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Majority of Americans Think Trump Admin Should Obey Court Orders But MAGAs Are Split: Poll

An overwhelming number of Americans believe the Trump administration should follow rulings from federal courts, while MAGA voters are spilt, a new poll reveals.

Latin Times · Jun 17, 2025

Voices: How the ‘big, beautiful’ UK-US trade deal led to a big, beautiful friendship

COMMENT: They say opposites attract – and never has that been truer than in the case of Starmer and Trump, writes Sean O’Grady

The Independent UK · Jun 17, 2025

"No Kings" should be just the beginning

We need a powerful — and independent — movement against Trumpism

Salon · Jun 17, 2025

America had open borders until 1924. Racism and corporate greed changed that

The primary justifications for early immigration laws were xenophobia, eugenics, and overt racism. Understanding the history of immigration is essential

The Guardian - US · Jun 17, 2025

Florida budget puts millions in reserves as economic uncertainty brews. Here's a look by the numbers

On the 105th day of what was supposed to be a 60-day session, Florida lawmakers gave final approval to a leaner state budget totaling $115.1 billion, marking the end of a lawmaking season that was largely defined by inter-party clashes in the Republican-dominated capitol

The Independent UK · Jun 17, 2025

Ex-Sen. Bob Menendez set to report to federal prison for 11-year bribery sentence

Former U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez is set to report to federal prison on Tuesday to begin serving an 11-year sentence for accepting bribes of gold and cash and acting as an agent of Egypt

The Independent UK · Jun 17, 2025

After a calm night, LA mayor shortens downtown curfew hours imposed after violent protests

After a calm night in downtown Los Angeles, Mayor Karen Bass is trimming the hours of a curfew

The Independent UK · Jun 17, 2025

American Bar Association sues to block Trump’s attacks on law firms

The prominent legal organisation has called the US president’s executive orders against law firms unconstitutional.

Al Jazeera · Jun 16, 2025

US and UK announce a trade deal, but steel imports are still being negotiated

U.S. President Donald Trump and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer say they have signed a trade deal that will slash tariffs on U.K. auto and aerospace industry imports, but they are still discussing how to handle steel production

The Independent UK · Jun 16, 2025

Trump administration notches first big win in assault on higher education

Federal judge dismissed lawsuit brought by faculty groups over government cuts to Columbia University funding

The Guardian - US · Jun 16, 2025