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Trump can’t fulfil his promise to fix the economy, so he’s blaming workers instead
Forget about inflation. Now it’s all about cutting ‘waste’ in the form of jobs and our already paltry social safety net. During his presidential campaign, Donald Trump never missed an opportunity ...The Guardian - 6d -
GOP Sen. James Lankford defends Zelenskyy as Trump officials question his leadership
Sen. Lankford said that Zelenskyy is "rightfully concerned" about Russia reneging on agreements as some Trump officials questioned his leadership.NBC News - 4d -
Rubio says Trump would be 'on his way to the Nobel Peace Prize' if he were a Democrat
Secretary of State Marco Rubio fiercely defended President Trump’s approach to negotiating a peace deal between Ukraine and Russia on Sunday, saying the media and public would be praising his ...The Hill - 4d -
Trump’s FDA pick made his name by bashing the medical establishment. Soon he may be leading it
Food and Drug Administration nominee Dr. Marty Makary is known for his contrarian views and fiery criticism of traditional medical institutionsABC News - 2d -
Trump's attorneys argue his hush money appeal should be moved into federal court
Lawyers for President Trump argued in a filing that Trump's appeal of his New York hush money conviction should be moved into federal court due to evidence in the case.ABC News - 2d -
Trump touts anti-revenge porn bill, jokes about his own online treatment
President Trump highlighted the TAKE IT DOWN Act, a bill criminalizing revenge porn that First Lady Melania Trump recently advocated for. After discussing the bill, Trump joked, “I’m going to use ...NBC News - 1d -
'We are just getting started': Trump touts his agenda in major speech to Congress
Donald Trump assessed his presidency as a ringing success during his first address to a joint session of Congress since he reclaimed the White House in January.NBC News - 1d -
No. 2 Senate Democrat declares Trump “out of his mind” after address to Congress
Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (Ill.) called President Trump “out of his mind” after he pledged that the United States would plant the American flag on Mars and balance the federal budget ...The Hill - 1d -
Trump's far-right European allies issue rare criticism over his Ukraine stance
President Donald Trump's approach to Ukraine has drawn criticism from France's Marine Le Pen, Dutch populist Geert Wilders and Britain's Nigel Farage.NBC News - 1d -
Ronald Reagan is 'rolling in his grave,' Sen. Elissa Slotkin says in Democratic response to Trump
Sen. Elissa Slotkin lit into Trump in the Democratic response to his speech, suggesting that Ronald Reagan would be appalled by his approach to Russia.NBC News - 1d -
GOP tax leader promises Trump a bill with no tax on tips, overtime. Here’s his aggressive timeline.
A GOP package aims to extend the 2017 Trump tax cuts and include new breaks for seniors and Americans who rely on tips and overtime pay.MarketWatch - 1d -
Highland Park parade shooter signed "Donald Trump" on trial waiver rather than his own name
The document acknowledges that a defendant has given up his right to a trial upon pleading guilty.CBS News - 1d -
New Zealand's most senior diplomat in London loses his job over remarks about Trump
New Zealand’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom has lost his job over remarks he made about President Donald Trump at an event held by the international affairs think tank Chatham House in ...ABC News - 23h -
Angry voters confront Republican congressman over DOGE cuts at town hall
Republican Rep. Rich McCormick of Georgia faced boos and jeers at a town hall Thursday night. His constituents, including Democrats, were angry over the Department of Government Efficiency slashing ...CBS News - Feb. 21 -
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Republicans Face Angry Voters at Town Halls, Hinting at Broader Backlash
After a monthlong honeymoon for the G.O.P. at the start of President Trump’s term, lawmakers are confronting a groundswell of fear and disaffection in districts around the country.The New York Times - Feb. 23 -
Most voters support having agency focused on government efficiency: Poll
Most voters support having an agency focused on ensuring government efficiency but were split on the current Elon Musk-led department having access to their own personal data and the country’s, ...The Hill - Feb. 24 -
Some German voters concerned about far-right gains
The rise of anti-immigrant sentiment in Germany's east helped propel the far-right "Alternative for Germany" party to its biggest gains in the national election held this past Sunday. Holly ...CBS News - Feb. 25 -
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Just 1 voter backed AfD in Germany's smallest town
In the smallest town in Germany, just one out of 228 eligible voters cast their ballot for Alternative for Germany even as the far-right, anti-immigrant party’s saw historic gains elsewhere in the ...ABC News - 6d -
The Democratic Party Reconsiders a Huge, Vulnerable Database of Voter Information
