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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.
#trump
US Elections
fromwww.theguardian.com
16 hours 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.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

Trump rails against court decision that once again stalls his White House ballroom project

A federal judge's ruling blocks above-ground construction of a White House ballroom, allowing only below-ground work for national security facilities.
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
16 hours 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.
Europe news
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

Trump Flips On Former Key European Ally: It's Her Who's Unacceptable'

Trump criticized Meloni after her defense of the Pope, claiming she has changed and is now unacceptable.
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.
US Elections
fromLEVEL Man
2 days ago

Trump's Landslide as the World's Most Unpopular Man

Trump's popularity has significantly declined, with disapproval ratings consistently outpacing approval by double-digit margins during his presidency.
fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago
US news

Trump rails against court decision that once again stalls his White House ballroom project

#fbi
Media industry
fromwww.mediaite.com
20 hours 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
21 hours 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
20 hours 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
21 hours 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.
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 hours ago

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

The Trump administration can continue building a $400 million White House ballroom at the site of the former East Wing, a US appeals court ruled on Friday. The three-judge panel granted the administration a stay of an order that had aimed to halt most aboveground construction.
Washington DC
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.
SF politics
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.
#immigration
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.
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.
Podcast
fromThe New Yorker
21 hours ago

Corruption Toppled Viktor Orban. Could Donald Trump Be Next?

Péter Magyar's victory over Viktor Orbán highlights the impact of anti-corruption strategies on far-right movements globally.
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.
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

Why U.S. Politics Looks Like a Bad Marriage

Political discourse has shifted to personal attacks, resembling damaging communication patterns that threaten the unity of the country.
Artificial intelligence
fromAxios
1 day ago

Trump officials negotiating access to Anthropic's Mythos despite blacklist

Anthropic is selectively rolling out Mythos to assess its cyber capabilities with a few organizations, including potential government agencies.
World politics
fromThe Washington Post
2 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.
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.
Healthcare
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

That's Laughable!' Democrat Goes Off On Trump OMB Director's Reasoning For 15 Million Americans Losing Healthcare

Rep. Brendan Boyle challenged OMB Director Russell Vought on healthcare coverage loss for millions due to Trump's policies during a House Budget Committee hearing.
Right-wing politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
6 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.
Europe politics
fromFortune
11 hours ago

Trump has already endorsed the Monroe Doctrine. Now he needs to endorse the Truman Doctrine | Fortune

The Iran War has created opportunities for Russia, necessitating a strong U.S. response to counter Russian aggression in Ukraine.
US politics
fromThe Verge
5 hours ago

Judge rules Trump administration violated the First Amendment in fight against ICE-tracking

The Trump Administration violated the First Amendment by pressuring Facebook and Apple to remove ICE-tracking groups and apps, according to Judge Alonso.
#iran
World politics
fromThe New Republic
3 days ago

Trump Is Waging One Big War Against the Rest of the World

Iran and Venezuela share similarities in being demonized, facing sanctions, and having advocates for regime change, despite diverging paths recently.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

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

Senate Majority Leader John Thune supports President Trump's tough stance on Iran, viewing it as a strategy to open the Strait of Hormuz.
World politics
fromThe New Republic
3 days ago

Trump Is Waging One Big War Against the Rest of the World

Iran and Venezuela share similarities in being demonized, facing sanctions, and having advocates for regime change, despite diverging paths recently.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

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

Senate Majority Leader John Thune supports President Trump's tough stance on Iran, viewing it as a strategy to open the Strait of Hormuz.
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.
#donald-trump
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.
Right-wing politics
fromThe New Yorker
1 day ago

Trump Thinks He's Become Orange Jesus

Donald Trump feuded with Pope Leo XIV and compared himself to the Saviour, showcasing a troubling political climate and his controversial behavior.
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.
US Elections
fromThe Atlantic
4 days ago

The Heresies of Donald Trump

Trump's attacks on the pope reveal a misunderstanding of Catholic beliefs and a lack of humility, contrasting with the pope's call for spiritual humility.
US Elections
fromFast Company
3 days ago

The White House DoorDash fiasco is a snapshot of a presidency in free fall

Donald Trump's recent PR stunt involving McDonald's delivery failed to divert attention from his controversies and was perceived as staged and unrealistic.
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.
fromThe Atlantic
3 days ago

