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Trump’s DOJ makes it easier for presidents and advisors to keep communications hidden

The opinion argues Trump’s decision-making process would be impeded without the expectation of privacy — even when speaking with those outside of the executive branch

The Independent UK

Trump Makes Bold 'Greatest President Ever' Claim as Jake Sherman Delivers Viral Reality Check

Trump claims he's 'one of the greatest presidents ever,' but Jake Sherman pushes back as their viral exchange raises fresh questions about impeachment and the 2026 midterms.

International Business Times UK

Trump slams data center opposition

The president’s comments come just days after Gov. Greg Abbott issued a statewide pause of data center approvals

Salon

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'They Aren't': Reporter Rebuts Trump's 'Delusional' Claim That People Say He Is the Greatest President Ever

A reporter's straightforward correction of Trump's claim to presidential greatness went viral, highlighting the importance of real-time fact-checking in political interviews.

International Business Times UK

Trump calls Texas’ data center opposition a “mistake”

The president’s comments to Punchbowl News come just days after Gov. Greg Abbott issued a statewide pause of approval for data centers trying to connect to the power grid.

The Texas Tribune

Trump says voters are angry with Republicans – but not him – as midterms near

President acknowledged that voters are growing increasingly angry with the Republican Party, but said he had no idea why

The Independent UK

A McCarthy-Linked Nonprofit Quietly Bankrolled 'Liberal' Pop-Up PACs to Hand-Pick Democrats' Weakest Candidates

Federal filings reveal Republican-funded PACs, disguised with progressive names, influencing Democratic primaries by supporting weaker candidates, sparking controversy and scrutiny over campaign finance tactics.

International Business Times UK

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Mamdani Infuriates Congressional Hispanic Caucus With Endorsement of Progressive Candidate

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has opened a new front in the Democratic Party's internal war, this time with Latino power players in Washington. Mamdani's decision to endorse Darializa Avila Chevalier, a democratic socialist challenging Rep. Adriano Espaillat in New York's 13th Congressional District, has infuriated members of the…

Latin Times

What can we learn from House Republican polling?

ANALYSIS — Republicans are riding high after a series of redistricting victories that could help the GOP become the first party since 1978 to retain control of both chambers of Congress in a midterm election while holding the White House. But two batches of Republican surveys show how such an…

Roll Call

What's happening during White House Correspondents' Dinner weekend 2026

This year's event will be attended by President Trump for the first time as a sitting commander in chief.

Axios

King Charles and Queen Camilla’s U.S. State Visit Appears to Be Happening After All, Per Congressional Sources

An announcement about The King's trip to the United States is expected this week.

Marie Claire

Trump Rejected Deal To Pay TSA Agents, Restore DHS Funding: Report

President Trump rejected a deal that would have provided funding for TSA agents, according to a report.

International Business Times

Mike Johnson Says Allegations Against Tony Gonzales Are 'Very Serious' But Wants Investigation To 'Play Out'

House Speaker Mike Johnson said allegations against Rep. Tony Gonzales are "very serious" but urged the ongoing investigation to "play out".

Latin Times

Threat of another government shutdown lingers as lawmakers have barely begun negotiating new funding bills

Unstable Republican House caucus could revolt against Mike Johnson over funding levels even as GOP needs Democrat votes in the Senate

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The Independent UK

Democrats push to ban Trump’s plan to put himself on a new $1 coin

“Trump’s self-celebrating maneuvers are authoritarian actions worthy of dictators like North Korea’s Kim Jong Un, not the United States of America,” one Senate Democrat said

The Texas Tribune

Speaker Johnson defends Crenshaw after he was reportedly banned from congressional overseas travel

Punchbowl News reported that the Houston congressman was banned from taxpayer-funded travel for 90 days after toasting a Mexican official who made an inappropriate joke.

The Independent UK

More GOP reps are considering following MTG out the door as they tire of being treated ‘like garbage’ by Trump, report says

‘More explosive early resignations are coming,’ one unnamed senior House Republican said.

The Independent UK

Republicans double down after outrage over Senate GOP’s AI-generated deepfake of top Democrat Chuck Schumer

Political journalists and observers warned that the AI-animated ad marked a ‘slippery slope’ and that ‘new boundaries’ were being pushed.

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The Texas Tribune

Casar, Doggett would run for same Austin congressional seat under GOP map, setting up clash of generations

The contest would unearth brewing Democratic tensions over age and experience, forcing Austin politicos to choose between two well-liked progressives.

Roll Call

These states could redraw their House maps before the 2026 elections - Roll Call

Here’s a rundown of the states that could redraw their congressional maps ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

Salon

House GOP unites in attack on trans Dem

Rep. Nancy Mace is leading a GOP effort to harass their newly elected Democratic colleague

Latin Times

Congressional Hispanic Caucus to Change Leadership as it Looks to Rethink Messaging to Latino Voters

New York Democratic Rep. Adriano Espaillat is running unopposed to lead as the Caucus regroups after Donald Trump's presidential victory

The Independent UK

Woman ‘told House Ethics Committee Matt Gaetz had sex with her when she was 17 years-old’

Gaetz - who resigned from the House of Representatives on Wednesday after Donald Trump announced him as his pick for Attorney General - strongly denies the allegations against him

The Guardian - US

Tammy Duckworth criticizes choice of Pete Hegseth as defence secretary – as it happened

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The Independent UK

Tucker Carlson angrily accuses Senate Republicans of plotting ‘coup’ against Trump

‘Two of the three candidates hate Trump and what he ran on,’ the former Fox anchor claims

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