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Democrats’ deference to Biden was a disaster. They still haven’t learned their lesson | Norman Solomon
Conformity and fear of party leadership are impairing Democrats’ ability to fight Trump and drive a progressive agenda. Joe Biden’s insistence on running for re-election was certainly disastrous. ...The Guardian - 18h -
ACLU sues Trump administration over NIH grant cancellations
A coalition of health researchers, unions and other stakeholders filed a lawsuit Wednesday challenging the abrupt cancellation of billions of dollars in research grants by the National Institutes ...The Hill - 1d -
Senate Republicans consider joining Democrats to oppose Trump over tariffs
Republican defections would amount to rare public rebuke as concerns mount over impact of president’s plans. US politics live – latest updates On the eve of Donald Trump’s so-called ...The Guardian - 2d -
Radio Free Europe sues over U.S. funding cuts | 60 Minutes
Radio Free Europe, which has been a vital tool in the fight against disinformation and authoritarianism, filed a lawsuit after President Trump moved to cut funding to U.S. government-run broadcasters.CBS News - 3d -
Trump tracker: the latest data on US tariffs, trade and economy
As the president launches a trade war, follow the latest on tariffs and executive ordersFinancial Times - 17h -
Why a Wisconsin Supreme Court Election Is All About Trump
Elon Musk’s prominent role in the most expensive judicial race in American history has helped turn Tuesday’s election into a battle over national politics.The New York Times - 3d -
Wall Street Journal: Election results reflect 'MAGA backlash'
The editorial board of The Wall Street Journal is calling Tuesday night's election results in Wisconsin in Florida a wake-up call for President Trump and Republicans. "Democrats solidified their ...The Hill - 1d -
O'Reilly: 'Democrats will win the midterms' if 'economy is wobbly,' prices high
Conservative commentator Bill O'Reilly predicts Democrats will have success in the 2026 midterm elections if President Trump does not do more to improve the economy. "He’s running an enormous ...The Hill - 2d -
The key places to watch in Tuesday's elections in Wisconsin and Florida
A handful of elections in Florida and Wisconsin have become key tests of President Donald Trump’s political standing just over two months into his second term in the White HouseABC News - 3d -
Democratic-backed Crawford wins Wisconsin Supreme Court race over Musk-backed Schimel
The election could set the ideological balance of Wisconsin's highest court.ABC News - 1d -
Trump's crusade against big law firms sparks fears of long-lasting damage
President Trump has signed a string of executive orders in recent weeks targeting some of the nation's most prominent law firms.CBS News - 1d -
Republicans join Democrats in Senate vote to rescind Trump Canada tariffs
Resolution that would block tariffs passes 51-48 in Senate, in vote that shows Republican unease over president’s plans. Several Republican senators joined Democrats to pass a resolution that would ...The Guardian - 1d -
Federal Judge Temporarily Blocks Parts of Trump’s Anti-DEI Orders
A U.S. district court ruled that the Labor Department can’t require federal grant recipients and contractors to prove they aren’t running programs that run counter to recent executive edicts.Inc. - 6d -
Trump targets Smithsonian funding for programs with "improper ideology"
President Trump signed an executive order targeting funding for Smithsonian Institution programs that he says contain "divisive, race-centered ideology."CBS News - 6d -
Trump rips Democrat's resolution on Canada tariffs
President Trump on Tuesday bashed Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.) over a resolution that would undercut the basis for tariffs on Canada and urged Republicans to vote against it. Kaine has put forward a ...The Hill - 2d -
Donald Trump ordered to pay £626,000 legal costs after Steele dossier lawsuit
US president had sued over denied allegations he took part in ‘perverted’ sex acts but UK case was thrown out last year. Donald Trump has been ordered by a judge in England to pay more than ...The Guardian - 15h -
Trump steps up efforts to exert control over DC
President Trump is growing more aggressive in his posture towards Washington, D.C, threatening to exert more control over the local affairs of the nation's capital. The president signed an ...The Hill - 2d -
Democrats intro bill to protect State Department from DOGE cuts
A new proposal on Capitol Hill takes aim at DOGE while proposing guardrails to reassert congressional oversight authority over the executive branch.ABC News - 1d -
‘Big Psychological Boost’ for Democrats in String of Elections
The party’s position remains dire. But a judicial victory in Wisconsin and closer-than-expected losses in Florida suggest a once-demoralized Democratic base is animated again.The New York Times - 1d -
Prosecutors to Seek Death Penalty for Luigi Mangione, Bondi Says
The attorney general said the decision to seek the death penalty for Luigi Mangione, who is accused of murdering an insurance executive, was in keeping with an executive order by President Trump.The New York Times - 2d -
De minimis trade loophole that boosted Chinese online retailers to end May 2
President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed an executive order shutting the de minimis trade loophole, effective May 2.NBC News - 1d -
The Crucial Factor for Democrats to Win Elections
Asking what voters think of a president’s performance is important, but so is gauging how they feel.The New York Times - 23h -
Trump Takes Aim at Smithsonian, Wading Into Race and Biology
His executive order faulted an exhibit which “promotes the view that race is not a biological reality but a social construct,” a widely held position in the scientific community.The New York Times - 3d -
Democrats Have Problems. Turning Out for Special Elections Isn’t One of Them.
