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House comes to a halt after GOP lawmakers join Democrats in a bitter fight on remote voting
WASHINGTON — A band of Republican lawmakers sank an effort Tuesday by Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., to kill a plan to allow remote voting for lawmakers who become new parents, a bitter dispute that ...NBC News - 3d -
Trump backs remote voting for new parents amid House GOP impasse
The initiative backed by Rep. Anna Paulina Luna and publicly opposed by Speaker Mike Johnson has split House Republicans and brought floor proceedings to a halt this week.NBC News - 21h -
Democrats vow to fight Trump tariffs 'tooth and nail' and slam 'chaotic trade war'
"Trump's done a lot of bad things. This is way up there," Chuck Schumer said of the administration's tariff policy.ABC News - 1d -
Treasury secretary to meet with House Republicans as Trump eyes new tariffs
It's the latest meeting House GOP conference chair Lisa McClain has set up with members of Trump's Cabinet in an effort to keep lawmakers in the loop on White House plans.NBC News - 3d -
Democrats Fired from F.T.C. Sue President Trump Over Dismissals
Rebecca Kelly Slaughter and Alvaro Bedoya, who were fired from the agency this month, accused President Trump in a lawsuit of executive overreach.The New York Times - Mar. 27 -
Senate Democrats demand release of Harvard Medical School researcher
A group of Senate Democrats on Monday sent a letter to the Department of Homeland Security demanding the release of a Harvard Medical School researcher who was detained by Immigration and Customs ...The Hill - 4d -
Former Trump economic adviser calls tariffs a ‘sledgehammer’
President Trump’s former economic adviser Stephen Moore likened the administration’s newly announced tariffs to a “sledgehammer.” Moore joined CNN on Thursday, just a day after Trump announced a 10 ...The Hill - 1d -
Republicans seen more favorably, more united than Democrats: Poll
Americans hold more favorable views of Republicans than Democrats, even as favorability remains grim across the board, according to the latest Economist/YouGov poll. In the survey, released ...The Hill - 1d -
Congress has power over tariffs, but stopping Trump isn't likely as of now
Stock market indices have sharply fallen on the heels of President Trump imposing higher tariffs on more than 180 countries.CNBC - 3h -
White House considering roughly 20% tariff on most imports, report says
The Washington Post report comes a day before April 2, when President Donald Trump is set to announce his larger plans for global tradeCNBC - 3d -
GOP senator: Trump 'wasn't advocating' for third term
Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) on Monday argued President Trump “wasn’t advocating” for a third term when he floated a possible 2028 run over the weekend, adding that such a move would require a "highly ...The Hill - 4d -
Consumers brace for economic impact of Trump's reciprocal tariffs
President Donald Trump is set to unveil new reciprocal tariffs with taxes expected on imported goods from around the world that are set to go into effect immediately. NBC’s Christine Romans joins ...NBC News - 2d -
Senate Democrats call for special counsel to investigate Signal leak
More than 30 Senate Democrats have called on Attorney General Pam Bondi to appoint a special counsel to investigate the Houthi Signal chat scandal, as the White House insists the case is closed on ...The Hill - 3d -
Booker intends on 'disrupting normal business' of Senate in marathon floor speech
Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., has been speaking on the Senate floor for over 15 hours in an effort to protest President Trump and Elon Musk, saying he hopes to disrupt "normal business" by speaking for ...NBC News - 3d -
Democratic Sen. Bennet says he supports Trump’s threat to impose secondary tariffs on Russia
Sen. Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) says President Trump’s back and forth relationship with Russia is “crazy” but would support his call for secondary tariffs should peace talks with Ukraine fall through.NBC News - 5d -
Trump, Powell at odds over tariff fallout
Presented by National Council on Aging {beacon} Trump pressures Powell; Dow drops 2k points President Trump and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell shared vastly different views Friday on the ...The Hill - 1h -
Lawsuit Challenges Trump’s Legal Rationale for Tariffs on China
A nonprofit group said the president misapplied a law in imposing those levies and portrayed its filing as the first lawsuit to challenge the Trump administration over its tariffs.The New York Times - 20h -
Republicans Invoke Newsom in a Hearing on Transgender Sports
California Democrats rejected two Republican bills that would have banned transgender athletes from female sports. In a rare turn, Republicans tried to use the Democratic governor’s own words to ...The New York Times - 2d -
Estimates Imply That Trump Tariffs Could Fall Heavily on Consumers
Trump’s supporters have clashed over the true goal of forthcoming global tariffs: raising revenue, or lowering foreign trade barriers?The New York Times - 3d -
Adam Schiff places hold on Trump loyalist's nomination for top federal prosecutor in D.C.
