The Latest Breaking News on US Politics

Starbucks Gift Cards and Airline Miles Offered as Consolation Prizes in Proposed Immigration Reality Show: Report

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is reportedly considering backing a television show in which migrants would compete for U.S. citizenship.

Latin Times · May 16, 2025

John Fetterman Reportedly Left the Democratic Senate Caucus' Group Chat as He Becomes Increasingly Isolated From the Party

Senator John Fetterman has grown increasingly isolated from the Democratic party, with new episodes illustrating the magnitude of the rift

Latin Times · May 16, 2025

Wisconsin judge accused of helping a man dodge immigration agents seeks donations for attorneys

A Wisconsin judge accused of helping a man illegally evade immigration agents is seeking donations to fund her defense

The Independent UK · May 16, 2025

In California’s deep-red north, voters startled by pace of cuts – but they’re still backing Trump

President remains popular in conservative Shasta county despite plans to cut health, recreation and veteran services

The Guardian - US · May 16, 2025

Chuck Schumer Slams Trump Admin Over Deal With Family Of 'El Chapo' Guzman: 'Come Right In'

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer slammed the Trump administration over its apparent deal to let in over a dozen family members of drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman

Latin Times · May 16, 2025

Trump says US will unilaterally set new tariff rates for scores of countries

President says letters revealing rates will be sent out within weeks as Washington lacks capacity for individual deals

The Guardian - UK · May 16, 2025

Was ex-FBI chief Comey’s ’86 47′ post calling for Trump assassination?

Critics say Comey’s use of an old restaurant term referring to sold out or removed items is a call to violence.

Al Jazeera · May 16, 2025

Supreme Court Weighs In On Trump's Controversial Push to Restrict Birthright Citizenship

On 15 May 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments on President Donald Trump's executive order to end birthright citizenship, a policy that would deny citizenship to babies born in the U.S. to non-citizen parents.

International Business Times UK · May 16, 2025

DNC vice-chair David Hogg on Democratic party: ‘We need to dramatically change’

Hogg, a Florida activist, presses on importance of strong fighters in face of Trump for ‘isolated’ Democratic base

The Guardian - US · May 16, 2025

'Leaderless, Rudderless and Divided': Majority of Democrats are Pessimistic About Party's Future

A new AP-NORC poll showed that only about one-third of Democrats are optimistic about the party's future, a sharp drop from their views last summer.

Latin Times · May 16, 2025