Jared Kushner's Mysterious Role in the Trump Administration

Kushner has in the first 14 months of the second Trump administration sat down with world leaders including Vladimir Putin, Benjamin Netanyahu, and Volodymyr Zelensky, along with Saudis and multiple other actors from the Middle East.
Left-wing politics
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 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.
#immigration-enforcement
US politics
fromIntelligencer
2 weeks 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.
US politics
fromAxios
1 day ago

Trump ditches deportation showmanship

The White House is recalibrating its immigration enforcement messaging amid declining public support.
US politics
fromPOLITICO
3 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 politics
fromIntelligencer
2 weeks 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.
Right-wing politics
fromEsquire
2 days ago

Clarence Thomas Wouldn't Know What Progressivism Was If It Smacked Him on the Head

Justice Clarence Thomas criticizes progressivism for undermining natural rights and blames Woodrow Wilson for its adoption in American governance.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

Top five takeaways from Homeland Security budget hearings

DHS officials testified about funding needs amid a record-breaking shutdown affecting operations and employee pay.
#supreme-court
Right-wing politics
fromAxios
2 days ago

SCOTUS justices air disputes in rare public rifts

The Supreme Court faces significant internal conflict as justices critique each other's views amid crucial upcoming rulings.
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
fromAxios
2 days ago

SCOTUS justices air disputes in rare public rifts

The Supreme Court faces significant internal conflict as justices critique each other's views amid crucial upcoming rulings.
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.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Senate Democrats move to stall Trump's absurd' bid to install new Fed chair

Democrats are opposing Trump's nomination of Kevin Warsh for Fed chair amid ongoing criminal investigations into current Fed members.
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.
#gas-prices
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Trump Says Gas Prices Are Not Very High' When Asked When Americans Can Expect Relief

Trump claims gas prices are not very high despite current averages around $4 per gallon.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Trump Says Gas Prices Are Not Very High' When Asked When Americans Can Expect Relief

Trump claims gas prices are not very high despite current averages around $4 per gallon.
fromFortune
2 days ago

These Americans are refusing to pay their taxes in protest of the Trump administration | Fortune

"I was thinking, well, it's a little inconsistent for me to refuse induction, refuse to go into the military, yet pay taxes that would fund other people to go into the military," the 81-year-old told Fortune.
Right-wing politics
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 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 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 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.
Right-wing politics
fromFox News
5 days ago

President Trump's birthright citizenship fight is about history, not hysteria

Critics of Trump's birthright citizenship executive order label it as revisionist, but this characterization is challenged by legal scholars and historical context.
US politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 days ago

The Trump administration is trying to force Reddit to reveal the identity of an online ICE critic

The Trump administration is demanding Reddit user data, seen as an attack on freedom of expression and a violation of constitutional rights.
World politics
fromThe New Yorker
1 month 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 Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days ago

Wake-Up Call for Americans': Hillary Clinton Warns Trump Wants to Model Himself After Vladimir Putin'

Hillary Clinton warns that Trump aspires to emulate Putin, celebrating Orban's electoral defeat as a setback for autocrats.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month 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.
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.
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 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 news
fromThe Nation
1 month ago

Trump's "Defensive Operation" Against the World

The Otay Mesa Detention Center, operated by CoreCivic, holds immigrants in overcrowded conditions exceeding capacity with reports of inadequate nutrition, medical care, and sanitation.
US politics
fromIntelligencer
3 weeks 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.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month 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.
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

As Trump dismantles the existing world order, his version is still taking shape

The U.S. played a starring role in these international organizations such as the United Nations, the World Bank and NATO. "In this treaty, we seek to establish freedom from aggression and from the use of force in the North Atlantic community," Truman said at NATO's founding in 1949 in Washington, D.C. That NATO community, then and now, includes Greenland, a semiautonomous territory that for three centuries has been part of Denmark, a NATO member.
World politics
US Elections
fromThe New Yorker
1 month 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.
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 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.
#tariffs
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.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Outcry grows over clown car' cabinet but no sign Trump ready for shakeup

Trump's cabinet members have faced numerous scandals and controversies, including allegations of drug use, misconduct, and misuse of taxpayer funds, raising questions about their competence and fitness for office.
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