The Latest Breaking News on US Politics

Trump to reclassify wide swaths of federal workers to allow for more firings

President announces more employees under ‘Schedule F’ can be hired or fired based on their allegiance to him

The Guardian - US · Apr 18, 2025

Kilmar Abrego Garcia No Longer Kept At Infamous Salvadoran Mega Prison, Senator Says

Senator Chris Van Hollen said Kilmar Abrego Garcia told him he's no longer being held at El Salvador's infamous CECOT prison

Latin Times · Apr 18, 2025

Motion for Preliminary Injunction, Temporary Restraining Order, and Summary Judgement in Our Case Against Trump's "Liberation Day" Tariffs

The motion was filed today, and sets out our case in detail.

Reason · Apr 18, 2025

Detained Pro-Palestine Activist Mahmoud Khalil Calls Americans To Act 'Before It's Too Late' In Op-Ed

Mahmoud Khalil discussed the potential repercussions of his arrest for the country's freedom and democracy in a recent Washington Post op-ed.

Latin Times · Apr 18, 2025

DNC Vice Chair David Hogg's Plan to Primary Older Democrats Gets Backlash From Party: 'Very Counterproductive'

David Hogg, an emerging star in the Democratic party, discussed plans to challenge veteran Democrats in the 2026 elections. The initiative is not being well received.

Latin Times · Apr 18, 2025

Dan Patrick endorses Texas House’s voucher plan, clearing path to final approval

The lieutenant governor proposes that the Texas Senate adopt the House bill, which would eliminate a negotiation over the two versions and cement the victory for supporters.

The Texas Tribune · Apr 18, 2025

Critics Decry Alabama Bill Allowing Law Enforcement to Check Immigration Status Under 'Reasonable Suspicion': 'They Do Not See Us as Humans'

Alabama lawmakers have advanced a bill that would allow police officers to verify a person's immigration status if they have "reasonable suspicion" that the individual is in the country unlawfully.

Latin Times · Apr 18, 2025

Trump’s second state visit to UK to be disrupted by ‘even bigger’ protests

Stop Trump coalition to dust off blimp, hoping demonstrations will surpass those during US president’s 2019 visit

The Guardian - UK · Apr 18, 2025

The Major Separation of Powers Problems with J.E.B. v. Trump

Judge Boasberg is about to unleash a truly independent counsel on the Trump Administration, and the President himself, subject to none of the strictures that Alexia Morrison faced.

Reason · Apr 18, 2025

My New Lawfare Article on "The Constitutional Case Against Trump's Trade War"

It explains why the IEEPA "Liberation Day" tariffs are illegal and how our case against them relates to the other three cases challenging Trup's tariffs.

Reason · Apr 18, 2025