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Democrats Grappling With Strategy Amid Trump's Actions

Democrats grapple with countering Trump's actions, internal divisions, and messaging challenges in a complex political landscape.

George has his day, and so does Abe. But states honor US presidents in lots of ways

U.S. states seem to mark Presidents Day with as many different names and honors as there have been presidents

The Independent UK · Feb 16, 2025

Trump Administration Dismantles Foreign Aid And Election Protections

Criticism and concerns arise over the Trump administration's decisions on foreign aid and election security, impacting democracy and human rights efforts.

Federal Prosecutors Routinely Use Carrots and Sticks to "Induce" Defendants to "Support [DOJ] Policy Objectives"

Another problematic point raised in a resignation letter.

Reason · Feb 16, 2025

Internet Blasts Trump For Quoting Napoleon: 'Translation: I Want to Be a Dictator'

Social media users criticized a cryptic post from President Donald Trump which read, "He who saves his Country does not violate any Law."

Latin Times · Feb 15, 2025

"It Is a Fact That the Body of Water … Is Called the Gulf of America"?

Place names in American English are defined by what American English speakers call them, not what the President tells us to call them.

Reason · Feb 15, 2025

NAACP lists companies that dump DEI in its tactical spending guide for Black Americans

The NAACP, one of the oldest civil rights organizations in the country, has released an advisory notifying Black Americans of companies that have reversed course on past diversity, equity and inclusion commitments

The Independent UK · Feb 15, 2025

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Justice Department fires 20 immigration judges from backlogged courts amid major government cuts

A union official says the Trump administration has fired 20 immigration judges without explanation amid sweeping moves to shrink the size of the federal government

The Independent UK · Feb 15, 2025

Democrats in Congress see potential shutdown as leverage to counter Trump

Republicans will need Democrats’ help to pass funding bill by 14 March as hard-right lawmakers push to cut costs

The Guardian - US · Feb 15, 2025

Consumer watchdog agency called ‘vicious’ by Trump seen as a ‘hero’ to many it aided

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is in the crosshairs of a White House that has halted its work, closed its headquarters and fired dozens of its workers

The Independent UK · Feb 15, 2025

Fundraising Messages Dominated By Trump's Return To White House

Fundraising efforts by Democrats and Republicans focus on rallying supporters against Trump's policies and preparing for upcoming elections.

Judge strikes down license requirement for abortion providers in Missouri

Ruling enables providers to offer procedure, which voters enshrined in state constitution after fall of Roe in 2022

The Guardian - US · Feb 15, 2025

Donald Trump Tests His Limits

President Encounters Legal Obstacles in Pursuit of Ambitious Agenda.

Kiplinger · Feb 15, 2025

Killings across three states shine spotlight on cultlike ‘Zizian’ group

Police search for member currently on the run from charges linked to homicides across the US

The Guardian - US · Feb 15, 2025

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AP Banned From Oval Office And Air Force One

The Trump White House bans The Associated Press from Oval Office and Air Force One over Gulf of Mexico naming dispute.

The Guardian - US · Feb 15, 2025

Saying ‘women’ is not allowed, but ‘men’ and ‘white’ are OK? I’m (not) shocked

Thanks to Donald Trump’s sweeping executive orders attacking a number of terms, ‘women’ is literally being erased

The Guardian - US · Feb 15, 2025

Black, atheist and unapologetic: the rise of secularism in African American communities

More Black people are leaving religion, challenging tradition and redefining community

Salon · Feb 15, 2025

Is it time for a judges' strike?

There is a case to be made that the United States is a "vexatious litigant"

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The Guardian - US · Feb 15, 2025

Why is Trump behaving like a bully over tariffs? Because he can

The huge size of the US economy means that the president can throw his weight around – and we can’t say we weren’t warned

The Guardian - US · Feb 15, 2025

The courts are a crucial bastion against Trump. What if he ignores their orders?

Experts warn ‘this isn’t normal’, as administration defies rulings and Vance expresses contempt for legal constraints

The Independent UK · Feb 15, 2025

Legislative immunity is a privilege in most states. A speeding ticket could change that in Arizona

The majority of state constitutions shield lawmakers from arrests, lawsuits and low-level infractions like traffic tickets during legislative sessions

Salon · Feb 15, 2025

Trump to the press: Do as I say or else

Donald Trump demands the Associated Press bend a knee — while the rest of the media falls back

Salon · Feb 15, 2025

Dems still don't know how to fight Trump

Outside groups, frustrated at ineffective opposition, have urged supporters to give Democrats an earful

Sen. Mitch Mcconnell's Independent Streak Shakes Up Republican Party

Senator Mitch McConnell's evolving role in the Republican Party and the Senate amid shifting ideologies and priorities.

The Independent UK · Feb 15, 2025

Fearful immigrants ask Florida activist to sign guardianship papers for their children

Since President Donald Trump took office, immigrants in the U.S. illegally have changed their travel patterns and try to stay home, out of fear they could be deported

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