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Trump Lashes out at SCOTUS after Tariff Ruling, Targets his Own Nominees
Hours after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down his sweeping global tariffs, President Donald Trump unleashed a blistering attack on the six justices who ruled against him — including two conservative jurists he appointed during his first term. Speaking to reporters Friday, Trump said he was “ashamed of certain members of the court,” accusing the … The post Trump Lashes out at SCOTUS after Tariff Ruling, Targets his Own Nominees first appeared on Poli Alert.
https://www.polialert.com/political-news/trump-lashes-out-at-scotus-after-tariff-ruling-targets-his-own-nominees/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=bluesky
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Governors say Trump Told Them He Won’t Force Immigration Enforcement Surges on States
President Donald Trump told governors Friday during a meeting at the White House he has no plans to surge federal immigration operations in states where it’s not wanted. New York Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul said during an afternoon press conference with several other governors that Trump was asked during the closed-door meeting about what lessons … The post Governors say Trump Told Them He Won’t Force Immigration Enforcement Surges on States first appeared on Poli Alert.
https://www.polialert.com/political-news/governors-say-trump-told-them-he-wont-force-immigration-enforcement-surges-on-states/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=bluesky
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Trump imposes New 10% Global Tariffs Using Different Law after Supreme Court Setback
President Donald Trump signed a proclamation Friday night imposing a new 10% tariff on most foreign imports to the United States, moving swiftly to revive his trade agenda just hours after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down an earlier set of sweeping tariffs. The new tariffs will take effect Monday and remain in place for … The post Trump imposes New 10% Global Tariffs Using Different Law after Supreme Court Setback first appeared on Poli Alert.
https://www.polialert.com/political-news/trump-imposes-new-10-global-tariffs-using-different-law-after-supreme-court-setback/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=bluesky
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Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger to Deliver Democrats’ Response to Trump’s State of the Union
Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger will deliver the official Democratic response to President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address on Feb. 24, party leaders announced Thursday, handing a national spotlight to a rising figure seen as a model for Democratic success in competitive territory. The rebuttal is among the highest-profile speaking opportunities the minority party … The post Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger to Deliver Democrats’ Response to Trump’s State of the Union first appeared on Poli Alert.
https://www.polialert.com/political-news/virginia-gov-abigail-spanberger-to-deliver-democrats-response-to-trumps-state-of-the-union/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=bluesky
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SCOTUS Strikes Down Trump’s Emergency Tariffs, Dealing Major Blow to His Economic Agenda
The U.S. Supreme Court delivered a major setback to President Donald Trump on Friday, ruling 6–3 that he exceeded his authority when he imposed sweeping global tariffs under a law reserved for national emergencies. The justices held that Trump’s broad tariffs on imports from dozens of countries were not authorized by the International Emergency Economic … The post SCOTUS Strikes Down Trump’s Emergency Tariffs, Dealing Major Blow to His Economic Agenda first appeared on Poli Alert.
https://www.polialert.com/political-news/scotus-strikes-down-trumps-emergency-tariffs-dealing-major-blow-to-his-economic-agenda/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=bluesky
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Why Former Prince Andrew was Arrested after Revelations in the Epstein Files
Prince Andrew, now known as Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, was arrested Thursday on suspicion of misconduct in public office following revelations in newly released Jeffrey Epstein files that allege the former royal shared confidential British government information with the late American sex offender. The arrest of the 66-year-old — King Charles III’s younger brother — came on … The post Why Former Prince Andrew was Arrested after Revelations in the Epstein Files first appeared on Poli Alert.
https://www.polialert.com/political-news/why-former-prince-andrew-was-arrested-after-revelations-in-the-epstein-files/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=bluesky
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BREAKING: The Supreme Court struck down Trump’s sweeping tariffs — a major repudiation of a core piece of the president's economic program. The 6-3 decision was a rare instance of the court reining in Trump’s expansive use of executive power.
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Supreme Court strikes down Trump’s tariffs
It’s a rare loss for the president from a conservative-led court and a major rebuke of his economic program.
