‘Our democracy is run by two private clubs’: can a pro-hunting Democrat lead a blue wave in Iowa? As Trump’s approval ratings dip and gas prices rise, Democrats see an opening with Rob Sand The Guardian - US · Jun 1
Republican lawmakers call off vote on Trump's War Powers Resolution that was on the verge of passing Democrats slammed Republicans as “cowards” for delaying the voting procedure into next month, while Republicans argue the move was to allow lawmakers unable to attend the vote a chance to cast their say. Euronews · May 22
Four of Trump’s allies break ranks, side with Democrats on vote against Iran war Four Republicans joined Democrats in advancing a war powers resolution against President Trump's actions in Iran, highlighting congressional concerns over his authority. The symbolic vote underscores a growing divide as lawmakers question the administration's transparency and justification for continued military operations. Despite the measure's limited enforcement power, it signals increasing… The Times of India · May 20
Audits into tax claims for Trump and his family barred The US Justice Department has barred the Internal Revenue Service from ever pursuing audits into tax claims for Donald Trump, his relatives and companies. AAP · May 20
‘Redraft. Refine. Resubmit.’: Senate GOP is desperately trying to find a way to dodge Dona Trump’s biggest priority No points for guessing who is probably not happy. We Got This Covered · May 19
AOC plays coy on White House run as polling has her neck and neck with Kamala and she storms into Shapiro territory IN FOCUS: EXCLUSIVE: She’s gaining ground in the polls, campaigning for down-ballot Democrats and courting the party’s base. Eric Garcia breaks down what comes next for Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez The Independent UK · May 15
Trump Refuses to Commit to Defending Taiwan After Xi Raises It Directly at Beijing Summit During a summit in Beijing, Trump avoided answering Xi Jinping's question on US defence of Taiwan, raising concerns about strategic ambiguity and US-China relations. International Business Times UK · May 15
Senate fails to curb Trump’s war on Iran even as Republican opposition grows Resolution fails by 49-50, with Lisa Murkowski and fellow GOP members Rand Paul and Susan Collins voting in favor The Guardian - US · May 13
Trump faces uphill climb on suspending gas tax Serious obstacles could keep Trump's comments from becoming reality. Axios · May 12
Senate Democrats to fight Republicans’ $1bn funding plan for Trump’s ballroom Chuck Schumer accuses GOP of ‘asking working families to pay the price while Trump pockets the perks’ in letter The Guardian - US · May 11
The Democratic civil war is just getting started for Chuck Schumer With a fury "not comprehended in the least by a lot of folks in D.C.," one strategist said. Axios · May 7
Republican plan to fund Trump’s ballroom and immigration enforcement would cost taxpayers $72B Senate Republicans snuck a $1 billion allocation for the Secret Service to use for the White House ballroom in a funding package aimed at bolstering immigration enforcement The Independent UK · May 6
White House’s Cinco de Mayo post trolling Democrats backfires after Schumer claps back with Epstein meme The White House shared an AI-generated image of Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries wearing sombreros and drinking margaritas with a sign that read, ‘I love illegal immigrants’ The Independent UK · May 5
Trump's Ballroom to Get $1 Billion Soon? Senate Republicans Quietly Add Taxpayer Dollars to ICE, Border Patrol Bill Senate Republicans have added $1 billion in security funding for Trump's ballroom to an immigration bill, sparking controversy over taxpayer money and political priorities. International Business Times UK · May 5
The Independent UK · May 1 Step off, Chuck! Democrats stunningly warn Schumer to stay out of races after Maine Mills meltdown ANALYSIS: ‘The Democratic establishment is completely disconnected from where Democratic voters are,’ one strategist told Eric Garcia, after the rebuke to the seemingly out-of-touch 75-year-old Senate minority leader
Latin Times · Apr 30 Hillary Clinton Calls Supreme Court Voting Rights Ruling "Overlooks Reality For a Self-Serving Right-Wing Fantasy" Hillary Clinton accused the Supreme Court's conservative majority of demolishing what remained of the Voting Rights Act, warning that Republican-led states are already moving to redraw congressional maps in ways that could dilute Black voting power.
The Guardian - US · Apr 30 Governor Janet Mills suspends Maine Senate bid weeks before primary clash Mills cites lack of funds to face off against Graham Platner in race to unseat Republican Susan Collins
The Guardian - US · Apr 30 New video shows accused gunman trying to storm White House press dinner as gunfire erupts – as it happened This live blog is now closed.
Roll Call · Apr 30 Maine Gov. Janet Mills drops out of Senate race Maine Gov. Janet Mills ended her Senate campaign on Thursday, saying she lacked the funds necessary to continue on to the June Democratic primary. “While I have the drive and passion, commitment and experience, and above all else – the fight – to continue on, I very simply do not…
Latin Times · Apr 29 Obama, Newsom, Pelosi, AOC and More Democrats Slam Supreme Court Ruling on Louisiana Districts as Threat to Fair Representation A sweeping U.S. Supreme Court decision weakening a core provision of the Voting Rights Act has triggered immediate and forceful reactions from Democratic leaders, who warn the ruling could reshape electoral maps nationwide and erode minority voting power ahead of upcoming elections.
Reason · Apr 29 Zyn Pouches Are Safer Than Cigarettes. Why Are Some Politicians Targeting Them? Making less harmful products harder to get pushes people toward more dangerous ones.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 28 King Charles praises Nato and urges defence of Ukraine in key speech during Trump visit Remarks marking the 250th anniversary of American independence tell US lawmakers: ‘The actions of this great nation matter’
International Business Times UK · Apr 24 Trump's Post-Midnight Tirade Renews Treason Push Against Obama and Clinton Over Declassified Russia Claims In a late-night Truth Social spree, Trump accused Obama and Clinton of treason, echoing past claims without evidence. His posts continue to influence public perception despite lacking legal basis.
Latin Times · Apr 23 Senate Advances Plan to Fund ICE, Border Patrol Without Democratic Votes The U.S. Senate approved a budget resolution early Thursday morning that paves the way to fund Immigration and Customs Enforcement, ICE, and the Border Patrol without Democratic support, marking a key step in Republican efforts to end the partial shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security, DHS, which has been…
The Guardian - US · Apr 22 Actorly Fauci becomes blind prophet for Oedipus the King reading in DC Jesse Eisenberg and Chuck Schumer also star – could 2,500-year-old play teach US something about the climate crisis?