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So Stupidly!' Trump Rips Supreme Court Including Justices Nominated by Me' in Scorching CNBC Rant

Retirement

The Alito Retirement Denial Has Been Upgraded - Above the Law

fromEsquire

SF politics

Leaked Memos Reveal Just How Much the Supreme Court Has Betrayed the Constitution

US politics

A New Supreme Court Leak Shows John Roberts at His Worst

US politics

The Shadow Docket Memos Are Damning. So Naturally, The Right Is Talking About The Leak. - Above the Law

US Elections

Trump Is Nudging Alito and Thomas Toward Retirement

So Stupidly!' Trump Rips Supreme Court Including Justices Nominated by Me' in Scorching CNBC Rant

Trump criticized the Supreme Court for a decision that led to a $165 billion tariff repayment, expressing disappointment over their lack of support.

Retirement

The Alito Retirement Denial Has Been Upgraded - Above the Law

Justice Samuel Alito is not planning to retire this year, according to sources close to him.

SF politics

fromEsquire

Leaked Memos Reveal Just How Much the Supreme Court Has Betrayed the Constitution

The Supreme Court's shadow docket is used to bypass traditional legal processes, reflecting a conservative majority's influence on significant policy decisions.

A New Supreme Court Leak Shows John Roberts at His Worst

Chief Justice Roberts' lobbying against Obama's climate policy reveals partisan motivations behind the Supreme Court's shadow docket decisions.

The Shadow Docket Memos Are Damning. So Naturally, The Right Is Talking About The Leak. - Above the Law

Leaked memos reveal how Chief Justice Roberts led the Supreme Court to create the shadow docket, highlighting internal dysfunction and predetermined outcomes.

fromThe American Conservative

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.

Trump Administration Is Using Christianity to Justify Murder and Empire

Whiteness functions as a mask for historical violence, creating an illusion of innocence while being structurally predicated on the dehumanization of Black people.

#immigration

16 hours ago

Right-wing politics

Trump's Overlooked Effort to Reduce Legal Immigration

NYC parents

Trump Order Halts Legal Aid for Migrant Youth as Colleges Partner With ICE

The Trump administration's funding cuts halted legal aid for unaccompanied migrant children, impacting their representation and deportation risks.

fromThe American Conservative

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.

16 hours ago

Right-wing politics

Trump's Overlooked Effort to Reduce Legal Immigration

NYC parents

Trump Order Halts Legal Aid for Migrant Youth as Colleges Partner With ICE

The Trump administration's funding cuts halted legal aid for unaccompanied migrant children, impacting their representation and deportation risks.

Intellectual property law

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.

Scoop: DeSantis "begging" Trump for prime role in administration

DeSantis is seeking a role in Trump's administration, but the attorney general position is unlikely.

fromFortune

The Trump administration has yet to deploy a key legal move that would render tariff refund applications a 'waste of time,' federal litigator warns | Fortune

The Trump administration launched a tariff refund portal following a court order to refund illegally collected tariffs.

#trump

fromThe New Yorker

Paris food

Donald Trump's Triumphal Arch and the Architecture of Autocracy

World politics

Never': Trump Rejects Claim Israel Forced Him Into War And Promises Amazing' Results

5 hours ago

World news

Trump says US likely to resume bombing Iran as ceasefire nears end

Right-wing politics

Joe Scarborough Warns Trump Now a Combination' of 2 Presidents He Did Not Want to Be'

US news

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.

1 hour ago

AOC Renews Call to Oust Trump After Report on His Exclusion From Situation Room

Ocasio-Cortez suggests Trump's absence from critical military decisions may be beneficial, implying he should spend more time on the golf course.

Paris food

fromThe New Yorker

Donald Trump's Triumphal Arch and the Architecture of Autocracy

A proposed 250-foot triumphal arch by Trump raises concerns about its impact on historical sites and its intended purpose.

Never': Trump Rejects Claim Israel Forced Him Into War And Promises Amazing' Results

Trump asserts he was not pressured by Israel to go to war with Iran, citing the Hamas attack as his motivation.

World news

5 hours ago

Trump says US likely to resume bombing Iran as ceasefire nears end

Donald Trump anticipates resuming bombing Iran as a ceasefire deadline approaches, while also indicating negotiations are still possible.

