Democrats Are Divided on Government Shutdown Threats
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Eye Opener: Threat of floods, mudslides forces evacuations in California
The threat of floods and mudslides forces evacuations in California as a major storm hits areas already devastated by wildfires. Also, top Department of Justice officials resign in protest after ...CBS News - 6d -
Trump tariff VAT threat raises fears of hit to UK
The surprise inclusion of VAT to calculate tariffs prompts questions over the possible impact on British businesses.BBC News - 6d -
Fitch flags ‘contagion growth’ threat as banks load up on private credit
Private credit has become an increasingly popular asset class, with investments from insurance carriers and pension funds to drive returns.MarketWatch - 6d -
Vance warns Europe democracy faces a 'threat from within'
During a speech at the Munich Security Conference, Vice President JD Vance told European leaders he was most concerned about a "threat from within" with regards to democracies throughout the ...NBC News - 6d -
The market continues to broaden out as investors ignore tariff and inflation threats
It’s another day with more stocks up than down.NBC News - 6d -
JD Vance hits out at Europe’s ‘threat from within’
US vice-president’s confrontational speech meets with furious responseFinancial Times - 6d -
JD Vance criticizes European democracy, says greatest threat is 'from within'
European leaders reeled Friday after U.S. Vice President JD Vance lambasted the continent's democratic institutions.CNBC - 6d -
'Trapped in our home' - Doorbell camera captures neighbour's abuse and threats
Data shows 36% of people experienced anti-social behaviour last year, up from 34% the year before.BBC News - 6d -
Musk’s takeover of US health agencies raises pandemic threat, experts warn
Doge wreaks havoc on HHS and CDC as Trump seeks to grant committee sweeping governmental powers. The so-called “department of government efficiency”, the Donald Trump -created program known as ...The Guardian - 5d -
Trump threats to revoke status unsettle Ohio’s Ukrainians: ‘The stress is real’
Thousands of Ukrainians who call Cleveland home are in limbo as fate of temporary protected status remains murky. Mykola Vashchuk may be thousands of miles from Kyiv , his home town, but life has ...The Guardian - 5d -
The stock market is ignoring what could be its No. 1 threat
“Tail risk” — uncertainty over inflation, tariffs, political chaos and other unknowns — could trigger a chaotic market downturn.MarketWatch - 5d -
Why Canada's "super pigs" pose a multibillion-dollar threat to the U.S. economy
The U.S. border with Canada is under new scrutiny, with both countries focused on increased migration as well as drug and weapons smuggling. But another concern is rising, especially among farmers ...CBS News - 4d -
Forget Trump’s tariffs, the president’s bond market threat is worse | Heather Stewart
Elon Musk’s crazed takeover of America’s financial plumbing risks shattering confidence in US institutions and in turn global financial stability. When Donald Trump gave an in-flight press ...The Guardian - 4d -
Reeves faces bigger UK budget threat as OBR attacked for bullish forecasts
Chancellor may need to look at deeper spending cuts if fiscal watchdog revises productivity expectationsFinancial Times - 3d -
Trump’s trade threats reinvigorate talk of new Canadian pipelines
Previously scrapped projects are being discussed as a way to diversify the country’s oil economy away from the USFinancial Times - 2d -
Facing Islamist threats, Bangladesh girls forced to cancel football matches
There are concerns that extremist groups, which had been pushed to the fringes, have become emboldened again.BBC News - 1d -
Guantanamo was to hold 'high threat' migrants -- but others have ended up there
The Trump administration said that Guantanamo would house the most violent undocumented migrants -- but relatives of some detainees say they don't have criminal records.ABC News - 1d -
Chinese components in ‘smart’ devices pose threat to UK, MP warns
Chair of coalition on secure technology says Whitehall needs to take risk of cyber attacks ‘more seriously’Financial Times - 15h -
Vance: Biggest threat to Europe is influx of 'unvetted foreign migrants'
During an appearance at CPAC, Vice President JD Vance said he believed the "biggest threat" to countries in Europe was "unvetted foreign migrants," and criticized the Biden administration for its ...NBC News - 4h -
Officials investigating bomb threat at Kennedy Center, police say
The Kennedy Center was evacuated on Thursday after a bomb threat was reported at the venue, according to officials.The Hill - 1h -
Vance poses immigration as ‘greatest threat’ to US and Europe in CPAC speech
Vice-president also reaffirmed the administration’s Ukraine stance at largest conservative voters conference. US politics live – latest updates JD Vance marked one month since the Trump ...The Guardian - 1h -
