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Attorneys General Sue Trump for Using Shutdown to Disrupt Food Aid for Millions
Critics say Trump is exploiting the federal shutdown to unilaterally slash the safety net and cause unnecessary pain.
Trump’s Approval Rating Sinks to Lowest Point of His Second Term, New Poll Shows
The president polls negatively on issues like immigration, inflation, education, jobs, and more, the survey found.
Trump Claims He Can Send “Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines” Into US Cities
“I’d be allowed to do whatever I want. The courts wouldn’t get involved,” Trump said.
The Real Bill de Blasio Says Mamdani’s “Vision Is Both Necessary and Achievable”
The former New York City mayor spoke out after an impersonator fooled a UK journalist at The Times of London.
Trump Tells GOP Lawmakers to “Get Smart” and Eliminate Early Mail-In Voting
“The seeds are being planted to rig the midterms,” one journalist wrote in response to Trump’s comments.
USDA Website Uses Transphobic Messaging to Blame Dems for Government Shutdown
USDA could continue funding food stamps during the shutdown by using an available contingency fund, Democrats said.
Trump Tells Reporters He Has His “Best Numbers Ever” to Run for President Again
Trump is ruling out a run for vice president — “It's too cute,” he said, arguing people “wouldn't like that.”
ICE Detains UK Pro-Palestine Commentator Sami Hamdi After Right-Wing Outcry
Hamdi’s arrest is “a blatant affront to free speech,” said CAIR.
After US Bailouts, Trump Takes Credit for Milei’s Victory in Argentina Midterms
“Argentine voters would prefer Trump give them dollars for free than have another financial crisis,” said a researcher.
Trump Admin Alters White House Website to Include Alleged Dem Scandals
The changes came as senators have called for an investigation into Trump’s destruction of the White House’s East Wing.