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World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
41 minutes ago

The Guardian view on Trump's apocalyptic threats: a sign not of strength, but of moral and strategic weakness | Editorial

Attacks on civilian targets are prohibited under international law, and threats of such actions by leaders constitute war crimes.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

How Trump's unchecked power has changed the world

Trump's second presidency demonstrates that traditional international law, diplomatic norms, and constitutional checks provide minimal restraint on US presidential power to wage war and reshape global policy.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
41 minutes ago

The Guardian view on Trump's apocalyptic threats: a sign not of strength, but of moral and strategic weakness | Editorial

Attacks on civilian targets are prohibited under international law, and threats of such actions by leaders constitute war crimes.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

How Trump's unchecked power has changed the world

Trump's second presidency demonstrates that traditional international law, diplomatic norms, and constitutional checks provide minimal restraint on US presidential power to wage war and reshape global policy.
#trump
US news
fromwww.npr.org
5 days ago

Trump to address nation on Iran war. And, SCOTUS considers birthright citizenship

President Trump plans U.S. withdrawal from Iran in two to three weeks, citing goals to prevent nuclear weapon acquisition.
World news
fromAdvocate.com
1 day ago

Donald Trump telegraphs war crimes in profanity-filled Easter Sunday Iran threat

Threats to Iranian infrastructure by Trump raise concerns over potential violations of international law regarding civilian targets.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 hours ago

Trump Confronted About His Profane Threat to Iran: Why Did You Use Such Vulgar Language?'

Trump used vulgar language in a threat to Iran, stating they will face severe consequences if they do not comply.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Trump Takes Victory Lap Over Jobs Report Gives Thanks To MR. TARIFF!' in New Rant

President Trump celebrated job growth and a decrease in the trade deficit while threatening Iran amid escalating tensions.
Washington DC
fromThe Atlantic
2 days ago

What Trump's Address to the Nation Revealed

Trump's first national address during the Iran war left many confused about the direction and goals of U.S. involvement.
World news
fromAdvocate.com
1 day ago

Donald Trump telegraphs war crimes in profanity-filled Easter Sunday Iran threat

Threats to Iranian infrastructure by Trump raise concerns over potential violations of international law regarding civilian targets.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 hours ago

Unfortunately': Trump Complains Americans Want War to End, Won't Let Him Stay and Take Iran's Oil

Trump stated, 'They're foolish because the war is about one thing: Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon.' He emphasized the necessity of breaking the Iran nuclear deal to protect Israel and the Middle East.
US Elections
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 hours ago

US lower court judges are challenging Trump's war on the rule of law', experts say

District court judges are increasingly challenging Donald Trump's policies, issuing rulings that block key actions and provoke strong reactions from the president.
Washington DC
fromIntelligencer
9 hours ago

The Revenge Plot

Jared Wise, a former FBI agent, was acquitted of charges related to the January 6 Capitol riot after Trump took office and dismissed the prosecution.
US news
fromBoston.com
20 hours ago

Trump administration agencies post Easter messages celebrating Christ's resurrection

The Trump administration's Cabinet departments publicly celebrated Easter, emphasizing Christ's resurrection on social media, sparking mixed reactions from the public.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Here are three ways we can turn anti-Trump solidarity into political power | Robert Reich

Solidarity against Trump's policies can be transformed into political power through targeted activism and voter mobilization.
Europe news
fromIndependent
1 day ago

Shane Ross: We're feeling the effects of Donald Trump's ruinous war, but his bubble will soon burst

Flight cancellations and fuel rationing may occur due to the war in the Middle East, impacting holiday plans and economic stability.
#donald-trump
Europe politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

The Guardian view on the US and Europe: the UK tried to be a bridge, but Trump likes to burn them | Editorial

Donald Trump's unpredictability undermines traditional alliances and the liberal international order, causing concern among European leaders.
US politics
fromAbove the Law
19 hours ago

Trump Crashes Out At Supreme Court - See Generally - Above the Law

Donald Trump's legal challenges and actions have sparked controversy and criticism, particularly regarding birthright citizenship and his administration's decisions.
Washington DC
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Unconstrained' Trump seems to be on a quest to name the most after himself

Donald Trump is rapidly increasing the number of entities named after him, surpassing previous presidents in branding efforts.
World news
fromenglish.elpais.com
4 days ago

Trump asks weary public for patience over a war that will end shortly'

Donald Trump assured that the conflict with Iran is nearing its end and emphasized the achievement of military objectives.
Europe politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

The Guardian view on the US and Europe: the UK tried to be a bridge, but Trump likes to burn them | Editorial

Donald Trump's unpredictability undermines traditional alliances and the liberal international order, causing concern among European leaders.
US politics
fromAbove the Law
19 hours ago

