Newsom Challenges Trump’s Proposed Tariffs, Says Consumers Will Pay the Price

Trump’s team said his tariffs against China did not cause inflation and that his negotiations are designed to benefit the nation and protect Americans. California Gov. Gavin Newsom spoke out Dec. 5 against foreign policy agendas—including tariffs on products from China, Canada, and Mexico—that President-elect Donald Trump has signaled he will enact once in office

In Chicago, Obama Affirms Progressive Values While Calling for Bigger Tent

At his foundation’s Democracy Forum, Obama advocates pluralism in light of the 2024 election results. CHICAGO—In a speech at his foundation’s Democracy Forum, former President Barack Obama advocated pluralism to an audience of Democrats still reeling from the party’s losses in this election cycle. “In a democracy, power comes from forging alliances and building coalitions

Here’s what to know about Trump’s pick to lead the IRS, Billy Long

IRS announce new 2025 tax brackets. Here’s what changed IRS announce new 2025 tax brackets. Here’s what changed 00:56 President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday said he wants ex-congressman Billy Long, a Republican from Missouri and a former auctioneer, to run the IRS. As a lawmaker, Long co-sponsored legislation that aimed to wipe out much of