‘Biden effect’ hits the Senate: Wave of retirements clears path for younger Dems
After Sen. Dick Durbin announced his retirement, the idea of the "Biden effect" came back into focus.
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Trump urges Supreme Court to let trans military ban proceed
The Trump administration is asking the Supreme Court to lift a lower court's order blocking the Pentagon's transgender military ban from going into effect.
Michelle Obama addresses not attending Trump’s inauguration
Former first lady Michelle Obama said her decision to skip President Trump’s inauguration in January was her making a choice that was right for herself, a practice she said she’s trying to be better at. In a conversation with actor Taraji P. Henson on her podcast, “IMO,” which she hosts with her brother, Craig Robinson,
Dem mayor fed up with homeless crisis proposes jailing vagrants who refuse housing
San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan proposes jailing homeless people who refuse shelter services after three times, deviating from his party's progressive flank.
Trump Says ‘Special Deal’ With China Will Depend on Beijing’s Actions as Trade War Rages
The Trump administration plans to announce new tariffs in the coming weeks. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that his administration may be open to reaching a “special deal” with China that would see a reduction in tariffs on Chinese imports but stressed that such an agreement would depend on Beijing’s actions. Speaking to reporters
Trump Says ‘Special Deal’ With China on Trade Will Depend on Beijing’s Actions
The Trump administration plans to announce new tariffs in the coming weeks. President Donald Trump said on April 23 that his administration may be open to reaching a “special deal” with China that would see a reduction in tariffs on Chinese imports but stressed that such an agreement would depend on Beijing’s actions. Speaking to
Trump Admin Accelerates Mining Projects as China Curbs Critical Mineral Exports
The Trump White House is turning to a little-known tool to fast-track federal approvals for a slate of mining projects it says are vital to shoring up domestic energy, technological, and defense supply chains dominated by China. In an announcement late last week, the White House added 10 critical mineral exploration and mining projects—including projects