Schumer Is Pushed by Democratic Governors to Fight Harder Against Trump
On a call with Senator Chuck Schumer, the minority leader, six Democratic governors pushed him to slow down the confirmation of President Trump’s nominees and to do more to block his agenda.
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Democratic lawmakers devising legal obstacles to fight anti-immigration push
California, New York and other states resist by expanding healthcare and education and limiting detention centers. As Donald Trump tightens the nation’s immigration policies, lawmakers in ...The Guardian - 4d -
Will Trump’s fight against the ‘deep state’ upend government?
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Here are the biggest fights Democrats are bracing for in Trump's second term
House Democrats are bracing for major fights in the coming year as President Trump enters the White House for his second term and Republicans control all levers of power in Washington. Trump, who ...The Hill - Jan. 21 -
Trump's Tariff Threats Push Europe to Gear Up for Trade Fight
U.S. duties could nudge the European Union toward protectionist measures and away from free trade.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 19 -
Democrats push for inaugural oversight as Trump committee rakes in cash
Senate Democrats are pushing for more transparency from presidential inaugural committees, as a wave of cash from corporations and their billionaire leaders floods Washington, D.C., before ...NBC News - Jan. 17 -
Democrats push for inaugural oversight as Trump committee rakes in cash
Trump's second inaugural committee has reportedly raked in $170 million and is on track to end up with around $200 million.CNBC - Jan. 17 -
Schumer pushes for TikTok ban delay as deadline looms
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) on Thursday called for a looming TikTok ban to be delayed to give the social media company more time to find an American buyer. "We aren’t against ...The Hill - Jan. 16 -
Democrats push for release of second part of Jack Smith’s Trump report
Merrick Garland pressed to use final days to release report on president-elect’s retention of classified documents. US politics live – latest updates Democrats are pressing Merrick Garland, ...The Guardian - Jan. 16 -
Europe pushes back against Trump over Greenland military threat
European leaders expressed their confusion and pushed back Wednesday against President-elect Donald Trump's refusal to rule out using military force to take over Greenland.NBC News - Jan. 8
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With Sweeping Executive Orders, Trump Tests Local Control of Schools
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Trump Order Pushes Universities to ‘Monitor’ Protesters on Student Visas
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U.S. Economy Grew 2.3 Percent in Fourth Quarter
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European Central Bank Cuts Interest Rates as Economic Growth Stagnates
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