Sen. Padilla dragged from Noem presser The senator from California tried to ask a question and was dragged from Noem's news conference by security Salon · Jun 12, 2025
J6 police: "Democracy is not guaranteed" Two former police officers have filed a lawsuit over Republicans refusing to install a Jan. 6 memorial plaque Salon · Jun 12, 2025
As officers sue over Jan. 6 plaque, Democrats hang replicas - Roll Call Two officers who protected the Capitol during the 2021 attack are suing to try to compel installation of a plaque honoring law enforcement. Roll Call · Jun 12, 2025
Mike Johnson Refuses to Explain 'Clear Distinction' Between J6 Riot and ICE Protests: 'I'm Not Going to Relitigate' House Speaker Mike Johnson claimed there was a "clear distinction" between the ongoing Los Angeles protests against ICE raids and the January 6 Capitol riot. Latin Times · Jun 11, 2025
House passes Trump’s ‘big beautiful’ bill ... again. Here’s why Legislation technically has not been sent over to the Senate yet as Democrats urge Republicans to listen to Elon Musk and “Kill the Bill” The Independent UK · Jun 11, 2025
‘There’s a clear distinction’: Speaker Mike Johnson explains why Jan. 6 rioters walk free while LA protesters deserve, like, jail forever Johnson wants you to think two events of civil unrest are different. We Got This Covered · Jun 11, 2025
Trump news at a glance: Gavin Newsom declares ‘democracy is under assault’ in blistering attack on president California’s governor issued a warning to other states as he decried Trump’s decision to deploy the National Guard without his support. Key US politics stories from Tuesday 10 June at a glance The Guardian - US · Jun 11, 2025
Republicans use LA protests to push holdouts to pass Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ House Speaker Mike Johnson says ‘it's those men and women, the federal law enforcement officers who deserve our support right now’ The Independent UK · Jun 10, 2025
From LA to Fort Bragg to DC, Trump shifts into a military mindset - Roll Call The president delivered a hawkish speech after watching a military demonstration at Fort Bragg, N.C., ahead of his planned D.C. parade. Roll Call · Jun 10, 2025
Mike Johnson claims that Gavin Newsom ‘ought to be tarred and feathered’ over LA protests It is the latest escalation of war of words as the Democrat pushes back against Trump administration's response to protests The Independent UK · Jun 10, 2025
Mike Johnson suggests Gavin Newsom should be ‘tarred and feathered’ House speaker said the California governor is ‘a participant, an accomplice’ in the city’s ongoing civil unrest The Guardian - US · Jun 10, 2025
Trump mulls rare use of Insurrection Act over Los Angeles protests - Roll Call President Donald Trump has contemplated invoking the Insurrection Act to use the military for domestic law enforcement nationwide. Roll Call · Jun 10, 2025
The Latest: Trump defends National Guard deployment as protests spread to other cities President Donald Trump is defending his decision to send Another 2,000 National Guard troops along with 700 Marines to Los Angeles, escalating a military presence local officials and Gov. Gavin Newsom don’t want and the police chief says creates logistical challenges for safely handling protests The Independent UK · Jun 10, 2025
White House says it will spare some Aids programs that were on the chopping block Congressional Republicans voice concerns over cuts to signature HIV prevention program, forcing rethink ahead of consequential vote on planned federal funding cuts The Independent UK · Jun 10, 2025
The Independent UK · Jun 10, 2025 The Latest: Hegseth suggests National Guard use for homeland defense will expand under Trump Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is fielding sharp questions from members of Congress about his tumultuous start as Pentagon chief, including his sharing of sensitive military details over a Signal chat, in Capitol Hill hearings
Latin Times · Jun 10, 2025 Mike Johnson Refuses To Say Whether Gavin Newsom Should Be Arrested, Claims He 'Ought To Be Tar And Feathered' House Speaker Mike Johnson refused to say whether California Gov. Gavin Newsom should be arrested over his opposition to immigration-related enforcement operations in Los Angeles
The Guardian - US · Jun 9, 2025 Trump announces $1,000 government-funded accounts for American babies The tax-deferred investment accounts will track the stock market for children born between 2025 and 2029
The Independent UK · Jun 9, 2025 Trump gets Dell, Uber, Goldman Sachs to pay Americans $1K for each baby born — if ‘beautiful bill’ passed The ‘Trump accounts’ plan echoes a years-old proposal for ‘baby bonds’ introduced by New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker
Roll Call · Jun 9, 2025 House eyes cuts to DC’s autonomy as local budget fix gathers dust - Roll Call Congress is “doing things that no one has asked for,” one advocate says, as lawmakers tee up three bills that would overturn D.C. decisions.
The Texas Tribune · Jun 9, 2025 A Texas Republican new to Congress, Brandon Gill has a knack for getting noticed With a scant legislative record but a lot of face recognition, the representative from North Texas has found a way to make a mark in his first term.
Roll Call · Jun 9, 2025 House considers Trump cuts as Senate Republicans work on reconciliation bill - Roll Call As Senate committees continue to work on the reconciliation bill this week, the House plans to vote on Trump's rescissions proposals.
Latin Times · Jun 7, 2025 Trump Asking Advisors If Musk's Attacks Against Him Are Drug-Fueled: Report President Donald Trump is privately asking advisers whether Elon Musk's recent erratic behavior could be linked to the tech mogul's alleged drug use.
The Independent UK · Jun 7, 2025 Republicans call for an end to Trump-Musk feud: ‘I hope it doesn’t distract us’ The US president has played down any reconciliation, calling Musk ‘the man who has lost his mind’
The Independent UK · Jun 6, 2025 Elon Musk’s crash-out killed conservatives’ momentum — and likely guaranteed passage of Trump’s ‘big beautiful bill’ ANALYSIS: Analysis: Musk choosing to go beyond just fiscal policy criticism and accuse Trump of ties to a famous accused pedophile likely guarantees Trump’s agenda will pass, writes Eric Garcia
Reason · Jun 6, 2025 Marsha Blackburn Wants Secret Police Sen. Blackburn introduced a bill this week that would make it a crime to publish the name of a federal law enforcement officer.