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/02/20/trump-tariffs-supreme-court-ruling-00790687
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Trump Dismisses Affordability Woes, Boosts Allies at Georgia Steel Plant
In a freewheeling hour-long speech at a northwest Georgia steel plant, President Donald Trump sought to boost his second-term economic agenda ahead of November’s pivotal midterm elections. “We have the most people working in history, and just recently, we crossed two milestones,” he said Thursday. “They thought it was totally impossible when the S&P hit … The post Trump Dismisses Affordability Woes, Boosts Allies at Georgia Steel Plant first appeared on Poli Alert.
https://www.polialert.com/political-news/trump-dismisses-affordability-woes-boosts-allies-at-georgia-steel-plant/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=bluesky
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Trump Administration Signals Readiness for Extended Military Assault on Iran as U.S. Forces Mass in Region
The Trump administration appears poised to launch an extended military assault on Iran, current and former U.S. officials said, as the Pentagon assembles a massive strike force in the Middle East despite the risk of U.S. combat fatalities and the possibility of becoming entangled in a prolonged regional war. The arsenal, built up over several … The post Trump Administration Signals Readiness for Extended Military Assault on Iran as U.S. Forces Mass in Region first appeared on Poli Alert.
https://www.polialert.com/political-news/trump-administration-signals-readiness-for-extended-military-assault-on-iran-as-u-s-forces-mass-in-region/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=bluesky
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Trump taps Jay Bhattacharya to Lead CDC on Acting Basis amid Health Agency Shake-Up
President Donald Trump’s administration has installed Jay Bhattacharya, a prominent critic of the federal government’s coronavirus response, as acting director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, according to four people familiar with the personnel move. Bhattacharya, who will continue serving as director of the National Institutes of Health, replaces Jim O’Neill, who had … The post Trump taps Jay Bhattacharya to Lead CDC on Acting Basis amid Health Agency Shake-Up first appeared on Poli Alert.
https://www.polialert.com/political-news/trump-taps-jay-bhattacharya-to-lead-cdc-on-acting-basis-amid-health-agency-shake-up/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=bluesky
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Climate, Health Groups Challenge EPA Repeal of Major Greenhouse Gas Regulation
A coalition of public health and environmental groups filed a suit Wednesday challenging the Trump administration’s recent finding that the Environmental Protection Agency could not regulate climate-warming greenhouse gases. EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin and President Donald Trump announced last week the administration was finalizing a repeal of the 2009 endangerment finding, which declared the agency could … The post Climate, Health Groups Challenge EPA Repeal of Major Greenhouse Gas Regulation first appeared on Poli Alert.
https://www.polialert.com/political-news/climate-health-groups-challenge-epa-repeal-of-major-greenhouse-gas-regulation/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=bluesky
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Trump’s Top Economist Calls for Discipline of Fed Researchers Over Tariff Cost Study
President Donald Trump’s top economic adviser on Wednesday urged punishment for Federal Reserve economists after a new study concluded that U.S. companies and consumers are paying for nearly all of the tariffs imposed by the White House last year. “The paper is an embarrassment,” Kevin Hassett, director of the White House’s National Economic Council, said … The post Trump’s Top Economist Calls for Discipline of Fed Researchers Over Tariff Cost Study first appeared on Poli Alert.
https://www.polialert.com/political-news/trumps-top-economist-calls-for-discipline-of-fed-researchers-over-tariff-cost-study/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=bluesky
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3 days ago
WHITE HOUSE: "When you see it on Truth Social, you know it's directly from President Trump." TRUMP 2 WEEKS AGO: "Somebody posted, a staffer posted ... somebody slipped. I didn't do it. This was done by somebody else."
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Trump Administration Appeals Order to Restore Exhibit on Enslaved People at Washington’s Philadelphia Home
The Trump administration said it will appeal a federal judge’s order requiring the restoration of a Philadelphia exhibit detailing the lives of nine people enslaved by George Washington at his former residence near Independence Mall. The Justice Department argues that the administration has sole authority to determine how history is presented at National Park Service … The post Trump Administration Appeals Order to Restore Exhibit on Enslaved People at Washington’s Philadelphia Home first appeared on Poli Alert.
https://www.polialert.com/political-news/trump-administration-appeals-order-to-restore-exhibit-on-enslaved-people-at-washingtons-philadelphia-home/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=bluesky
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U.S. Military Strikes Three More Alleged Drug Boats in Pacific and Caribbean, Killing 11
United States Southern Command said Tuesday that U.S. forces launched strikes on three boats suspected of drug smuggling in the eastern Pacific Ocean and Caribbean Sea, killing 11 people in the latest escalation of the Trump administration’s maritime counter-narcotics campaign. In a post on X, Southern Command said intelligence confirmed the vessels were traveling along … The post U.S. Military Strikes Three More Alleged Drug Boats in Pacific and Caribbean, Killing 11 first appeared on Poli Alert.