The party’s storehouse of everything it knows about American voters required an extraordinary intervention to keep it running, people involved said. A meltdown could have crippled its campaigns ...The New York Times - 5d -
Majority of voters don't want government to make decisions using AI: Poll
A majority of U.S. voters do not want the government using artificial intelligence (AI) to make decisions, according to a new poll from Americans for Responsible Innovation (ARI) shared first with ...The Hill - 10h -
Zero Day is a political thriller without a political position or even point
Netflix’s new Robert De Niro-led hit series toys with real-world references but hasn’t got the faintest clue what to do with them. Spoilers ahead . For decades, movies and TV shows that feature ...The Guardian - Feb. 25 -
Prominent political donor and attorney John Morgan launching new political party
Prominent political donor and attorney John Morgan is launching a new political party, he said on the social platform X on Wednesday. “I am forming a new political party for those of us stuck in ...The Hill - Feb. 27 -
How Trump's NIH layoffs upended one probationary staffer's life
Before she had even unpacked her Washington, D.C., apartment after making the move from Alabama, Katie Sandlin became one of thousands of federal probationary workers to be fired.CBS News - Feb. 20 -
‘Make Germany Great Again’: How the Trump effect is spreading into Germany
Bolstered by support from Elon Musk and Vice President JD Vance, the AfD party is seeing a surge in support from Germany’s far-right. Amid a widening political divide in the country, support for ...NBC News - Feb. 21 -
How Trump’s Tariffs Could Reorder Asia Trade and Exclude the U.S.
Asian countries are among the most vulnerable to President Trump’s economic grievances. But they are also best placed to make deals to minimize their exposure.The New York Times - Feb. 21 -
How much federal data has Trump really purged?
Since Trump took office, almost 3,400 datasets from Data.gov have been removed.The Hill - Feb. 22 -
The Fed is stuck in neutral as it watches how Trump’s policies play out
With an abundance of unknowns, the only gear the central bank really can be in these days is neutral.CNBC - Feb. 23 -
How Can Europe Talk to Trump? Macron Tries Flattery, and Gentle Resistance.
Emmanuel Macron, the French president, epitomized how the continent’s leaders are trying to navigate President Trump’s increasingly hostile administration.The New York Times - Feb. 25 -
Thunder vs. lightning: How Democrats must navigate the Trump era
spectacle. It is meant to distract and overwhelm. Democrats cannot afford to spend four years reacting to every clap of thunder. Instead, the focus must be on the lightning — swift, powerful and ...The Hill - Feb. 25 -
How Trump's tariffs on Mexico and Canada will sweep across the U.S., state by state
From Maine to Montana to New Mexico, states across the U.S. will face significant economic issues from President Donald Trump's trade war on Mexico and Canada.CNBC - Feb. 25 -
Trump’s ‘Gulf of America’ debacle is no joke – this is how authoritarians get started
The move has disturbing historical precedents, and retaliation against the Associated Press signals more restrictions to come. Last week, the Associated Press sued White House officials for ...The Guardian - Feb. 26 -
How Trump and Biden Pursued Critical Minerals in Ukraine, Greenland and Other Countries
China dominates in critical minerals, and President Trump has turned to high-pressure tactics to acquire them.The New York Times - Feb. 26 -
How Trump’s Changes to U.S. Gender Policy Could Affect Your Passport
President Trump’s order abolishing the “X” marker and recognizing only birth sex has caused confusion and anxiety for trans, intersex and gender-nonconforming travelers.The New York Times - Feb. 27 -
How a former Trump staffer predicts the president's 2nd term will go
Author and retired Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman discusses his new book, "The Folly of Realism: How the West Deceived Itself About Russia and Betrayed Ukraine."ABC News - Feb. 27 -
How Trump’s Cabinet Scrambled to Respond to Musk’s DOGE Email
Behind the scenes, cabinet secretaries compared notes as they tried to figure out how to respond to a directive from President Trump’s most powerful adviser without angering the president.The New York Times - Feb. 27 -
Trump Officials Split Over How Hard to Go on Mexican Cartels
A Mexican delegation will meet in Washington on Thursday to finalize a security deal, as White House officials debate a strategy for fighting cartels and stemming the flow of drugs across the border.The New York Times - Feb. 27 -
How European nations are appealing to Trump, boosting defense spending
European nations that are part of NATO are boosting their defense spending and are appealing to President Trump's demands on contributions. Charlotte Howard, The Economist's executive editor, joins ...CBS News - Feb. 27 -
How could Russia react to the Trump-Zelenskyy Oval Office meeting?
Russia may react positively to the bombastic meeting between President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the Oval Office. CBS News' Charlie D'Agata, who has covered the ...CBS News - 6d
