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California Democrats Defy Gov. Gavin Newsom, Endorse Billionaire Wealth Tax Proposal Ahead of November Vote

The California Democratic Party endorsed a November ballot measure to tax billionaires’ wealth, defying opposition from Gov. Gavin Newsom and several influential labor unions.

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House gives final approval to bipartisan housing bill aimed at lowering costs

The House has given final approval to a broad bipartisan bill aimed at lowering the cost of housing, with lawmakers in both parties eager to show progress on affordability issues ahead of this year’s midterm elections

The Independent UK

Housing deal in hand, revised bill cruising toward passage

Senate and House leaders agreed Tuesday to a final version of comprehensive housing legislation that they believe will pass the Senate this week and the House next week, landing on the president’s desk for his expected signature. The deal puts the chambers within reach of concluding almost a year of…

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House passes housing bill still at odds with Senate version

The House voted 396-13 to pass housing legislation Wednesday after two key senators said the House bill would need work to pass the Senate. The House vote on the measure was procedurally to adopt a resolution concurring in a Senate amendment, a move that effectively swapped in House text to…

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Trump singles out Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson as ‘low IQ’ in latest slur against prominent person of color

Trump often uses the ‘low IQ’ insult to describe non-white individuals with whom he has clashed

The Independent UK

Too Old for Office? 63% of Americans Support Age 70 Cut-Off as Senior Lawmakers Urged to 'Pass the Torch'

Discover why 63% of Americans support age limits for political leaders. Explore the growing debate on generational change and its impact on senior politicians like Maxine Waters and Mitch McConnell.

International Business Times UK

With $200m to spend on the midterms, crypto hopes to repeat its 2024 success: ‘It’s the most critical time’

Candidates in both parties – but mostly Republicans – are seeing cash infusions after merely indicating support

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Scott Bessent’s ‘gotcha’ moment on Trump’s tariffs and inflation: He denies writing ‘Tariffs are inflationary’ in letter to hedge fund investors

In 2024 Bessent wrote: “Tariffs are inflationary and would strengthen the dollar.” He denied this before the House Financial Services Committee.

Fortune

No work, no school, no shopping: Protests sweep US against Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown

Across the US, widespread strikes and protests erupted Friday against the Trump administration's immigration policies, fueled by outrage over recent killings during enforcement actions. Businesses shuttered, schools saw walkouts, and citizens gathered in city centers, demanding an end to what organizers called "ICE's reign of terror." Demonstrations spanned coast to…

The Times of India

Accountable to No One: What 1990s L.A. Teaches Us About the Trump Resistance

Danny Goldberg, whose new book chronicles the post-Rodney King push to remove LAPD Chief Daryl Gates, talks about parallels between 1992 and the Trump era.

Capital & Main

Censures, indictments and a fire: The House returned after weeks and everything blew up

"The fire in the subway was a fitting end," said one lawmaker. "Embarrassing. Absolutely embarrassing."

Axios

Maxine Waters Reminds Trump That Court Ordered Him To Pay November SNAP Benefits And Not Make Partial Payment: 'What Is Wrong With You?'

Rep. Maxine Waters (D-Calif.) is accusing President Donald Trump of defying a federal court order to deliver full November Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits, igniting a fresh wave of political outrage over food aid for low-income families.

Benzinga

Maxine Waters Says Trump's Crypto Pardons Show 'Presidency Built On Corruption'

Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA) criticized President Donald Trump on Thursday after his reported pardon of Binance (CRYPTO: BNB) founder Changpeng "CZ" Zhao, calling it a "blatant display of corruption" tied to his personal financial interests in the digital asset sector.

Benzinga

Trump demands Defense secretary "get our Troops PAID" amid government shutdown

"We have identified funds to do this, and Secretary Hegseth will use them to PAY OUR TROOPS," the president says.

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House panel says it will examine allegations against Fed's Cook - Roll Call

President Trump's firing of a Fed governor comes amid wider scrutiny of the central bank, including by a House Financial Services task force.

The Guardian - US

Trump officials puts Fema staffers on leave for signing open letter criticizing administration – as it happened

White House retaliates against employees who said current leaders’ approach could result in disaster on level of Hurricane Katrina

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Trump says he's removing Federal Reserve board member - Roll Call

President Donald Trump fired Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook on Monday night, likely teeing up a legal battle over the Fed's independence.

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Powell once said he couldn't imagine leaving the Fed early—other than dying. 'You will not see me getting in the lifeboat'

"It doesn't occur to me in the slightest that there would be any situation in which I would not complete my term other than dying," Powell said in 2019.

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House passes three crypto bills with varying Democratic support - Roll Call

House passage of the measures marks a breakthrough for the digital assets sector and sends one of the bills to President Donald Trump.

Benzinga

'I Told You So': Maxine Waters Predicts Massive Fraud If Crypto Bills Pass

Representative Maxine Waters (D-CA) has issued a forceful rebuke of two proposed cryptocurrency bills, known as the CLARITY Act and the GENIUS Act: she warned their passage would "open the floodgates to massive fraud" and repeat the deregulatory mistakes that led to past financial crises.

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Trump tests support for immigration policies with troop deployment in L.A. - Roll Call

President Trump is fighting California Democrats, but his Los Angeles National Guard mission could erode support for immigration policies.

The Guardian - US

Democratic lawmakers denied entry to detention centers in LA and New York

Members of Congress sought to check on individuals who were detained during immigration raids and protests

The Guardian - US

Reaction to Trump’s crackdown on LA protests splits sharply on party lines

Marjorie Taylor Greene says ‘2,000 National Guard is not enough’ as Democrats warn of ‘path toward tyranny’

Salon

Dems press Trump on "crypto con" dinner

House Democrats are criticizing the president for exploiting his office for personal profit

Fortune

Trump is hosting a private dinner for the top 220 buyers of his memecoin tonight—and even the crypto lobby is grumbling

Crypto lobbyists privately acknowledge that Trump’s actions could hurt their policy goals.

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