The Latest Breaking News on US Politics

Republican Woman Arrested for Election Fraud in Texas While Wearing 'Ban Democrat Chairs' Shirt

A Republican woman was arrested for allegedly falsifying her residency to run for office, while wearing a shirt calling to "Ban Democrat Chairs."

Latin Times · Apr 9, 2025

NYC lets immigration officials open an office at Rikers jail, a priority for Trump

New York City Mayor Eric Adams is allowing federal immigration officials to operate at the Rikers Island jail to work on gang and drug-related criminal investigations

The Independent UK · Apr 9, 2025

Upside-Down Trump Flag Hailed as 'Symbol of Distress' as Neighbors Note MAGA Merch Is Silently Being Taken Down

Redditors are sharing stories of previously unapologetic MAGA supporters removing their Trump flags and merchandise as his approval rating plummets.

Latin Times · Apr 9, 2025

Justice Department suggests federal agencies are free to blacklist law firm despite judge's order

The Justice Department has suggested to federal agencies they're free to blacklist a law firm targeted by President Donald Trump despite a judge’s ruling that halted enforcement of an executive order meant to punish it

The Independent UK · Apr 9, 2025

US intensifies crackdown on peaceful protest under Trump

Forty-one anti-protest bills in 22 states have been introduced since start of 2025, according to law tracker

The Guardian - US · Apr 9, 2025

Ted Cruz Urges Trump to 'Take the Deal' Instead of Using Tariffs as Long-Term Strategy: 'Actually Work to Lower Tariffs'

Texas Sen. Ted Cruz reiterated his hope that the Trump administration leverages its "Liberation Day" tariffs as a short-term negotiating tool.

Latin Times · Apr 9, 2025

List Of Republicans Rebelling Against Trump Tariffs Grows With New House Bill

A Lower House would limit the White House's ability to unilaterally impose tariffs. It was introduced by a Republican, who claims to have the support of a dozen other GOP lawmakers

Latin Times · Apr 9, 2025

Two visions within Trump world are battling for primacy. Which will win?

The second Trump administration was backed and is staffed by two major – and widely differing - ideological projects

The Guardian - US · Apr 9, 2025

Capitol Rioters May Receive Payouts After Trump's DOJ 'Agrees' Money Used to Fix Damage From Insurrection Could Be Returned

The DOJ says Capitol rioters whose convictions were vacated due to President Donald Trump's clemency may be entitled to restitution refunds.

Latin Times · Apr 9, 2025

Trump says ‘I know what I’m doing’ before stepping back from global tariffs

President says at National Republican Congressional Committee dinner that world leaders are ‘kissing my ass’

The Guardian - US · Apr 9, 2025