Trump’s Power Grab Defies G.O.P. Orthodoxy on Local Control

New York City traffic. California water rules. Middle school sports. Few local policies are outside the reach of Donald J. Trump’s federal government.

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Congress must stand up to Trump’s USAID power grab — before it’s too late

More than ever before, the American people need and deserve a strong Congress to check and balance Trump’s increasingly authoritarian White House.
The Hill - 1d
Trump Brazenly Defies Laws in Escalating Executive Power Grab

In the radical opening weeks of his second term, President Trump has appeared to feel little constraint by any need to show respect for the rule of law.
The New York Times - 1d
Jeffries Works With N.Y. Democrats to Weaken G.O.P. Control of the House

New York lawmakers may give Gov. Kathy Hochul more time to schedule special elections, a move backed by the House Democratic leader that could keep a key seat vacant for months.
The New York Times - 3d
The Guardian view on Donald Trump’s power grab: a coup veiled by chaos | Editorial

The US president is testing the limits of executive authority, sidelining Congress and enriching allies while destabilising the global economy. Donald Trump is provoking a US constitutional ...
The Guardian - 3d
Capitol agenda: Congress reacts to Trump’s tariffs, Musk’s power grab

Politico - 4d
With Sweeping Executive Orders, Trump Tests Local Control of Schools

The orders seek to encourage “patriotic education” and restrict discussions about racism and gender by threatening to withdraw federal funding. But schools are often resistant to change.
The New York Times - Jan. 30
NHL Power Rankings: Blue Jackets defying odds as playoff picture becomes clearer

The Blue Jackets won't go away in the Eastern Conference playoff race
CBS Sports - Jan. 29
The Trump Memecoin’s ‘Money-Grab’ Economics

When he launched his own cryptocurrency, Donald Trump produced unimaginable wealth from thin air. But it will come at a cost to someone.
Wired - Jan. 20
Confirmation Hearings Open in a Test of Trump’s Hold on Senate G.O.P.

Opposition to prospective nominees, along with time-consuming Senate rules, will slow floor action despite the Republican push for approval of some of President-elect Donald J. Trump’s picks as ...
The New York Times - Jan. 13
Trump Discusses Tax Cuts for New Yorkers With G.O.P. Lawmakers

The president-elect told Republicans from New York, New Jersey and California to come up with a plan for increasing the state and local tax deduction — a move that would benefit their constituents.
The New York Times - Jan. 12

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Trump’s Attack on Foreign Aid, and Disappearing Bird Flu Data

Plus, New Orleans’ Super Bowl makeover.
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Trump Administration to Lay Off Nearly All of USAID Staff

Officials for the agency were notified of the planned cuts on the same day they learned that about 800 awards and contracts administered through U.S.A.I.D. were being canceled, three people said.
The New York Times - 11h
Justice Dept.’s Weaponization Group Underscores Trump’s Quest for Retribution

The memo signaled the most significant first step in deploying the levers of government to carry out President Trump’s repeated suggestions that he will pursue those he perceives to be his enemies.
The New York Times - 16h
Trump’s Gaza Plan Complicates Hoped-for Saudi-Israeli Deal

President Trump wants to broker normal ties between Saudi Arabia and Israel, but his proposal to transfer Palestinians out of Gaza just made that a lot harder.
The New York Times - 3h
Trump Envoy Pushes Lebanon’s New Leaders to Isolate Hezbollah

Hezbollah, a powerful Iran-backed militia, has long been the country’s dominant political force and has formed part of the government for decades.
The New York Times - 1h