Trump accused of using forced labor as ‘convenient’ justification for tariffs US president faced criticism from Democrats after tariffs of between 10% and 12.5% imposed on more than 80 countries The Guardian - US · Jul 24
Trump’s speech devolves into list of gripes and nasty attacks on opponents – as it happened This liveblog is now closed. The Guardian - US · Jul 24
Donald Trump hits Australian exports to US with new higher trade tariff over claims of ‘forced labour’ Australia’s trade minister, Don Farrell, says tariff regime is unjustified and inconsistent with free trade agreement with US The Guardian - AU · Jul 24
U.S. Rep. Linda Sánchez (D-CA-38) and Mitch Clemmons (R) compete for California's redrawn 41st Congressional District Linda Sánchez (D) and Mitch Clemmons (R) are running for U.S. House of Representatives in California's 41st Congressional District in the November 3, 2026, general election. Ballotpedia · Jul 15
California Lawmakers Seek ‘Forever Chemicals’ Protections Despite EPA Rollbacks State and federal legislation could help clean cancer-causing contaminants from hundreds of California water systems. One bill was diluted under industry pressure. Capital & Main · Jul 10
South Dakota to hold its first primary runoff since adopting the system in 1985 Welcome to the Thursday, June 4, 2026, Brew. Ballotpedia · Jun 4
Incumbent Linda Sánchez (D) and Mitch Clemmons (R) advanced from the top-two primary in California's 41st Congressional District on June 2, 2026 Incumbent Linda Sánchez (D) and Mitch Clemmons (R) advanced from the top-two primary for California's 41st Congressional District on June 2, 2026. As of May 2026, Sánchez and Hector De La Torre (D) led in endorsements and fundraising. Ballotpedia · Jun 3
South Dakota to hold its first primary runoff since adopting the system in 1985 Welcome to the Thursday, June 4, 2026, Brew. Ballotpedia · Jun 3
Redistricting turns California's 41st District into a Democratic district, setting up intra-party fight Incumbent Linda Sánchez (D), Hector De La Torre (D), Shonique Williams (D), and Mitch Clemmons (R) are running in the top-two primary for California's 41st Congressional District on June 2, 2026. As of May 2026, Sánchez and De La Torre led in endorsements and fundraising. Ballotpedia · May 22
RFK Jr. faces barrage from Democrats in House hearings Kennedy doubled down on some of his most controversial moves, but also gave some ground on measles. Axios · Apr 16
RFK Jr accused of ‘dangerous conspiracy theories’ at heated budget hearing Trump ally grilled by lawmakers over ‘terrible decisions’ on vaccines, public health and funding cuts to key programs The Guardian - US · Apr 16
RFK Jr. grilled by Congress over dismantling public health policy and hanging out with Kid Rock Democrats and even one Republican with an autistic son criticize Robert Kennedy’s messaging around vaccination and public health misinformation The Independent UK · Apr 16
(VIDEO) Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Says He Never Called for Black Children to Be 'Re-Parented' :There is a Recording Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. turned a House hearing on health policy and the Trump administration's proposed 2027 budget into one of the sharpest Capitol Hill clashes of the day on Thursday after he denied ever saying Black children taking ADHD medication should be "re-parented," only… Latin Times · Apr 16
DHS Lashes Out At 'Sanctuary Politicians' Who 'Chose to Glorify and Stand' With Abrego García The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) condemned several elected officials on Tuesday for defending Kilmar Ábrego García Latin Times · Aug 26, 2025
Roll Call · Jun 9, 2025 Underdog Dems look to snap congressional baseball drought - Roll Call Republicans have won four in a row, but Democrats are hopeful ahead of this year’s charity game: “We have a little more depth, so we’ll see.”
Top News · Jul 19, 2024 BOLD PAC Endorses President Biden For Reelection BOLD PAC endorses President Biden's reelection campaign, emphasizing support for Latino community and mobilizing Latino voters for Democratic victories.
Latin Times · Mar 8, 2024 Rep Linda Sánchez on Abortion and Elections: 'Latinas Don't Want Politicians Deciding over their Bodies' The Democratic Congresswoman spoke with The Latin Times to mark International Women's Day
WEKU · Feb 15, 2024 Latino Democrats launch 'Our Lucha' war room using Spanglish to combat GOP The campaign arm of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus is calling the new effort "Our Lucha War Room," or their fight for Latinos and boosting their representation in Congress.
Reason · Oct 24, 2023 How To Yell 'Fire' in a Crowded Theater Aside from narrowly defined exceptions, false speech is protected by the First Amendment.