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Out of power, Democratic lawmakers take to the streets to rally opposition to Trump
WASHINGTON — Democratic lawmakers are staging protests outside federal agencies, holding resistance-themed news conferences back home and taking to social media as they try to combat President ...NBC News - 6h -
Wall Street needs to take Trump more seriously, Jim Cramer says
CNBC's Jim Cramer unpacked President Donald Trump's actions over the past few days.CNBC - 1d -
Jon Stewart urges Democrats to stop 'trotting Schumer out' to respond to Trump
Jon Stewart says Chuck Schumer isn't the most effective messenger in combating President Trump's rhetoric, urging Democrats to quit frequently turning to the Senate minority leader. "Democrats, can ...The Hill - 1d -
End Appears Near for U.S. Aid Agency, Democratic Lawmakers Say
A sense of crisis among aid groups was growing as U.S.A.I.D.’s website went dark.The New York Times - 3d -
DeepSeek will not derail Wall Street’s tech rally, say fund managers
Chinese start-up could reorder winners and losers from AI boomFinancial Times - 5d -
Democratic party needs to focus on taking on Trump, being less "rigid," DNC chief says
Democratic National Committee Chairman Jaime Harrison is about to depart his position atop the losing party in the 2024 presidential election. Harrison spoke to CBS News senior White House and ...CBS News - 6d -
Democrats leave 'emergency' meeting vowing ‘street fight’ in response to Trump actions
House Democrats launched a multilateral effort Wednesday to combat the flood of executive actions from President Trump, vowing to punch back through legislation, lawsuits and a blitz of ...The Hill - Jan. 29 -
Democrats Find a Voice in Opposition to Trump’s Funding Halt
In their first unified opposition to President Trump, Democrats across the ideological spectrum accused him of preying on the nation’s most vulnerable citizens by denying them government aid.The New York Times - Jan. 29 -
Democrats' playbook for Trump 2.0: Tune out the noise and focus on economic issues
As Trump floods the zone in his first week, Democrats are departing from their "resistance" strategy in his first term and zeroing in on economic issues.NBC News - Jan. 28 -
Republican Lawmakers in Florida Rebel Against DeSantis in Rare Power Move
In a special session on Monday, leaders seemed to be declaring their independence from a governor who has wielded so much power that legislative sessions have become largely predictable rubber stamps.The New York Times - Jan. 27 -
Carville: Democrats need to let Trump ‘punch himself out’
Democratic strategist James Carville said Democrats need to let President Trump “punch himself out.” In remarks on MSNBC on Friday, Carville recalled Muhammad Ali, noting he would go six or seven ...The Hill - Jan. 27 -
Trump Pushes Jordan and Egypt to Take in Palestinians to ‘Clean Out’ Gaza
President Trump said he had spoken to Jordan’s leader and planned to call Egypt’s. Mr. Trump’s suggestion echoes proposals from far-right Israelis. A Hamas official rejected the idea.The New York Times - Jan. 26 -
Trump wants neighbours to take in Palestinians to 'clean out' Gaza
Palestinians condemn the proposal, and both Jordan and Egypt have rejected Trump's request.BBC News - Jan. 26 -
Democratic lawmakers devising legal obstacles to fight anti-immigration push
California, New York and other states resist by expanding healthcare and education and limiting detention centers. As Donald Trump tightens the nation’s immigration policies, lawmakers in ...The Guardian - Jan. 26 -
Trump takes Nevada victory lap; Democrats lick wounds
Democrats are trying to figure out how to make a comeback in Nevada after President Trump became the first GOP presidential candidate to win the state since President George W. Bush in 2004. Trump ...The Hill - Jan. 25 -
What Trump has done since taking power
The Republican has started his second term at a fast pace. Here's a handy guide to what he's done so far.BBC News - Jan. 23 -
Democratic lawmakers ask regulators to look into Donald and Melania Trump meme coins
The digital tokens have already generated billions of dollars on paper for the Trump family.CNBC - Jan. 23 -
Lawmakers meet on slew of Trump Cabinet picks
Another handful of President Trump's picks for his Cabinet are either appearing on Capitol Hill or under consideration for confirmation Thursday. CBS News political reporter Taurean Small has the ...CBS News - Jan. 23 -
Democratic attorneys general speak out against Trump's immigration agenda
More than 20 states have sued the Trump administration over the president's executive order attempting to end birthright citizenship. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett spoke ...CBS News - Jan. 22 -
