Will Republican senator Susan Collins stay on the sidelines or take on Trump? Collins has broken with Trump in the past, but so far has been unwilling to use the full power of her committee The Guardian - US · May 7, 2025
Why Did the Supreme Court Permit Trump's Ban on Transgender Troops, and What Does It Mean for Military Inclusivity? he US Supreme Court upheld Trump's ban on transgender troops, threatening 15,000 soldiers and military inclusivity. What's next for diversity? International Business Times UK · May 7, 2025
How The 'Anti-Trump Bump' is Shaping Politics at a Local and Global Stage While conservatives have a trifecta in the federal government, the Trump administration is energizing liberals abroad who are building an anti-Trump movement. Latin Times · May 7, 2025
Trump's sexist "doll" defense of tariffs Betting on the misogyny of MAGA, the president pushes a far-right fantasy that tariffs will restore male dominance Salon · May 7, 2025
Sen. John Cornyn announces leadership team, including Trump pollster, for 2026 reelection campaign Cornyn’s move to stockpile his campaign team with seasoned GOP operatives signals he is digging in for a serious fight against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. The Texas Tribune · May 7, 2025
In bail talks, lawmakers close in on Texas GOP goal of keeping defendants in jail While Gov. Greg Abbott steps up his push for stricter bail rules, critics seek a balance between the rights of the accused and the goal of keeping dangerous defendants behind bars. The Texas Tribune · May 7, 2025
White Smoke: Signalling A New Pope Down The Ages When Catholic cardinals vote in the conclave, they then burn their ballots, sending up black smoke to signal no decision or white smoke to show they have chosen a new pope. International Business Times · May 7, 2025
Lawmakers seek to rein in citizen ballot initiatives with new requirements for petitions Citizen activists could find it harder to get initiatives on next year's ballot in some states The Independent UK · May 7, 2025
Trump's White House Creates Own Media Universe From influencer-only briefings to memes of Donald Trump as the pope and a "Star Wars" Jedi master, the White House is creating its own alternate media reality. International Business Times · May 7, 2025
Trump administration abruptly removes the vice chair of the National Transportation Safety Board The White House says the vice chair of the National Transportation Safety Board has been removed from his position, a rare move that comes as the agency investigates more than 1,000 cases The Independent UK · May 7, 2025
US Supreme Court allows ban on transgender troops to take effect The court’s decision split its nine-member bench along ideological lines, with its three left-leaning judges opposing. Al Jazeera · May 7, 2025
Texas Senate panel advances bill that would no longer allow undocumented students to pay in-state tuition The bill would overturn a two-decade-old law allowing some undocumented college students to pay in-state tuition. The Texas Tribune · May 6, 2025
Trump, Congress and city council: Managing relationships, DC's mayor walks a tightrope Washington, D The Independent UK · May 6, 2025
SCOTUS Permits Discharge In COVID and Transgender Cases Comparing Navy Seals and Shilling. Reason · May 6, 2025
The Guardian - US · May 6, 2025 Canada PM’s ‘elbows-up’ defense keeps Trump at bay as both parties play it cool But divisions over tariffs and Trump’s desire to annex northern neighbor simmer under surface as leaders meet
The Texas Tribune · May 6, 2025 Texas Democratic Party considers sanctioning Henry Cuellar over federal indictment, votes breaking with party The Laredo congressman could be blocked from party campaign resources and social events if the party sanction is passed.
Latin Times · May 6, 2025 Oklahoma Schools Ordered to Teach About 2020 Election 'Discrepancies' After Superintendent's Concerns of 'Left-Wing Propaganda' Oklahoma Superintendent of Public Schools Ryan Walters labeled the 2020 presidential election results one of the "contemporary turning points of 21st century American society."
The Independent UK · May 6, 2025 Court upholds racketeering convictions of ex-Ohio House speaker and lobbyist in $60M bribery scheme A federal appeals court has upheld the racketeering convictions of imprisoned former Republican Ohio House Speaker Larry Householder and ex-lobbyist Matt Borges in a $60 million bribery scheme
Latin Times · May 6, 2025 Canadian PM Addresses Oval Office Grimace While Trump Discussed Annexation: 'Glad You Couldn't Tell What Was Going Through My Mind' Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney addressed the moment in the Oval Office in which Donald Trump addressed his wish to annex the country
Kiplinger · May 6, 2025 Stock Market Today: Stocks Slip for a Second Straight Day Solid earnings but mixed guidance amid more tariff uncertainty have markets searching for direction.
The Guardian - US · May 6, 2025 Democrats make long-shot effort to stop Trump cuts to Medicaid and Snap Four Republicans needed to sign on to discharge petition to force vote on legislation preventing cuts to safety net
International Business Times · May 6, 2025 Trump Says US Should To Stop 'Subsidizing' Canada As Trade Talks Continue President Donald Trump on Tuesday said the United States should stop "subsidizing" Canada, as he hosted the country's recently reelected premier Mark Carney for talks in Washington.
The Texas Tribune · May 6, 2025 Texas House Republicans poised to scale back legislation that targets state’s universities The House’s version of the bill would strip it of several controversial provisions, including one that sought to stretch the state’s ban on diversity, equity and inclusion.
The Guardian - US · May 6, 2025 Handshakes, friendship and ‘never, never, never, never, never’: five takeaways from Carney-Trump meeting In the much anticipated first encounter, a positive tone held despite the Canadian leader’s rebuff against US advances
Latin Times · May 6, 2025 Jasmine Crockett Accused of 'Making DISABLED People Wait' After GOP Lawmaker Shares Photos of Her Boarding Flight First President Donald Trump's repeated jabs at Rep. Jasmine Crockett's intelligence appear to have made her a growing target for Republican criticism.