Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One app.

Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles. One news app.

The Latest Breaking News from Barack Obama

60 years of progress in expanding rights is being rolled back by Trump − a pattern that’s all too familiar in US history

For many Americans, Donald Trump’s head-spinning array of executive orders in the early days of his second term look like an unprecedented effort to roll back democracy and the rights and liberties of American citizens.

The Conversation

Capitol Rioter Insists That Charges Accusing Him of Bringing Guns Near Obama's Home Should Also Be Waived By Trump's Pardon

A Capitol rioter arrested near Obama's home with weapons is arguing that Trump's pardon for January 6 offenders should also apply to his 2023 charges.

Latin Times

Obama Aides Admit Trump's Efficiency Initiatives Should've Been Done

Former Obama aides express regret for not implementing government efficiency strategies used by Trump's DOGE. They discuss challenges faced in streamlining...

Top News

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

The wisdoms of Michael Kors: 'Spend all your money on a fabulous black jacket'

The titan of American fashion has been turning out clothes with a quiet power for over 40 years. Ahead of his latest in New York, he looks back on the 1990s, a decade that shifted the fashion dial, as well as Oscar red carpet near-misses, dressing Michelle Obama and the…

Evening Standard

American troops describe fear and anxiety following Trump's transgender military ban

“With the yo-yoing of the policy," says one transgender naval officer, "it can make it hard for people to know where they're safe.”

Fortune

What does Elon Musk believe?

The man given free rein by Trump to crusade against the federal government supported Democrats until 2022. But some of Musk’s longstanding positions lead a straight line to his far-right sympathies

The Guardian - US

Trump looks to end a controversial tax loophole that has enriched Wall Street's wealthiest for years

Success in closing the carried-interest loophole is anything but guaranteed.

Fortune

Has DOGE Already Lost Its Way?

Much cutting. Very waste. But the Department of Government Efficiency might not have the legal and budgetary chops to actually reduce spending.

Reason

Why Americans need well-informed national security decisions – not politicized intelligence analysis

The United States’ security depends on leaders who make well-informed decisions, including matters ranging from diplomatic relations around the world to economic relations, threats to the U.S., up to the deployment of military force. The nation’s intelligence community – 18 federal agencies, some military and others civilian – has the…

The Conversation

Trump jokes about a third term – for the third time since his inauguration. Is it possible?

‘Anyone who says that obviously the 22nd Amendment will deter Trump from trying for a third term has been living on a different planet,’ warns Obama associate White House counsel

The Independent UK

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

Reason

Trump's Foreign Policy Is a Lot of Noise

It’s hard to tell how serious his threats are—and maybe that’s by design.

The Guardian - US

Trump’s proposed EPA leadership stacked with lobbyists and attorneys

Guardian review of new political appointees also finds president is largely reappointing officials from his first term

International Business Times

Myanmar Junta Bid To Sell Suu Kyi Mansion Flops For Third Time

Myanmar's junta failed in its attempt to auction Aung San Suu Kyi's lakeside mansion on Wednesday, with no bids submitted for the former democracy leader's home -- the third time the sale has flopped.

Al Jazeera

Six times Trump criticised Democrats for things he also supported

Trump criticised Democrats for actions he also supported, such as banning TikTok and altering healthcare policies.

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

The Guardian - US

It’s clear why Trump blames DEI for everything

Everyone but the credulous media seems to understand what’s behind Trump’s attacks on diversity, equity and inclusion

The Conversation

As Trump deportations intensify, Pacific Island nations worry they could be overwhelmed

In his first term, Donald Trump deported far fewer people from the United States than his three predecessors: Barack Obama, George W. Bush and Bill Clinton.

The Guardian - US

The low keep getting lower, as shown by Trump’s response to the DC plane crash

When asked about his plans to visit the crash site, Trump made a joke: ‘The water? You want me to go swimming?’

Al Jazeera

Is US egg shortage Biden’s fault, as Trump spokesperson claims?

Karoline Leavitt blames Biden for egg shortage, but killing infected birds was Trump’s policy, too.

The Guardian - US

The tragic air collision revealed Trump’s rancid, irredeemable character once again

Trump’s pretense as king has quickly devolved into his strutting insult routine. He will always exploit tragedy to display his self-regard

The Independent UK

Trans Black Hawk pilot forced to respond after she's falsely identified as D.C. crash captain

Jo Ellis has served in the Virginia National Guard for 15 years and found herself the subject of thousands of false social media posts on Friday morning

Reason

Understaffed Air Traffic Control, DEI Are Unlikely Causes of D.C. Plane Crash

There's still a lot we don't know and initial speculation from the media and the president about the causes of Wednesday's disaster appear off-base.

1 … 67 68 69 70

People

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Organisations

the Justice Department

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Topics

Places

Fourteen days free

Download the app

One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.