The move could delay but not necessarily prevent the Senate from considering Ed Martin's as U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia on a permanent basis.NBC News - 2d -
Carville on Trump tariffs: 'It’s just his ego playing itself out in public'
Democratic strategist James Carville said he believes President Trump’s tariffs are not motivated by policy but instead just represent the president's "ego playing itself out in public." Carville ...The Hill - 2d -
Senate Democrats open investigation into reports AI could replace contract workers at Education Department
Senate Democrats are opening an investigation into reports that Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is attempting to replace some contract workers at the Education Department ...The Hill - 2d -
Trump tariffs live: US markets see worst day in five years as president claims ‘stock is going to boom’ – as it happened
This live blog is now closed. For more coverage on Trump’s tariffs, click here:. US stock markets have worst day since Covid over Trump tariffs Global markets in turmoil amid Trump tariffs ...The Guardian - 20h -
Trump discusses tariff impact on car prices, Signal group chat leak
Meet the Press moderator Kristen Welker joins Sunday TODAY’s Willie Geist to discuss her phone conversation with President Donald Trump about his tariff’s impact on the price of cars, his stance on ...NBC News - 5d -
How CEOs are reacting to Trump’s far-reaching tariff plan
CNBC's Andrew Ross Sorkin joins TODAY to break down how CEOs are reacting to President Donald Trump's sweeping global tariffs, as they weigh how to lead through the uncertainty.NBC News - 10h -
Trump tariffs could undermine Brexit deal in Northern Ireland
US president imposes two-tier rate on island of Ireland, raising concerns over impact on 1998 peace pact. Trump’s tariffs: the full list Business live – latest updates Donald Trump’s tariff ...The Guardian - 1d -
Wisconsin Republicans Hit Their Vote Target, but Democrats Blew Past Theirs
The liberal candidate in the state’s Supreme Court race benefited from outsize Democratic turnout as counties swung left across the state.The New York Times - 2d -
Booker makes a stand against Trump – and doesn’t stop for 25 hours
Democrats have appeared lame and leaderless for 72 days, but then Cory Booker stood up and did something. “Would the senator yield for a question?” asked Democratic leader Chuck Schumer.. Senator ...The Guardian - 2d -
Most Americans oppose deporting migrants to El Salvador without due process: Survey
A majority of Americans oppose deporting migrants who have not been convicted to El Salvador without due process, according to a new survey, as the Trump administration defends its deportation ...The Hill - 1d -
House effort to allow remote votes for new parents survives in a blow to Johnson
House Speaker Mike Johnson called the outcome "disappointing," adding that a "handful of Republicans joined with all the Democrats to take down a rule — that's rarely done."CBS News - 3d -
After months of surrender, the Democrats have finally stood up to Trump – thank you, Cory Booker | Emma Brockes
Watching the New Jersey senator hold court for 25 hours felt radical and cathartic. One of the problems beleaguering political opponents of Donald Trump has been finding a form of protest that, ...The Guardian - 2d -
Democratic performance is improving in a slew of special elections, as a weary party looks for signs of hope
Democrats have spent the first months of Donald Trump’s second administration wandering the political wilderness — facing record-low popularity while competing factions battle over how exactly to ...NBC News - 1d -
These bizarre locations have been hit by Trump's tariffs — including an uninhabited island
U.S. President Donald Trump's aggressive and far-reaching "reciprocal tariffs" were signed into effect on Wednesday, hitting over 180 countries.CNBC - 1d -
Mallory McMorrow jumps into Michigan’s Senate race with a call for change in the Democratic Party
Michigan state Sen. Mallory McMorrow is jumping into the race to replace retiring Democratic Sen.NBC News - 2d -
Schumer on Trump's new tariffs: A 'huge tax on American families' to 'help billionaires get a tax cut'
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) on Wednesday slammed President Trump’s sweeping new tariffs, calling them a “huge tax” on the average American family. “This is a huge tax on American ...The Hill - 1d -
McConnell on vote to undo Trump tariffs against Canada: ‘We need to reinforce our allies’
Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) said the United States needs to “reinforce our allies” when asked why he voted to undo President Trump’s tariffs against Canada. Four GOP senators, including McConnell, ...The Hill - 1d -
Trump’s Tariffs Follow Anger Over Trade Imbalances and Lost Manufacturing Jobs
Economists and legal experts question how the strongest economy in the world can be facing a national emergency over the trade deficit.The New York Times - 23h