https://www.polialert.com/political-news/u-s-military-strikes-three-more-alleged-drug-boats-in-pacific-and-caribbean-killing-11/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=bluesky
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Federal Judge Blocks ICE From Re-Detaining Kilmar Abrego Garcia After 90-Day Period Expires
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement cannot re-detain Kilmar Abrego Garcia because the statutory 90-day detention period has expired and the federal government has no viable plan to deport him, a federal judge ruled Tuesday. U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis said the government failed to show that Abrego Garcia’s removal is reasonably foreseeable, a key legal … The post Federal Judge Blocks ICE From Re-Detaining Kilmar Abrego Garcia After 90-Day Period Expires first appeared on Poli Alert.
https://www.polialert.com/political-news/federal-judge-blocks-ice-from-re-detaining-kilmar-abrego-garcia-after-90-day-period-expires/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=bluesky
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NAACP asks Judge to Limit FBI Use of Seized Georgia Voter Data
The NAACP and several allied organizations are asking a federal judge to restrict how the FBI can use voter information seized from a Fulton County elections warehouse, arguing the search threatens Georgians’ privacy and voting rights. In a motion filed late Sunday, the groups said the Jan. 28 seizure of ballots and other election records … The post NAACP asks Judge to Limit FBI Use of Seized Georgia Voter Data first appeared on Poli Alert.
https://www.polialert.com/political-news/naacp-asks-judge-to-limit-fbi-use-of-seized-georgia-voter-data/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=bluesky
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“A routine TV hit which would have been quickly forgotten became a national story about government censorship and a Democratic candidate being silenced by Trump’s henchmen. In a tough primary, you couldn’t buy better exposure. |
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CBS obeys in advance
And turns a Texas Democrat into a First Amendment martyr.
https://open.substack.com/pub/aaronrupar/p/colbert-james-talarico?utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=email
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Supreme Court of Virginia Greenlights Redistricting Referendum
The Supreme Court of Virginia has agreed to allow Democratic lawmakers’ mid-decade redistricting attempt to move forward, announcing it will hear the case on an expedited basis. The court denied Republican lawmakers’ motion to pause a redistricting referendum as the high court deliberates the case. The order means voters will be able to approve or … The post Supreme Court of Virginia Greenlights Redistricting Referendum first appeared on Poli Alert.
https://www.polialert.com/political-news/supreme-court-of-virginia-greenlights-redistricting-referendum/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=bluesky
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Stephen Colbert Blasts CBS for Nixing James Talarico Interview
Late-night host Stephen Colbert accused his network, CBS, of refusing to broadcast his interview with Texas Rep. James Talarico, a Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate, during Monday night’s airing of “The Late Show” for fear of running afoul of the Trump administration. Colbert said CBS canceled Talarico’s appearance on air in light of guidance issued … The post Stephen Colbert Blasts CBS for Nixing James Talarico Interview first appeared on Poli Alert.
https://www.polialert.com/political-news/stephen-colbert-blasts-cbs-for-nixing-james-talarico-interview/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=bluesky
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Federal Judge Orders the Restoration of Exhibits on Slavery to the President’s House in Philadelphia
In a scathing opinion, U.S. District Court Judge Cynthia Rufe, a George W. Bush appointee, ordered the federal government to restore exhibits on slavery that had been removed from the President’s House in Philadelphia last month. While the order provides no deadline for the government to reinstall the exhibitions, it tasks the Trump Administration with … The post Federal Judge Orders the Restoration of Exhibits on Slavery to the President’s House in Philadelphia first appeared on Poli Alert.
https://www.polialert.com/political-news/federal-judge-orders-the-restoration-of-exhibits-on-slavery-to-the-presidents-house-in-philadelphia/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=bluesky
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Rev. Jesse Jackson, Civil Rights Leader and Two-time Presidential Candidate, Dies at 84
The Rev. Jesse Jackson, the civil rights leader who marched alongside Martin Luther King Jr. and later mounted two historic bids for president, has died, his family said Tuesday. He was 84. Jackson died peacefully Tuesday morning surrounded by family, according to a statement. He had been hospitalized for observation in November. Doctors previously said … The post Rev. Jesse Jackson, Civil Rights Leader and Two-time Presidential Candidate, Dies at 84 first appeared on Poli Alert.
