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Not every Trump move is authoritarian — focus on the real threats
Trump's administration has committed real violations of law and democratic norms, but policy disagreements and norm violations do not invalidate the entire administration.The Hill - Mar. 10 -
Behind Trump's latest comments on a U.S. recession
President Trump seems confident that his tariffs will reap great rewards for the U.S., but he is not ruling out the possibility of a recession. CBS News' Weijia Jiang reports.CBS News - Mar. 10 -
Trump administration halts funding for two cybersecurity efforts
The Trump administration has cut millions of dollars in federal funding from two cybersecurity initiatives, including one dedicated to helping state and local election officialsABC News - Mar. 10 -
Greenland voting underway with Trump, independence in headlines
Greenland's national election will determine control of its parliament, with the ruling Inatsisartut party supporting independence and Trump suggesting the U.S. should take control of the island.The Hill - 6d -
Why the UK Has Not Retaliated Against Trump’s Tariffs
Prime Minister Keir Starmer wants to stay close to the United States, even as the uncertainty unleashed by President Trump offers a chance to build ties with the European Union.The New York Times - 5d -
Trump's economic troubles put Republicans on the defensive
President Donald Trump's full-speed-ahead approach to making radical change has forced his allies to fight from a defensive posture.NBC News - 4d -
Trump: Russia not accepting ceasefire would be 'very disappointing'
President Trump discussed the ongoing talks for a ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia, and said it would be "very disappointing" if Russian President Putin did would not accept it.NBC News - 4d -
Trump on Greenland: 'We really need it for national security'
During a meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, President Trump was asked about the possibility of annexing Greenland and claimed it would be needed for "national security."NBC News - 4d -
Trump: Government shutdown would be 'purely on the Democrats'
President Trump said Democrats would be "purely to blame" for a government shutdown after House Republicans passed a funding bill that is uncertain to pass in the Senate.NBC News - 4d -
NYPD arrests dozens of protesters inside Trump Tower
Dozens of protesters have been arrested after staging a sit-in demonstration inside Trump Tower calling for the release of Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil.NBC News - 4d -
The UK is reassessing its nuclear deterrent because of Trump
The first seven weeks of Trump’s second term have unbalanced fundamental strategic assumptions that the United Kingdom and Europe have relied on for decades.The Hill - 3d -
Trump Administration Expels South Africa’s Ambassador to the U.S.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio had lashed out on social media over comments critical of President Trump that the ambassador had made to a think tank in Johannesburg.The New York Times - 2d -
Trump says ISIS chief killed in Iraq
President Trump on Friday announced that ISIS’s second in command was killed in Iraq this week, touting it as an example of his administration’s “peace through strength” military philosophy. “He ...The Hill - 2d -
The cost of being in Trump's crosshairs: Public humiliation
The Trump administration has rushed to execute its agenda and along the way has left a roadside trail of unsuspecting and in some cases, helpless casualties.NBC News - 14h -
AI industry sends wishlist to Trump: 4 takeaways
A variety of artificial intelligence (AI) firms and industry groups are hoping to shape the Trump administration’s forthcoming policy on the emerging technology and keep the U.S. a leader in the ...The Hill - 13h -
Trump to meet with Kennedy Center board after purge
President Donald Trump said former President Joe Biden's preemptive pardons of members of the Jan. 6 committee are "void" because he signed them by autopen.NBC News - 12h -
Trump’s battle with Washington law firm Perkins Coie, explained
The battle between President Trump and a prominent Washington law firm has taken a new turn this week, as a judge intervenes to pause Trump’s actions. The controversy kicked off when Trump targeted ...The Hill - 3d -
Trump-backed plan to fund government raises GOP concerns on defense
Republicans are raising concerns about what the Trump-backed strategy to stave off next week’s government shutdown threat could mean for defense programs for the next six months. President Trump ...The Hill - Mar. 8 -
Maher denounces Trump ‘lies’ at joint address: ‘Bored with that s---’
Comedian Bill Maher roasted President Trump on his show Friday night, claiming Trump's joint address to Congress was entrenched with "lies." “I’m bored with that s---! OK? This is what he does. ...The Hill - Mar. 8 -
Fox host asks Trump whether he is 'comfortable' that 'Ukraine may not survive'
Fox News host Maria Bartiromo pressed President Trump on whether he is “comfortable” with the idea that Ukraine “may not survive” the war with Russia. Trump sat down for an interview with Bartiromo ...The Hill - Mar. 10 -
Trump ‘not at all’ worried about joint Russia, China, Iran military exercises
President Trump said he is “not at all” worried that Russia, China and Iran are doing joint military exercises. Trump was asked by a reporter on Sunday about the news that the three countries are ...The Hill - Mar. 10 -
