Trump and Pete Hegseth inspiring Islamic State recruitment propaganda Experts say president’s dismantling of world order, rapport with Netanyahu and choice of Pentagon chief benefiting IS The Guardian - US · May 26, 2025
Trump’s revenge spree on Harvard echoes well beyond education Attacks on the university make clear that the administration will wield its power against anyone who incurs its displeasure The Guardian - US · May 26, 2025
George Floyd's Uncertain Legacy Marked In US Five Years On Americans on Sunday marked five years since George Floyd was killed by a US police officer, as President Donald Trump backtracks on reforms designed to tackle racism. International Business Times · May 25, 2025
US federal judges consider creating own armed security force as threats mount Proposal would move security under judges’ control as justice department has vowed loyalty to president The Guardian - US · May 25, 2025
Paul: Trump bill "math doesn't add up" The senator from Kentucky says Trump's cost-cutting bill will actually supercharge the deficit Salon · May 25, 2025
Top Republicans threaten to block Trump’s spending bill if national debt is not reduced Prominent US senators warn Trump to ‘get serious’ about addressing budget deficit or they will block ‘beautiful bill’ The Guardian - US · May 25, 2025
Fact-checking Trump’s claims about Medicaid cuts in GOP bill House bill alters healthcare programme significantly despite Trump claiming cuts target only ‘waste, fraud and abuse’. Al Jazeera · May 25, 2025
Feds Look to Undermine California's Sanctuary State Law By Removing Undocumented Immigrant Inmates from State Custody The move comes amid ongoing tensions between the Biden administration and local jurisdictions in California that restrict cooperation with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Latin Times · May 25, 2025
Whatever happened to Elon Musk? Tech boss drifts to margins of Trump world The president’s billionaire backer was ever-present at the start of Trump’s term but is now pulling back from politics – and Republicans want to keep it that way The Guardian - US · May 25, 2025
Trump rages at Harvard on Truth Social The Trump administration attempted to bar Harvard from enrolling international students earlier this week Salon · May 25, 2025
'What Comes Around Goes Around': Democrats Warning Message to GOP As Thune Seeks To Overturn California's EV Mandate Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer is warning the GOP against taking a "nuclear option" that would overturn California's EV mandate and overturn Parliamentarian rule. Latin Times · May 25, 2025
In an uneasy climate, diverse pride groups converge on DC with differing interests but common goals Members of different LGBTQ and transgender communities are descending on the nation's capital with plans for celebrations, parades, concerts and more The Independent UK · May 25, 2025
Five years after George Floyd’s death, why misinformation still persists Five years after Floyd’s killing, false claims of overdose fuel calls for Trump to pardon the police officers involved. Al Jazeera · May 25, 2025
The rules behind Pope Leo remaining a US citizen now he’s a foreign head of state Other US citizens have served as foreign heads of state The Independent UK · May 25, 2025
The Guardian - US · May 25, 2025 Original Sin: how Team Biden wished away his decline until it was too late Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson issue a stinging verdict on a cover-up that may have cost Democrats the 2024 election
The Texas Tribune · May 25, 2025 After years of tension, Texas House emerges as cooperative partner for Dan Patrick and his conservative agenda A 2024 war among Republicans tilted the House to the right. Now more closely aligned with the Senate, Speaker Dustin Burrows has accelerated action on bail, school vouchers and social issues.
The Guardian - UK · May 25, 2025 How did 2020’s Black Lives Matter movement change the world? Our panel responds Five years ago, George Floyd was murdered by a police officer in Minneapolis. Writers and activists from Brazil to Berlin talk about the protests, hope and disappointment that followed
Reason · May 25, 2025 Circuit Justice Kagan Never Bothered Calling For A Reply In Trump v. AFGE The District Court succeeded its TRO with a PI, rendering the government's application moot.
The Texas Tribune · May 25, 2025 Texas DEI ban in public schools approved in the House Senate Bill 12’s supporters say DEI programs use class time and public funds to promote political agendas.
The Independent UK · May 25, 2025 Texas is closer to putting the Ten Commandments in classrooms after a key vote A push to put the Ten Commandments on display in all Texas public school classrooms is closer to reaching Republican Gov. Greg Abbott's desk
The Texas Tribune · May 25, 2025 Texas will require public school classrooms to display Ten Commandments under bill nearing passage The House has approved Senate Bill 10 even though a similar Louisiana law was deemed unconstitutional. Supporters say Christianity is core to U.S. history.
Reason · May 24, 2025 Thoughts on the Oral Argument in the Oregon Case Against Trump's IEEPA Tariffs Like that in the similar case filed by Liberty Justice Center and myself, this one indicated judicial skepticism of Trump's claims to virtually unlimited power to impose tariffs.
The Texas Tribune · May 24, 2025 Political appointees would have more control over Texas universities’ courses and hiring under bill approved in House Senate Bill 37 would give more power to university regents, who are appointed by the governor, to vet and veto new curricula and administrators.
Latin Times · May 24, 2025 Trump Admin Creates New 'Style Guide' Banning Use of Rhetoric Referring to Threat of White Supremacism US State Department employees were recently issued a new internal "style guide" banning the term used to describe threats posed by white supremacist groups.
The Guardian - US · May 24, 2025 Trump’s West Point graduation address veers from US-first doctrine to politics US president pans previous administrations for fighting foreign wars and ‘wasting our time, money and souls’