The Trump administration can proceed with building a $400m White House ballroom after a court ruling allowed construction to continue.
Miami
fromEsquire
2 days ago

Trump Just Signed His Own Death Warrant with a Major Part of His Base

The Trump administration canceled an $11 million contract with Catholic Charities for migrant child care, straining relations with American Catholics.
Right-wing politics
fromAbove the Law
1 day ago

Former Biglaw Partner Warns There Are No 'Guardrails' Left Around Trump - And Someone Is Taking Advantage - Above the Law

Ty Cobb warns that without experienced advisors, Trump's decisions may be manipulated by bad actors, raising concerns about foreign influence on U.S. policy.
Washington DC
fromwww.theguardian.com
18 hours ago

Trump administration cleared to continue construction of White House ballroom, court rules

The Trump administration can proceed with building a $400m White House ballroom after a court ruling allowed construction to continue.
Miami
fromEsquire
2 days ago

Trump Just Signed His Own Death Warrant with a Major Part of His Base

The Trump administration canceled an $11 million contract with Catholic Charities for migrant child care, straining relations with American Catholics.
Right-wing politics
fromAbove the Law
1 day ago

Former Biglaw Partner Warns There Are No 'Guardrails' Left Around Trump - And Someone Is Taking Advantage - Above the Law

Ty Cobb warns that without experienced advisors, Trump's decisions may be manipulated by bad actors, raising concerns about foreign influence on U.S. policy.
#fbi
Media industry
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Trump Officials Are Openly Discussing' Kash Patel's Replacement as FBI Director: Report

Senior Trump administration officials are discussing a successor for FBI Director Kash Patel amid concerns about his job security and behavior.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Kash Patel Reportedly Thought Trump Fired Him Last Week and Had a Total Freak-Out'

FBI Director Kash Patel mistakenly believed he was fired after being locked out of the internal computer system, causing panic within the bureau.
Media industry
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Trump Officials Are Openly Discussing' Kash Patel's Replacement as FBI Director: Report

Senior Trump administration officials are discussing a successor for FBI Director Kash Patel amid concerns about his job security and behavior.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Kash Patel Reportedly Thought Trump Fired Him Last Week and Had a Total Freak-Out'

FBI Director Kash Patel mistakenly believed he was fired after being locked out of the internal computer system, causing panic within the bureau.
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day ago

Data expert stunned as latest election hints at bigger GOP losses this fall: "Absolute disaster" - LGBTQ Nation

Analilia Mejia's win with a nearly 20-point margin over Hathaway is significant, indicating strong voter support for Democrats in the current political climate.
US politics
Law
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Trump Moves to Settlement Talks In $10 Billion Lawsuit Against His Own IRS

President Trump seeks a 90-day extension in his lawsuit against the IRS, indicating potential settlement talks amid a conflict of interest within the Justice Department.
World news
fromwww.mediaite.com
14 hours ago

Megyn Kelly Shreds Trump With Snark Praise Over Strait Deal

Megyn Kelly criticized Trump for misrepresenting the opening of the Strait of Hormuz, which was already open before the war.
fromThe Verge
13 hours ago

Pro-Trump AI influencers are flooding social media.

Experts indicate that the creation of A.I. avatars is becoming easier, particularly for contractors and marketing companies that specialize in developing and dispatching these avatars in bulk.
Artificial intelligence
Left-wing politics
fromFuturism
16 hours ago

Democrats Warned Not to Upset Multi-Million Dollar AI Lobbyists, Even Though It'd Be a Slam Dunk With Voters

The Democratic party's strategy to appeal to conservative voters failed, leading to criticism of prioritizing donors over constituents.
Silicon Valley food
fromBon Appetit
1 day ago

Trump DoorDashed McDonald's to the White House

Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes' 1587 Prime received a scathing review, while various food-related topics sparked debate and interest this week.
#jd-vance
US Elections
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 hour ago

JD Vance could yet save his political skin. But it will mean turning on Trump and soon | Simon Tisdall

