As men fought in cages at the White House, women urged Americans to take a ‘deep breath’
About 70 people gathered at a Springfield watch party as Jane Fonda's Committee for the First Amendment drew more than 1 million viewers nationwide.
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Facing historic unpopularity, weaponization of government for election chaos has started in Ohio
The FBI raided Cleveland's Ohio Organizing Collaborative, DOJ backed voter suppression, and GOP rushed a voter ID amendment to the ballot in under a month.
Surging stock market, Trump policies boost wealth for top 1%
The richest 1% now hold 31.9% of U.S. wealth, the highest share the Fed has recorded since 1989, as a CBPP analysis finds Trump's tax law will hurt 70% of households by 2034.
Local election officials reel over ‘logistical nightmare’ of Trump’s vote-by-mail order
Officials from 26 jurisdictions warn the order forces sweeping changes before November, with no federal funding provided and small rural offices least equipped to comply.
With Iran peace agreement to be signed Friday, Trump says ships moving in Strait of Hormuz
Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir publicly rejected the deal, while key nuclear removal details remain unresolved ahead of Friday's Switzerland signing.
Trump crypto founders bankrolled Ramaswamy as he pushes to invest Ohio public funds in Bitcoin
The $116,000 cluster arrived on primary day from founders of a venture under Senate scrutiny, while Ramaswamy holds Bitcoin and backs a bill to invest state pension funds in crypto.
Judge blocks Trump’s ‘anti-weaponization’ fund until government agrees it’s been dissolved
Judge Brinkema gave the government one week to get Todd Blanche and Scott Bessent to sign off on the $1.776 billion fund's dissolution or face continued injunction.
Tariff refunds for small businesses past due, US Senate Dems tell Trump administration
Sens. Wyden and Markey say only $20.6B of $166B in court-ordered refunds has been paid, with $60B not even in process, and demand answers by June 24.
Corporate logos abound on White House grounds in prep for fights by Trump-allied UFC
A federal judge will rule on written briefs after the Public Integrity Project sued over the $60 million event, calling it a scheme to enrich Trump and allies.
Homeland Security retreats on plan to get data on mail-in voters
A Mullin memo filed Monday night reversed a Friday position, but experts say DOJ is stalling to keep courts from blocking the order before November midterms.
Republicans in Congress clear final hurdle for $70B boost in immigration enforcement
Democrats opposed the bill as a blank check to ICE without oversight, citing two citizen killings by immigration agents in January.
Trump launches new strikes on Iran after US Army helicopter downed
Despite claiming the war is over, the U.S. maintains a blockade that has disabled seven Iranian vessels and injured 411 American service members since February.
DoD tweaks organized religion list after complaints of Latter-day Saints snub
Sen. Mike Lee pressured the Pentagon to reverse course after the list removed the Latter-day Saints classification as Christian, citing theological disputes.
Trump to pump $700M into coal power in the states, as he again blasts renewable energy
Trump invoked the Defense Production Act to fund coal plants and mines across nine states, drawing praise from GOP governors and fire from environmental groups who call it a polluter bailout.
Federal appeals court denies youth climate lawsuit against Trump executive orders
The Ninth Circuit ruled the 22 young plaintiffs lacked standing to challenge the orders, saying the scope was too broad for courts to oversee.
US Senate blocks Trump’s SAVE America Act, thwarting restrictions on voting
Four Republicans joined Democrats in blocking the bill, including Collins facing a competitive reelection and McConnell, who is retiring.
Trump administration processing freeze on asylum seekers violated law, judge rules
Labor unions and immigration advocacy groups won the case after arguing the blanket freeze harmed families and workers left unable to work or travel.
New medical guidance affirms Tylenol safety during pregnancy months after Trump sows doubt
Medical experts reject Trump's autism claims as emergency acetaminophen use among pregnant patients dropped 10% after his September statement.
US House approves measure to restrain Trump action in Iran
Four Republicans joined Democrats in a 215-208 vote, marking the strongest congressional rebuke of Trump's monthslong Iran war that has killed troops and thousands of civilians.
Trump administration dumps $1.77B ‘anti-weaponization’ fund
The reversal clears the way for a $70B immigration bill, but Senate Republicans remain divided on whether to proceed this week.
