A Supreme Court decision limiting nationwide injunctions leaves two pregnant Venezuelan asylum seekers facing uncertainty about their babies' birthright citizenship. One woman in North Carolina will likely have a citizen child, while the other in South Carolina may not, due to a Trump administration order restricting birthright citizenship. This...
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries launched a six-hour filibuster against President Trump's tax cut and spending bill. He used the 'magic minute' rule to delay a final vote, highlighting the bill's negative impacts on Medicaid, SNAP, and immigration. Jeffries decried the bill as an "immoral document" that will harm...
The Supreme Court will hear cases challenging state bans on transgender girls competing in school sports. Two transgender students, Becky Pepper-Jackson (West Virginia) and Lindsay Hecox (Idaho), won injunctions allowing continued participation. The court's decision follows a recent ruling against gender-affirming care for minors. Oral arguments are...
President Trump announced a Thursday morning phone call with Vladimir Putin. This follows a U.S. decision to temporarily halt some military aid to Ukraine, sparking criticism. The Pentagon cited a review of U.S. munitions stockpiles and a prioritization of American interests. While the White House emphasized the...
The Supreme Court refused to hear Montana's appeal to reinstate a parental consent law for minors seeking abortions. The Montana Supreme Court had struck down the law, citing the state constitution's protection of minors' rights. While Justices Alito and Thomas expressed some agreement with the arguments for parental...
Proposed changes to Medicaid and SNAP benefits within the "One Big Beautiful Bill" could significantly impact Minnesota counties. The bill shifts a portion of SNAP costs to states and reduces federal reimbursement, potentially leading to a property tax increase averaging 3.25% across Minnesota's counties, with some counties facing much...
President Trump's sweeping tax and spending bill, nicknamed the "big, beautiful bill," is poised to pass the House. This massive legislation, projected to increase the national debt by at least $3 trillion and leave millions uninsured, is deeply unpopular. Polls show widespread disapproval. Historically, presidents passing large reconciliation...
The Wall Street Journal criticized Donald Trump's attempts to intimidate news outlets through legal threats and potential prosecution. They cite instances where Trump's administration targeted CNN for reporting on an ICE agent location app and a DIA report on Iranian nuclear sites. The Journal also condemned Paramount's settlement...
Chancellor Rachel Reeves addressed speculation about her tearful appearance at PMQs, stating she had a tough personal day. She insists she's committed to her job and maintains a strong working relationship with Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who publicly supported her. The incident briefly impacted government borrowing costs before...
Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel criticized US President Trump's protectionist trade policies and his 'problematic' view of international relations, describing it as a threat to democracy. She recalled a tense phone call with former Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras regarding Greece's 2015 bailout referendum, highlighting the potential for Greece's...
