The Latest Breaking News on US Politics

Kamala Harris had a whirlwind 107-day campaign. What’s next for her?

Vice-president’s next move could involve California politics, a re-run for 2028 or a thinktank, among others

The Guardian - US · Nov 23, 2024

Reasons for hope as Democrats prevent Trump-led red wave in state races

Democrats had braced for a disaster but state results show a much more nuanced picture than the party had feared

The Guardian - US · Nov 23, 2024

Sanctuary Cities Explained: How They Protect Immigrant Communities and Why Trump Wants Them Gone

Trump's returning border czar warned that deportations would proceed regardless of sanctuary measures.

Latin Times · Nov 23, 2024

Voters rejected historic election reforms across the US, despite more than $100M push

Election reform advocates had hoped for a big year at the ballot box

The Independent UK · Nov 23, 2024

Trump goes on Cabinet pick blitz

Trump named seven cabinet picks on Friday night, including leaders for the CDC, FDA and Department of Labor

Salon · Nov 23, 2024

Trump’s picks of loyalists for financial posts ensures his economic agenda is unimpeded

Howard Lutnick and Scott Bessent, commerce and treasury nominees respectively, are sure to ignore economist’s warnings and follow Trump’s lead

The Guardian - US · Nov 23, 2024

Matt Gaetz charging $500 to make bespoke fan videos on Cameo website

‘I served in Congress,’ Gaetz’s page says. ‘Trump nominated me to be US attorney general (that didn’t work out).’

The Guardian - US · Nov 22, 2024

Jim Jordan Issues Three-Word Demand For Biden's Attorney General, DHS Secretary: 'Preserve Your Records'

The Department of Justice responded to Jordan's insinuations by saying the department holds "legal obligations" of preserving records

Latin Times · Nov 22, 2024

Louisiana lawmakers pass income and corporate tax cuts, raising statewide sales tax to pay for it

Louisiana’s GOP-dominated legislature passed tax cuts on personal and corporate income on Friday in exchange for a statewide sales tax increase, a mixed bag of success for Gov. Jeff Landry, whose original tax revision plans faced resistance from lawmakers and lobbyists amid hard fiscal realities

The Independent UK · Nov 22, 2024

Senate Dems "retreating" on judges

"Retreating in advance is a dangerous precedent to set," former Sen. Russ Feingold told Salon

Salon · Nov 22, 2024