Trump Crashes Out At Supreme Court - See Generally - Above the Law

Donald Trump's legal challenges and actions have sparked controversy and criticism, particularly regarding birthright citizenship and his administration's decisions.
Washington DC
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Unconstrained' Trump seems to be on a quest to name the most after himself

Donald Trump is rapidly increasing the number of entities named after him, surpassing previous presidents in branding efforts.
World news
fromenglish.elpais.com
4 days ago

Trump asks weary public for patience over a war that will end shortly'

Donald Trump assured that the conflict with Iran is nearing its end and emphasized the achievement of military objectives.
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Billionaire fortunes have reached all-time highs under Trump. So has the movement to tax them

A proposed 5% wealth tax on California's billionaires aims to fund public services and education, reflecting growing support for taxing the wealthy.
European startups
fromAxios
3 days ago

Trump administration announces new tariffs on drugmakers

Tariffs on pharmaceuticals incentivize companies to enter pricing deals and invest in domestic manufacturing to avoid higher rates.
Media industry
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days ago

Fox News Has a Growing Trump Iran War Problem: How to Cover an Unpopular Populist

Fox News faces challenges as Trump's approval ratings drop amid the Iran war, complicating its historically successful business model.
SF politics
fromThe Atlantic
4 days ago

Trump's Cozy Transportation Secretary

Richard and Elizabeth Uihlein have lobbied to reverse trucker work hour restrictions, influencing policy and political donations significantly.
Environment
fromwww.dw.com
4 days ago

'Drill baby drill': Trump opens wilderness to big energy

Trump's administration proposed significant budget cuts to national parks, raising concerns about conservation and access to public lands.
World news
fromemptywheel
5 hours ago

Trump Keeps Digging with the Same Toy Bulldozers - emptywheel

Ongoing negotiations between the Trump administration and Iran involve ceasefire discussions and mediation from Pakistan, Egypt, and Turkey.
#iran-war
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Trump Doubles Down on Iran Threat in New Interview After His Shocking Post: If There's No Deal We're Blowing Up the Whole Country'

Trump claims the Iran war will end in days, threatening severe consequences if no deal is reached.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Trump Doubles Down on Iran Threat in New Interview After His Shocking Post: If There's No Deal We're Blowing Up the Whole Country'

Trump claims the Iran war will end in days, threatening severe consequences if no deal is reached.
Europe politics
fromemptywheel
5 days ago

It's Not that Trump Is Threatening NATO; He Is Making NATO Toxic - emptywheel

Trump's skepticism towards NATO raises concerns about the alliance's reliability and the US's commitment to European defense.
#iran-conflict
World news
fromThe Atlantic
8 hours ago

Trump Is Putting America's Weaknesses on Display

Trump's administration failed to plan for potential Iranian responses, leaving him with limited options in the conflict over the Strait of Hormuz.
Right-wing politics
fromSlate Magazine
9 hours ago

Trump Said J.D. Vance Will Probably Replace Him. Now He Might Have His Eye on Someone Else.

The Trump administration's Iran conflict has damaged officials' reputations while Secretary of State Marco Rubio's influence has notably increased.
World news
fromThe Atlantic
8 hours ago

Trump Is Putting America's Weaknesses on Display

Trump's administration failed to plan for potential Iranian responses, leaving him with limited options in the conflict over the Strait of Hormuz.
Right-wing politics
fromSlate Magazine
9 hours ago

Trump Said J.D. Vance Will Probably Replace Him. Now He Might Have His Eye on Someone Else.

The Trump administration's Iran conflict has damaged officials' reputations while Secretary of State Marco Rubio's influence has notably increased.
US politics
fromIntelligencer
3 days ago

Trump's Priority Is Now Militarism, at Home and Abroad

Trump and Republicans are pre-funding ICE and Border Patrol without new regulations, limiting Democratic influence on immigration enforcement.
World politics
fromThe New Yorker
2 weeks ago

Trump's Hit-and-Run Presidency

Trump's military actions against Venezuela and Iran represent regime-change nihilism rather than traditional imperialism, characterized by indifference to outcomes and a bomb-first approach.
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
2 days ago

Who Could Possibly Want the Worst Job in Trump's Cabinet?