Joe Scarborough Warns Trump Now a Combination' of 2 Presidents He Did Not Want to Be'

Trump embodies traits of Bush and Carter, the two presidents he criticized most, as he faces conflict with Iran.

US news

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

1 hour ago

AOC Renews Call to Oust Trump After Report on His Exclusion From Situation Room

Ocasio-Cortez suggests Trump's absence from critical military decisions may be beneficial, implying he should spend more time on the golf course.

Term-Limited Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis Is Begging' Trump for His Next Gig: Report

Ron DeSantis seeks a key role in Trump's administration after a failed presidential campaign and aims to regain Trump's favor.

Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer to exit Trump administration

Chavez-DeRemer is under investigation for alleged misuse of taxpayer funds and inappropriate conduct involving staff.

US news

Trump's labor secretary resigns amid investigation into misconduct

NYC parents

fromAxios

Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer to exit Trump administration

Chavez-DeRemer is under investigation for alleged misuse of taxpayer funds and inappropriate conduct involving staff.

US news

Trump's labor secretary resigns amid investigation into misconduct

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World news

fromFortune

18 hours ago

Trump insists there's no pressure to end the war in Iran that he started, but 'it will all happen, relatively quickly!' | Fortune

Trump expresses mixed signals on U.S.-Iran negotiations, indicating no rush to end conflict while anticipating talks in Pakistan.

Humor

Trump's presidency is what evil looks like: absurd, frightening, cruel | Nesrine Malik

Images of violence and chaos reflect the real suffering in the world, highlighting the casual cruelty allowed to persist.

Medicine

fromThe Nation

We Need to Prepare for the Mammoth Task of De-Trumpification

Rebuilding public health and science after Trump's presidency will require significant resources and a long-term commitment.

fromThe Verge

20 hours ago

Tim Cook will still be Apple's Trump whisperer

As executive chairman, Cook will assist with certain aspects of the company, including engaging with policymakers around the world. Translation: he's sticking around to deal with thorny political relationships - in particular the one with President Donald Trump.

Apple

Another woman ousted from Trump's Cabinet as Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer exits

Lori Chavez-DeRemer resigned amid a misconduct investigation, becoming the third Cabinet official to leave Trump's administration in two months.

15 hours ago

Trump's Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer latest to leave administration

Lori Chavez-DeRemer is leaving her position as US Secretary of Labor amid controversies and is the third high-profile female official to depart the Trump administration.

Washington DC

Trump labor secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer resigns amid misconduct investigation

BREAKING: Lori Chavez DeRemer Resigns From Trump Cabinet

Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer has resigned from Donald Trump's cabinet amid reports of misconduct and ethics violations.

NYC LGBT

fromAdvocate.com

20 hours ago

Another woman ousted from Trump's Cabinet as Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer exits

Lori Chavez-DeRemer resigned amid a misconduct investigation, becoming the third Cabinet official to leave Trump's administration in two months.

15 hours ago

Trump's Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer latest to leave administration

Lori Chavez-DeRemer is leaving her position as US Secretary of Labor amid controversies and is the third high-profile female official to depart the Trump administration.

Washington DC

Trump labor secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer resigns amid misconduct investigation

BREAKING: Lori Chavez DeRemer Resigns From Trump Cabinet

Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer has resigned from Donald Trump's cabinet amid reports of misconduct and ethics violations.

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fromThe Nation

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 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.

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

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.

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.

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Non-profit organizations

Trump officials urge other countries to join new trade over aid' push

The Trump administration is shifting global development policy from aid to trade, emphasizing private sector involvement and free-market principles.

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US Elections

Terrible poll ratings would bother some politicians. Donald Trump isn't one of them | Arwa Mahdawi

World politics

Trump Proactively Claims Credit For Ending Two More Wars One Of Which He Started

11 hours ago

Why is the Maga project teetering? Because not even Trump supporters voted for this dysfunction | Moira Donegan

Trump's focus on culture-war issues alienates working-class supporters, impacting his approval ratings and undermining his populist appeal.

Right-wing politics

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.

19 hours ago

US Elections

AOC Says She Wants Trump on the Golf Course: Keep Him Out of Consequential Decisions'

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez prefers Trump on the golf course rather than in the White House, questioning his fitness for presidency under the 25th Amendment.

