The Latest Breaking News on US Politics

Trump's Trans Kid Story Doesn't Add Up

The president said a Florida school "secretly socially transitioned" a 13-year-old. Emails suggest otherwise.

Reason · Mar 5, 2025

Al Green's Removal Slammed After Users Point Out How Republicans Also Protested at Biden's Address: 'The Double Standard'

Al Green's removal has led social media users to call it a "double standard" after past Republican hecklers of Democratic presidents were allowed to stay.

Latin Times · Mar 5, 2025

Democrats are acting sedate and silent during Trump’s worst excesses

Trump is getting comfortable in power. And Democrats are nowhere to be seen

The Guardian - US · Mar 5, 2025

SCOTUS Rules Against Trump, Orders $2B In Funds Be Paid Out to USAID Contractors

The Supreme Court rejected on Wednesday a request to keep frozen about $2 billion owed to contractors working on USAID programs

Latin Times · Mar 5, 2025

US Official Says Possible Canada, Mexico Tariff Relief On 'Categories'

US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said an announcement on Canada and Mexico tariffs was expected later Wednesday, signaling potential relief for specific sectors such as automobiles, a day after the steep levies took effect.

International Business Times · Mar 5, 2025

Packed Pacs: how billionaires in the US are bankrolling Republicans at the state level

Republicans are relying on ‘nameless’ donors who want to push a rightwing agenda and gain long-term hegemony

The Guardian - US · Mar 5, 2025

Adams Says Migrants 'Played An Important Role In Our Society' Ahead of Congressional Grilling Over NYC's Sanctuary City Status

NYC Mayor Eric Adams, along with other sanctuary city mayors, will testify in front of a Congressional committee on Wednesday

Latin Times · Mar 5, 2025

Trump temporarily spares carmakers from US tariffs on Canada and Mexico

After a call with top executives at GM, Ford and Stellantis, president approves one-month exemption from tariffs

The Guardian - US · Mar 5, 2025

Howard Lutnick Seems to Walk Back Trump's Hard Stance of Tariffs And Meet Canada, Mexico 'In Middle Some Way'

U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick anticipated the possibility that President Donald Trump will announce a reduction of tariffs on Canada and Mexico

Latin Times · Mar 5, 2025

Hopes of US golden age fade as investors start to worry about ‘Trumpcession’ risk

Tariffs are dampening consumer confidence and fears of a downturn seem to be weighing on the dollar

The Guardian - UK · Mar 5, 2025