Trump's firing of his attorney general highlights the challenges of fulfilling his demands while maintaining legal integrity.
Right-wing politics
fromTruthout
2 days ago

Trump Relies on Centuries-Old Notions of Whiteness to Activate His MAGA Base

The AI-generated image of the Obamas as apes reflects deep-rooted anti-Black racism and provokes justified outrage within the Black community.
#supreme-court
fromBoston.com
5 days ago
US news

Supreme Court seems poised to reject Trump's birthright citizenship limits as he attends arguments

Right-wing politics
fromEsquire
4 days ago

Trump's Plan to End Birthright Citizenship Isn't Going So Well

Justice Thomas's reference to Dred Scott highlights the potential consequences of the Trump v. Barbara case on birthright citizenship.
Right-wing politics
fromThe Verge
4 days ago

Trump's birthright citizenship ban may fail - but the administration already got too far

The Supreme Court's consideration of birthright citizenship indicates significant gains for nativist movements since Trump's first term.
fromwww.npr.org
5 days ago
Right-wing politics

Supreme Court hears challenge to birthright citizenship as Trump attends arguments

US Elections
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Trump becomes first sitting president to attend supreme court as justices hear arguments on birthright citizenship - live

The Supreme Court hears arguments on Trump's executive order restricting birthright citizenship, with significant public demonstrations and Trump's unprecedented attendance.
fromBoston.com
5 days ago
US news

Supreme Court seems poised to reject Trump's birthright citizenship limits as he attends arguments

Right-wing politics
fromEsquire
4 days ago

Trump's Plan to End Birthright Citizenship Isn't Going So Well

Justice Thomas's reference to Dred Scott highlights the potential consequences of the Trump v. Barbara case on birthright citizenship.
Right-wing politics
fromThe Verge
4 days ago

Trump's birthright citizenship ban may fail - but the administration already got too far

The Supreme Court's consideration of birthright citizenship indicates significant gains for nativist movements since Trump's first term.
fromwww.npr.org
5 days ago
Right-wing politics

Supreme Court hears challenge to birthright citizenship as Trump attends arguments

US Elections
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Trump becomes first sitting president to attend supreme court as justices hear arguments on birthright citizenship - live

The Supreme Court hears arguments on Trump's executive order restricting birthright citizenship, with significant public demonstrations and Trump's unprecedented attendance.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
9 hours ago

Trump says US armed Iranian dissidents via Kurds, Kurdish groups deny claim

Trump admitted the US covertly armed Iranian protesters, supporting Iranian claims of foreign interference during January protests.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Trump Reportedly Plots Bigger DOJ Shakeup After Bondi Ouster

Trump is considering further changes at the Department of Justice after firing Attorney General Pam Bondi.
#birthright-citizenship
US Elections
fromwww.dw.com
5 days ago

US Supreme Court debates citizenship, with rare Trump visit

Trump attended the Supreme Court to support the challenge against birthright citizenship, which conflicts with the 14th Amendment.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days ago

Trump to Attend Supreme Court Hearing on Birthright Citizenship, a Presidential First

President Trump plans to attend Supreme Court arguments on birthright citizenship, challenging long-standing interpretations of the 14th Amendment.
Right-wing politics
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Commentary: Birthright citizenship secured my family's American dream. No wonder Trump hates it

Trump's executive order to end birthright citizenship is under Supreme Court review, despite strong public support for the policy.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days ago

STUPID': Trump Rages Over Birthright Citizenship After Leaving Supreme Court Early

Trump criticized birthright citizenship after attending Supreme Court oral arguments, claiming it is a unique and flawed policy in the U.S.
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
3 days ago

"It's a New World. It's the Same Constitution."

The Supreme Court hears arguments on birthright citizenship, while Trump attempts to reassure Americans about the economy and foreign policy.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days ago

Trump Goes Off on Key Constitutional Tenet: One of the Many Great Scams of Our Time!'

Trump claims birthright citizenship is exploited by wealthy foreigners and contradicts the 14th Amendment's original intent.
US Elections
fromwww.dw.com
5 days ago

US Supreme Court debates citizenship, with rare Trump visit

Trump attended the Supreme Court to support the challenge against birthright citizenship, which conflicts with the 14th Amendment.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days ago

Trump to Attend Supreme Court Hearing on Birthright Citizenship, a Presidential First

President Trump plans to attend Supreme Court arguments on birthright citizenship, challenging long-standing interpretations of the 14th Amendment.
Washington DC
fromTruthout
2 days ago

Trump Budget Boosts War Spending While Slashing Domestic Programs

The Trump administration's fiscal 2027 budget requests a 43% increase in defense spending and a 10% decrease in non-defense funding.
fromPOLITICO
3 days ago

Trump asks Congress to supersize military budget, slash domestic programs

The White House is seeking a 10 percent cut to nondefense spending, proposing a reduction of $73 billion from federal programs outside the military, targeting environmental initiatives.
Washington DC
US politics
fromCommon Dreams
2 days ago

As Trump Pushes 'Polluters First Agenda,' 2027 Budget Blasted as 'Bloody New Deal' | Common Dreams

Trump's 2027 budget request prioritizes military spending while cutting social and scientific programs, raising concerns about accountability and environmental impact.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

Trump Mulls More Cabinet Firings: He's Very Angry and He's Going To Be Moving People'

President Trump is considering further cabinet changes, including potential terminations of Commerce Secretary Lutnick and Labor Secretary Chavez-DeRemer.
#pam-bondi
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Trump news at a glance: president gives his loyal enforcer the boot

