A Senate vote to advance Donald Trump’s sweeping tax overhaul occurred just one day after Maine Republican Susan Collins received a $2 million donation from private equity mogul Steve Schwarzman. The contribution to her super PAC highlights ongoing questions regarding the influence of industry giants on the veteran senator’s legislative agenda.
A Republican-led House committee has blocked a bipartisan effort to halt the deeper integration of American and Israeli military systems, denying lawmakers a floor vote on the proposal. The move effectively shields the controversial initiative from public debate as it moves through the annual defense policy legislation.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared on Tuesday that he wants to end American financial support, labeling it "welfare" and insisting Israel can fund its own military. The statement arrives as House Democrats grapple with a looming vote on an amendment to strip $3.3 billion in defense assistance to Israel.
Following an erroneous report of Justice Samuel Alito’s retirement, progressive groups are sounding an alarm that President Donald Trump could actively pressure aging conservative justices to step down. The strategy would allow him to lock in a youthful, loyalist majority while Republicans still hold a decisive Senate majority.
As the U.S. Supreme Court begins its new term, the anti-corruption group Accountable.US warns that the conservative majority is poised to further consolidate presidential authority. The watchdog fears the court will continue to bypass public scrutiny to validate aggressive executive actions, deepening concerns over the erosion of judicial checks.
President Donald Trump sparked immediate outrage Wednesday after declaring he loves the latest inflation figures, a statement critics characterize as a callous disregard for working-class families struggling with soaring costs. The remarks followed reports that the Consumer Price Index reached its highest level in three years.
One year after President Donald Trump signed the Republican budget reconciliation package into law, the legislation—dubbed the 'Big, Ugly Bill' by critics—is delivering the precise economic hardship advocates once feared. From historic Medicaid cuts to surging food insecurity, the policy has prioritized tax relief for the wealthy over basic survival.
The United Nations is convening a new global commission on artificial intelligence that features a heavy roster of industry leaders, creating a potential clash of interests just days after Secretary-General António Guterres demanded that these same companies disclose the environmental costs of their power-hungry data centers.
A record-shattering heatwave currently gripping Europe would have been virtually impossible 50 years ago, according to researchers at World Weather Attribution. Scientists confirm that human-driven climate change is unequivocally to blame for the extreme temperatures, which have already claimed hundreds of lives and pushed infrastructure to its breaking point.
President Donald Trump rejected growing public alarm over the cost of living during a Tuesday Cabinet meeting, labeling the issue of affordability a deliberate political fabrication. Despite widespread economic strain, the president insisted that voter concerns are merely the product of media misinformation rather than genuine financial hardship.
When asked how House Republicans plan to address the soaring cost of living, Representative Troy Nehls brushed off concerns about struggling American families by suggesting that the 60 percent living paycheck to paycheck simply do not work as hard as he does.
Standing outside the White House on Tuesday, President Donald Trump flatly rejected the notion that domestic financial hardship factors into his decision-making regarding the ongoing war with Iran. When asked if the economic toll on American families influenced his current strategy, the president offered a blunt, singular focus on nuclear containment.
Senator Elizabeth Warren is sounding the alarm on upcoming cryptocurrency legislation, arguing the bill fails to address massive conflicts of interest involving President Donald Trump. She contends the proposed regulatory framework ignores the billions of dollars the president and his family have reportedly generated through their digital asset ventures.
President Donald Trump amassed at least $2.2 billion during his first year back in office, a historic windfall largely fueled by family-linked cryptocurrency ventures. Critics and ethics experts warn the profit surge highlights an unprecedented conflict of interest, as the administration now holds sway over the very industry padding his bank account.
The world’s oceans reached an unprecedented 21.0° Celsius (69.8° Fahrenheit) this June, marking a third consecutive year of broken records. Scientists warn that these climbing temperatures signal a shift into uncharted territory, with the potential to intensify extreme weather events, sea level rise, and marine ecosystem collapse.
