Booker makes a stand against Trump – and doesn’t stop for 25 hours Democrats have appeared lame and leaderless for 72 days, but then Cory Booker stood up and did something The Guardian - AU · Apr 2, 2025
Trump announces sweeping new tariffs, upending decades of US trade policy President to impose ‘reciprocal’ tariffs on largest trading partners and says new charges will bring about ‘golden age’ The Guardian - US · Apr 2, 2025
Trump gets mixed scorecard in first election tests in Florida and Wisconsin Republicans lawmakers win special elections in Florida, while Democratic-backed judge prevails in Wisconsin. Al Jazeera · Apr 2, 2025
US judge orders Trump administration to restore legal aid to unaccompanied migrant children A federal judge in California has ordered the Trump administration to temporarily restore legal aid to unaccompanied migrant children in the United States The Independent UK · Apr 2, 2025
Asian Markets Edge Up But Uncertainty Rules Ahead Of Trump Tariffs Asian markets edged up Wednesday as nervous investors brace for Donald Trump's wave of tariffs later in the day, though speculation about what he has in store is stoking uncertainty on trading floors. International Business Times · Apr 2, 2025
Other Governments 'Weaponising' Trump Language To Attack NGOs: Rights Groups Language used by President Donald Trump and his government to slash US-funded foreign aid is being adopted by other governments to attack NGOs and independent media, rights groups warn. International Business Times · Apr 2, 2025
US Senator Cory Booker just spoke for 25 hours in Congress. What was he trying to achieve? The Democrats have been under intense pressure to find an effective way to challenge US President Donald Trump without control of either chamber of Congress or a de facto opposition leader. The Conversation · Apr 2, 2025
Wisconsin supreme court race: liberal Susan Crawford beats Musk-backed candidate Liberal judge says victory is against ‘unprecedented attack on our democracy’ after defeating Brad Schimel in the most expensive judicial election in US history The Guardian - US · Apr 2, 2025
Democrats Maintain Majority on Wisconsin Supreme Court in Critical Election Victory The race grabbed national headlines as President Donald Trump, Elon Musk and others threw their weight behind the candidates Latin Times · Apr 2, 2025
US Senator Cory Booker makes history with record speech aimed at Trump Democrat holds US Senate floor for more than 25 hours, breaking Strom Thurmond’s record for the longest speech. Al Jazeera · Apr 2, 2025
Fine wins Florida special election Fine has long been known in his home state for petty feuds, outrageous attacks and MAGA views Salon · Apr 2, 2025
Billionaires spent record amounts during 2024 federal election – report Just 100 extremely wealthy families invested $2.6bn during the election cycle that put Trump back in the White House The Guardian - US · Apr 2, 2025
US Senator Smashes Record With Marathon Anti-Trump Speech A Democratic US lawmaker shattered a record for the longest speech in Senate history, staying on his feet for more than 25 hours to deliver a fiery protest against President Donald Trump's "unconstitutional" actions. International Business Times · Apr 2, 2025
Trump news at a glance: Wisconsin serves setback for Trump and Musk; Booker’s 25-hour speech on ‘nation in crisis’ Judge Susan Crawford’s win in the supreme court race means the liberals keep a 4-3 ideological majority The Guardian - US · Apr 2, 2025
Kiplinger · Apr 2, 2025 ‘Are You Better Off Than You Were 71 Days Ago?’ Cory Booker Historic Senate Speech Highlights Tax Debate A speech protesting Trump’s policies, including tax plans, breaks U.S. Senate records.
The Guardian - US · Apr 1, 2025 Republicans win special elections for two key House seats in Florida Randy Fine beats Josh Weil in Mike Waltz’s former district, and Jimmy Patronis wins seat vacated by Matt Gaetz
Al Jazeera · Apr 1, 2025 World, markets on edge as Trump prepares for ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs Donald Trump’s US tariffs will take effect immediately after he unveils them on Wednesday, according to the White House.
The Texas Tribune · Apr 1, 2025 Bill requiring voters to show proof of citizenship clears Texas Senate Senate Bill 16 would create new barriers for voters and new burdens for election officials.
The Texas Tribune · Apr 1, 2025 Sheriffs would be required to cooperate with immigration agents under bill approved by Senate Senate Bill 8 would require sheriffs in urban counties to enter into 287g agreements with ICE, which can then train deputies and jailers on how to identify and apprehend undocumented immigrants.
The Independent UK · Apr 1, 2025 The end of Washington DC’s Black Lives Matter Plaza is a sign of the times It started as an ordinary intersection, became extraordinary, and now any signs of BLM have been removed
The Independent UK · Apr 1, 2025 Court affirms convictions of 2 key people in plot to kidnap Michigan's governor An appeals court has affirmed the convictions of two men who were accused of leading a plot to kidnap Michigan’s governor in 2020 and start a civil war
The Independent UK · Apr 1, 2025 Major international law firm reaches deal with White House, becoming the latest to do so Another major international law firm has reached a deal with President Donald Trump to dedicate at least $100 million in free legal services to causes such as supporting veterans and combating antisemitism
Reason · Apr 1, 2025 "The Originalist Case Against Overturning Humphrey's Executor," by Lorianne Updike Schulzke I was talking to Prof. Lorianne Updike Schulzke (who teaches at Northern Illinois and is visiting this semester at Yale),… The post "The Originalist Case Against Overturning Humphrey's Executor," by Lorianne Updike Schulzke appeared first on Reason.com.
International Business Times UK · Apr 1, 2025 Trump 'Not Joking' About A Third Term: Here's Why Experts Say It May Be Possible Trump has stated he is 'not joking' about extending his presidency for another term. Legal experts say this is might be possible through two avenues.
The Guardian - US · Apr 1, 2025 US House Democrat blasts Trump for using ‘antisemitism’ to attack universities Jerry Nadler of New York says president ‘weaponizing real pain American Jews face to advance desire to wield control’