NYT Politics·Jun 24
Trump Asks Congress for $88 Billion, Mostly for War With Iran
The proposal was all but dead on arrival in the Senate, where it would need bipartisan support, and comes amid growing G.O.P. skepticism about the conflict.
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The Hill·Jun 24
5 things to know about the ‘Great American State Fair’
The 'Great American State Fair' will open to the public with fanfare Thursday morning against a backdrop of partisan fighting and public fallouts over the celebrations marking America’s 250th anniversary. The 16-day fair, which boasts more than 150 exhibits featuring U.S. history, will kick off with a speech from President Trump on Wednesday evening. Rows of white booths with flags for...
The Hill·Jun 24
Almost 7 in 10 say Supreme Court should keep birthright citizenship in place: Survey
Nearly 70 percent of respondents in a Quinnipiac University poll think the Supreme Court should keep birthright citizenship in place. The results come ahead of the high court’s ruling on the legality of President Trump’s executive order seeking to end the policy. The survey, conducted between June 18 and 22, found that 69 percent of...
The Hill·Jun 24
Obama on Trump 'obsession': 'I obviously have a ... suite in his head'
Former President Obama on Wednesday said he thinks President Trump has an "obsession" with him, existing in a "suite in his head." "All the Smoke" podcast co-host and former NBA player Matt Barnes spoke with Obama about Trump being "very fascinated with you and your family," but did not name the 47th president. He praised Obama...
The Hill·Jun 24
Donald Trump blows up at Bill Cassidy over Iran war powers resolution
President Trump blew up at Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) during an intense meeting behind closed doors in the Capitol Wednesday after the Republican senator accused the president of not being forthright with the American people about the Iran war. The argument got so loud and intense between Trump and Cassidy that a senator next to...
NYT Politics·Jun 24
From ‘Terrible People’ to ‘Smart People’: The Trump-Led Right Rethinks Iran
The president has sought to recast the Iranian government as he pursues a peace deal. But there are signs that a softening on Iran in the Republican Party goes well beyond him.
The Hill·Jun 24
Judge blocks subpoenas in transgender care investigation at NY hospitals
A federal judge on Wednesday blocked Justice Department (DOJ) prosecutors from accessing the medical records of transgender individuals treated at New York City hospitals. U.S. District Judge Katherine Polk Failla, of the Southern District of New York, granted the plaintiffs’ request for a temporary restraining order against the DOJ, thereby barring the Trump administration from...
The Hill·Jun 24
Judge blocks Trump administration from voting proof of citizenship implementation
A federal judge on Wednesday permanently blocked the Trump administration’s executive order requiring proof of citizenship to vote, ruling in favor of 19 states that filed the lawsuit. District Court Judge Denise Casper ruled that President Trump was overstepping his authority by attempting to overhaul states’ administration of federal elections. “While the Constitution vests the...
The Hill·Jun 24
Watch live: Trump delivers remarks at Great American State Fair kickoff
President Trump will give remarks during the kickoff of the Great American State Fair in Washington, the massive bash on the National Mall marking America’s 250th birthday. More than half of the musical acts that were originally announced to perform pulled out of the concert series, with some citing concerns over what they believe to be...
The Hill·Jun 24
Senate Democrats raise 'profound concerns' over Trump administration website for new moms
Eleven Democratic senators on Wednesday flagged “profound concerns” with the Trump administration’s website for new and expecting mothers, which the lawmakers saying the site drives families towards crisis pregnancy centers for treatment. Moms.gov, launched on Mother’s Day, features resources from 2,750 pregnancy centers, which Planned Parenthood calls "crisis pregnancy centers" that it says are traditionally...
NYT Politics·Jun 24
ICC Judges Sue Trump Administration Over Sanctions
Kimberly Prost, a Canadian judge at the International Criminal Court, and two colleagues are suing the administration, saying the sanctions were a form of retaliation.
The Hill·Jun 24
Ocasio-Cortez: Trump administration turned Reflecting Pool 'into a swamp'
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) said the Trump administration turned the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool “into a swamp,” comments that come in the wake of algae growth in the structure's water. “I mean, when you defund science research, when you de — when you don't really understand the first thing about science,” Ocasio-Cortez said in response...
The Hill·Jun 24
Trump administration settles water pollution case with 'forever chemicals' company for $450M
The federal government has settled a water pollution case against Chemours, which makes and uses toxic “forever chemicals.” The Justice Department, Environmental Protection Agency and state of West Virginia announced on Wednesday that Chemours would pay an estimated $450 million over pollution at its facilities in West Virginia, North Carolina, and New Jersey. The federal...
The Hill·Jun 24
Elizabeth Warren reacts live to Trump saying he won't sign housing bill
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) on Wednesday appeared flabbergasted when asked about why President Trump chose to cancel his signing of a bipartisan housing bill that easily cleared both chambers of Congress. “I'm sorry, if you're asking me to get into Donald Trump's head and figure out what's going on there, you need somebody else,” Warren,...
The Hill·Jun 24
GOP senators flummoxed by Trump’s housing bill threat: 'Inexplicable,' 'makes no sense'
Senate Republicans expressed shock and bewilderment over President Trump’s threat not to sign a highly touted bill to address housing affordability, describing the move as “inexplicable” and making “no sense” at a time when voters are worried about rising costs. GOP senators took some solace in the fact that Trump only canceled a signing ceremony...
The Hill·Jun 24
Here are Senate, House incumbents who've lost their primaries
This year’s election cycle has already seen eight congressional incumbents lose their primaries, with impacts to both parties. In the upper chamber, Republican Sens. Bill Cassidy (La.) and John Cornyn (Texas) lost their primaries to challengers endorsed by President Trump. The president also took his revenge tour to Kentucky’s 4th Congressional District, boosting Ed Gallrein...
NYT Politics·Jun 24
Trump Reimagines America by Putting Himself on Its Money
Cash might be a relic, but — like royalty and emperors — President Trump still wants his face on American currency.
The Hill·Jun 24
Trump ups the stakes for GOP in voter ID law fight
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The Hill·Jun 24
Sharpton: Carlson not 'going over the cliff' with Trump, GOP
Civil rights leader Rev. Al Sharpton said Wednesday that Tucker Carlson is avoiding political hardship with his recent denouncement of the Republican Party. “If he felt that they were in a position to do some of the things he believed, he wouldn't be saying it. Or if he had faith that this president and his...
AOL.com·Jun 24
Tucker Carlson reveals the one Democrat Trump is ‘very convinced’ could win in 2028
Tucker Carlson reveals the one Democrat Trump is ‘very convinced’ could win in 2028 AOL.com
Yahoo·Jun 24
Tucker Carlson reveals the one Democrat Trump is ‘very convinced’ could win in 2028
Tucker Carlson reveals the one Democrat Trump is ‘very convinced’ could win in 2028 Yahoo
the-independent.com·Jun 24
Tucker Carlson reveals which Democrat Trump believes can win in 2028
Tucker Carlson reveals which Democrat Trump believes can win in 2028 the-independent.com
The Independent·Jun 24
Tucker Carlson reveals which Democrat Trump believes can win in 2028
Tucker Carlson reveals which Democrat Trump believes can win in 2028 The Independent
The Hill·Jun 24
Jeffries brushes off concern that Mamdani wins could hurt Democrats in midterms
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) brushed off concerns that the primary wins of New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani's three progressive picks Tuesday could hurt Democrats and their brand ahead of November. “No, Donald Trump has a working relationship with the mayor of the city of New York, and he’s made that publicly and explicitly...