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House GOP to push Gulf renaming bill
Plus: Trump’s controversial SSA commish nears confirmation and the Met Gala’s timely theme.
Harris spotlights Hill resistance to Trump
The former veep reemerged with a blistering critique of Trump’s second term, praise for progressive lawmakers—and a speech that’s fueling speculation…
Jeffries sets direction for next phase of Trump resistance
In a high-profile speech just a mile from the Capitol, the top House Democrat previewed a forward-looking agenda while hammering Trump’s first 100 days.

April 2025

Trump 2.0 at 100 days: A tale of enablers and resisters
In just over three months, the president’s second term has been defined by broken promises, sweeping executive actions and growing resistance across the…
House GOP to kick off megabill markups
Plus: Trump’s TIME comments clash with GOP budget priorities, the House GOP to target California climate protections and Trump’s China envoy set for…
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Durbin’s looming legacy
Plus: How Democrats escalated their oversight of Trump deportations and the intensifying economic backlash against the president ahead of his official…
Van Hollen swipes at Newsom over immigration politics
The Maryland senator said Democrats who waver on defending due process rights—even in controversial cases—don’t deserve to lead the party.
Inside Van Hollen’s high-stakes El Salvador visit
After meeting with Kilmar Abrego Garcia in El Salvador, Sen. Chris Van Hollen accused the Trump administration and President Bukele of violating…
Dems defend Social Security on Tax Day
Plus: Chris Van Hollen’s empty rescue mission, Greg Meeks and Steny Hoyer’s Russia sanctions bill and AOC’s banner week.
Schumer blocks Trump U.S. Attorney picks in New York over rule of law concerns
His refusal to return blue slips could halt two Trump nominees in the powerful Southern and Eastern Districts—and signals a broader Democratic strategy…
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How House Republicans quietly shielded Trump’s tariffs
Plus: Dems slam GOP judicial and voter bills while a Democratic rising star stalls Trump’s foreign policy nominees.
House GOP pulls budget vote amid conservative rebellion
Johnson says the House will try again Wednesday, but the delay has scrambled Republicans’ timeline for advancing Trump’s reconciliation agenda.
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