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U.S. politics: the White House, Congress, the courts and the campaigns, and what each move means.
PoliticsRubio Revokes Green Cards of Soleimani's Niece and Grandniece; ICE Arrests Both in Los Angeles
Secretary of State Rubio terminated the legal residency of Hamideh Soleimani Afshar, citing a fraudulent asylum claim and social media posts celebrating attacks on Americans, as the Trump administration expands its crackdown on Iranians with perceived regime ties.
PoliticsIran War Divides GOP in Georgia House Race to Replace Marjorie Taylor Greene
Tuesday's special election runoff showcases disagreements over the conflict within Republican ranks as candidates stake out different positions.
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Supreme Court Hears Landmark Birthright Citizenship Case, Testing Trump's Challenge to the 14th Amendment
Justices grilled both sides on April 1 over whether Trump's executive order ending automatic citizenship for children of undocumented immigrants is constitutional — a ruling could reshape American citizenship law.
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Democrats and Republicans Clash Over Trump's Iran War Strategy in Heated Congressional Debate
A swing-district Republican praised the military operations while President Trump faced bipartisan criticism for controversial social media threats against Iran.
PoliticsStephen Miller Quietly Pursues Mass Deportation Agenda Despite Minneapolis Crisis
Trump immigration architect continues push for "moratorium on third world immigration" as administration faces mounting challenges
PoliticsOil Markets Grow Skeptical of Trump's Peace Signals as Iran War Drags On
After oscillating between diplomacy and military threats, the president faces growing market resistance to his attempts to calm oil prices through peace overtures.
PoliticsTrump's Quest for Retribution Remains Unchanged Despite New Attorney General
Presidential demands for revenge have become so extreme that even the most obsequious appointees have struggled to meet expectations.
PoliticsTrump Contemplates Major Cabinet Shakeup as Midterm Clock Ticks
President faces narrowing window to secure Senate confirmation for new appointees as political pressure mounts over various policy challenges.
PoliticsU.S. Tariffs at 83-Year High After Supreme Court Blocks Trump's Emergency Powers
The effective tariff rate stands at 11% — last seen in 1943 — as Section 232 steel, aluminum, and auto tariffs survive the February ruling that struck down IEEPA-based measures and eliminated $1.4 trillion in projected revenue.
PoliticsTrump Fires Pam Bondi as Attorney General, Installs Personal Lawyer Todd Blanche
Bondi's 14-month tenure ends as the shortest for a confirmed AG in 60 years; sources say Trump grew furious over failed prosecutions of political enemies and the botched Epstein files disclosure.
PoliticsTrump Pursues Radical Cabinet Overhaul as Confirmation Window Narrows Before Midterms
President contemplates sweeping personnel changes but faces political clock as bipartisan support becomes increasingly necessary for Senate confirmation.
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CNN Poll: Democrats Hold 6-Point Generic Ballot Lead — Matching 2018 Blue-Wave Threshold
A new CNN poll shows Democrats with a six-point advantage over Republicans on the 2026 Congressional ballot, driven by opposition to the Iran war and rising oil prices, with double haters breaking for Democrats by 31 points.
PoliticsTrump Proposes $1.5 Trillion Defense Budget — Largest Since WWII — as Hegseth Fires Army Chief of Staff
The White House sent Congress a record-shattering $1.5 trillion fiscal year 2027 defense request including $17.5 billion for the Golden Dome missile shield, while Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ousted the Army's top general for lacking the right vision.
PoliticsTrump Considers Cabinet Shakeup as Midterm Election Clock Creates Confirmation Pressure
With midterm elections approaching, the president faces a narrow window to get new cabinet members confirmed without requiring bipartisan support.
PoliticsHouse Democrat Faces Prison Time in Unprecedented Test of Congressional Power
Representative LaMonica McIver battles crushing legal fees while challenging Justice Department assault case, citing legislative immunity privileges.
PoliticsTrump Proposes $1.5 Trillion Military Budget with Steep Domestic Program Cuts
The massive defense spending increase would be offset by significant reductions to domestic programs the administration labels as wasteful.
PoliticsICE Arrests Head of Wisconsin's Largest Islamic Organization in Escalating Immigration Crackdown
Salah Sarsour, president of Islamic Society of Milwaukee and legal permanent resident, detained as Trump administration intensifies enforcement operations.
PoliticsOne Year After 'Liberation Day': Americans Are Paying More, the Trade Deficit Persists, and the World Is Cutting Deals Without the U.S.
The Supreme Court struck down the original tariff authority in February, but a new 10% global levy remains — and the EU, India, and Pacific nations have moved on to build a trading world that doesn't include Washington.
PoliticsGOP Leaders Unveil Two-Track Plan to End Record 47-Day DHS Shutdown as TSA Workers Go Unpaid
Senate Majority Leader Thune and Speaker Johnson announced a deal to separately fund DHS and ICE — with Trump backing the framework and demanding border agency funding by June 1.
PoliticsTrump Fires Attorney General Pam Bondi, Names Deputy as Interim Replacement
President announces via social media that Todd Blanche will serve as acting attorney general, ending Bondi's controversial tenure.
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2026 Midterm Primaries Deliver Surprises: Trump Endorsee Loses by 23 Votes in North Carolina
Democrats seized on anti-war sentiment as a key issue, while unexpected Republican primary losses in key states signal voter unease even within the president's own party.
PoliticsSupreme Court Grills Trump Lawyers on Birthright Citizenship — Conservative Justices Join Skeptics
In a rare appearance at oral arguments, Trump watched as both liberal and conservative justices pressed the government on how it would strip citizenship from US-born children.
PoliticsActBlue Under Federal Investigation for Potentially Misleading Congress on Foreign Donations
Democratic fundraising platform faces Justice Department and congressional probes ahead of midterm elections over vetting procedures.
PoliticsTrump Signs 100% Tariff on Imported Pharmaceutical Drugs, Exempting Companies With Pricing Deals
The executive action marks the most sweeping pharmaceutical trade measure in US history, giving drugmakers 120 days to comply or sign pricing agreements with the administration.
PoliticsSupreme Court Hears Arguments on Birthright Citizenship as Immigrant Families Express Cautious Hope
High court considers whether to limit constitutional guarantee of citizenship for children born on U.S. soil as families ponder implications for future generations.
