The Latest Breaking News on US Politics

Who is Kilmar Ábrego García, the man wrongly deported to El Salvador?

Illegal deportation of Maryland man has become a flashpoint as Trump tests limits of his executive power

The Guardian - US · Apr 16, 2025

ACLU sues Defense Department school system over banning race- and gender-related books

The American Civil Liberties Union is suing the Department of Defense’s school system over banned race- and gender-related educational materials

The Independent UK · Apr 16, 2025

US Eliminates Unit Countering Foreign Disinformation

The United States on Wednesday eliminated a key government agency that tracked foreign disinformation, framing the move as an effort to preserve "free speech."

International Business Times · Apr 16, 2025

Chicago Mayor Rejects Meeting Trump Officials Over Federal Funding Threats: 'We're Not Going To Negotiate With Terrorists'

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson said he won't negotiate with the Trump administration as it threatens to pull federal funding from cities that don't follow its immigration crackdown

Latin Times · Apr 16, 2025

The Trump Adviser Who Wants To Rewrite The Global Financial System

One of the architects of US President Donald Trump's tariff blitz has advocated a shake-up of the global trade and financial systems, centred on a radical strategy to weaken the dollar.

International Business Times · Apr 16, 2025

Truss social: the latest venture from a woman who really knows what the people want

She’s threatening to launch an ‘uncensored and uncancellable’ online platform – like we don’t have enough of those already, says Guardian columnist Zoe Williams

The Guardian - UK · Apr 16, 2025

Trump Ordered Staffers to 'Make Sure' Musk Didn't Attend China Talks After Briefing Plans Were Leaked: Report

President Donald Trump allegedly enlisted the help of senior staff to prevent Elon Musk from attending a classified briefing about China.

Latin Times · Apr 16, 2025

Mike Johnson Faces New Rebellion From House Republicans Over Bill That Cuts Medicaid

A dozen House Republicans are warning Speaker Mike Johnson they won't support a budget reconciliation package with steep cuts to Medicaid

Latin Times · Apr 16, 2025

Trump is 'Setting a Trap' as Democrats Focus on Trip to El Salvador Prison, Democratic Lawmaker Warns: Report

As Democratic legislators prepare to travel to El Salvador in opposition to immigration policies, one lawmaker has warned that they're playing right into a "trap."

Latin Times · Apr 16, 2025

How could Canada deter an invasion? Nukes and mandatory military service

United States President Donald Trump has been loud and clear. America’s liberal democratic allies cannot rely on the U.S. to protect them.

The Conversation · Apr 16, 2025