Philippines Senate launches investigation into Duterte’s ICC arrest Imee Marcos, sister of incumbent President Marcos, leads probe amid political fallout. Al Jazeera · Mar 17, 2025
While Trump slashes jobs, his golf trips are costing taxpayers millions The US president is condemning ‘waste’ and firing workers – while cashing in by traveling to his own resorts The Guardian - US · Mar 17, 2025
Christian Menefee, top civil attorney for Harris County government, announces bid for Sylvester Turner’s congressional seat The district has been a Democratic stronghold, held for decades by Sheila Jackson Lee and most recently by former Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner, who died March 5. The Texas Tribune · Mar 17, 2025
MAGA runs defense against recession talk Economic uncertainty is on the horizon. Trump's die-hard supporters fanned out to ask if that's such a bad thing Salon · Mar 16, 2025
Trump's Awful Decision to Gut Voice of America and Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty Trump is destroying a valuable source of American "soft power" and an inspiration to people suffering under authoritarian regimes. Reason · Mar 16, 2025
Russell T Davies: gay society in ‘greatest danger I’ve ever seen’ after Trump win Exclusive: Doctor Who writer says he feels ‘a wave of anger heading towards us’ and hostility in UK as well as US The Guardian - UK · Mar 16, 2025
‘Virtually’ all Voice of America staff put on leave after Trump order Reporters Without Borders slammed the decision, saying it “threatens press freedom worldwide”. Al Jazeera · Mar 16, 2025
Federal Judge Blocks Trump's Attempt to Deport Venezuelans Through 18th Century Wartime Act President Donald Trump's attempt to use a law passed in 1798 to target Venezuelan immigrants for deportation has been temporarily blocked by a federal judge. Latin Times · Mar 16, 2025
Trump says the economy ‘went to hell’ under Biden. The opposite is true By standard measures such as job and GDP growth and the stock market, the US economy was in excellent shape The Guardian - US · Mar 16, 2025
Why some Canadians are in denial about Donald Trump Prime Minister Mark Carney has vowed Canada will never be a 51st American state and has called on Canada to present a united front to defend against United States President Donald Trump’s escalating attacks on Canada’s economy and sovereignty. The Conversation · Mar 16, 2025
Small business owners seem to feel fine in the chaotic Trump era. Why? The confidence comes from the fact that, love him or hate him, Trump is a businessman at heart The Guardian - US · Mar 16, 2025
Mahmoud Khalil’s case is setting up an epic first amendment battle with Trump Trump administration’s interpretation of immigration law paves way for high-stakes legal clash after activist’s arrest The Guardian - US · Mar 16, 2025
How antisemitism avoided the fate of antiracism The promotion of Israel’s national narrative remains exempt from Trump’s wholesale attack on DEI The Guardian - US · Mar 16, 2025
‘Maga since forever’: mercenary mogul Erik Prince pushes to privatize Trump deportation plans Notorious Blackwater founder is lobbying allies in White House for private contractors to assist in mass deportations The Guardian - US · Mar 16, 2025
The Guardian - US · Mar 16, 2025 There’s nothing elitist about college or university. We should reject that idea Higher education institutions continue to function as powerful engines of social mobility. They need more, not less, support
Kiplinger · Mar 16, 2025 What Trump Has Done With Medicare So Far As the first anniversary of President Trump's inauguration approaches, he has proposed or initiated several changes impacting Medicare and Medicaid. Here's a roundup.
Radio France Internationale · Mar 16, 2025 Trump freezes US-funded media outlets including Voice of America President Donald Trump's administration on Saturday began making deep cuts to Voice of America and other government-run, pro-democracy programming, with the organization's director saying all VOA employees have been put on leave.
Creative Bloq · Mar 16, 2025 People are mocking the Democrat's new logo, but a rebrand was needed Has the donkey been downgraded?
The Guardian - UK · Mar 16, 2025 Fear of a tariff ‘Trumpcession’ puts pressure on Bank and Fed over interest rates A trade war could push up inflation when both the UK and US economies really need cheaper borrowing. So what’s a central bank to do?
The Guardian - AU · Mar 16, 2025 Alien Enemies Act: what is it and can Trump use it to deport gang members? Using the 227-year-old law to argue the Venezuelan gang’s activities amount to an invasion is ‘unprecedented’, according to the Congressional Research Service
International Business Times · Mar 16, 2025 Carbon Capture Industry Tweaks Message For The Trump Era Backers of carbon capture and storage are emphasizing compatibility with President Trump's energy development goals as they seek to protect hard-won US policies from the administration's climate chopping block.
Reason · Mar 15, 2025 My US News and World Report Article on Trump's Dictatorial Immigration Power Grabs The article is coauthored with Cato Institute scholar David Bier.
The Guardian - US · Mar 15, 2025 Judge blocks Trump from using 18th-century wartime act for deportations Trump had invoked the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 to deport five Venezuelans, but order halted by judge
Latin Times · Mar 15, 2025 Rubio Expels South African Ambassador, Calls Him 'Race-Baiting' Trump Hater The U.S. Secretary of State expelled South Africa's ambassador for claiming President Donald Trump is leading a white supremacist movement around the globe.
The Independent UK · Mar 15, 2025 A judge limits Trump's ability to deport people under the 18th century Alien Enemies Act President Donald Trump's administration is appealing a judge's early order that it cannot immediately deport a number of Venezuelans migrants under an 18th century law called the Alien Enemies Act