Trump to cadets: "We will not fail you." Trump addresses USMA cadets with his own successes, some advice and a "culture of winning" Salon · May 24, 2025
Experts: NJ charge to backfire on Trump The charges brought by Trump's former personal attorney are unlikely to hold up in court Salon · May 24, 2025
‘Fiscally irresponsible’: Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ benefits the rich at the expense of the poor Bill will make permanent huge tax cuts to the wealthy and cost the government $4.6tn over the next 10 years The Guardian - US · May 24, 2025
Trump to address West Point graduates as he tries to impose agenda on military President’s visit to military academy occurs as books are banned and clubs disbanded in line with anti-DEI police The Guardian - US · May 24, 2025
Overriding a Texas governor’s veto can be impossible. Lawmakers are trying to change that. The state constitution’s legislative calendar — not a vote threshold — makes it hard to overrule the governor. Legislators are crafting an amendment that would make more overrides possible. The Texas Tribune · May 24, 2025
Trump news at a glance: judge puts a stop to ban on Harvard’s foreign students – for now Temporary reprieve comes after the leading university sued the Trump administration – key US politics stories from Friday 23 May at a glance The Guardian - US · May 24, 2025
District Court Declines to Stay Order Reinstating Fired U.S. Institute of Peace Board Members, Holds Trump v. Wilcox Doesn't Apply From today's order by Judge Beryl Howell (D.D.C.) in U.S. Institute for Peace v. Jackson: [On Monday, t]his Court declared… The post District Court Declines to Stay Order Reinstating Fired U.S. Institute of Peace Board Members, Holds Trump v. Wilcox Doesn't Apply appeared first on Reason.com. Reason · May 24, 2025
A Planned Parenthood affiliate plans to close 4 clinics in Iowa and another 4 in Minnesota A Midwestern affiliate of Planned Parenthood says it will close four of its six clinics in Iowa and four in Minnesota within a year The Independent UK · May 23, 2025
US officials visit Alcatraz amid Trump’s plan to reopen island prison San Francisco authorities say officials from Bureau of Prisons visited famous site last week and plan to return The Guardian - US · May 23, 2025
Drastic cuts under way bending US national security council to Trump’s will Staff to be cut as office meant to formulate national security policy is reduced to implementing the president’s ideas, under watch of trusted aides The Guardian - US · May 23, 2025
US Justice Department pardon lawyer pledges 'hard look' at plot to kidnap Michigan governor The U.S. Justice Department’s new pardon attorney says he is going to take a “hard look” at two men who are in prison for leading a conspiracy to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in 2020 The Independent UK · May 23, 2025
Trump Instructs Republicans to 'Erase' January 6 Riots From History, Congressman Says Democrats accuse Trump and Republicans of attempting to erase the memory of the January 6 attack by refusing to install a legally mandated plaque honoring police officers who defended the Capitol. Latin Times · May 23, 2025
Trump seeks to boost US nuclear power, roll back regulations A host of new executive orders seeks to fast-track approvals to grow the US’s nuclear energy sector, a lengthy process. Al Jazeera · May 23, 2025
MAGA Camp Seeking To Primary Republican Rep. Who Voted Against Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill' Republican Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky and President Trump have long clashed over policies. Now, Trump is seeking to oust him for a more loyal lawmaker. Latin Times · May 23, 2025
Reason · May 23, 2025 The Executive Power Case That Unites Donald Trump and Franklin Roosevelt Trump’s firing of a federal agency head may soon spell doom for a New Deal era precedent that limited presidential power.
The Independent UK · May 23, 2025 The number of hate groups in the US is shrinking — but their voice is growing louder In 2024, there were 533 active hate groups, including those promoting anti-LGBTQ+, anti-immigrant, antisemitic and anti-Muslim views
The Independent UK · May 23, 2025 Suspect in arson at Pennsylvania governor's official residence to seek delay in next court hearing A man accused of trying to burn down Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro’s official residence is seeking to delay his next court appearance because he's receiving mental health treatment
Latin Times · May 23, 2025 ICE Has a New Strategy To Deport Migrants More Quickly: End Their Court Cases The Trump administration is seemingly pursuing an initiative to have ICE end immigration court cases of certain migrants to arrest them and deport them more quickly
Latin Times · May 23, 2025 Trump Threatens EU With 50 Percent Tariffs Two Days After Union Signs Minerals Deal With Greenland President Donald Trump threatened to levy 50% tariffs on goods from member nations of the European Union after Greenland gave a Danish-French mining company a 30-year mining permit.
Reason · May 23, 2025 The Supreme Court Hasn't Resolved Whether Libraries May Remove Books Based on Viewpoint The Fifth Circuit decision holding that libraries may remove books based on the books' viewpoint may lead some to ask:… The post The Supreme Court Hasn't Resolved Whether Libraries May Remove Books Based on Viewpoint appeared first on Reason.com.
The Independent UK · May 23, 2025 Woman poured ‘contents of a can’ over senior citizen because he was wearing a MAGA hat, police say Laura Garrett argued with Garry Gama over his choice to wear the ubiquitous piece of Trump merch, police say
The Independent UK · May 23, 2025 DeSantis signs law limiting development in Florida's state parks after plan drew broad backlash Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill into law Thursday curtailing what kind of development can happen in Florida’s prized state parks
The Guardian - US · May 23, 2025 Jimmy Kimmel on Trump’s tax bill: ‘If this is the beautiful bill, I’d hate to see the ugly one’ Late-night hosts discuss the House passing Trump’s spending bill and his ‘anti-woke’ Kennedy Center tenure
The Guardian - UK · May 23, 2025 First Thing: Trump administration revokes Harvard’s ability to enroll international students Move is most severe escalation yet in weeks-long dispute. Plus, Trump seeks to end basic rights for child immigrants in custody
The Independent UK · May 23, 2025 Trump administration says Columbia violated civil rights of Jewish students The Trump administration is accusing Columbia University of violating the civil rights of Jewish students by “acting with deliberate indifference” toward what it describes as rampant antisemitism on campus