1971—In Bivens v. Six Unknown Named Agents, Justice William Brennan’s majority opinion holds that a plaintiff may seek damages from federal officials for searches and seizures that allegedly…
Some Black Democrats are frustrated with Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz’s (D-Fla.) decision to run in a South Florida congressional district home to a large Black voting population, sparking an intraparty clash that is poised to become a defining battle of the campaign season. Wasserman Schultz, a veteran lawmaker who has served in Congress since 2005,...
President Trump threatened on Saturday afternoon to impose tolls in the Strait of Hormuz if a deal with Tehran is not completed within 60 days, a warning that comes as U.S. and Iranian officials offer differing accounts of who controls the strategic oil corridor. Trump claimed in a Truth Social post that there would be “NO TOLLS” in...
The wife of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez was ordered by a judge on Saturday to surrender her passport ahead of an impending trial on corruption charges, according to multiple outlets. Begoña Gómez is accused of using her position to help certain private-sector companies secure government contracts and misusing public funds. The Associated Press reported...
The Democratic candidate in Texas's U.S. Senate race, state Rep. James Talarico, brushed aside insults elevated by President Trump and his Republican opponent, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. “I honestly get the sense that people across the spectrum, across the state are tired of this politics as professional wrestling, right? You got these old guys...
Late-night host Bill Maher slammed President Trump over his administration’s negotiations with Iran, just days after U.S. officials signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Middle East country. “Where is the big deal maker? What happened to the art of the deal?” Maher asked during his opening monologue on Friday evening, referencing the title...
President Trump's claim that a peace deal with Iran will bring down inflation is unlikely, as the war's inflationary effects will persist for months after any peace agreement, and prices will only drift down like a feather.
Comedian Bill Maher urged Americans not to boycott July 4 because of President Trump, saying no political side “owns being psyched about the country” ahead of the U.S.'s 250th anniversary. On Friday’s episode of HBO’s “Real Time with Bill Maher,” the talk show host pushed back on people planning to skip Independence Day celebrations over...
Vice President Vance said Saturday there was no evidence that Iran had blocked off the Strait of Hormuz even as the Middle East country's top joint military command announced that it would shutter the key waterway. In an interview with "Fox & Friends Weekend" early Saturday, Vance responded to reports saying Iran’s naval forces were...
America250, the non-partisan commission tasked with preparing celebrations for the nation’s 250th, has announced several of the musical acts that will be performing at its “America’s Block Party” concert in Los Angeles.
President Trump cracked a joke Wednesday about who would get credit — or blame — for his administration’s Iran deal. If the Iran effort succeeds, Trump said, he would take the credit. If it fails, he said he would blame Vice President Vance. “You better be careful, JD!” the president quipped. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, the...
In 2016, the entrenched Democratic leadership wanted Hillary Clinton over Sanders. Got her. In 2020, they wanted Joe Biden over Sanders. Got him. In 2024, they wanted Biden and then eventually Kamala Harris over Kennedy. What will happen to Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez if she runs in 2028?
President Trump is digging in on his criticism of Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, repeating his accusation that she “begged” him for a photo at the Group of Seven (G7) summit earlier this week. The two heads of state, who previously enjoyed a friendly relationship, have butted heads over the Iran war. They both traveled...
