“This is a win for the wallets”: Schumer praises Supreme Court ruling for tearing out Trump’s tariffs The Constitution gives Congress, not the President, the authority to issue taxes and tariffs. We Got This Covered · Feb 22
AOC vs. Marco: First throwdown of 2028? In Munich, Ocasio-Cortez trips over unanswerable question, while Rubio lulls Europeans with smooth-criminal talk Salon · Feb 22
Democrats revel in supreme court decision curbing Trump’s tariff spree Schumer says ‘overreach failed’ after court rules president cannot bypass Congress’s power to tax The Guardian - US · Feb 20
Trump blasts Supreme Court justices he appointed after tariff ruling and promises more ‘are on their way!’: Live updates In a 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court held that Trump’s tariffs were not permitted under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act The Independent UK · Feb 20
Abigail Spanberger to give Democratic response to Trump’s State of the Union address Virginia governor is seen as a model for the party to win back power in midterm elections The Guardian - US · Feb 19
Trump’s bid to name Penn Station after himself looks like a presidential shakedown The US president’s relentless self-aggrandizement spree continues amid hypocrisy and shifting explanations The Guardian - US · Feb 19
Trump’s name on US airports soon? Family business seeks trademark rights In a move that experts are calling unprecedented, the Trump Organization has filed trademark applications to secure exclusive rights to use President Donald Trump’s name for airports and related services, even as it insists there is no plan to charge a fee for a proposed renaming in Florida, the Associated… The Times of India · Feb 18
Trump administration releases funds for New York-New Jersey tunnel project Money clears path for work on Gateway project increasing number of tunnels linking New York City and New Jersey The Guardian - US · Feb 18
Epstein was invited to gatherings with a dozen members of Congress years after his initial arrest, documents reveal There was a congressman’s birthday gala, a senator’s fundraiser at a billionaire’s home and a breakfast to discuss ‘homeland security’ The Independent UK · Feb 16
Kristi Noem snaps back amid anger over her claim she’ll ensure the ‘right people’ elect the ‘right leaders’ in midterms Homeland Security Secretary brushed off concerns about her assertion, claiming critics ‘manufactured outrage’ The Independent UK · Feb 15
Name's Trump. Donald J Trump: US president's blitz to stamp his name on America ... and beyond President Donald Trump has actively sought to brand institutions and assets with his name during his presidency. From renaming roads and government websites to proposing battleships and even currency, Trump has pursued a strategy of shaping his legacy by attaching his name to various ventures, often with controversy. The Times of India · Feb 15
AOC is pushing the Democrats to take her seriously. Munich could launch her rebirth ANALYSIS: Once seen as an insurgent, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has become a team player for the Democratic Party, Eric Garcia writes. Now, she wants to remake what that team looks like The Independent UK · Feb 13
Inside the "complicated" relationship between Donald Trump and Chuck Schumer Schumer and Trump have each other's numbers, both literally and figuratively. Axios · Feb 13
Congress plunges into "no pressure" government shutdown Each side sees an upside to letting DHS run out of money. Axios · Feb 13
The Guardian - US · Feb 12 Senate Democrats block DHS funding over immigration tactics Though Department of Homeland Security almost certain to shutter at midnight Friday, ICE to be largely unaffected
The Independent UK · Feb 12 DHS shutdown looms after Senate Democrats block Homeland Security bill Lawmakers in both chambers were put on notice to return to Washington should a deal be reached to avert the anticipated shutdown
The Guardian - US · Feb 12 Trump’s pick for top diplomatic role faces scrutiny over ‘white supremacist’ views Jeremy Carl, assistant secretary of state nominee, has espoused ‘racist, antisemitic’ views, says non-profit leader
Salon · Feb 12 Racist Trump pick gets Senate hearing Carl has tried to gloss over his comments about anti-white racism and Great Replacement theory
The Independent UK · Feb 11 Michigan Senate candidates tell Washington Democrats: Show some spine Three Senate candidates in Michigan are unified around demand for Democrats to stand their ground on shutdown fight
The Guardian - US · Feb 11 Democrats introduce ‘Virginia’s law’ bill to end statute of limitations on civil sexual abuse cases Proposed legislation, named after Virginia Giuffre, a survivor of Epstein’s abuse, also tackles jurisdiction
Axios · Feb 11 Democrats warn Trump on sanctuary cities as shutdown looms "It's a nonstarter. The whole term is really misleading," Sen. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) said
The Independent UK · Feb 11 White House press secretary contradicts Trump and says it was president’s idea to rename Penn Station after himself ‘It was something the president floated in his conversation with Chuck Schumer,’ Leavitt said Tuesday
The Independent UK · Feb 10 Andrew must ‘show up’ to Congress and ‘answer questions’ over his links to Epstein, says Virgina Giuffre’s brother Virginia Giuffre's brother Sky Roberts has said Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor should “show up” before Congress and “answer questions”.
The Times of India · Feb 10 Epstein files redaction row: Indian-origin Democrat Ro Khanna names Les Wexner, Dubai tycoon among six ‘powerful’ men A fresh political storm erupted on Capitol Hill after Indian-origin US Democrat Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) named six “wealthy and powerful” men he claims were redacted from the Jeffrey Epstein files, accusing the US Justice Department of hiding their identities without explanation.
Axios · Feb 10 NYC demands Pride flag return to Stonewall monument A community leader vowed to raise the flag again.