Donald Trump, Thomas Massie, and the Long, Slow Death of the Tea Party Whatever happens in Kentucky's GOP primary, the populist right no longer even pretends to care about spending or government overreach. Reason · May 18
Trump’s lack of focus on human rights in China is big departure for US diplomacy Change reflects both transformation of US in Trump era and China’s increasing confidence on world stage The Guardian - UK · May 15
Trump ally Kevin Warsh confirmed as next US Federal reserve chair after tight Senate vote Kevin Warsh has been confirmed as the next chair of the US Federal Reserve after the Senate approved President Donald Trump’s nominee in a narrow 54-45 vote. The Times of India · May 13
Trump appoints new ICE director to lead immigration crackdown after Noem chaos David Venturella promoted from senior adviser role to acting director after previously serving with immigration enforcement agency under George W Bush and Barack Obama The Independent UK · May 13
Gorsuch’s book tour angers the right Supreme Court justice’s interviews with friendly media get a cold reception from conservatives Salon · May 11
This was John Roberts' plan all along The chief justice has declared that the Court is not political. The facts — and his own history — say otherwise Salon · May 9
Strait mess: Trump’s Iran war drifts into week 10 with no end in sight Global powers navigate a delicate situation as a ceasefire weakens and US war aims remain unclear. Both sides avoid direct confrontation, seeking a path forward amidst ongoing tensions. Meanwhile, China's Xi Jinping anticipates a summit with a pressured US President Trump. The world observes as diplomatic maneuvers continue, with the… The Economic Times · May 6
From Boreham Wood FC’s bus to the world of Mugabe, Yeltsin, Bush and Trump With the Wood one win from an EFL debut, a veteran correspondent recalls lessons learned from their amateur days The Guardian - UK · May 6
‘Get your f***ing hand out of my face’: CNN pundit Scott Jennings blows up in Iran debate Political commentator Adam Mockler claimed that Scott Jennings was happy to ‘defend a war with a country that starts with the letters “I-r-a”’ The Independent UK · May 1
Here comes “Jim Crow 2.0” Justices kept the law on the books but drained it of the power to actually protect voters Salon · Apr 30
Campbell likens Starmer to Bush as he warns of ‘dark place’ if Labour fails Alastair Campbell said Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer struggles to get his personality across. Evening Standard · Apr 26
From roasts to controversial moments: White House Correspondents’ Dinner through the years From the downright hilarious to the awkwardly tense, the unique event always creates headlines - for good and bad reasons The Independent UK · Apr 24
Trump to host bash for crypto investors tied to his coin sales Top buyers promised access at Mar-a-Lago event as Democrats and watchdogs warn of pay-to-play risks The Guardian - US · Apr 23
John Kerry: Bush, Obama, and Biden All Said No to Netanyahu’s Iran Strike Plans Former US Secretary of State John Kerry has claimed that successive American presidents rejected Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s long-standing calls for military action against Iran, until Donald Trump signalled a more supportive stance. Whats Hot · Apr 23
The Independent UK · Apr 22 George W. Bush learned what trending online meant after viral moment with Michelle Obama IN FULL
The Independent UK · Apr 22 George W. Bush opens up about Altoids and his friendship with Michelle Obama Former President George W. Bush joked that he did not even know what ‘trending meant’ when the clip went viral
The Guardian - US · Apr 21 Kevin Warsh: Trump’s ideal choice to push Fed to cut interest rates Former Wall Street banker faces questions at confirmation hearing – but his biggest backer is also his biggest liability
International Business Times UK · Apr 20 Faster Than Iraq: Donald Trump's Iran War Support Collapses At 'Staggering' Record Speed Public support for Donald Trump's Iran war is dropping at an unprecedented pace, with comparisons to Iraq highlighting deepening fear, confusion and political risk.
The Independent UK · Apr 20 Tina Fey admits some of her SNL jokes were ‘on the wrong side’ but defends Sarah Palin sketches Actor says political skits ‘were what we would call a fair hit’
Fortune · Apr 18 Dana Perino was terrified to leave the White House — until George W. Bush changed how she thinks about her career Former White House press secretary Dana Perino says George W. Bush taught her to stop rigid career planning and focus on now.
The Independent UK · Apr 17 Takeaways from AP-Grist reporting on federal support for rural renewable energy The Associated Press and Grist have collaborated on a project to analyze how federal policy changes on energy are affecting farmers
International Business Times UK · Apr 16 Trump Says He Gets 'No Credit' For Taking $0 Salary — Compared With Biden's $1.6M, Obama's $3.2M Donald Trump claims to be the only US president to waive his salary, while media outlets countered that John F. Kennedy and even Herbert Hoover donated their presidential salaries to charities.
Salon · Apr 16 Don’t buy the MAGA civil war hype Loud feuds among right-wing figures mask a base that still largely falls in line
The Independent UK · Apr 14 Billy Ray Cyrus defends Trump: ‘Being president is tough’ Country music star endorsed Trump in the 2024 presidential election and performed at his inaugural ball
The Guardian - UK · Apr 11 Is Iran Trump’s Suez crisis, or just a passing thunderstorm? Britain’s standing in the world was never the same after its assault on Egypt in 1956. Now the US risks repeating history in the Middle East