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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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.NBC News - 20h -
GOP senator says he wouldn’t change Constitution for third Trump term unless Americans ‘chose to’
Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) tells Kristen Welker he believes that calls from Trump allies to extend President Trump’s time in office are “a joke.”NBC News - 3d -
Trump again floats unconstitutional third term
The 22nd Amendment limits U.S. presidents to two terms in office, but that hasn't stopped President Trump and his supporters from raising the idea of a third term. Josh Chafetz, professor of law ...CBS News - 5d -
Jeffries says Trump trying to 'disorient' with talk of third term, being king
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 ...The Hill - 3d -
Nixon didn’t break the Constitution. Will Trump?
2025 obviously is different from 1973.The Hill - 5d -
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.The Hill - 1d -
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 ...The Hill - 3d -
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 ...CBS News - 1d -
Musk in the spotlight at Trump's first Cabinet meeting of new term
President Trump held the first Cabinet meeting of his second term on Wednesday. Elon Musk, White House special adviser and the world's wealthiest man, stood over the assembled Cabinet secretaries ...CBS News - 7h -
Trump 2nd term live updates: VA begins reversing contract cancellations
One day after the Department of Veterans Affairs celebrated an estimated $2 billion in savings on canceled contracts, the agency began reversing some cancellations.ABC News - 3h -
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.The New York Times - 6d -
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.Inc. - 5d -
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.The Hill - 2d -
Evening Report — Trump says Ukraine deal is close after Russia vote
{beacon} Evening Report TRUMP FIRST 100 DAYS © Greg Nash, The Hill Trump says Ukraine deal is close after Russia vote IT'S A CRITICAL WEEK for global diplomacy in Washington, with the fate of ...The Hill - 2d -
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 ...The Guardian - 1d -
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 ...CBS News - 2d -
The Democrats’ hypocritical constitutional crisis
Democrats’ copious tears over the Constitution are as transparent as they are crocodilian.The Hill - 16h -
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 - 6d -
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 - 5d -
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.ABC News - 3d -
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.MarketWatch - 2d -
Trump issues executive order reinforcing hospital price transparency rule from first term
President Trump on Wednesday signed an executive order designed to reinforce an older executive order issued during his first term that requires hospital to publish their prices online, a rule that ...The Hill - 8h -
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 ...CBS News - 3d -
Evening Report —Trump, Musk defend DOGE as federal workforce braces for more cuts
{beacon} Evening Report TRUMP FIRST 100 DAYS © Andrew Harnik, Getty Images Trump, Musk defend DOGE as federal workforce braces for more cuts PRESIDENT TRUMP AND ELON MUSK united to defend the work ...The Hill - 8h -
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 ...ABC News - 6d -
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Global implications of Trump's public criticism of Zelenskyy; Historic SS United States makes final voyage before being turned into reefCBS News - Feb. 20 -
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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 hospitalCBS News - 5d -
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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 closureCBS News - 5d -
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Morale is "abysmal" after Elon Musk's email ultimatum, federal worker says ; Grammy-winning hitmaker Roberta Flack dies at 88CBS News - 1d -
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Confusion among federal workers over mixed messages on Elon Musk email; How FDR-era Supreme Court ruling relates to disputes over Trump firingsCBS News - 20h -
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Confusion among federal workers over mixed messages on Elon Musk email; How FDR-era Supreme Court ruling relates to disputes over Trump firingsCBS News - 20h -
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Texas mom with baby too young for measles vaccines worries about outbreak; Congresswoman votes for bill with newborn in arms after proxy vote banCBS News - 3h -
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Texas mom with baby too young for measles vaccines worries about outbreak; Congresswoman votes for bill with newborn in arms after proxy vote banCBS News - 3h -
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 - 4d -
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 OscarsFinancial Times - 3d -
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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What are the terms of the US-Ukraine minerals deal?
Kyiv obtained some concessions from the Trump administration, but no postwar security guaranteesFinancial Times - 13h -
Evening Report — Hegseth moves to shake up Pentagon
{beacon} Evening Report TRUMP FIRST 100 DAYS © Virginia Mayo, Associated Press Hegseth moves to shake up the Pentagon DEFENSE SECRETARY PETE HEGSETH is moving to overhaul the Pentagon through ...The Hill - 5d
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Dozens of DOGE 'receipts' saved no money and killed contracts meant to boost efficiency
Take a quick look at the Department of Government Efficiency’s list of canceled contracts and you’d think the Agriculture Department spent $25 million on diversity trainings four separate times, ...NBC News - 11h -
Dozens of DOGE 'receipts' saved no money and killed contracts meant to boost efficiency
Take a quick look at the Department of Government Efficiency’s list of canceled contracts and you’d think the Agriculture Department spent $25 million on diversity trainings four separate times, ...NBC News - 11h -
Trump defends Musk at first Cabinet meeting
Elon Musk, who leads President Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency, took center stage at the administration’s first cabinet meeting. Musk called his email directive to federal workers to ...NBC News - 6h -
Trump admin tells federal agencies to make plans for large-scale layoffs of workers
Trump administration tells federal agencies to make plans for large-scale layoffs of workersNBC News - 11h -
Trump's move away from Europe is a win for China, Western officials say
With American reliability in doubt, some European nations and other countries may seek alternative partners and markets, possibly in China, current and former Western diplomats say.NBC News - 6h
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