Gavin Newsom admits he’s feeling out a 2028 White House run at campaign event Newsom repeats that he’d ‘be lying’ if he said he wasn’t considering a run The Independent UK · Sep 7
Texas Tribune Festival 2026: Our full lineup is here Raphael Warnock, Kevin Stitt, Dolores Huerta, Maggie Haberman and other prominent voices in American political and civic life join us in Austin next month The Texas Tribune · Aug 18
The Invisible Primary: Inside the Democratic Party's Shadow Campaign for 2028 Officially, the Democratic Party in the US has no presidential candidates for 2028. There are no campaign logos, no debate stages, and no formal announcements. But beneath the surface, the race to succeed—or reclaim—the White House has already begun. Euronews · Aug 10
With broad bipartisan support, Congress is about to give Trump 'unchecked authority' to impose new tariffs of up to 100% on top trading partners "We should not have to choose between putting a check on Putin's aggression and putting a check on this president's tariffs regime." Fortune · Aug 8
Long-stalled Russia sanctions bill passed by Senate The Senate on Friday passed a bill aimed at punishing Russia over its invasion of Ukraine, a long-delayed effort that senators raced to finish in recent weeks as a tribute to the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C. The bill, which would also levy penalties on Iran, was passed in a… Roll Call · Aug 7
US trade chief defends tariffs as Democrats say Trump ‘in denial’ over price hikes Jamieson Greer denies tariffs have pushed up prices during grilling from lawmakers over cost-of-living concerns The Guardian - US · Jul 22
Trump’s questionable claims cast doubt over midterms as Dems fret President Donald Trump on Thursday night used a historically stunning primetime address to peddle unfounded conspiracy theories about the 2020 presidential election, taking a major political risk as Republicans fight for their congressional majorities and conjuring warnings from Democrats about November’s midterms. Trump appeared eager to sow doubt about the… Roll Call · Jul 17
Trump claims ‘deep state plot’ covered up efforts by China to ‘undermine’ the 2020 election that he lost In a bid to pressure Congress for passage of the restrictive SAVE America voter ID bill ahead of this year’s crucial midterm elections, Trump told the nation he had 'declassified' documents showing China tried to sway the election he lost The Independent UK · Jul 17
Trump rehashes wide-ranging US election claims and releases heavily redacted documents in primetime address – as it happened This live blog is now closed. The Guardian - US · Jul 16
Trump Calls Housing Bill 'a Big Yawn' as His Refusal to Sign Leaves First-Time Buyers Hanging Trump dismissed the bipartisan 21st Century Road to Housing Act as 'a big yawn' on Monday, refusing to sign as a new poll shows 56% of Americans can't absorb a $200 housing rise. International Business Times UK · Jun 30
The Christian left could reshape 2028 The Christian left is awakening. At least five of its members could run for president Salon · Jun 26
RFK Jr’s relationship with White House ‘non-existent’ as insiders claim he’s next for Trump chop Rumors have been swirling for months that Trump has ‘had it’ with Kennedy, according to a report The Independent UK · Jun 19
As senators depart, will their traditions endure? A dozen of New Hampshire Democratic Sen. Jeanne Shaheen’s staffers huddled around a loading dock in the basement of the Hart Building, eagerly awaiting a special delivery. When a U-Haul truck arrived, they began unloading coolers filled with food and drinks, clearing the way for the main event — an… Roll Call · Jun 11
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Quietly Positions For 2028 President Race With 'Confederacy' Speech Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's recent activities in key battleground states suggest potential presidential ambitions, despite her public denials. Her strategic visits and fundraising capabilities indicate a possible 2028 campaign. International Business Times UK · May 24
The Independent UK · May 15 AOC plays coy on White House run as polling has her neck and neck with Kamala and she storms into Shapiro territory IN FOCUS: EXCLUSIVE: She’s gaining ground in the polls, campaigning for down-ballot Democrats and courting the party’s base. Eric Garcia breaks down what comes next for Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Roll Call · May 15 Senate Banking approves crypto market structure bill The Senate Banking Committee voted Thursday to approve, mostly along party lines, legislation that would set the rules for the operation and oversight of digital asset markets, advancing a landmark bill the panel has been working on since last summer. Months of negotiations between Republicans and Democrats resulted in only…
Fortune · Apr 30 ‘This is not normal’: Former Fed economist sounds alarm on Kevin Warsh after one-sided confirmation Claudia Sahm worked with Warsh when they were at the Fed but doesn’t know him personally. She told Fortune that his disrespect for Democrats was striking.
The Independent UK · Apr 28 RFK Jr facing calls to be ‘fired immediately’ over rising measles cases across the US One prominent Democrat branded HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr as ‘dangerous to the American public’
Salon · Apr 26 Red Scare redux: Trump targets citizens The Justice Department's bid to denaturalize American citizens has roots in the Red Scare
International Business Times UK · Apr 6 Trump 'Needs a Lot of Prayer' Because He Holds Power and Accountability—But Warnock Condemns Bigotry Senator Raphael Warnock uses Easter Sunday to address President Trump's bigotry and misuse of religion, emphasising accountability and moral responsibility.
We Got This Covered · Apr 1 A Georgia senator is furious as Donald Trump guts kids’ healthcare and food for the hungry: ‘We can’t lose sight of this’ Bombing a foreign nation is a bigger priority.
The Independent UK · Mar 13 ‘Blatant Islamophobic racism’: Democrats blast GOP Senator Tommy Tuberville over post linking NYC’s Muslim Mayor to 9/11 ‘Let there be as much outrage from politicians in Washington when kids go hungry as there is when I break bread with New Yorkers,’ New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani wrote
The Independent UK · Mar 8 Trump is the GOAT in swaying GOP races — and prediction markets say he’ll decide Texas this way IN FOCUS: Betting markets think Trump’s will decide who to back in Texas soon enough. But, Eric Garcia flags, his batting average has significant caveats.
The Guardian - US · Feb 25 Tim Walz accuses Trump of withholding $259m in Medicaid funds ‘to punish blue states’ – as it happened Democratic governor of Minnesota says administration’s federal withholding of $259m ‘has nothing to do with fraud’
The Independent UK · Feb 17 The Latest: Reaction is pouring in to the death of the Rev. Jesse L. Jackson Reaction is pouring in over the death of the Rev. Jesse L