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Republicans plow ahead with anti-abortion agenda in states where voters approved constitutional amendments
After voters in seven states enshrined abortion rights in their state constitutions, GOP lawmakers have moved forward with bills to curtail them.NBC News - 5h -
GOP frustrations with conservatives rise after budget fight
Frustrations are bubbling up among House Republicans after the conference — by the skin of its teeth — overcame internal disputes to adopt a framework for President Trump’s legislative agenda, a ...The Hill - 5h -
Yellen slams Trump tariff agenda as ‘worst self-inflicted policy wound'
Former Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen weighed in on the Trump administration's trade war Friday evening, blasting President Trump's latest roll-out of import taxes on nearly all trading partners. ...The Hill - 2h -
Mortgage rates surge over 7% as tariffs hit bond market
Mortgage rates surged over 7% to end the week, after massive volatility in bond markets surrounding President Donald Trump's tariff agenda.CNBC - 20h -
Texas Republican sues over Capitol Police office search
Rep. Troy Nehls (R-Texas) filed a lawsuit seeking $2.5 million in damages after a U.S. Capitol Police (USCP) officer entered his office, prompting claims from the GOP congressman that he is ...The Hill - 21h -
Trump tariffs could push allies to align with China: Delaware governor
Delaware Gov. Matt Meyer (D) said he fears President Trump’s expansive tariff agenda is going to push U.S. trading allies in North America and Europe to align closer to China. “If the goal is some ...The Hill - 19h -
At the Supreme Court, the Trump Agenda Is Always an ‘Emergency’
As legal challenges to the Trump administration mount, the justices are facing a key test — a flood of “emergency applications” asking for immediate intervention.The New York Times - 1d -
Wall Street Journal asks if Trump has China trade strategy
The editorial board of The Wall Street Journal is questioning whether President Trump has a clear agenda on trade as the tariff war with China heats up. "The reality is that Mr. Trump is making it ...The Hill - 21h -
Republicans Clash Over Medicaid in Hunt to Pay for Trump’s Agenda
Conservatives in the House say they won’t back any package without deep cuts that would all but certainly affect the health program. Some Senate Republicans say they won’t accept such cuts.The New York Times - 1d -
How the Crypto Industry’s Political Spending Is Paying Off
Federal lawmakers who benefited from crypto largess in the 2024 election are speedily advancing the industry’s agenda.The New York Times - 6h -
Market Madness, Manufacturing, and the Liberation Day of It All
Donald Trump’s tariff announcements are roiling the markets. On this week’s special episode of Uncanny Valley, we break it all down.Wired - 2d -
U.S. Military Removes Commander of Greenland Base
Although the military did not say why the colonel had been dismissed, it said it would not tolerate any subversion of President Trump’s agenda.The New York Times - 17h -
Lawmakers pursue avenues to counter Trump tariffs
Backlash to President Trump's tariffs cropped up throughout Capitol Hill in recent days, as Democrats, and some Republicans, expressed concern about the sweeping levies on foreign imports.CBS News - 2d -
Morning Report — Amid tariff uncertainty, Trump notches a domestic win
In today’s issue: Global tumult intensified Thursday over President Trump’s tariffs and the possibility of deepening trade wars and a recession, but the president got an early win in the battle ...The Hill - 1d -
Renault emerges as winner in Trump tariff chaos
French carmaker insulated from industry tumult so far because it has close to zero sales in USFinancial Times - 1d -
How Republicans got from 'DEAD ON ARRIVAL' to 'yes' on the Trump budget blueprint
As the fate of President Trump’s agenda hung in the balance in the House, Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) turned to what he knows best: prayer. At the end of an hours-long, late-night meeting that ...The Hill - 1d -
Trump Cabinet members channel reality TV into their messaging
As the Trump administration reviews its goals and agenda in a full Cabinet meeting several members are taking a page out of the president's book and channeling reality TV in their video messaging. ...CBS News - 1d -
GOP pollster finds support for Trump tax proposals in most key Senate battlegrounds
An internal poll conducted by GOP pollster Fabrizio Ward found support for President Trump’s tax proposals in most Senate battleground states ahead of the upcoming budget reconciliation battle in ...The Hill - 1d -
Bessent Takes Tricky Center Stage as Trade Wars Roil U.S. Economy
The Treasury secretary received counsel and criticism from some of his predecessors over President Trump’s policies.The New York Times - 6h -
JPMorgan chief Dimon warns of ‘considerable turbulence’ in US economy
Biggest US bank posts 9% rise in quarterly profits as market tumult boosts trading businessFinancial Times - 22h -
OpenAI co-founder Ilya Sutskever’s new venture SSI valued at $32bn
Start-up raises $2bn, underscoring investors’ keen appetite for bankrolling AI groups despite US economic tumultFinancial Times - 18h -
Hillary Clinton warns women over House GOP voting bill
Former Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton warned women about a just-passed House bill that she says could make it harder for them to vote. The Safeguard American Voter Eligibility ...The Hill - 1d -
Senate GOP divided over House demands for spending cuts
Senate Republicans are deeply divided over demands by House conservatives to cut at least $1.5 trillion, and possibly more, from the federal budget over the next decade, putting Senate Majority ...The Hill - 1d -
House GOP campaign arm targets Democrats over budget resolution
The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) launched a digital ad campaign targeting 25 House Democrats facing competitive reelection bids in 2026 over their votes against the budget ...The Hill - 23h -
The GOP’s Wisconsin loss is a stark reminder: You can’t neglect local government
Too often, Republican energy is shunted into prominent national races, leaving local contests hung up: underfunded, understaffed and, frankly, underwhelmed. While crucial, the national focus on ...The Hill - 1h -
Will Trump’s tariffs affect U.S. jobs?
On again, off again: the spectre of the potential economic fallout of tariffs has worried Americans since President Trump’s inaugural address, when he proposed to “tariff and tax foreign countries ...The Hill - 1d -
EU Countries Go on Tariff Defense
The uncertainty of higher tariffs has spurred Germany, Italy, Portugal and Spain to announce financial lifelines for businesses and workers. More countries are expected to follow.The New York Times - 22h -
China and Europe Retaliate as Trump’s Tariffs Kick in
China announced a tariff hike on U.S. imports to 84 percent from 34 percent, while the EU said it would impose 25 percent tariffs on a range of U.S. imports.Inc. - 2d -
China’s President Xi to Trump: ‘There are no winners in a tariff war’
China slapped the United States with a new tariff, raising the tax on American goods to 125%. It comes after the White House raised tariffs on China to 145%. Chinese President Xi Jinping responded ...NBC News - 1d