2 h. ago Democrats Hate Trump’s Policy Bill, but Love Some of Its Tax Cuts

There’s an undercurrent of Democratic support for elements of President Trump’s tax agenda, a dynamic that Republicans are trying to exploit as they make the case for enactment of their sprawling domestic legislation.

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2 h. ago Biden book authors pressed on why the media failed in covering cognitive decline scandal

CNN's Jake Tapper and Axios' Alex Thompson weighed in on the media's handling of Joe Biden's cognitive decline scandal while promoting their book at an event in Chicago.

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2 h. ago Johnson & Johnson denies engaging in illegal DEI practices after group makes civil rights complaint

Johnson & Johnson denied wrongdoing after a conservative watchdog group accused the company of violating federal equal opportunity requirements.

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2 h. ago Trump is invoking emergency powers at a record rate. Here's what that means

Trump invoked emergency powers more times in his first 100 days than any other modern president has in that time. Experts worry it could lead to an upending of the constitutional balance of power.

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2 h. ago Federal judges are powerful. Some of their law clerks describe a toxic work culture

Federal judges have stood as checks on Trump's power — but law clerks say behind closed doors, some created toxic, fear-driven workplaces where speaking out could end a career.

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2 h. ago 4 things to know about the immigration raid protests that roiled LA this weekend

Protesters opposed to federal immigration raids faced off with law enforcement in Los Angeles over the weekend. President Trump called in the National Guard against the wishes of the governor.

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2 h. ago Trump's trade war is raising money for the government, but at whose expense?

Tariff collections are up sharply in the last 2 months. Congressional forecasters say tariffs could help reduce the federal debt, but they'll also lead to higher inflation and slower economic growth.

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3 h. ago Trump's ICE launches bold courthouse migrant arrest strategy to fast

Federal agents are arresting migrants outside courtrooms following asylum hearings as part of a new ICE strategy to get immigration cases dropped and fast-track deportations.

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4 h. ago FBI searching for suspect who allegedly assaulted federal officer during anti

The FBI is searching for a suspect accused of assaulting a federal officer and damaging government property during the anti-ICE demonstrations in Los Angeles.

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6 h. ago 3rd day of protests brings scattered violence, arrests, steely resolve from federal authorities

3rd day of protests brings scattered violence, arrests, steely resolve from federal authorities  Los Angeles Times

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6 h. ago Here’s What’s Happening in America, in Six (Mostly) Russian Terms

To help Americans name their new reality, we wrote a phrase book of authoritarianism.

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7 h. ago L.A. Protests Timeline: How Immigration Raids and Federal Response Unfolded

L.A. Protests Timeline: How Immigration Raids and Federal Response Unfolded  The New York Times

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8 h. ago Democrats Settle on Excuse for L.A. Riots: It's Trump Fault for Enforcing the Law

Democrats have settled on an excuse for the ongoing riots in Los Angeles: they are Trump's fault for arresting illegal aliens; for federalizing the California National Guard; in short, for attempting to enforce existing laws. The post Democrats Settle on Excuse for L.A. Riots: It’s Trump Fault for Enforcing the Law appeared first on Breitbart.

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8 h. ago Democrats Settle on Excuse for L.A. Riots: It's Trump's Fault for Enforcing the Law

Democrats have settled on an excuse for the ongoing riots in Los Angeles: they are Trump's fault for arresting illegal aliens; for federalizing the California National Guard; in short, for attempting to enforce existing laws. The post Democrats Settle on Excuse for L.A. Riots: It’s Trump’s Fault for Enforcing the Law appeared first on Breitbart.

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8 h. ago Timeline and Maps of the L.A. Immigration Protests and the Federal Response

Timeline and Maps of the L.A. Immigration Protests and the Federal Response  The New York Times

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10 h. ago Kamala Harris Breaks Silence on L.A. Riots, Criticizes Trump Federalizing National Guard: 'Dangerous Escalation'

The deployment of the National Guard to Los Angeles is a "dangerous escalation meant to provoke chaos," former Vice President Kamala Harris said in a statement that did not condemn the riot against immigration enforcement agents. The post Kamala Harris Breaks Silence on L.A. Riots, Criticizes Trump Federalizing National Guard: ‘Dangerous Escalation’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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12 h. ago L.A. Mayor Karen Bass Slams 'Trump's Chaotic Escalation' Against Riots

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass denounced what she called a "chaotic escalation" by President Donald Trump, after he federalized 2,000 California National Guard troops to stop riots against immigration enforcement. The post L.A. Mayor Karen Bass Slams ‘Trump’s Chaotic Escalation’ Against Riots appeared first on Breitbart.

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12 h. ago Diddy files for mistrial over alleged false testimony in federal court about 2016 balcony incident

Sean "Diddy" Combs' legal team argued for mistrial, challenging testimony from Cassie's friend who claimed he dangled her off a balcony in September 2016.

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12 h. ago Urgent policy actions needed to address real AI threats, scientist reveals

International regulation of tech giants, intellectual property reform, and preparation for workforce disruption must be prioritized by policymakers as artificial intelligence transforms society.

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13 h. ago Los Angeles mayor Karen Bass reacts to federalized National Guard troops in her city

Citing a rarely used law, President Trump bypassed California's governor Gavin Newsom, and ordered two thousand national guard troops to Los Angeles for sixty days.It's the first time in 60 years a president has used federal power to deploy national guard troops without the agreement of the state's governor. NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with Los Angeles mayor Karen Bass and hears how people in the city are reacting. For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. Email us at considerthis@npr.org.

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