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Senate rebukes Trump on Canada tariffs, with 4 Republicans joining
Donald Trump set to announce new tariffs on April 2 U.S. President Donald Trump has been calling April 2nd ‘Liberation Day’ for weeks. It’s the day he’ll be unveiling an array of new tariffs that could upend the global trade system. WASHINGTON – Fifty-one senators, including four Republicans, voted on Wednesday to end President Donald … Read more
Elon Musk federal lawsuit accuses him of not paying canvassers in 2024
The lawsuit, seeking class-action status, claims Musk promised registered voters $100 if they signed a petition supporting free speech and gun rights, and then another $100 if they got others to sign. Susan Crawford wins Wisconsin election despite Elon Musk donations Susan Crawford beat out Republican Brad Schimel in Wisconsin’s judicial race despite massive donations … Read more
Musk to stay until DOGE work ‘complete’ as White House rebuts reports
President Donald Trump to enact 10% global tariffs on Saturday President Donald Trump declared sweeping tariffs of 10% and more on imports from all countries despite warnings of a global trade war. The Trump administration pushed back on reports that Elon Musk would leave the administration in the coming weeks Wednesday. Politico and ABC News … Read more
Barack Obama photobombs family photoshoot with DC cherry blossoms
Obama responded to the photobomb on Instagram, saying, ‘Preston and Belle, I hope you enjoyed peak bloom! My bad for stepping into the shot.’ Obama raps Eminem’s ‘Lose Yourself’ at Harris rally Rapper Eminem introduced former president Barack Obama at a Kamala Harris rally. Obama returned the favor by reciting Eminem’s “Lose Yourself.” A Virginia … Read more
US beefs up Middle East naval presence as Trump threatens Iran
A second U.S. aircraft carrier headed to the Middle East after President Donald Trump threatened to bomb Iran. Mike Waltz takes ‘full responsibility’ for leaked Houthis attack National Security Adviser Mike Waltz inadvertently invited a reporter into a Signal chat discussing a military strike against Houthis in Yemen. The U.S. is increasing its military presence … Read more
Cory Booker eyed by Dems for 2028 presidency bid after speech
Has the senior senator from New Jersey jumped to the front of the line for 2028 presidential contenders? Sen. Cory Booker filibuster on Senate floor tackles spending cuts A Senate floor filibuster from Sen. Cory Booker tackled possible government spending cuts from Medicaid to Social Security. Sen. Cory Booker may have done more than give … Read more
Jim Banks won’t apologize after calling fired fed worker a ‘clown’
Senator tells fired HHS worker he ‘probably deserved’ it Senator Jim Banks told a fired Health and Human Services worker harsh words. Sen. Jim Banks said Wednesday he’s not apologizing after a video spread online showing the Indiana Republican calling a fired federal worker who confronted him on camera over sweeping government cuts “a clown” … Read more