Senate confirms Lori Chavez-DeRemer as labor secretary in bipartisan vote

Democrats joined Republicans in confirming former GOP Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer as President Trump's labor secretary.

CBS News - Mar. 10

Vice President JD Vance urges GOP to fall in line as shutdown looms

House Republicans are slated to vote Tuesday on their spending bill that would fund the government at current levels through September 2025.

ABC News - Mar. 11

Here's how every senator voted on confirming Trump's top officials

Charts show how each Democratic and Republican senator voted on President Trump's Cabinet picks and selection for FBI director.

CBS News - Mar. 12

With Medicaid cuts looming, misinformation about immigrants, especially Latinos, spreads

As Republican lawmakers move to cut Medicaid spending, misinformation about immigrants, especially about Latinos, is spreading on social media.

NBC News - Mar. 13

D.C. parents protest Congress' funding bill over a $1B cut to the city's budget

Parents are mobilizing to persuade senators to reject a Republican funding bill because it would deal a blow to the D.C. city budget.

NBC News - Mar. 13

Dark economic clouds loom over Trump and the GOP: From the Politics Desk

President Donald Trump’s economic approach is putting members of his administration and Republicans in Congress on the defensive as the stock market continues to struggle

NBC News - Mar. 13

Under G.O.P., Congress Cedes Power to Trump, Eroding Its Influence

On spending, oversight and other issues, Republican lawmakers have willingly ceded power traditionally reserved for Congress to the Trump White House.

The New York Times - Mar. 14

FirstFT: Tesla warns Trump administration it is ‘exposed’ in trade war

Also in today’s newsletter, top Senate Democrat backs Republican funding bill, and China criticises Panama ports deal

Financial Times - Mar. 14

Trump's quest to conquer Canada is confusing everyone

Canadians and Republicans alike are confounded as President Donald Trump increasingly links a trade war to his push to annex Canada.

NBC News - Mar. 14

Oklahoma Proposes Teaching 2020 Election ‘Discrepancies’ in U.S. History

The Oklahoma Board of Education recently approved a new, more conservative social studies agenda that has irked even some Republicans.

The New York Times - Mar. 14

Shutdown 'would have sent message' that Democrats won't be 'bullied' by Trump, Sen. Murphy says

Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) defends his “no” vote on a Republican spending bill that averted a government shutdown.

NBC News - Mar. 16

‘Full of despair’: Senate Dems look to regroup after losing shutdown fight

Democrats are openly questioning whether they lost their last point of leverage by ceding to Republicans in the latest skirmish over funding the government.

Politico - Mar. 17

Democrats Are Playing With Tea Party Fire

If Democrats don’t get a better grip on what is achievable in Congress, they will fall victim to the infighting that has long plagued Republicans.

The New York Times - Mar. 17

Chinese students slam GOP bill that would ban them from U.S. schools, say it's ‘new Chinese Exclusion Act’

Several Chinese students slammed legislation that was introduced last week by Republican lawmakers that seeks to keep them out of American schools.

NBC News - Mar. 19

Transcript: Sen. Rand Paul on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," March 23, 2025

The following is the transcript of an interview with Sen. Rand Paul, Republican of Kentucky, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on March 23, 2025.

CBS News - 5d

Democrats Call for Hegseth and Waltz to Resign

Some Republican lawmakers have called for an investigation, but most have shied away from criticizing the Trump administration.

The New York Times - 3d

PBS and NPR Funding Has Been Threatened Before

Republicans in Congress have made several attempts to defund NPR and PBS over the last half-century.

The New York Times - 2d

Sarah Palin plugs into Trump energy plan: 'Turn the spigot on'

Republican Palin said she supports the way Trump has elevated traditional forms of energy, such as oil and natural gas.

The Hill - 1d

Utah governor signs bill to phase out state's universal mail ballot system

Utah Republican Gov. Spencer Cox signed a bill into law Wednesday that will phase out the state's universal vote-by-mail system.

NBC News - 1d

Utah governor signs bill to phase out state's universal mail ballot system

Utah Republican Gov. Spencer Cox signed a bill into law Wednesday that will phase out the state's universal vote-by-mail system.

NBC News - 1d

Utah governor signs bill to phase out state's universal mail ballot system

Utah Republican Gov. Spencer Cox signed a bill into law Wednesday that will phase out the state's universal vote-by-mail system.

NBC News - 1d

Utah governor signs bill to phase out state's universal mail ballot system

Utah Republican Gov. Spencer Cox signed a bill into law Wednesday that will phase out the state's universal vote-by-mail system.

NBC News - 1d

White House yanks Stefanik’s UN nomination

Worries about Republicans’ narrow 218-213 majority in the House stalled her nomination.

Politico - 1d

Trump withdraws Stefanik’s nomination as UN ambassador

Representative’s appointment halted in order to retain her seat in the House, where Republicans have a slim majority

Financial Times - 1d

Trump withdraws Stefanik’s nomination as UN ambassador

Representative’s appointment halted in order to retain her seat in the House, where Republicans have a slim majority

Financial Times - 1d

‘Of Course People Are Angry’: Four Columnists Unpack What the Democrats Are Missing

Why has fighting and opposing Trump proved so hard? It’s not just because Republicans hold all the cards in government.

The New York Times - 1d

‘Many Americans Feel in Real Peril’: Four Columnists on the Democrats’ Weak Response to Trump

Why has fighting and opposing Trump proved so hard? It’s not just because Republicans hold all the cards in government.

The New York Times - 19h

Cuomo seeks to woo centrists in NYC mayor's race

Andrew Cuomo is aiming to supplant New York City Mayor Eric Adams (D) as the top centrist candidate in the city’s upcoming election, appealing to voter concerns about crime and stressing his ...

The Hill - Mar. 8

Keir Starmer’s poll ratings leap after Trump withdraws support for Ukraine

Around 30% of voters say they prefer Labour for dealing with ‘allies against threats to the UK’ in boost to party leader. Keir Starmer’s approval ratings have shot up since Donald Trump returned to ...

The Guardian - Mar. 8

Trump's approval dips amid concerns over economy: Poll

President Trump’s approval rating has dropped a few points since he first took office, with voters increasingly expressing concerns over the state of the economy, according to a new poll. The ...

The Hill - Mar. 11

The Nigel Farage v Rupert Lowe prize fight is getting ugly. Has Reform reached its breaking point? | Marina Hyde

It’s great for those who enjoy a punch-up on the right, but as the zealots duke it out, think of the voters who trusted them. How soon before one of Reform’s MPs starts touting himself as the ...

The Guardian - Mar. 11

Stocks tank and egg prices soar under Trump | Lloyd Green

Once again, the American economy is under the gun and under a microscope. In 2016, voters in the UK opted to leave the European Union hoping that the day after would deliver something better. ...

The Guardian - Mar. 12