https://www.polialert.com/political-news/rev-jesse-jackson-civil-rights-leader-and-two-time-presidential-candidate-dies-at-84/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=bluesky
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A Look at Trump Administration Officials Named in the Epstein Records
Newly released Justice Department records related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein include references to several officials who have served in President Donald Trump’s administration, according to a review of the files. The more than 3 million pages of materials include flight logs, emails, business documents and contact entries. The degree of contact varies widely … The post A Look at Trump Administration Officials Named in the Epstein Records first appeared on Poli Alert.
https://www.polialert.com/political-news/a-look-at-trump-administration-officials-named-in-the-epstein-records/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=bluesky
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The DHS Shutdown, Explained: What’s Closed, What’s Open and Why
A partial government shutdown began early Saturday after funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) expired, the result of a political standoff over immigration enforcement policies. Here’s what led to the shutdown — and what it means. Why did DHS shut down? The funding lapse stems from a dispute between President Donald Trump and … The post The DHS Shutdown, Explained: What’s Closed, What’s Open and Why first appeared on Poli Alert.
https://www.polialert.com/political-news/the-dhs-shutdown-explained-whats-closed-whats-open-and-why/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=bluesky
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Department of Homeland Security enters Shutdown, amid Dispute Over Funding
The second partial government shutdown in 2026 began at 12:01 a.m. Saturday, after lawmakers left the nation’s capital without reaching a deal on changes to immigration enforcement tactics at the Department of Homeland Security. The department’s shutdown is also likely to go on for some time. With Congress out next week for the Presidents Day … The post Department of Homeland Security enters Shutdown, amid Dispute Over Funding first appeared on Poli Alert.
https://www.polialert.com/political-news/department-of-homeland-security-enters-shutdown-amid-dispute-over-funding/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=bluesky
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Partial Government Shutdown Looms after Senate Vote Stalls DHS Funding
The Senate failed Thursday to advance legislation funding the Department of Homeland Security, setting the stage for another partial government shutdown at midnight unless lawmakers reach a last-minute agreement. In a 52–47 vote, all but one Democrat — Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania — opposed moving forward with the bill, which would fund DHS through … The post Partial Government Shutdown Looms after Senate Vote Stalls DHS Funding first appeared on Poli Alert.
https://www.polialert.com/political-news/partial-government-shutdown-looms-after-senate-vote-stalls-dhs-funding/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=bluesky
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Bipartisan Backlash Erupts over DOJ Monitoring of Epstein File Searches
Members of Congress sharply criticized the Justice Department on Thursday after reports that officials were tracking lawmakers’ search activity as they reviewed unredacted Jeffrey Epstein files on department computers. The controversy erupted after a Reuters photograph captured Attorney General Pam Bondi at a House Judiciary Committee hearing holding a document labeled “Jayapal Pramila Search History.” … The post Bipartisan Backlash Erupts over DOJ Monitoring of Epstein File Searches first appeared on Poli Alert.
https://www.polialert.com/political-news/bipartisan-backlash-erupts-over-doj-monitoring-of-epstein-file-searches/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=bluesky
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Trump Moves to Repeal EPA Climate Endangerment Finding, Dismantling Cornerstone of U.S. Climate Policy
President Donald Trump announced Thursday that the Environmental Protection Agency will rescind its 2009 endangerment finding, a landmark determination that has served as the legal foundation for nearly all federal limits on greenhouse gas pollution. The repeal would upend most U.S. policies aimed at addressing climate change by eliminating the finding that greenhouse gases such … The post Trump Moves to Repeal EPA Climate Endangerment Finding, Dismantling Cornerstone of U.S. Climate Policy first appeared on Poli Alert.
https://www.polialert.com/political-news/trump-moves-to-repeal-epa-climate-endangerment-finding-dismantling-cornerstone-of-u-s-climate-policy/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=bluesky
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Judge Blocks Pentagon Effort to Punish Sen. Mark Kelly, says Trump Administration ‘trampled’ First Amendment
A federal judge on Thursday blocked the Trump administration’s attempt to punish Sen. Mark Kelly, ruling that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth violated the Arizona Democrat’s First Amendment rights by seeking to downgrade his military retirement rank and pay over remarks critical of the administration. U.S. District Judge Richard Leon, a George W. Bush appointee, said … The post Judge Blocks Pentagon Effort to Punish Sen. Mark Kelly, says Trump Administration ‘trampled’ First Amendment first appeared on Poli Alert.
