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Trump must listen to voters on the economy

President Donald Trump’s approval rating remains solid — the 47th president is still more popular now than at any point during his first term — but cracks in his support are beginning to show, specifically on his handling of the economy. A CBS-YouGov poll shows that in January, 42% of voters expected Trump’s economic policies to improve their financial situation, with […]

This is why we need due process

Amid President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown, some Republicans are brushing away concerns about due process. White House adviser Stephen Miller, for example, claimed that “if you illegally invaded our country the only ‘process’ you are entitled to is deportation.” Rep. Victoria Spartz (R-IN) claimed, “There is no due process if you come here illegally because […]

Why exactly is Trump so obsessed with tariffs?

Maybe this isn’t about fixing the economy at all. Maybe it’s about power: the raw, transactional, kingmaker kind.

Courts must take conflicts of interest more seriously

Federal judges should be required to recuse themselves from cases involving conflicts of interest, and Congress or state courts should set standards for when judges should recuse themselves, to ensure faith in the justice system.

The right’s legal heavyweight takes on Trump

President Trump has an unlikely foe in his efforts to target Big Law firms: Paul Clement.  Clement is a conservative legal heavyweight who served as solicitor general in President George W. Bush’s administration and has argued more than 100 cases before the Supreme Court.  He has notched major conservative victories at the court, including expanding...

Dem attorneys general use new media to mount Trump resistance

Court proceedings might often unfold behind closed doors, but the Democratic attorneys general challenging President Trump’s expansive agenda want to bring their work to your feed. Democratic attorneys general are turning to new media to mount their resistance to Trump 2.0, using untraditional means to win in the court of public opinion while waging legal...

Trump, Musk tout voter Wisconsin ID passage as preferred candidate loses court bid

President Trump and his senior adviser, tech billionaire Elon Musk, touted the passage of the ballot measure Tuesday that amends Wisconsin’s Constitution to mandate photo identification for voters. “VOTER I.D. JUST APPROVED IN WISCONSIN ELECTION. Democrats fought hard against this, presumably so they can CHEAT. This is a BIG WIN FOR REPUBLICANS, MAYBE THE BIGGEST WIN...

Is SNAP doing what it was meant to do? Idaho thinks it’s time to ask.

Idaho is considering a bill to seek a federal waiver to forbid food stamps from being used to buy soda and candy, in order to ensure the program is fulfilling its original purpose of alleviating hunger and malnutrition.

Republicans would love to see AOC lead the Democrats

It would be the biggest mistake Democrats could make and the biggest gift they could give Republicans.

Morning Report — Trump unpacks tariffs; voters speak in two states  

In today’s issue: It’s the moment of truth for President Trump’s long-teased global trade agenda. He’ll describe new U.S. tariffs and international products to be targeted as levies take effect immediately. And with each trade crackdown, his supporters say the president will achieve trade fairness, while many economists predict Trump risks choking off U.S. growth...

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