Trump keeps toying with a third term — even though the Constitution forbids it

A coterie of Trump loyalists is in the early phase of a campaign to rewrite the Constitution so that he can serve another term.

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GOP senator says he wouldn’t change Constitution for third Trump term unless Americans ‘chose to’

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Trump again floats unconstitutional third term

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House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) on Sunday said President Trump is trying to “disorient” by talking about a third term and being a king. “Donald Trump made repeated comments this week ...
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Nixon didn’t break the Constitution. Will Trump?

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The Hill - 4d
Trump defying a court order would trigger a constitutional crisis

The administration can disagree with judicial rulings all it wants, but one thing is clear: it can’t disobey them.
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Mullin says Trump 'joked' about running a third time

Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) said Sunday that President Trump was joking when he floated running for a third term, adding he could not seek to change the Constitution without the consent of ...
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Budget vote in House tests slim GOP majority in new Trump term

If House Speaker Mike Johnson wants to pass the Trump-backed budget plan, which includes trillions in tax cuts, he can only afford to lose one Republican vote. However, multiple GOP lawmakers have ...
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Trump Marks Black History Month, Even as He Disparages Value of Diversity

President Trump arrived at a packed White House celebration alongside Tiger Woods to a roaring crowd. The event came as he has eviscerated federal programs aimed at combating inequality in America.
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Even ‘Real Housewives’ Star Erin Lichy Is Preparing for Trump’s Tariffs

The serial entrepreneur talks the growth of her mezcal brand Mezcalum and why she’s never bootstrapping a business again.
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Trump resistance media 2.0: Like the original, but even more obtuse

Vice President JD Vance criticized Europe for its "illiberal" laws restricting free speech, while CBS News defended Germany's censorship laws and portrayed them as a net positive.
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Evening Report — Trump says Ukraine deal is close after Russia vote

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Trump tasks son’s hunting pal with keeping the US food supply safe

Kyle Diamantas, Florida attorney with ties to Donald Trump Jr, will oversee about 80% of US food supply. The acting federal government official overseeing the vast majority of the US’s food supply ...
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Is the U.S. facing a constitutional crisis?

Some Democrats are concerned over President Trump's use of executive power and are warning of a "constitutional crisis." The Trump administration rejects these claims, saying the president follows ...
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The Democrats’ hypocritical constitutional crisis

Democrats’ copious tears over the Constitution are as transparent as they are crocodilian.
The Hill - 28m
Trump Elevates Kremlin Talking Points, a Familiar Pattern From His First Term

President Trump’s description of President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine as a “Dictator without Elections” echoes the Kremlin’s messaging.
The New York Times - 5d
Trump official says Zelenskyy will sign US minerals deal ‘in the very short term’

National security adviser Mike Waltz tells CPAC agreement is expected imminently as part of ceasefire negotiations. The White House national security adviser, Mike Waltz, said on Friday that the ...
The Guardian - 4d
Trump 2nd term live updates: Dan Bongino named as deputy FBI director

President Donald Trump's administration is continuing its radical effort to cut much of the federal government and make sweeping changes.
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Will history repeat? Why the dollar may fall, again, in first year of Trump term.

Strategists at Morgan Stanley say the U.S. dollar may fall this year, just as it did in the first year of the first Trump administration.
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Trump 2nd term live updates: DOGE emails asked federal judges to explain their work

White House employees are exempt from replying to Elon Musk's email asking federal workers to detail their accomplishments.
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Are we heading toward a constitutional crisis?

President Trump, who tried to overturn the 2020 election result, has been shattering norms upon returning to the Oval Office. Since the nation's founding, the guardrails that have kept presidents ...
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Mexico to reform constitution in wake of US terrorism designations

Mexico President Claudia Sheinbaum says she will propose reforms to the country’s constitution to protect Mexico’s sovereignty after U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration designated six ...
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Global implications of Trump's public criticism of Zelenskyy; Historic SS United States makes final voyage before being turned into reef
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Woman uproots life to take job as federal worker, then fired in mass layoffs weeks later; Supporters gather to pray for Pope Francis outside hospital
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IRS employee among those fired by Trump during tax season speaks out; Couple takes in Senegalese high school basketball player left homeless by private school closure
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Morale is "abysmal" after Elon Musk's email ultimatum, federal worker says ; Grammy-winning hitmaker Roberta Flack dies at 88
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On the Ropes, Olaf Scholz Keeps Punching

The German chancellor, who defied calls to step aside after his government fell apart, is down in the polls but insisting he can still win.
The New York Times - 3d
Ukraine’s uncertain future on the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion

G7 nations gather to discuss an end to the conflict, French and UK leaders meet Trump and Hollywood hosts the Oscars
Financial Times - 2d
Ukraine Marks Third Anniversary of War With Little Fanfare

For Ukrainians, Feb. 24 was a day to remember, without major ceremony, what has been lost in the three years since Russia’s full-scale invasion.
The New York Times - 2d
Performance marks third anniversary of Ukraine war

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Evening Report — Hegseth moves to shake up Pentagon

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The Hill - 4d
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Why Republicans are at odds about how to fund the government; Yankees finally permits players to sport full beards
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Key takeaways from Trump-Macron meeting; Reporter's Notebook: Ukraine war revisionism
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Consumer confidence has biggest drop since 2021; Reporter's Notebook: Federal worker morale amid shrinking bureaucracy
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This is the year the Oscars found God – but can they keep the faith?

From Conclave to The Brutalist to A Real Pain, films about religion are unusually well represented at the Academy Awards – some with decidedly unorthodox themes • Warning: contains spoilers . ...
The Guardian - 5d
Why the Price of Gold Keeps Going Up

The precious metal, considered a haven asset, is usually sought out by investors during times of turmoil.
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The H.B.C.U. Players N.F.L. Scouts Are Keeping an Eye On

No players from H.B.C.U. schools had their names called in last year’s N.F.L. Draft. Could the 2025 class change that trend?
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Europeans will need to decide which Russian sanctions to keep

And they should identify those they are willing to lift in order to secure a just and durable peace in Ukraine
Financial Times - 3d
Vegas, Tampa Keeping Watchful Eye On Sabres

The Buffalo Sabres have now won five straight on home ice after an 8-2 victory thrashing of the N.Y. Rangers on Saturday, but the club’s postseason fate is likely sealed with less than two months ...
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