House Democrats denied entry to the Department of Education
Democratic members of Congress were denied entry to the Department of Education for a meeting with acting Secretary Denise Carter when a security officer would not allow them inside.NBC News - Feb. 7 -
This Is How Democrats Can Counter Elon Musk
Recklessness will not get us to a revitalized government, but neither will excessive caution and addiction to procedure.The New York Times - Feb. 7 -
Democratic governors step forward to set the party's agenda
As President Donald Trump’s second administration takes shape in Washington, Democratic governors across the country are laying out their own plans for the year, with some using high-profile ...NBC News - Feb. 8 -
Democrats call stop work order at CFPB 'illegal'
Democrats are calling on Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to cancel his stop work order for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) after employees with Elon Musk’s Department of Government ...The Hill - Feb. 8 -
Democratic Lawmakers Denied Entry to the Department of Education
It was the fourth agency this week that federal employees blocked congressional Democrats from entering amid a push to shutter government agencies and dramatically cut the federal work force.The New York Times - Feb. 9 -
House Democrats denied entry into Department of Education building
Several Democratic lawmakers were denied access to the Department of Education on Friday. The Trump administration has made it clear that it seeks to abolish the department.NBC News - Feb. 9 -
Democratic senator: We are on ‘the cusp’ of a constitutional crisis
Democratic Senator Andy Kim (N.J.) argued that his party is ready to take a stand against PResident Trump’s recent actions and believes the United States is on “the cusp” of a constitutional ...The Hill - Feb. 9 -
Senate Democrats launch portal for whistleblowers in Trump administration
Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) and Sen. Gary Peters (D-Mich.), the ranking member of the Senate Homeland Security Committee, said they are launching a portal for whistleblowers to ...The Hill - Feb. 10 -
Senate Democrat: ‘Musk is about subverting Constitution’
Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) sharply criticized Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) leader Elon Musk for what he argued is “subverting the Constitution.” Wyden joined MSNBC’s Jen Psaki on Monday ...The Hill - Feb. 11 -
Democrats unveil legislation in bid to halt USAID elimination
A group of House Democrats have introduced legislation in a bid to stop the Trump administration from dismantling the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). The bill, led by Rep. Sara ...The Hill - Feb. 11 -
Schumer: Democrats will use spending bills to curb Musk
Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (N.Y.) says Democrats will push for language in the spending bills that need to pass by March 14 that would unwind Elon Musk’s efforts to dismantle government ...The Hill - Feb. 11 -
House Democrat: Trump 'wants to be Vladimir Putin'
Rep. Gregory Meeks (D-N.Y.) reacts to President Trump's appearance in the Oval Office with Elon Musk, as they attempt to dismantle various government agencies.NBC News - Feb. 11 -
Democrats press FAA over plans for DOGE to 'plug in'
A group of Democrats on Monday pressed the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) over plans for tech billionaire Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to “plug in.” In a letter, ...The Hill - Feb. 12 -
Where the 2026 House map stands for Democrats
The Cook Political Report is already spotlighting toss-up races to watch in 2026. Erin Covey, U.S. House editor for the Cook Political Report, joins "America Decides" with analysis of the contests ...CBS News - Feb. 11 -
Democrats should expect to keep losing in 2026
Democrats are arguably weaker than they have been since Obama won the presidency in 2008.The Hill - Feb. 12 -
House Democrats call for investigation into top DOJ officials
A coalition of House Democrats is calling for an investigation into two top Justice Department officials, arguing they violated the code of conduct in taking actions on cases in which they were ...The Hill - Feb. 12 -
Democrats accuse GOP of reverse Robin Hood 'scheme'
House Democrats wasted no time on Wednesday bashing the Republicans’ newly unveiled budget proposal, accusing GOP leaders of attempting a reverse Robin Hood “scheme” that will transfer trillions of ...The Hill - Feb. 12 -
Democrats push for tougher resistance to Trump as anger mounts
Democrats are starting to push for a stronger response to President Trump as his policies fuel anger with the party’s base. Members of the party believe Trump has enjoyed a honeymoon period during ...The Hill - Feb. 13