The Latest Breaking News on US Politics

Judges denounce Trump’s January 6 pardons as based on ‘revisionist myth’

One of two federal judges says pardons ‘cannot whitewash the blood, feces, and terror that the mob left in its wake’

The Guardian - US · Jan 23, 2025

Law enforcement joined meetings of far-right Oath Keepers, leak shows

Documents uncover ties between extremist group and conservative politics, police and legal establishment in Utah

The Guardian - US · Jan 23, 2025

Advocates Worry DEI-Related Measures From Trump Will Lead To a 'Sort of Strange Anti-Diversity Witch Hunt'

Trump's executive order on the matter ends decades of practices. Government employees are also being called to report on others who continue to follow the policies

Latin Times · Jan 23, 2025

Senate Committee Confirms Eric Scott Turner As HUD Secretary Nominee

Eric Scott Turner's nomination for HUD Secretary progresses through Senate confirmation process, facing scrutiny and support.

Top News · Jan 23, 2025

Can Trump put ‘America first’ and also make peace in the Middle East?

The US president wants to be a ‘peacemaker’. He also wants to stay out of a Gaza conflict he says is ‘not our war’.

Al Jazeera · Jan 23, 2025

What do Trump’s executive orders on workplace diversity programmes say?

The US president has revoked a 1965 executive order, put federal DEI workers on leave and taken down diversity websites.

Al Jazeera · Jan 23, 2025

GOP Rep. Who Gave a Tour Of The Capitol To Rioters Chosen To Lead Jan. 6 Subcommittee Investigation

Rep. Barry Loudermilk has already conducted an investigation of his own regarding the events, which are at odds with the findings of the original committee.

Latin Times · Jan 23, 2025

DOJ sets out to "scare" sanctuary cities

Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner said he would not be intimidated into carrying out a "fascist" agenda

Salon · Jan 23, 2025

Can Trump make a deal for Middle East peace?

It’s Trump’s proclivity for deal-making and no mess I’m holding on to for progress toward a Palestinian state

The Guardian - US · Jan 23, 2025

New Essay at Civitas: "Trump Must Pick Judges Who Have Publicly Demonstrated Their Courage"

"The most important predictor of behavior on the bench is judicial courage."

Reason · Jan 23, 2025