They have come out in strong numbers in smaller races so far this year, and in the early voting for today’s elections.The New York Times - 2d -
‘Loser’: Musk endures wave of gloating on X after liberal judge wins Wisconsin race
Democrats seize on result as a referendum on Musk and an emphatic repudiation of Trump’s richest supporter and ally. Democrats were tasting unfamiliar triumphalism on Wednesday after the election ...The Guardian - 1d -
In Trump’s Fight With Perkins Coie, the Richest Firms Are Staying Quiet
None of the nation’s top-10 firms by revenue have signed a legal brief demonstrating support for the law firm that is resisting an executive order.The New York Times - 1d -
Abbott Delays Calling a Special House Election. Democrats Cry Foul.
The House minority leader accused Gov. Greg Abbott of Texas of holding up a special election to keep the Republicans’ slim majority steady.The New York Times - 3d -
4/2: America Decides
President Trump signs order on reciprocal tariffs; Democrat-backed Susan Crawford wins Wisconsin Supreme Court raceCBS News - 19h -
Baltimore sues sportsbooks over 'shady' practices
The city of Baltimore sued DraftKings and the parent company of FanDuel, accusing them of using deceptive and unfair practices to target and exploit vulnerable gamblers.ESPN - 7h -
Trump will not stop until every American relic reflects his imaginary world view | Kellie Carter Jackson
The US president’s attack on the Smithsonian isn’t about truth. It’s about erasure, and ‘erasure is violence’. Last week, Donald Trump issued another executive order, this one aimed directly at ...The Guardian - 2d -
Democrats have a new boogeyman in Elon Musk: Takeaways from Tuesday's elections
Republicans also got key reinforcements for their slim House majority at an important moment. And Democrats made gains compared to 2024 in each key race.NBC News - 2d -
Democratic group to track state impacts of Trump agenda
A major Democratic super PAC on Monday launched a new database to track the state-by-state impacts of the Trump administration’s agenda. American Bridge 21st Century, which is the Democratic ...The Hill - 3d -
Trump's new world order is based on pragmatism, not ideology
The U.S. has gone from resisting the idea of a multipolar order to an attempt to dominate it on new terms: Less moralism, more realism.The Hill - 15h -
The history of Voice of America
The Congressionally funded broadcaster is both a global information source and an American foreign policy tool. Now, with an executive order, the Trump administration silenced VOA for the first ...CBS News - 10h -
FTC chair defends Trump firing of Democratic commissioners
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chair Andrew Ferguson on Wednesday defended President Trump’s decision to fire the agency’s Democratic commissioners. FTC commissioners Rebecca Kelly ...The Hill - 1d -
Judge orders White House to restore legal aid to unaccompanied migrant children
The temporary restraining order is another setback in less than a week for Trump’s immigration crackdown. A federal judge in California has ordered the Trump administration to temporarily restore ...The Guardian - 1d -
Wisconsin and Florida elections provide early warning signs to Trump and Republicans
A trio of elections have provided plenty of warning signs to Republicans and President Donald TrumpABC News - 1d -
Judge blocks dismantling of CFPB, orders employees reinstated
The judge's order requires the Trump administration to reinstate terminated CFPB employees among other steps.ABC News - 6d