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Trump is the kinglike president many feared when arguing over the US Constitution in 1789 – and his address to Congress showed it

If there are any limits to a president’s power, it wasn’t evident from Donald Trump’s speech before a joint session of Congress on March 4, 2025.

The Conversation

In Speech to Congress, Trump Promises More Tariff Madness

The tariffs Trump has already imposed on Canada, Mexico, and China will cost an estimated $142 billion this year—and he says more are on the way.

Reason

Trump declares administration ‘just getting started’ in address to Congress

President boasts about efforts to slash federal workforce and reorient foreign policy as Democrats protest from chamber

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D.C. U.S. Attorney Drops Probe Over Sen. Schumer's 2020 Statements About Gorsuch and Kavanaugh

That's the correct decision, though I don't think there should even have been a question about it.

Reason

Texas Democrats criticize school leaders for being too “nice” about their funding needs

Lawmakers this week listened to testimony on House Bill 2, which would raise schools’ base funding per student by $220 — a figure that falls short of what many Texans say is needed.

The Texas Tribune

Trump launches fresh attacks on US abortion rights

Administration to drop Idaho emergency abortion lawsuit and back South Carolina in Planned Parenthood funds case

The Guardian - US

Texas Senate panel advances bill requiring Ten Commandments in classrooms

The committee also gave initial approval to a bill that would allow prayer in schools.

The Texas Tribune

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Groceries around the country remain expensive. That's why more states want to stop taxing them.

The number of states imposing sales taxes on groceries is likely to shrink as lawmakers hear complaints about high prices for eggs and other household staples

The Independent UK

Trump touts renewal of rightwing policies in lengthy speech as Democrats jeer, protest and walk out – as it happened

Trump praises Elon Musk and defends trade wars; Democratic congressman Al Green was removed from chamber for early disruption to Trump’s speech

The Guardian - US

White House installs Trump loyalist to lead independent agency in push to reduce foreign aid

Peter Marocco assigned as head of Inter-American Foundation after White House fires president and CEO

The Guardian - US

Rep. Al Green disrupts Trump speech and is escorted out

The Texas Democrat who has a history of attention-getting acts repeatedly shouted “no mandate to cut Medicaid.”

The Texas Tribune

FBI and DOJ headquarters are among more than 440 federal buildings listed for potential sale

The Trump administration has placed some of the country’s most iconic and well-known federal buildings on the potential chopping block, including them on a list of more than 400 properties deemed “not core to government operations” and candidates for “disposal.”

The Independent UK

Elon Musk Cosigns Quest for Trump to Pardon the Officer Who Killed George Floyd

Elon Musk seemingly agreed with Ben Shapiro's quest to persuade President Trump to pardon Derek Chauvin for killing George Floyd in 2020.

Latin Times

Ferris Bueller scene goes viral as Trump tariffs take effect: ‘Did it work? Anyone?’

Ben Stein plays an economics teacher explaining how tariffs exacerbated the Great Depression

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Republicans Advised to Avoid In-Person Town Halls Following Heated Confrontations Over Trump Layoffs

The caution comes on the same day in which California Republican Jay Obernolte was called a nazi during a heated "community coffee"

The Guardian - US

AP files amended complaint against White House over press pool ban

White House adviser’s quote included in suit: ‘The AP and the WHCA wanted to f--k around. Now it’s finding out time.’

The Conversation

It’s important to protect trans athletes on campuses, and this benefits all students

United States President Donald Trump’s executive order banning transgender and gender diverse (trans) women athletes from competing in women’s sports, at the beginning of his presidential term on Feb. 5, showed the president accelerating a long-standing moral panic about queer and trans people.

Salon

House GOP warned to dodge town halls

The directive comes after some bruising encounters with town hall attendees furious or concerned about DOGE cuts

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The Guardian - US

US justice department to review conviction of former election clerk

Republican Tina Peters of Colorado was sentenced to nine years for her role in voter interference data-breach scheme

Latin Times

JFK's Grandson Blast's 'F--kface' Elon Musk After Billionaire Calls Late President a 'Far-Right Extremist': 'You're A Foreign F--king Agent'

The Kennedy scion went on a social media rampage against Elon Musk after the billionaire claimed John F. Kennedy would be considered a "far-right extremist" today.

The Independent UK

Robert Clark, Mississippi's first Black lawmaker after Civil Rights era, dies at 96

Mississippi’s first Black lawmaker of the 20th century died Tuesday

Latin Times

Social Media Erupts at Trump After Threats Against Student Protestors: 'There Are No Illegal Protests In A Democracy'

Social media users are berating President Donald Trump online after the president took to his own social media app to levy threats against student protestors within the US.

The Guardian - US

US firm that commissioned Fearless Girl statue quietly ends diversity policies

State Street’s statue became symbol of gender diversity in the workplace – now US companies are retreating from goals

Salon

Trump claims college protests "illegal"

"The goal here seems to be intimidation and fear to chill free speech," ex-prosecutor warns

The Guardian - US

US Department of Education workers decry ‘final mission’ email as power grab

Education secretary Linda McMahon’s plan to eliminate department will hurt disadvantaged children, staff say

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