Donald Trump fired Pam Bondi as US attorney general, frustrated with her performance despite her loyalty and reshaping of the justice department.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago

Trump fires Pam Bondi as US attorney general, elevates Todd Blanche

Pam Bondi has been removed as attorney general amid criticism of politically motivated prosecutions and her handling of the Epstein files.
Right-wing politics
fromThe Atlantic
4 days ago

The Pro-Immigrant Case for Opposing Illegal Immigration

The legal immigration debate is shifting, with both conservatives and progressives questioning the value of legal immigration channels.
US politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
4 days ago

How Trump uses non-immigration government agencies to aid his deportation campaign

The Trump administration's new HUD regulations target undocumented immigrants in rental assistance households, risking family separation and affecting thousands of eligible citizens.
US Elections
fromAxios
4 days ago

The five words fueling Trump's birthright citizenship fight

The 14th Amendment guarantees citizenship to most born on U.S. soil, with exceptions for children of foreign diplomats.
US news
fromJezebel
1 month ago

It's Officially Time to Worry About Trump's Economy

The U.S. lost 92,000 jobs in February with January revised downward, showing a troubling trend of negative job growth in three of the last seven months despite unemployment remaining at 4.4%.
US Elections
fromIntelligencer
5 days ago

Trump's Order Restricting Mail Voting Is Blatantly Unconstitutional

Trump's executive orders on election administration violate the U.S. Constitution's provisions regarding state control over elections.
US politics
fromIntelligencer
1 week ago

Trump's Delusional Victory Lap

Trump's administration used ICE deployment at airports as a political strategy amid declining approval ratings and ongoing security issues.
Right-wing politics
fromAbove the Law
6 days ago

Trump Officials Downplay Guilt By Association, Cite White Supremacists As Authorities In Birthright Case - Above the Law

Trump's presidential runs are intertwined with Confederate ideologies, influencing policies like birthright citizenship and reflecting contemporary conservative politics.
#us-foreign-policy
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

Trump Claims Absolute Right' to Impose Tariffs as He Rages Against Courts in 950-Word Late Night Truth Social Tirade

President Trump attacked the Supreme Court and federal judiciary, claiming political bias against Republicans while vowing to pursue alternative legal routes to continue imposing tariffs despite a major court ruling striking down his trade policy.
US politics
fromemptywheel
1 month ago

Trump's Gut and Promises of "FREE FLOW" - emptywheel

Political press coverage fails to hold Trump accountable for military decisions lacking basic risk assessment, instead normalizing his statements through access-driven journalism.
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

One of Trump's Earliest Authoritarian Moves Is Starting to Explode in His Face

From the moment Donald Trump was sworn into office for his second term, he made clear that a major priority of his administration would be pursuing vindictive actions against his perceived enemies. One of the earliest targets of this agenda of retribution: law firms. In his first months in office, Trump signed executive orders that targeted firms that supported DEI, represented the Democratic Party, advocated for liberal causes, or employed prosecutors who had worked on former special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation into Trump's 2016 campaign.
US politics
US Elections
fromThe New Yorker
3 weeks ago

The War Trump Doesn't Want to Talk About

Trump treats the Iran conflict casually on social media, posting about unrelated political topics while the war has killed Iran's Supreme Leader, disrupted global oil markets, and cost billions.
#tariffs
US politics
fromIntelligencer
1 month ago

Is Trump's Imperial Presidency Here to Stay?

Donald Trump massively expanded presidential powers, testing institutional limits and reshaping the presidency toward claims of near‑unlimited authority.
US politics
fromThe New Yorker
2 months ago

Donald Trump's New Brand of Imperialism

U.S. intervention abroad has long roots; explicit expansionism dates to the nineteenth century and connects imperialism, masculine pride, and contemporary tensions with Russia and China.
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

The Levers Trump Isn't Using

But if you view the year through the lens of the president's powers, all of that action comes to seem more circumscribed. By neglecting some of the most significant formal and informal tools at his disposal, Trump has largely failed to advance durable policy change, at least on domestic matters. He has dominated a lot of news cycles, but at the expense of shaping the future-for good or ill.
US politics
fromAxios
2 months ago

8 ways Trump's (second) first year changed America

Trump's second term centralized power, pushed America First command capitalism, reshaped Congress and corporate behavior, and accelerated permissive AI and aggressive foreign-policy moves.
fromwww.esquire.com
2 months ago

Trump Says His Morality Is the Only Thing Stopping Him from Exerting Global Power

At the beginning of The Sting, veteran con-man Henry Gondorff explains the way of the big con to ambitious rookie Johnny Hooker, who wants to play for a vicious mobbed up New York banker. It's not like playing winos in the street. You can't outrun [the guy]. . . . You gotta keep his con even after you take his money.
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