Trump vows to find, apprehend and deport student 'terrorist sympathizers'
President Trump on Monday said the arrest of a Columbia University student who led pro-Palestinian protests would be the first “of many to come.” Trump on Truth Social touted the arrest by ...The Hill - Mar. 10 -
Trump puts pressure on Zelensky ahead of Saudi Arabia talks
Presented by GE Aerospace {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Heading into Jeddah talks, Trump puts pressure on Zelensky President Trump is inflicting ...The Hill - Mar. 10 -
Trump to increase steel and aluminum tariffs on Canada in response to electricity surcharge
President Trump on Tuesday said his administration will increase planned steel and aluminum tariffs against Canada in response to an electricity surcharge the Ontario government imposed in the ...The Hill - 6d -
Trump immigration crackdown enters new waters with arrest of Mahmoud Khalil
The arrest of a Columbia University graduate marks a significant escalation in President Trump's immigration crackdown, with a lawful permanent resident who has not been charged with any crime now ...The Hill - 6d -
Latest news on Trump's trade war with Canada, shock in stock markets
President Trump's trade war with Canada is growing after Ontario's premier announced on a tax on electricity bound for the U.S. This comes as the stock markets are reacting negatively to Mr. ...CBS News - 6d -
Trump floats labeling violence against Tesla dealerships as domestic terrorism
President Trump hinted he would be open to labeling individuals who carry out violence at Tesla dealerships as “domestic terrorists” following a string of violent demonstrations at the electric ...The Hill - 6d -
Watch: Trump meets with NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte
President Trump is scheduled to meet with NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte around noon EDT Thursday. The meeting comes as Trump demands that European countries spend more on their own security, ...The Hill - 4d -
Trump pushes annexation of Greenland during meeting with NATO secretary
President Trump on Thursday expressed confidence the United States would annex Greenland, even suggesting the head of the NATO alliance could be a key player in facilitating the acquisition. "I ...The Hill - 4d -
Oversight Democrats launch review of crypto reserve 'poised to enrich' Trump
House Oversight Democrats are encouraging President Trump to abandon his plans for a crypto reserve, calling it a strategy to enrich himself at taxpayer expense. The reserve, announced by Trump ...The Hill - 4d -
Trump asks Supreme Court to take up birthright citizenship plan
The Trump administration wants the Supreme Court to limit the scope of lower court rulings against his executive order that would end automatic birthright citizenship. NBC News' Lawrence Hurley ...NBC News - 4d -
Trump says he's asked Putin to spare Ukrainian troops' lives
President Trump said he strongly requested that Russian President Vladimir Putin spare the lives of Ukrainian soldiers surrounded by Russian troops, in a statement posted to his social media site. ...The Hill - 3d -
Trump rolls back over a dozen Biden-era executive orders, actions
President Trump rolled back on Friday over a dozen former executive orders and directives signed by former President Biden focused on gender, labor policies and industry regulations. Trump signed ...The Hill - 2d -
How New York’s Mayor, Eric Adams, Wooed Donald Trump
Mayor Eric Adams’s charm campaign involved phone calls to the Trumps and a meeting with Steve Bannon. Mr. Trump showed sympathy for the mayor, as his administration moved to drop charges against ...The New York Times - 2d -
Here's where Trump's approval rating stands on key issues
President Trump's approval ratings are showing signs of weakening nearly two months into his second term. While his efforts to crack down on immigration seem largely well-received, Trump’s ...The Hill - 2d -
Mahmoud Khalil’s case is setting up an epic first amendment battle with Trump
Trump administration’s interpretation of immigration law paves way for high-stakes legal clash after activist’s arrest. The Trump administration is relying on an obscure provision of immigration ...The Guardian - 1d -
Line 5, a Trump donor, is profiting off a pipeline deal threatening pollution
Trump administration accused of ‘quid pro quo’ for fast-tracking controversial fossil fuel proposal in Michigan. Donald Trump ’s administration is being accused by activists of a quid pro quo as ...The Guardian - 1d -
Trump doubles down on reciprocal tariffs: ‘April 2 is a liberating day’
President Trump doubled down on reciprocal tariffs, calling their planned April 2 implementation date a “liberating day.” “April 2 is a liberating day for our country,” Trump said to reporters on ...The Hill - 10h -
What is Tren de Aragua, Venezuelan gang targeted by Trump for deportations?
Tren de Aragua, commonly known as TdA, is the Venezuelan gang targeted by President Trump in recent mass deportations. On Saturday, Trump invoked the Alien Enemies Act of 1798, the first time it’s ...The Hill - 8h -
Trump says he'll hold Iran responsible for Houthi attacks
President Trump says he'll hold Iran responsible for any attacks by the Houthi rebels in Yemen. Trump authorized strikes against the Tehran-backed group Monday and over the weekend. CBS News ...CBS News - 47m