Terrible poll ratings would bother some politicians. Donald Trump isn't one of them | Arwa Mahdawi

Despite economic challenges, 37% of Americans still approve of Trump's performance, reflecting a disconnect between public sentiment and reality.

Trump Proactively Claims Credit For Ending Two More Wars One Of Which He Started

Trump claims to have ended eight wars and adds two more, including one he initiated.

11 hours ago

Why is the Maga project teetering? Because not even Trump supporters voted for this dysfunction | Moira Donegan

Trump's focus on culture-war issues alienates working-class supporters, impacting his approval ratings and undermining his populist appeal.

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.

19 hours ago

AOC Says She Wants Trump on the Golf Course: Keep Him Out of Consequential Decisions'

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez prefers Trump on the golf course rather than in the White House, questioning his fitness for presidency under the 25th Amendment.

GOP Senator Praises Trump Fed Nominee Then Tells Him to His Face Why He Can't Vote for Him Yet

Senator Thom Tillis expressed support for Kevin Warsh but cannot vote for him due to concerns over the Trump administration's treatment of Jerome Powell.

You Don't Have the Courage!' Elizabeth Warren Dresses Down Trump's Fed Nominee

Sen. Elizabeth Warren criticized Kevin Warsh's nomination to chair the Federal Reserve, accusing him of being influenced by President Trump and lacking independence.

Trump says he would be' disappointed if Fed chair nominee Kevin Warsh did not cut interest rates US politics live

Donald Trump expects Kevin Warsh to cut interest rates immediately upon confirmation as Federal Reserve chair.

2 hours ago

GOP Senator Praises Trump Fed Nominee Then Tells Him to His Face Why He Can't Vote for Him Yet

Senator Thom Tillis expressed support for Kevin Warsh but cannot vote for him due to concerns over the Trump administration's treatment of Jerome Powell.

You Don't Have the Courage!' Elizabeth Warren Dresses Down Trump's Fed Nominee

Sen. Elizabeth Warren criticized Kevin Warsh's nomination to chair the Federal Reserve, accusing him of being influenced by President Trump and lacking independence.

Trump says he would be' disappointed if Fed chair nominee Kevin Warsh did not cut interest rates US politics live

Donald Trump expects Kevin Warsh to cut interest rates immediately upon confirmation as Federal Reserve chair.

Who owns presidential records? Trump's Justice Department says it's him

President Trump is challenging the Presidential Records Act, raising concerns about accountability and historical preservation for future administrations.

Trump's Fed chair pick says he'll maintain independence but won't say president lost 2020 election

We need to take politics out of monetary policy and monetary policy out of politics. If I'm confirmed, the Federal Reserve should stay in its lane.

US politics

MAGA Is Eating Its Own

María Elvira Salazar represents a shift in Miami politics, but Trump's declining approval among Latino voters threatens her position and the GOP's future.

Washington DC

Trump and WH Spark Confusion With Numerous Contradictory Statements Over Whether JD Vance Will Attend Iran Peace Talks

Confusion arose over Vice President J.D. Vance's attendance at peace talks in Islamabad, with conflicting statements from officials regarding security concerns.

Trump's $1.5 Trillion Defense Budget Could Be Political Suicide for Republicans

Trump proposes a $1.5 trillion military budget, the largest in U.S. history, raising questions about necessity and allocation of funds.

fromThe Washington Post

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.

#tariffs

Trump administration launches tariff refund system as first step in paying back billions US politics live

The Trump administration is launching a refund system for businesses that paid tariffs ruled unconstitutional by the Supreme Court.

fromBusiness Insider

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Despite the setback, the president isn't backing down.

US politics

US President Trump promises new tariffs, slams Supreme Court decision

Trump administration launches tariff refund system as first step in paying back billions US politics live

The Trump administration is launching a refund system for businesses that paid tariffs ruled unconstitutional by the Supreme Court.

fromBusiness Insider

US politics

Despite the setback, the president isn't backing down.

US politics

US President Trump promises new tariffs, slams Supreme Court decision

Top Biden Official Supports Trump Iran Attack, Says Biden May Have Done The Same

The Biden administration modeled potential military actions against Iran, indicating possible future strikes under Biden's leadership.