JD Vance faces political challenges and declining poll ratings due to his loyalty to Trump and controversial statements.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
13 hours ago

Tucker Carlson's Kid Quits JD Vance's Team Amid Pundit's Growing Feud With Trump

Buckley Carlson leaves Vice President JD Vance's office to start a consulting firm amid ongoing tensions between Tucker Carlson and President Trump.
US Elections
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 hour ago

JD Vance could yet save his political skin. But it will mean turning on Trump and soon | Simon Tisdall

JD Vance faces political challenges and declining poll ratings due to his loyalty to Trump and controversial statements.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
13 hours ago

Tucker Carlson's Kid Quits JD Vance's Team Amid Pundit's Growing Feud With Trump

Buckley Carlson leaves Vice President JD Vance's office to start a consulting firm amid ongoing tensions between Tucker Carlson and President Trump.
#fisa
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

House approves short-term extension of surveillance law in blow to Republicans' long-term plan US politics live

The House voted to extend Section 702 of FISA, allowing warrantless surveillance until April 30, despite bipartisan opposition to longer renewals.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

Trump Demands GOP Pass FISA Bill Even Though He Was a Victim' of Worst and Most Illegal Abuse'

Trump urges GOP unity to pass a clean extension of FISA 702 despite claiming past abuses against him.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Bill Kristol Makes the Case Trump Is Hinting Pete Hegseth's Days Are Numbered'

Kristol pointed to Trump not mentioning Hegseth in his Truth Social post announcing a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon as one of two key pieces of evidence that Hegseth has lost Trump's confidence.
Washington DC
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 days ago

Trump administration moves to erase Jan. 6 riot convictions for seditious conspiracy

The Department of Justice seeks to vacate seditious conspiracy convictions for Proud Boys and Oath Keepers from the January 6 Capitol attack.
World politics
fromThe Washington Post
3 days ago

Trump administration pushes nations to sign 'trade over aid' declaration

The Trump administration promotes 'trade over aid' to reshape global assistance and enhance U.S. business opportunities, rejecting traditional humanitarian support.
US Elections
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago

Op-Ed | Trump's threat to hijack the midterm elections is real | amNewYork

Trump's claims of widespread voter fraud are unfounded and contradicted by evidence showing its rarity.
US politics
fromWIRED
1 day ago

Republican Mutiny Sinks Trump's Push to Extend Warrantless Surveillance

A late-night vote to reauthorize a surveillance program failed due to bipartisan opposition, highlighting divisions within the Republican Party and concerns over privacy.
Left-wing politics
fromAbove the Law
3 days ago

The Trump Administration Has Fired Over 100 Immigration Judges Without Explanation - Above the Law

The Trump administration has fired immigration judges who upheld due process in deportation cases, undermining the Fourteenth Amendment.
SF politics
fromEsquire
1 day ago

Mike Johnson Isn't So Good at This Whole Speaker of the House Thing

Speaker Moses struggles with leadership as GOP factions blame the White House for legislative failures.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

House Dem Asks General For Assurances If Trump Deploys Troops To Polling Places

Concerns about potential National Guard deployment at polling places during midterm elections were raised, seeking assurances from military leadership.
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

Attorney Who Masterminded Trump's Attempt to Overturn Election Disbarred

John Eastman, the attorney who masterminded the legal strategy behind President Donald Trump's efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election, has been officially disbarred in California. This disbarment follows the January 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol and the subsequent legal repercussions faced by Eastman and other attorneys involved in representing Trump.
Law
US politics
fromemptywheel
1 day ago

Democrats Need to Solve the Tactical Problems with Impeachment before Relying on It - emptywheel

Peter Magyar demands resignations and anti-corruption measures following his victory, aiming to unlock EU funds while warning of document shredding by Viktor Orbán's team.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago

What is Trump-backed SAVE America Act and what could it mean for US vote?

