Trump wants daylight saving time all year. Will ‘MAHA’ push back? Advocates of standard time say it’s better for peoples’ circadian rhythms, or “biological clocks.” Fortune · Apr 23, 2025
Clips of Vance and Cruz saying they’d stop the IRS from political attacks resurface after Trump’s Harvard threat Democrats attack GOP for hypocrisy over prospect of politicized government as president demands universities and law firm cave to right-wing agenda The Independent UK · Apr 17, 2025
Texas senators: Move space shuttle Discovery from Smithsonian to Houston Space shuttle Discovery may be removed from the Smithsonian and put on display at Space Center Houston, if two senators from Texas get their way. Space · Apr 11, 2025
Inside Trump’s Oval Office as he called senators during Fox News breaks and world leaders begged to end his tariff plan The president said he was acting ‘instinctively’ after announcing the surprise 180 on Wednesday. However multiple sources said that the build up to the decision was drawn out over a number of days The Independent UK · Apr 10, 2025
US stocks fall again as ex-Fed chair decries ‘self-inflicted wound’ of Trump’s tariffs Sell-off comes amid anger from Democrats over retreat that rattled markets, while Republicans praise Trump’s ‘art of the deal’ in action The Guardian - US · Apr 10, 2025
MAGA Allies Laying Groundwork For Bitter Texas Primary to Unseat Longtime Republican Senator Texas AG Ken Paxton will seek to be the state's next U.S. senator in the 2026, looking to unseat Trump ally John Cornyn in the process Latin Times · Apr 10, 2025
Trump's pick for NASA chief tells Senate he's aiming for the Red Planet. 'We will prioritize sending American astronauts to Mars' Billionaire entrepreneur Jared Isaacman, Donald Trump's pick to be the next NASA chief, shares the president's ambitious Mars goals. Space · Apr 9, 2025
Texas AG Ken Paxton Will Seek To Be The State's Next Senator In The 2026 Midterms Texas AG Ken Paxton announced he will challenge Sen. John Cornyn in the Republican primary next year, setting the stage for a contentious battle. Latin Times · Apr 9, 2025
Next Nasa leader says he would prioritize US missions to Mars if confirmed Billionaire Jared Isaacman has funded his own journeys into space and insists he would not abandon moon missions The Guardian - US · Apr 9, 2025
Trump's NASA Chief Pick Says Will 'Prioritize' Mars Mission NASA will prioritize sending astronauts to Mars, President Donald Trump's pick to lead the US space agency said Wednesday, shifting focus beyond a long-planned return to the Moon -- but insisting both were achievable. International Business Times · Apr 9, 2025
US intensifies crackdown on peaceful protest under Trump Forty-one anti-protest bills in 22 states have been introduced since start of 2025, according to law tracker The Guardian - US · Apr 9, 2025
Ted Cruz Urges Trump to 'Take the Deal' Instead of Using Tariffs as Long-Term Strategy: 'Actually Work to Lower Tariffs' Texas Sen. Ted Cruz reiterated his hope that the Trump administration leverages its "Liberation Day" tariffs as a short-term negotiating tool. Latin Times · Apr 9, 2025
List Of Republicans Rebelling Against Trump Tariffs Grows With New House Bill A Lower House would limit the White House's ability to unilaterally impose tariffs. It was introduced by a Republican, who claims to have the support of a dozen other GOP lawmakers Latin Times · Apr 9, 2025
Ken Paxton launches primary challenge to John Cornyn in Texas - Roll Call Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s decision to challenge Sen. John Cornyn sets up what’s likely to be a bitter and expensive Republican primary – and a battle for President Donald Trump’s endorsement. Roll Call · Apr 9, 2025
Fortune · Apr 8, 2025 Republican officials are questioning Trump’s tariff regime being the scenes, says Sen. Rand Paul. ‘They whisper in my ear: Free trade is good’ GOP donors and think tanks are starting to publicly denounce President Donald Trump’s policies, which led to a historic stock market rout.
Latin Times · Apr 8, 2025 Republican Senator Asks Trump Trade Official Whose 'Throat Do I Get to Choke' If Tariff Play Doesn't Work Republican Senator Thom Tillis warned US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer that the administration's tariffs better be good for the economy
International Business Times · Apr 8, 2025 Top Republican Pollster Says Trump's Impact on Economy is The 'Exact Opposite' of What Americans Voted For GOP pollster Whit Ayres is warning that "higher prices and slower growth are exactly the opposite of what Americans voted for"
The Independent UK · Apr 8, 2025 Voices: Don’t ‘Panican’! Republicans are finally waking up to Donald Trump COMMENT: As the US president coins a new term for the growing army of critics speaking out about his tariffs policy, Sean O’Grady says that ‘Panicans’ everywhere should rise up and wear the label with pride – ideally, on red baseball caps
The Guardian - US · Apr 6, 2025 Trump news at a glance: anti-Trump protests draw huge crowds across the US Biggest day of demonstrations yet by an opposition movement trying to regain momentum – key US politics stories from 5 April
The Guardian - US · Apr 5, 2025 Ted Cruz warns of midterm ‘bloodbath’ if Trump tariffs cause a recession Texas senator’s comments another sign of Republican unease over ‘reciprocal tariffs’ and stock market plunge
The Texas Tribune · Apr 4, 2025 Cruz says a trade war would cost jobs, spur prices and be terrible for Texas The Texas senator also highlights a potential “upside,” saying the Trump tariffs could entice other countries to negotiate lower trade barriers.
The Independent UK · Apr 4, 2025 Ted Cruz admits if Trump’s tariff gamble backfires, it could cost Republicans politically Senator said he supported president but worries any recession could cause 2026 ‘bloodbath’ for Republicans at the ballot box
Latin Times · Apr 4, 2025 Schumer Slams Trump For Being 'Out At a Golf Course' While Stocks Crash: 'I Don't Know If He's Playing or Caddying For Somebody' Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer slammed Trump, saying he went to play golf as stocks plummeted, and announced Democrats will to to rescind certain tariffs
Latin Times · Apr 4, 2025 Ted Cruz Warns Trump Tariffs Could Lead To a 'Bloodbath' For Republicans In Midterm Elections Ted Cruz warned that Trump's tariffs pose "enormous risks" to the U.S. economy and could be catastrophic for the GOP's electoral prospects next year
The Conversation · Apr 4, 2025 The hidden power of marathon Senate speeches: What history tells us about Cory Booker’s 25-hour oration Democratic U.S. Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey made history on April 1, 2025, when he stood on the Senate floor and spoke for 25 hours and five minutes, delivering the longest floor speech in the history of the U.S. Senate.