#trump-administration

Washington DC

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.

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.

The Aides Keeping the President in the Dark

Top officials in the Trump administration kept the president out of the loop during a national-security crisis due to concerns about his temperament.

2 weeks 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.

Washington DC

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.

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.

The Aides Keeping the President in the Dark

Top officials in the Trump administration kept the president out of the loop during a national-security crisis due to concerns about his temperament.

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2 weeks 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.

SF politics

fromAxios

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.

fromThe Nation

11 hours ago

We Are About to Miss the Opportunity of a Lifetime

2026 and 2028 can initiate transformational change if anger is channeled into a clear vision and goals.

fromLGBTQ Nation

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.

1 hour ago

Warren Asks Trump Fed Pick Point-Blank Did Donald Trump Lose in 2020?'

Senator Warren questioned Kevin Warsh's independence during his confirmation hearing, specifically regarding the 2020 election results and his stance on Trump's economic agenda.

#republicans

US politics

Republicans stare down a growing, neverending FISA crisis

Right-wing politics

The GOP Needs Discipline, Gets Trump's Chaos Instead

Republicans stare down a growing, neverending FISA crisis

Republicans face a critical impasse over FISA reauthorization, with Trump demanding a clean extension amid internal party skepticism.

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.

This Is Not a Real Hearing': Congressman Kicks Off Roundtable by Announcing Democrats Are Boycotting

Democratic members of the House Oversight Committee boycotted a roundtable, deeming it not a real hearing due to lack of rules and accountability.

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.

fromwww.amny.com

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.

#surveillance

US politics

House Republicans blame White House for Hill FISA mess

fromWIRED

US politics

Republican Mutiny Sinks Trump's Push to Extend Warrantless Surveillance

House Republicans blame White House for Hill FISA mess

House ultraconservatives blocked Trump's plan for an 18-month extension of warrantless surveillance without reforms, blaming the White House for delays.

fromWIRED

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.

Enraged Trump appointee sues media for reporting on his drunkeness. His lawyer is a "legal clown." - LGBTQ Nation

Kashyap Patel is suing The Atlantic for defamation over allegations of misconduct, while his lawyer has a history of unsuccessful lawsuits.

fromTNW | Artificial-Intelligence

Trump's campaign to preempt state AI regulation faces resistance from states and Congress alike

The Trump administration is actively working to prevent state regulation of AI, while states are increasingly introducing their own legislation.

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.

fromThe New Yorker

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.

fromThe Verge

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.

3 weeks ago

Critics Have a New Way to Describe the Trump Administration

The term 'Trump regime' reflects a growing perception of his administration as authoritarian and morally questionable.

Jen Psaki Shuts Down Democrats' 25th Amendment Trump Hopes

Jen Psaki criticized Democrats' focus on the 25th Amendment for removing Trump, calling it unconstructive and urging broader party inclusivity.

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.

Law

fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs

Trump Admin Calls 'Backsies' On Biglaw Executive Order Appeals - Above the Law

The Trump administration filed to dismiss its executive order cases against major law firms, then reversed course within 24 hours to continue defending the orders despite apparent constitutional vulnerabilities.

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

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.

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.

World news

Trump's board of peace is an imperial court completely unlike what was proposed

A Trump-run global board has shifted from a Gaza ceasefire focus toward a pay-to-play, semi-permanent peace body that risks supplanting UN roles and norms.

2 weeks 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.

fromThe American Conservative

Trump's Very Own Autopen Controversy

An AI-generated 'Lion King' video showing Democratic leaders as animals briefly appeared on Trump's Truth Social, prompting outrage and questions about who posted it.

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.

#presidential-power

US politics

Is Trump's Imperial Presidency Here to Stay?

US politics

The Presidential Powers Trump Is Neglecting

US politics

Is Trump's Imperial Presidency Here to Stay?

US politics

The Presidential Powers Trump Is Neglecting

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fromAxios

"Patience was running thin": Some Republicans privately cheer SCOTUS rebuke of Trump

Supreme Court ruled Trump lacked authority under IEEPA to impose tariffs, easing GOP political risk while prompting calls for Congress to codify or replace them.