The Latest Breaking News on US Politics

House revolts over Republican bid to stop new parents from voting by proxy

Small group of Republican lawmakers help Democrats to obstruct key procedural motion in setback for GOP

The Guardian - US · Apr 1, 2025

World braces for economic pain as White House confirms Trump will go ahead with tariffs

Tariffs will take effect immediately but precise details are yet to be unveiled

Evening Standard · Apr 1, 2025

Senate Republicans consider joining Democrats to oppose Trump over tariffs

Republican defections would amount to rare public rebuke as concerns mount over impact of president’s plans

The Guardian - US · Apr 1, 2025

Moving fast and breaking things is no way to govern a country

Letters: Readers agree with Simon Jenkins’ view that the US is ‘moving fast and breaking things’ – but do not see any positive outcome

The Guardian - UK · Apr 1, 2025

Trump Tariffs Update: Active Import Taxes, Legal Pivots, and Refunds

As the administration pivots to alternative statutes for new tariffs, the Supreme Court’s ruling has opened the door for over $100 billion in potential refunds.

Kiplinger · Apr 1, 2025

GOP Lawmakers Describe Feeling 'Blindsided' By Trump Direction To Withdraw Elise Stefanik's Nomination To UN Ambassador

NY Rep. Elise Stefanik was instructed to withdraw her nomination to become the next UN ambassador, a move that many GOP members of Congress were not aware of.

Latin Times · Apr 1, 2025

Republican Candidate Appeals To Trump Connection As He Faces Unexpectedly Tough Battle In Florida's 6th District

State Sen. Randy Fine is vying to represent Florida's 6th District. He faces a tougher-than-expected race and some Republicans have expressed concern about the outcome

Latin Times · Apr 1, 2025

New South Carolina Income Tax Cut Might Eat Your Cash

South Carolina’s flat income tax bill could have the majority of residents paying higher income taxes. Find out how.

Kiplinger · Apr 1, 2025

Brown University Targets Student Journalist for Emailing Administrators

Brown is violating its code of conduct, which guarantees community members’ right to petition the university.

Reason · Apr 1, 2025

Why a presidential term limit got written into the Constitution – the story of the 22nd Amendment

Only one person, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, has ever served more than two terms as president of the United States. This is for two reasons.

The Conversation · Apr 1, 2025