The SAVE America Act aims to increase proof of citizenship requirements for voting, supported by Republicans and opposed by Democrats.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

GOP Senator Argues His Party Deserves to Lose the Majority: We've Gotten One Bill Passed'

Sen. Tommy Tuberville criticized Republicans for failing to maintain their majority in Congress and highlighted issues affecting rural communities.
US Elections
fromIntelligencer
2 days ago

Trump Is Nudging Alito and Thomas Toward Retirement

Trump is prepared to appoint up to three Supreme Court justices if vacancies arise, aiming to reshape the court further.
Right-wing politics
fromIntelligencer
4 days ago

The GOP Needs Discipline, Gets Trump's Chaos Instead

Republicans aim to maintain congressional control in 2026, focusing on affordability messaging amidst various distractions and challenges.
US Elections
fromThe Atlantic
3 days ago

Why Trump's Latest Assault on Elections Might Fail

Concerns about election integrity are heightened, but recent developments suggest potential for resistance against authoritarian tactics.
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

Fox's Martha MacCallum Asks GOP Leader Why Senate Races Are Slipping Away From Republicans

Martha, I think most people are economic voters. I think they're pocketbook issue voters, which is why we need to be speaking to them. And the one thing that we've made very plain is because of the things we did last summer, they're going to have more money in their pockets.
US politics
#tax-cuts
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago
US politics

Republicans struggle to highlight Trump's cuts as Americans see little effect on Tax Day US politics live

Republicans are promoting tax cuts as political capital, but modest refund increases may undermine their impact ahead of elections.
fromPOLITICO
5 days ago
US Elections

Tax Day is the GOP's focus as Congress returns to war, shutdown and other challenges

Republicans claim credit for tax cuts, while rising gas prices and inflation pose challenges ahead of the 2024 election.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Republicans struggle to highlight Trump's cuts as Americans see little effect on Tax Day US politics live

Republicans are promoting tax cuts as political capital, but modest refund increases may undermine their impact ahead of elections.
US Elections
fromPOLITICO
5 days ago

Tax Day is the GOP's focus as Congress returns to war, shutdown and other challenges

Republicans claim credit for tax cuts, while rising gas prices and inflation pose challenges ahead of the 2024 election.
US Elections
fromFast Company
2 days ago

2028 candidates will face a new kind of economic anger

Economic anxiety driven by AI is significantly impacting lower-wage Americans, necessitating urgent adaptation from political candidates.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
4 days ago

Under pressure from President Trump, can the filibuster survive 2026?

Pressure mounts on Senate Majority Leader John Thune to eliminate the filibuster for passing Trump's voting regulation agenda.
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

Top Senate Republican Asked If He's Comfortable' With Trump's Threats Against Civilian Targets

Thune stated, 'I think you gotta again look at what the president is doing, and right now he's trying to open up the Strait of Hormuz which I think we are all supportive of.'
US politics
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

Kaitlan Collins Puts It To Mike Lawler: Is This War Making It Harder to Win Reelection?'

Rep. Mike Lawler believes the conflict with Iran will not hinder Republican reelection prospects.
US politics
fromPOLITICO
4 days ago

GOP leaders struggle to keep $75B immigration plan narrow

Senate Republicans are concerned about the $75 billion immigration enforcement bill's potential to complicate and delay the legislative process.
US Elections
fromFortune
4 days ago

Americans rate Trump's tax cuts a loser as most believe they're still too high | Fortune

Most Americans believe their taxes are too high, with rising discontent despite recent tax law changes.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

What does the Save America act mean for US democracy? Post your questions now

The Save America act could significantly alter voting processes and impose strict requirements during a federal midterm election year.
US politics
fromAxios
4 days ago

Scoop: Collins plans to grill six Cabinet officials on Trump's budget

Bipartisan appropriations talks are being encouraged as an alternative to reconciliation for funding government agencies.
US politics
fromTruthout
5 days ago

As Trump SAVE America Act Stalls in Congress, Red States Pass Their Own Versions

GOP states are enacting stricter voter registration laws despite federal bill delays, potentially hindering access for marginalized groups.
fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
2 months ago

