Top Biden Advisor Criticized For Remarks On 2024 Race Mike Donilon faces criticism for defending Biden's 2024 run despite concerns over his debate performance. Top News · Feb 24, 2025
US imposes more sanctions on Iranian oil trade after Trump calls to drive exports 'to zero' The U.S. on Monday imposed sanctions on dozens of people and oil tankers across China, the United Arab Emirates, India and other jurisdictions for allegedly helping to finance Iran and its support for militant groups that launch attacks against the U.S. and its allies The Independent UK · Feb 24, 2025
John Oliver on Facebook: ‘An absolute sewer of hatred and misinformation’ The Last Week Tonight host looked at content moderation and how Mark Zuckerberg has bent to Trump’s will The Guardian - US · Feb 24, 2025
White House plans to bring back Title 42 to limit border crossings, report says Trump administration could invoke public health order that smears asylum-seeking immigrants as possible disease carriers that could spread tuberculosis The Independent UK · Feb 24, 2025
How Roman society integrated people who altered their bodies and defied gender norms A few weeks into his second term, President Donald Trump signed two executive orders restricting the rights of trans workers in the federal government. The first was a renewal of the ban on transgender people joining the U.S. military – initially signed in 2017 and later repealed by President Joe… The Conversation · Feb 24, 2025
Former Marco Rubio Adviser Slams Republicans For Letting Kash Patel Pick MAGA Podcaster as FBI Deputy Director: 'Should Have Been a Red Line' Gregg Nunziata claimed the "Trump admin is turning federal law enforcement over to unqualified, unprincipled, partisan henchmen." Latin Times · Feb 24, 2025
UK delays plans to regulate AI as ministers seek to align with Trump administration Exclusive: Government reluctant to take action that could weaken UK’s attractiveness to AI firms, says Labour source The Guardian - UK · Feb 24, 2025
Young Democratic social media star, frustrated by campaigns, sees another path to turn Texas blue Olivia Julianna, 22, loves politics but hates the in-fighting she sees in too many Democratic campaigns in the state. The Texas Tribune · Feb 24, 2025
Trump Admin Has Designated Mexican Cartels as Terrorists, But Experts Say That Won't Do Much The designation unlocks new legal powers but could backfire, with analysts arguing cartels are criminal enterprises, not ideological threats. Latin Times · Feb 24, 2025
Watchdog Group Uncovers NCI's DEI Grant Spending NCI allocates millions for DEI in medicine, facing criticism and changes under different administrations. Top News · Feb 24, 2025
House budget, disapproval measures headline congressional schedule this week - Roll Call House budget action headlines this week at the Capitol, as House Republicans also work toward overturning Biden administration regulations. Roll Call · Feb 24, 2025
Vote studies 2024: Biden support steadies in final year in office - Roll Call Joe Biden maintained support for his priorities in Congress, including making gains among Republicans in both chambers. Roll Call · Feb 24, 2025
Kamala Harris takes swipe at Trump and Musk in first speech since leaving office The speech marked former VP’s first major public appearance since Joe Biden left White House The Independent UK · Feb 23, 2025
Trump to name new FBI Director Kash Patel as ATF head Conservatives have long criticized ATF for being over regulatory of firearms The Independent UK · Feb 23, 2025
The Guardian - US · Feb 23, 2025 ‘Royal authority’: Jeffrey Toobin explores the US presidential pardon in his new book In The Pardon, the bestselling legal author holds a master class on the controversial presidential power, focusing on Ford’s pardon of Nixon
Al Jazeera · Feb 23, 2025 Trump ‘victory lap’, Musk’s chainsaw, Bannon’s salute: Key CPAC takeaways The annual gathering of US conservatives enthusiastically welcomes US president’s promise to shrink the government.
The Guardian - US · Feb 23, 2025 Party of one: Donald Trump’s 75 minutes at CPAC talking about himself Contemptuous and sure of himself, the US president boasted of his victories and taunted his enemies
The Independent UK · Feb 22, 2025 Trump brags of ‘liberating’ America in meandering CPAC speech Trump has been a constant presence at the right-wing conference since he burst onto the Republican political scene by attacking the country’s first Black president
Salon · Feb 22, 2025 Judge blocks Trump DEI orders A Biden appointee said the orders on DEI were likely “unconstitutionally vague” and “chilling [toward] free speech"
The Guardian - UK · Feb 22, 2025 Steve Witkoff: from property developer to global spotlight as Trump’s tough-talking troubleshooter His friendship with the president dates back to a late-night encounter in a deli. Now he is a loyal envoy brokering the Gaza ceasefire and peace talks on Ukraine
The Guardian - US · Feb 22, 2025 Trump administration shuts down national database documenting police misconduct Database, first proposed by Trump in 2020 and created by Biden administration in 2023, is now offline
Latin Times · Feb 22, 2025 Byron Donalds, Who Claimed 'More Black Families Were Together' Under Jim Crow, Teases Run for Florida Governor Following Trump Endorsement Byron Donalds, the Florida representative who said "Black families were together" under Jim Crow, teased his run for governor following Trump's endorsement.
International Business Times · Feb 22, 2025 Zelensky 'Not Ready' To Sign Minerals Deal With US: Source Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is "not ready" to sign a minerals deal with the United States, a source told AFP on Saturday, raising questions about Washington's demands as a rift between the two countries deepened.
The Independent UK · Feb 22, 2025 Venezuelan family in US under curtailed humanitarian protections clings to faith amid uncertainty Each Sunday, Johann Teran goes to worship at a bilingual Lutheran service in suburban Minneapolis
International Business Times · Feb 22, 2025 Trump Fires Leading US Military Figures In The Pentagon Trump announced his intention to nominate Lt. Gen. Dan "Razin" Caine of the U.S. Air Force to take over the position.