NYT Politics·16d ago
Trump Slams Supreme Court Over Mail Ballot Ruling
In a blistering attack on the court, President Trump said “these are not the people I interviewed” to serve as justices.
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The Hill·16d ago
Ocasio-Cortez on Trump Jr. wedding: 'They're selling out every single person in this country'
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) said Monday that the Trump administration is “selling out" every American when discussing a Russian oligarch's involvement in Donald Trump Jr.’s wedding. The lawmaker was asked what she made of Trump Jr.’s wedding in May being partially funded by Russian oligarch Umar Kremlev, who is linked to Russian President Vladimir Putin....
The Hill·16d ago
Live updates: Patel comes before Senate Judiciary panel; justices halt Trump's mail-in voting plan
FBI Director Kash Patel will testify Tuesday morning before the Senate Judiciary Committee for an oversight hearing. Ahead of the meeting, Patel released a letter sent to panel chair Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) to explain expenditures that have drawn scrutiny. Attorney General Todd Blanche will brief reporters in the Rose Garden on Tuesday, becoming the...
The Hill·16d ago
Patel defends travel, vehicle acquisition ahead of hearing
FBI Director Kash Patel on Monday defended his personal travel and the law enforcement agency's purchase of several luxury armored BMWs under his leadership amid scrutiny. Patel is scheduled to appear before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday morning. Democrats on the panel are expected to press the Trump administration official over his use of...
The Hill·16d ago
Watch live: Bessent faces House questions on economy
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will testify Tuesday before the House Financial Services Committee on the state of the U.S. financial system, as President Trump's economic agenda faces scrutiny amid the Iran war and tariff battles. Trump's latest trade war with Canada, the 10-year Treasury bond yield and federal deficit, affordability concerns as the midterms inch...
The Hill·16d ago
Ossoff: ‘Compromised’ Trump won’t regulate AI
Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-Ga.) on Monday said President Trump will likely not heed calls from technology leaders to implement guardrails on the development of artificial intelligence (AI) because of his family’s investments in the industry. The Georgia Democrat pointed to venture capitalist firm 1789 Capital, where Trump's eldest son Donald Trump Jr. is a partner,...
The Hill·16d ago
With Lonnie Bunch's ouster, Trump chills free speech at the Smithsonian
What obviously led to Bunch’s abrupt resignation was Trump on his case.
The Hill·16d ago
The Movement: Friction among conservative media grows as Trump's approval falls
President Trump came to power in 2016 and again in 2024 on a wave of conservative media backing, as right-wing podcast, radio and TV hosts built brands off supporting him and his movement. As the president’s approval wanes with voters, many of those same voices have become more willing to call balls and strikes —...
The Hill·16d ago
Supreme Court slams brakes on Trump's mail-in voting plan
In today's issue: ▪ McConnell’s long-awaited return ▪ Kennedy Center closure vote ▪ Donald Trump Jr.’s wedding gift controversy ▪ Key AI test in House The Supreme Court dashed President Trump's push for mail-in voting restrictions with a decision handed down late Monday, with November's election 50 days away. The court ruled over the public dissents...
The Hill·16d ago
Trump’s tariffs on Canada could cost him several red states
President Trump's tariffs on Canadian imports and Canada's retaliatory measures are impacting key economic sectors in several Republican-leaning states, potentially affecting upcoming midterm elections.
The Hill·16d ago
Rubi Flores: Policy director, Congressional Hispanic Caucus
Rubi Flores, 30, is a concert pianist turned policy director who has landed at the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) as it positions itself to fight the Trump administration on its mass deportation agenda and other issues key to Latinos. An immigrant from Mexico who moved to the U.S. at age 10, Flores excelled not only...
NYT Politics·16d ago
With Trump’s Plans Blocked, States Work to Restore Trust in Mail Voting
President Trump’s efforts to restrict mail voting ahead of the midterms were thwarted by the Supreme Court, but they have sowed confusion and doubt among some voters.
NYT Politics·16d ago
Democrats Gain Midterms Edge as Trump Drags Down Republicans, Per Times/Siena Poll
Even some Republicans are losing faith in Trump’s economy, a New York Times/Siena poll found, and Democrats were favored on the top issues as the sprint to the midterms gets underway.
The Hill·16d ago
Russia sanctions bill passes House Rules Committee
The House Rules Committee on Monday approved bipartisan legislation aimed at increasing sanctions on Russia amid its war in Ukraine. The bill, which the late Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) championed, would allow President Trump to impose penalties on individuals working on behalf of the Russian government to stall peace negotiations with Ukraine, violate a negotiated...
NYT Politics·16d ago
Trump’s Effort to Assert Control Over Elections Continues, Despite Court Loss
President Trump has launched a broad, governmentwide effort to take more control of state-run elections and sow doubt about the outcome.
NYT Politics·16d ago
Elections Officials Breathe Sigh of Relief Following Court Ruling on Mail Ballots
Officials cheered the order blocking President Trump’s last-minute effort to change the rules on mail ballots, noting that some states had already mailed ballots.
NYT Politics·16d ago
Supreme Court Blocks Trump Administration Plan to Screen Mail-In Ballots
The Trump administration had asked the justices to allow a new Postal Service plan to screen ballots just weeks before the midterm elections.
NYT Politics·16d ago
Supreme Court Blocks Trump Administration Plan to Screen Mail-In Ballots
The Trump administration had asked the justices to allow a new Postal Service plan to screen ballots just weeks before the midterm elections.
NYT Politics·16d ago
Judge Blocks Trump Rule Aimed at International Students and Journalists
Judge F. Dennis Saylor IV wrote that the administration’s reasons for a rule limiting the length of stay for academics and journalists were “exceptionally weak.”
The Hill·16d ago
Supreme Court won’t restore Trump’s mail-in voting plan for midterms
The Supreme Court refused to clear the way for President Trump’s mail-in voting plan for the midterms on Monday over the dissents of two conservative justices, keeping intact a judge’s block that declared the plan unlawful. It’s the third time the Trump administration brought the plan to the high court’s emergency docket after groups have blocked the effort. Previously, the...
The Hill·16d ago
Trump guts power plant climate rules
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Trump slashes climate rules for coal and gas plants The Trump administration on Monday gutted regulations that limited planet-warming emissions from coal- and gas-fired power plants. © AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, file The move allows a sector that makes up a large share of the U.S.’s...
The Hill·16d ago
6 takeaways as Trump takes sledgehammer to power plant climate regs
The Trump administration on Monday gutted the rules governing the nation’s climate regulations for power plants. Here’s what you should know about the final rule from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): It axes most, but not all, power plant climate rules The rules, which have been announced but whose underlying text did not appear to...
The Hill·16d ago
Cruz: Trump should sign college sports bill live on ESPN's 'College GameDay' once passed
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) told reporters he would like to see the Protect College Sports Act, the proposed landmark legislation regulating the big business of college sports, signed by President Trump live on ESPN's "College GameDay." "Our goal from the beginning was not just to squeak by with 60 votes but to get a big...
The Hill·17d ago
As AI fears spike, Trump bats down calls for regulation
President Trump is downplaying the growing concerns about artificial intelligence and resisting calls for regulation, putting him out of step with a growing chorus of concerns coming from within the tech industry and both sides of the political aisle. Trump, speaking with reporters over the weekend and in social media posts on Monday, said warnings...