A 29-year-old political newcomer has shattered the status quo in Colorado’s 1st Congressional District, unseating 15-term incumbent Rep. Diana DeGette. The primary upset serves as a high-stakes indicator of surging progressive influence, signaling a widening rift within the Democratic Party over corporate ties and systemic policy reform.
As millions of Americans lose coverage during the second term of the Trump administration, a new Economist/YouGov poll reveals that 52% of citizens now support a national health plan that would eliminate private insurance companies entirely, signaling a significant shift in public sentiment regarding the nation’s healthcare landscape.
In the race for Maine’s Democratic US Senate nomination, a sharp divide has emerged over healthcare reform. While Governor Janet Mills approaches the issue with caution, political newcomer Graham Platner has made Medicare for All the cornerstone of his platform, mirroring a significant shift in public opinion nationwide.
As the National Mall remains sparse during the ongoing 'Great American State Fair,' President Donald Trump’s plans for the nation’s 250th birthday have drawn sharp criticism. Observers argue the event, featuring a massive fireworks display and a late-night rally, functions more as a personal spectacle than a national commemoration.
Twenty-two House Democrats sided with Republicans on Tuesday to defeat a war powers resolution aimed at ending U.S. military support for Israel’s invasion of Lebanon. The legislative failure threatens to derail ongoing peace negotiations between the Trump administration and Iran, which require a de-escalation on all regional fronts.
The Trump administration is pushing to re-register dicamba for use on genetically engineered crops, setting the stage for another clash with federal courts. The herbicide has been twice rejected by the judiciary following reports of extensive drift damage, yet the EPA now seeks to authorize its continued application across American farmland.
The Environmental Protection Agency has cleared the use of multiple PFAS-laden pesticides on corn and soybean crops, deepening a clash over regulatory definitions. The move comes just days after a Supreme Court ruling shielded pesticide manufacturers from litigation, fueling accusations that the agency is prioritizing industry interests over public safety.
The Trump administration’s Make America Health Again Commission faced sharp backlash Tuesday after releasing a report that environmental advocates claim prioritizes corporate interests over public safety. Critics argue the document ignores the risks of toxic pesticides and essentially mirrors the lobbying agenda of major agricultural firms.
The World Health Organization’s cancer agency has classified atrazine as probably carcinogenic to humans, placing the UN body in direct opposition to the Trump administration. Just weeks after federal regulators doubled down on the herbicide's safety, international experts cited new evidence linking the chemical to non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
Proposed federal rules from the Department of Health and Human Services could effectively ban gender-affirming care for youth by cutting off Medicaid and Medicare funding to hospitals that provide it. Advocates warn this move would force institutions to choose between serving transgender patients and maintaining their financial viability.
The US Supreme Court has ruled that state laws prohibiting transgender girls and women from participating on school athletic teams do not violate the Constitution or Title IX. The 6-3 decision, which bolsters ongoing legislative efforts in Republican-led states, marks a significant legal setback for transgender rights advocates across the country.
Facing a ultimatum from the Trump administration, Denver Public Schools has vowed to defy federal demands to dismantle gender-neutral restrooms and roll back protections for transgender students. The district now risks losing 7% of its annual budget, a significant portion of which funds school lunches for low-income children.
A 6-3 Supreme Court ruling on Tuesday further dismantled campaign finance guardrails, arriving just as a Public Citizen report confirmed that corporate spending in the 2026 midterms has already surged to a record $517 million, signaling a deepening influence of industry-backed groups over federal elections.
A Republican-led House committee on Monday blocked a bipartisan amendment aimed at halting the integration of American and Israeli military forces, effectively preventing a floor vote on the proposal. Representatives Ro Khanna and Thomas Massie introduced the measure to strip a controversial cooperation initiative from the annual defense policy bill.
The U.S. Supreme Court’s conservative supermajority delivered a significant blow to post-Watergate campaign finance regulations on Tuesday, ruling that political parties may now coordinate unlimited spending with candidates. The 6-3 decision, which relied on First Amendment protections, effectively dismantles a 1974 rule designed to curb corruption.
