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The Memo: Trump betrays irritation after huge ‘No Kings’ protests

The organizers of Saturday’s “No Kings” protests succeeded in all their main aims: drawing huge crowds, keeping the events peaceful — and, apparently, getting under President Trump’s skin. The latter point appears to be borne out by Trump’s reaction. Having noted in advance of the protests that he is not, in fact, a king, the...

Trump’s rare earth problem

{beacon} Technology Technology   The Big Story Trump races to shore up rare earth supply President Trump is racing to respond to a major escalation of the U.S.-China trade war, with the American supply of critical technology hanging in the balance. © Alex Brandon, Associated Press Trump administration officials announced plans this week to take...

Democrats block bill to end government shutdown for 11th time

The Senate on Monday voted against reopening the federal government for the 11th time, pushing the shutdown to the three-week mark with both sides at loggerheads and unable to break the impasse. The chamber voted 50-43 on the House-passed continuing resolution to fund the government through late November. It needed 60 votes to pass. Sens. Catherine Cortez...

Trump admin on pace to shatter deportation record by end of first year: ‘Just the beginning’

With over 500,000 deported since President Trump took office, the administration is on track to significantly exceed the record for number of illegal aliens deported.

‘It’s a joke’: White House dismisses ‘No Kings’ protests, while Nancy Pelosi rips crown in defiance

President Donald Trump denied being a 'king' after weekend protests, calling demonstrators "whacked out" while Democrats like Chuck Schumer defended the rallies.

Jeffries hints at imminent decision on Mamdani endorsement after dodging questions for weeks

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries says he will weigh in on the New York City mayoral race, where Democratic Socialist Zohran Mamdani is running, before early voting begins Saturday.

Teens who assaulted former DOGE staffer slapped with federal charges: ‘Need for accountability’

Two teenagers linked to the beating of former DOGE staffer Edward Coristine in Washington, D.C., are now facing federal charges for a series of assaults and attempted carjacking.

Trump breaks ground on massive White House ballroom project with private funding from ‘patriots’

President Trump said construction has begun on the new White House Ballroom that is privately funded by patriots and companies. The historic $200M project modernizes the East Wing.

Senate Dems emboldened by weekend rallies block GOP plan to end shutdown for 11th time

The fight is the same: Senate Democrats want an extension to expiring Obamacare subsidies, but Republicans won't budge until the government is reopened.

Blue wave 2026 hopes dim, ‘shutdown’ strategy equals empty agenda and other commentary

“With midterm elections just about a year away,” observes USA Today’s Ingrid Jacques, odds for “a blue wave” now look “grim,” with any repeat...

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