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Trump Kicks Aside Congress
Wall Street Journal: “President Trump’s ambition has been sweeping and muscular in the first days of his new term, producing less of a transition in government than a takeover. Congress,…
Biden Commutations Angered His Own Aides
“In the weeks before leaving office, President Joe Biden and his advisers wanted to undo what they saw as an injustice—and make history—by cutting short the prison sentences of thousands…
Canada, Mexico Want U.S. to Feel the Pain of Tariffs Too
“Canada and Mexico will suffer severe economic blows from the tariffs President Trump announced on Saturday. Their strategy is to make sure Americans feel the pain too,” the Wall Street…
Many Say the Democrats Do Not Share Their Priorities
“Many Americans say they do not believe the Democratic Party is focused on the economic issues that matter most to them and is instead placing too much emphasis on social…
Tariffs May Complicate Efforts to Tame Inflation
“Federal Reserve officials are keeping close tabs on the tariffs the Trump administration announced Saturday, given the expectation that such policies could lead to higher prices, at least temporarily,” the…
Florida Republicans Just Declared War on Each Other
Politico: “President Donald Trump’s home state is caught up in a never-before-seen power struggle between Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Florida Legislature. It’s led to insults, promises of political payback…
The Dumbest Trade War in History
The Wall Street Journal editorial board wrote: “None of this is supposed to happen under the U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade agreement that Mr. Trump negotiated and signed in his first term. The…
Trump Is Waging War Against His Own Government
“Less than two weeks into his term, President Donald Trump is waging war against his own government, creating a deep sense of fear in the federal workforce — and recipients…
Elon Musk’s Friends Have Infiltrated Another Agency
“Elon Musk’s minions—from trusted sidekicks to random college students and former Musk company interns—have taken over the General Services Administration, a critical government agency that manages federal offices and technology,”…
Trump’s Tariffs Are a Huge Gamble with the Economy
CNN: “The looming import taxes on Mexico, Canada and China will be a major test of Trump’s unorthodox use of tariffs, which he’s described as ‘the greatest thing ever invented.’”…
Democrats Struggle to Oppose Trump
“As Democrats face the reality of President Trump’s second term, they share a fundamental belief: This moment calls for an inspirational message from their party,” the New York Times reports….
Trump Favors Blunt Force in Dealing With Foreign Allies
Peter Baker: “Soft power is out. Hard power is in. Since returning to the White House, President Trump has demonstrated that he prefers to bludgeon, not bargain, his way to…
Tulsi Gabbard’s Nomination Is in Trouble
“There is growing concern in political circles that Tulsi Gabbard’s nomination for director of national intelligence could be in serious trouble after a confirmation hearing this past week that left…
Canada and Mexico Move to Retaliate on Trump’s Tariffs
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said her country will impose retaliatory tariffs, and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced “far-reaching” retaliatory levies, CNN reports. “Trump’s tariffs had been expected to invite…
Trump’s Purge Goes Beyond DEI Workers
“At least 50 employees at the Education Department have been put on leave in recent days after President Donald Trump ordered federal agencies to eliminate all positions related to diversity,…
Elon Musk Consolidates His Power
You might not like Donald Trump’s hard line immigration policies or his pledge to put tariffs on our allies, but at least he campaigned on those ideas and won an…
Trump Imposes Tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China
President Trump imposed new tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China today. A White House fact sheet say s Trump is imposing a 25% tariff on imports from Canada and Mexico…
Senior FBI Official Resisted Trump’s Firings
“Acting FBI Director Brian Driscoll on Friday refused a Justice Department order that he assist in the firing of agents involved in Jan. 6 riot cases, pushing back so forcefully…
Elon Musk Given Access to Treasury Payments System
“Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent gave representatives of the so-called Department of Government Efficiency full access to the federal payment system late on Friday, handing Elon Musk and the team he…
Ken Martin Elected DNC Chair
Minnesota Democratic Party Chair Ken Martin will be the next chair of the Democratic National Committee. Martin won the seat with 246.5 votes against Wisconsin Democratic Party Chair Ben Wikler…
