I was the US soft power czar. Our reputation may never recover from this Trump’s venal persona and his war on Iran will do untold damage to America’s ability to make a positive difference in the world The Guardian - US · Apr 5
Trump’s working-class support is waning Our survey finds that 20% of 2024 Trump voters are considering abandoning Republicans in 2028. But the picture isn’t rosy for Democrats either The Guardian - US · Apr 5
Nationwide Injunctions, a Crucial Check on Presidential Power, Are Not Dead Yet Both Donald Trump and Joe Biden asked the Supreme Court to abolish nationwide injunctions, which allow federal judges to stop a federal policy from going into effect. Reason · Apr 5
The Labor Department Just Freed Contractors—Again. Congress Still Needs To Act. The government's new rule reverses a Biden-era anti-contracting directive and returns to a more contractor-friendly posture. But will this tug of war ever end? Reason · Apr 4
Trump Realized He Can Just Do Things. Who Can Stop Him? There are far too few checks left on executive power. Reason · Apr 4
Fox host cuts off Trump’s top economic adviser when he tries to blame Biden for gas price spike amid Iran war The national average cost of gas has exceeded $4 a gallon in the US as Americans bear the brunt of Trump’s war against Iran The Independent UK · Apr 3
Trump Approval Rating Hits Record Low as Even 2024 Backers Start Pulling Away The latest public opinion data shows Donald Trump's approval ratings at a historic low, driven by economic policy concerns and declining support from his base. Discover how these trends impact his political standing. International Business Times UK · Apr 3
US Defence Secretary Hegseth asks US Army chief to step down as Iran war grinds on Randy George 'will be retiring from his position as the 41st Chief of Staff of the Army effective immediately,' said Sean Parnell, the Pentagon’s top spokesman. George has held the post since August 2023 under the Biden administration. Euronews · Apr 3
Top US army officer steps down after Hegseth reportedly demanded removal Pentagon announces Randy George retiring from role as US army chief of staff, ‘effective immediately’ The Guardian - US · Apr 2
Who is Randy George? US defence secretary Pete Hegseth asks army chief of staff general to step down US defence secretary Pete Hegseth has asked army chief of staff general Randy George to step down and take immediate retirement, reports CBS News. The Times of India · Apr 2
EPA moves to designate microplastics and pharmaceuticals as contaminants in drinking water The Environmental Protection Agency proposed Thursday to include microplastics and pharmaceuticals on a list of contaminants in drinking water for the first time, a step that could eventually lead to new limits on those substances for water utilities The Independent UK · Apr 2
Donald Trump Assasination Plot: Massachusetts Man Indicted For Vowing To Make Sure POTUS Is 'Dead By 2026' A Massachusetts man has been indicted after allegedly threatening to kill Donald Trump by 2026, as authorities uncover disturbing posts and weapons. International Business Times UK · Apr 2
Why thousands of New Yorkers swap gas for induction stoves in clean energy push: ‘It makes sense’ US states from California to Georgia are promoting induction stoves for climate, health and cost benefits The Guardian - US · Apr 2
New Trump Economy Poll 2026: Majority of Americans Say Economy Worse Than Under Biden A majority of Americans believe the U.S. economy has deteriorated under President Donald Trump, according to a new national poll that signals growing economic anxiety ahead of key political battles. Latin Times · Apr 1
The Independent UK · Apr 1 California woman returns home after the Trump administration deported her to Mexico A U.S. resident of 27 years who was deported to Mexico by the Trump administration has returned home to Sacramento
The Independent UK · Apr 1 Months after calling Trump the ‘most pro life president ever,’ the White House quietly released funds to Planned Parenthood The Trump administration tried to withhold Title X funds in 2025 but was forced to release the money after losing a legal challenge brought by abortion rights activists
Euronews · Apr 1 Trump isn't immune from civil claims his 6 January speech incited riot, judge says Trump spoke to a crowd of his supporters at the rally before the mob’s attack disrupted the joint session of Congress for certifying Democrat Joe Biden’s 2020 electoral victory over Trump.
The Mary Sue · Apr 1 ‘Where did all the Ukraine aid actually go?’: Don Jr. asks another dumb question after dad throws $200 billion at a pointless war Donald Trump Jr. took to X on March 31, 2026, questioning the destination of Ukraine aid and suggesting it’s another example of “massive fraud” against the American people that needs investigation. His comments, however, are drawing some serious flak, especially when you look at the massive spending President Donald Trump…
We Got This Covered · Apr 1 ‘Gas is over $4 a gallon’: Hakeem Jeffries has 1 clear message to America after Trump’s $200 billion war wastage Trump says it's fine as Americans no longer worried about being nuked by Iran
The Independent UK · Mar 31 Nevada lithium mine clears major hurdle despite conservationists' worries for rare wildflower A federal judge ruled against conservation groups in their efforts to block a proposed lithium-boron mining project in Nevada
Reason · Mar 31 Unless People Support Me, Trump Habitually Warns, 'We Won't Have a Country Anymore' The president's predictions of the nation's imminent demise reflect his narcissistic authoritarianism.
The Mary Sue · Mar 31 ‘Gas is over $4 a gallon’: Hakeem Jeffries has 1 clear message to America after Trump’s $200 billion war wastage There’s a war in the Middle East, Hannah Montana is back, Fall Out Boy may be recording a new album, and gas prices have soared–welcome back 2006! It’s almost like we never left you. Of course, the war and the gas prices are one in the same, and we only…
Reason · Mar 31 10 Years Ago Today, Trump Promised To Eliminate the National Debt. Instead, It Has Doubled. Trump's ridiculous, grandiose promise tells us something about the federal government's fiscal affairs and the president's approach to policy.
International Business Times UK · Mar 31 Italygate Conspiracy Theory Explained: Inside the Debunked Claims Resurfaced by Donald Trump President Trump has dusted off the long-debunked Italygate theory, claiming Italian satellites rigged the 2020 US election while swearing he does not buy it. The revival stirs old divisions amid fresh FBI scrutiny in Georgia, raising questions about evidence and motives.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 31 Petrol more than $4 a gallon? Don’t blame JD Vance! The US vice-president still dreams of succeeding Trump in 2028. No wonder he’s desperate to distance himself from the price rises caused by the war with Iran, writes Arwa Mahdawi