It's still early in the new term, but the Supreme Court already has several major legal battles teed up for rulings that could shape President Trump's presidency -- and they could be issued any day now.
Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) took to the Senate floor Tuesday evening in protest of President Trump's policies and has been speaking for more than 17 hours — with a handful of other Democrats sprinkled in. The lengthy speech comes as the government shutdown stretched into its 22nd day, marking the second-longest lapse in funding in...
Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) said on Wednesday he thinks Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) would engage in “sincere” talks about extending the enhanced ObamaCare tax credits once the government reopens. Fetterman — who came out on Tuesday in favor of the GOP “nuking” the Senate filibuster to pass a bill to reopen the government...
Protesters clashed with law enforcement in New York City on Tuesday as Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents carried out a raid in lower Manhattan. The enforcement operation, which began mid-afternoon, targeted illegal vendors on Canal Street, which has long been known as a hub for knock-off goods — including designer bags, jewelry and electronics....
Republican Sen. Josh Hawley (Mo.) on Tuesday dismissed critics of President Trump’s demolition of the East Wing’s façade to build a new White House ballroom, arguing that liberal reformers have torn down historic statues around the country. Accusing Trump’s liberal critics of hypocrisy, Hawley exclaimed, “Give me a break,” when asked by Laura Ingraham on Fox...
The Senate on Wednesday is slated to vote on the House-passed funding bill to reopen the federal government for the 12th time. But first, Sen. Jeff Merkley will need to wrap up, as he has been holding the floor since 6:21 p.m. EDT Tuesday. The vote is likely to fail — again. And Republican leaders...
Former Sen. John E. Sununu (R-N.H.) officially entered the state’s 2026 Senate race Wednesday. Sununu, 61, previously represented the Granite State from 2003-2009. He has not held elected office since Democratic Sen. Jeanne Shaheen spoiled his bid for a second term. Shaheen, 78, is not running for reelection. “Somebody has to step up and lower...
Houston police have referred more than a hundred detainees to ICE for immigration status checks this year — a surge of more than 1,000 percent, according to the Houston Chronicle. This has not happened because of a spike in arrests or crime in Houston or anything like that. In fact, violent crime is down overall, according...
(NewsNation) — Open enrollment season is here, and for millions of Americans, it's a chance to start saving through one of the most tax-advantaged accounts available. Health savings accounts, or HSAs, let those with high-deductible health plans set aside pre-tax money for medical expenses — from Advil and X-rays to doctor's visits. They're widely considered...
Democratic Sen. Jeff Merkley (Ore.), a prominent Senate progressive, held the Senate floor overnight and into early Wednesday morning, speaking for more than 13 consecutive hours to protest President Trump and his first nine months back in the Oval Office. Merkley began speaking shortly before 6:30 pm Tuesday evening and he was still speaking as...
The federal government is 22 days into its current shutdown. Unless you or someone you know works for it, you’re probably unaware, but in the media and in Washington, it is the big story and the only story. Democrats are demanding their way, or else they’ll keep the government closed. Republicans won’t discuss the Democrats'...
High-profile defendants in a range of cases brought by President Trump’s Justice Department are pulling from the same playbook. From the president’s list of personal foes to perfect strangers caught in the crosshairs of his policy agenda, two separate but related defenses are popping up on everyone’s docket: Selective and vindictive prosecution. The legal claims are tough to prove. But as Trump wields DOJ’s power with a tighter grip than past modern presidents, defendants...
SpaceX settled a lawsuit with the makers of the popular card game Cards Against Humanity last month after they claimed Elon Musk's company trespassed on and damaged some of their property. The settlement was reached before a jury trial was scheduled to start on Nov. 3, the Associated Press reported. Neither company disclosed the terms...
Americans view the Republican Party as the party more capable of protecting the U.S. and keeping it prosperous, but fewer people hold this view since last year, according to a Gallup survey released on Tuesday. The poll found that 48 percent of Americans believe the GOP is more likely to keep the country protected, compared...
