The Latest Breaking News on US Politics

The World Leaders Set To Attend Francis's Funeral

Several world leaders have announced they will travel to Rome for Pope Francis's funeral on Saturday, which is likely to also draw a huge crowd in the square in front of St Peter's Basilica at the Vatican.

International Business Times · Apr 22, 2025

For Trump, the message is all. No surprise he’s targeting NPR and PBS

Trump’s anti-media diatribes are part of the authoritarian playbook. Congress must reject his planned cuts

The Guardian - US · Apr 22, 2025

Al Gore draws parallels between Trump 2.0 and early Nazi Germany in speech

Former VP said the administration was creating its ‘own preferred reality’ and slammed it for green energy U-turn

The Guardian - US · Apr 22, 2025

Reducing diversity, equity and inclusion to a catchphrase undermines its true purpose

Diversity, equity and inclusion, which has become the catchphrase DEI, represents a commitment to fairness and to tackling racism and exclusionary policies that limit access to resources and perpetuate injustice.

The Conversation · Apr 22, 2025

Tariffs will raise prices. But the climate crisis is the real inflation risk

As temperatures rise and countries back off their decarbonization efforts, we must confront a reality central banks can’t correct

The Guardian - US · Apr 22, 2025

Gold Hits Record, Stocks Mixed As Trump Fuels Fed Fears

The rush for safety saw gold hit yet another record above $3,500, and while the dollar steadied after the previous day's selloff, it remained under pressure against its major peers.

Latin Times · Apr 22, 2025

'The Dollar Would Fall Off a Cliff': Expert Predicts What Would Happen if Trump Fired Jerome Powell

Experts believe US President Donald Trump could introduce unprecedented losses to US equities and the devaluation of the greenback if he ousts US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.

International Business Times UK · Apr 22, 2025

US Universities Issue Letter Condemning Trump's 'Political Interference'

More than 100 US universities and colleges, including Ivy League institutions Princeton and Brown, issued a joint letter on Tuesday condemning President Donald Trump's "political interference" in the education system.

International Business Times · Apr 22, 2025

Don’t believe the doubters: protest still has power

Demonstrations rarely lead to immediate policy change. But they are essential to building community and long-term resistance

The Guardian - US · Apr 22, 2025

Trump's Tension With Courts Rise as Admin Seemingly Ignore Orders: What Happens Next?

The Trump admin has raised eyebrows for seemingly defying court orders related to immigration. The trend could send the U.S. into a constitutional crisis.

Latin Times · Apr 22, 2025