4 Takeaways From Trump's First Year in Office

Within a month, Trump officials had threatened colleges' research funding, started gutting the Institute for Education Sciences, declared race-based programming illegal and unleashed Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers on campuses, among other actions. Then, over the next six months, the administration started dismantling the Education Department, cut thousands of research grants that didn't align with Trump'spriorities, helped oust the University of Virginia's president and cracked down on international students-deporting some who criticized Israel and revoking the visas of thousands.
Higher education
US politics
fromPOLITICO
1 week ago

These Republican-on-Republican disputes are keeping Congress frozen

The president's focus on a GOP elections bill has worsened party divisions, complicating legislative efforts on housing and aviation safety.
US politics
fromemptywheel
1 week ago

The Fraud behind Trump's Fraud Task Force - emptywheel

The Department of Justice is intensifying efforts to combat fraud, with over 8,000 cases currently underway and significant recent convictions.
#budget-reconciliation
US politics
fromIntelligencer
1 week ago

Why One 'Big Beautiful Bill' Wasn't Enough for Republicans

Congressional Republicans are pursuing a second budget reconciliation bill, reflecting both confidence and pessimism about the upcoming midterms.
US politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 weeks ago

Political expert declares "the Trump presidency is over" - LGBTQ Nation

The Trump presidency is perceived as over due to rising dissatisfaction with his economic handling and reality distortion.
US Elections
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Trump says he won't sign bills until Congress overhauls voting

President Trump threatened to withhold his signature on all bills until Congress passes the SAVE America Act, which would require voters to prove citizenship with documents like passports or birth certificates.
US politics
fromAxios
1 month ago

Trump says nothing else gets signed until Congress passes his voting bill

President Trump demands immediate passage of the SAVE Act with additional restrictions on mail-in voting and gender-affirming care, threatening not to sign any Department of Homeland Security funding bill that doesn't meet his demands.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
3 months ago

Trump's Reality

Claims that consumer prices have fallen under the Trump administration clash with everyday economic reality measured by paychecks and objective indicators.
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

The Right Had a Plan. We Need One Too.

The New York Times recently reported that four conservative operatives spent the Biden years quietly building the legal and regulatory infrastructure to kill the federal government's ability to fight climate change. Russell Vought. Jeffrey Clark. Mandy Gunasekara. Jonathan Brightbill. They drafted executive orders. They got Heritage Foundation money. They solicited white papers from friendly scientists. They built the whole thing in secret so nobody could stop them before it was done.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

What to Expect from Trump's State of the Union Address

The economy is one subject that is expected to feature heavily in Trump's upcoming address. Many Americans are feeling a sense of anxiety, Peter Baker, the chief White House correspondent at The New York Times, said last night, whether because of "the advent of AI" or "because prices haven't gone down"-and both are exacerbated by the president's "inability to stick to that disciplined message" of affordability.
US politics
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Donald Trump's Wild Attack On Dems Draws Rousing Applause

Trump called for an immediate ban on gender-affirming surgery for transgender youth, criticizing Democrats for not applauding and characterizing the practice as occurring without parental consent.
US politics
fromEsquire
2 months ago

Our Power-Mad President Wants to Change How We Vote Forever

President Trump urged Republicans to nationalize voting in at least 15 places, repeating false claims that the 2020 election was stolen.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

US President Trump promises new tariffs, slams Supreme Court decision

President Trump will use alternative trade statutes to maintain and impose a 10% global tariff after the Supreme Court struck down emergency tariffs.
fromPOLITICO
1 month ago

Trump doesn't give Congress much to do before the midterms

I think we know what the agenda items are. Accomplishing those is going to be hard with a small majority. The upshot is that Trump's prime-time address is unlikely to make more than a ripple in the congressional agenda over the coming months. It's the reality, Republicans acknowledged Wednesday, of life in Washington right now: Despite its trifecta, the party's legislative ambitions are being hemmed in by its barely-there majorities.
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