The Latest Breaking News on US Politics

Trump-Aligned Cities and Counties Flabbergasted DHS Labeled Them Immigrant 'Sanctuaries'

Local officials nationwide were baffled to find themselves listed by the Trump administration's Department of Homeland Security as sanctuary cities potentially "defying federal immigration law."

Latin Times · May 31, 2025

Spike in steel tariffs could imperil Trump promise of lower grocery prices

President Donald Trump’s doubling of tariffs on foreign steel and aluminum could hit Americans in an unexpected place: grocery aisles

The Independent UK · May 31, 2025

Nashville Mayor Responds to DHS Allegations He Put ICE Agents at Risk by Releasing Their Names: 'The Interest Here Is Just in Transparency'

Nashville Mayor Freddie O'Connell denied intentionally including the names of ICE agents in a recently filed report.

Latin Times · May 31, 2025

Gov. Ron DeSantis Signs Bill Recognizing Gold, Silver as Legal Tender in Florida

Under federal law, U.S. coins and Federal Reserve notes (paper money) issued by the U.S. Department of the Treasury are the only forms of legal tender accepted for debts, public charges, taxes and dues

Latin Times · May 31, 2025

U.S. Citizen Spent Years in ICE Custody During Trump's First Administration. She Was Detained Again

A US citizen who was detained during President Donald Trump's first administration for three years has been detained by ICE once again, officials say.

Latin Times · May 31, 2025

Want to see where Trump’s tariffs are leading US business? Look at Georgia

The political swing state has a $900bn economy, with hospitality, industrial manufacturing – and movies

The Guardian - US · May 31, 2025

LGBT+ rights in Poland: 'We are patient, but our patience has its limits'

As Poland prepares to go to the polls in the second round of the presidential election on Sunday, filmmaker and activist Bartosz Staszewski, a leading figure in the country's LGBT+ movement, looks back on difficult years under the previous right-wing government, but says that change is under way in Polish…

Radio France Internationale · May 31, 2025

Trump claimed ‘tariffs are easy’ – he’s learning the hard way that’s not the case

Time and time again over the past four months, reality has failed to match Trump’s rhetoric

The Guardian - US · May 31, 2025

Pride events face budget shortfalls as US corporations pull support ahead of summer festivities

After years of sponsoring LGBTQ+ Pride events around the country, some companies are pulling their financial support

The Independent UK · May 31, 2025

UK forging ahead with US trade talks, despite court block on Trump’s tariffs

Exclusive: British officials hope to have deals covering cars, metals and aeroplane parts within weeks

The Guardian - UK · May 31, 2025