Democratic infighting is rising as Trump takes center stage
Democrats are finding themselves mired in infighting and schoolyard sniping just as President Trump begins his new term. Former first lady Jill Biden and Rep. Nancy Pelosi’s (D-Calif.) daughter ...The Hill - Jan. 22 -
Lawmakers react to Trump's executive orders
Lawmakers on Capitol Hill are responding to President Trump's executive orders signed on Day 1 of his second term in the White House. The actions include measures on immigration and birthright ...CBS News - Jan. 21 -
Trump takes power in Washington, declaring "America's decline is over"
President Trump asserted that he not only has a political mandate to carry out his agenda, but also a divine one.CBS News - Jan. 20 -
At Trump’s Rally, the Contradictions Are in the Music
The president-elect danced along with Village People as his rally closed with a live performance of “Y.M.C.A.,” after Kid Rock and Lee Greenwood played.The New York Times - Jan. 20 -
Trump rallied in Washington on eve of inauguration
The president-elect kicked off pre-inauguration festivities Saturday with a series of inaugural balls and a fireworks display.NBC News - Jan. 19 -
Celebrity boyfriend outed as an AI scam and a lawmaker’s fighting words
Trump inauguration attendance, woman scammed by AI Brad Pitt AI, Rednote surges before TikTok shutdown, L.A. wildfire winds, Bad Bunny announces residency, insurance nonrenewalsNBC News - Jan. 18 -
Rivian and Plug Power close government loan deals just before Trump takes office
Just in time, clean-energy companies Rivian Automotive Inc. and Plug Power Inc. have closed loan agreements with the Biden administration that will fund the construction of manufacturing plants in ...MarketWatch - Jan. 17 -
Evening Report — Democrats take 'class war' to Trump's Cabinet picks
💸 Plus: Rudy Giuliani's surprise settlement {beacon} Evening Report © Greg Nash Trump Cabinet picks' wealth draws Dem scrutiny DEMOCRATS ARE TAKING AIM at the accumulated wealth of ...The Hill - Jan. 16 -
A British lawmaker pleads guilty to assaulting a man in the street
A British lawmaker has pleaded guilty to beating a man in a street during an incident captured on videoABC News - Jan. 16 -
Wall Street stocks post biggest rally since Trump’s election victory
Easing underlying US inflation and strong bank earnings boost equitiesFinancial Times - Jan. 15 -
Suspect in ex-lawmaker's assassination says he acted out of "gratitude"
Lim Kimya was gunned down by a motorcyclist as he arrived in Bangkok by bus from Cambodia with his French wife.CBS News - Jan. 13 -
Republicans urge Trump nominees: Don't take the bait from Democrats
Senate Republicans are urging President-elect Trump’s Cabinet nominees to resist taking the bait from Democrats when their high-stakes confirmation hearings kick off next week, marking a ...The Hill - Jan. 12 -
Venezuelan opposition leader rallies support in Panama ahead of Maduro inauguration
Self-exiled Venezuelan opposition leader Edmundo González is rallying regional support for the opposition's claims that he won the July election against President Nicolás MaduroABC News - Jan. 8 -
With Trump taking office, some Democrats and pro-immigration groups ponder new ideas
There's momentum among pro-immigration groups and some Democrats for policies that would move the party to the right on immigration.NBC News - Jan. 8 -
Trump says he won't rule out military force to take Greenland
President-elect Donald Trump held a wide-ranging news conference Monday in which he reiterated his insistence that the U.S. should take control of the Panama Canal and Greenland, adding that he ...CBS News - Jan. 7 -
Trump doesn't rule out using military force to take control of Panama Canal, Greenland
President-elect Donald Trump held a wide-ranging press conference at Mar-a-Lago on Tuesday. He addressed pardons for Jan. 6 defendants and whether he would pursue efforts to put Greenland and the ...CBS News - Jan. 7 -
Trump refuses to rule out using military to take Panama Canal and Greenland
Remarks likely to set off alarm bells around the world as Trump prepares to return to the White House this month. Donald Trump is refusing to rule out using American military force to retake ...The Guardian - Jan. 7 -
Trump refuses to rule out force to take Greenland and Panama Canal
US president-elect also vows to rename Gulf of Mexico as ‘Gulf of America’ and to impose tariffs on alliesFinancial Times - Jan. 7 -
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Virginia special elections test Democratic enthusiasm as Trump takes office
Virginia is holding the first special election of the year in what is being billed as a test for Democratic enthusiasm ahead of the state’s gubernatorial race later this year. Democrats are widely ...The Hill - Jan. 7