https://www.polialert.com/political-news/judge-blocks-pentagon-effort-to-punish-sen-mark-kelly-says-trump-administration-trampled-first-amendment/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=bluesky
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Trump Border Czar Announces end of Minnesota Immigration Surge after Weeks of Unrest
President Donald Trump’s border czar on Thursday announced an imminent end to Operation Metro Surge, a sweeping federal immigration crackdown that sent thousands of agents to Minnesota, sparked widespread protests and left two people dead. Border Czar Tom Homan said the large-scale deployment would begin winding down within days, with most out-of-state agents returning home … The post Trump Border Czar Announces end of Minnesota Immigration Surge after Weeks of Unrest first appeared on Poli Alert.
https://www.polialert.com/political-news/trump-border-czar-announces-end-of-minnesota-immigration-surge-after-weeks-of-unrest/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=bluesky
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House Approves Bill Mandating Proof of Citizenship for Voting in Federal Elections
The U.S. House passed legislation Wednesday that would require the public to produce a passport or birth certificate in most cases to register to vote, less than a year out from November midterm elections. The 218-213 vote split mostly along party lines, with one Democrat, Rep. Henry Cuellar of Texas, breaking with his party to support … The post House Approves Bill Mandating Proof of Citizenship for Voting in Federal Elections first appeared on Poli Alert.
https://www.polialert.com/political-news/house-approves-bill-mandating-proof-of-citizenship-for-voting-in-federal-elections/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=bluesky
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House Votes to Overturn Trump’s Canada Tariffs as Six Republicans Break Ranks
The House voted Wednesday to overturn President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Canada, with six Republicans joining nearly all Democrats in a bipartisan rebuke of a key pillar of the president’s trade agenda. The resolution, introduced by Rep. Gregory Meeks, D-N.Y., passed 219-211. But the measure is largely symbolic for now: It did not receive a … The post House Votes to Overturn Trump’s Canada Tariffs as Six Republicans Break Ranks first appeared on Poli Alert.
https://www.polialert.com/political-news/house-votes-to-overturn-trumps-canada-tariffs-as-six-republicans-break-ranks/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=bluesky
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House set to Vote on SAVE America Act as Democrats warn of Voter Disenfranchisement
The House is set to vote Wednesday on the SAVE America Act, legislation that would impose strict new requirements for registering to vote and casting ballots in federal elections, a move Democrats warn would disenfranchise millions of eligible voters. The bill would require Americans to provide documentary proof of citizenship — such as a passport … The post House set to Vote on SAVE America Act as Democrats warn of Voter Disenfranchisement first appeared on Poli Alert.
https://www.polialert.com/political-news/house-set-to-vote-on-save-america-act-as-democrats-warn-of-voter-disenfranchisement/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=bluesky
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Trump Administration Fails to Indict Democratic Lawmakers over Military Video
The Trump administration unsuccessfully sought indictments Tuesday against six Democratic lawmakers over a video urging members of the military and intelligence communities not to comply with unlawful orders, according to three people familiar with the matter. The failed bid, pursued by the U.S. attorney’s office for the District of Columbia, marks the latest instance in … The post Trump Administration Fails to Indict Democratic Lawmakers over Military Video first appeared on Poli Alert.
https://www.polialert.com/political-news/trump-administration-fails-to-indict-democratic-lawmakers-over-military-video/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=bluesky
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Record Number of Lawmakers Heading for the Exits Ahead of 2026 Midterms
Members of Congress are leaving Capitol Hill at a historically high rate ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, driven by a mix of personal considerations, political calculations and growing frustration with an increasingly toxic and gridlocked institution. Some say it is simply time to retire. Others want to focus on their health or families. Still … The post Record Number of Lawmakers Heading for the Exits Ahead of 2026 Midterms first appeared on Poli Alert.
https://www.polialert.com/political-news/record-number-of-lawmakers-heading-for-the-exits-ahead-of-2026-midterms/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=bluesky
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The Trump administration has withdrawn all federalized National Guard troops from U.S. cities, after its repeated attempts to surge forces into Democrat-run states encountered judicial roadblocks.
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National Guard troops were quietly withdrawn from some U.S. cities
The deployments encountered repeated legal setbacks that stymied President Donald Trump’s show of force in Los Angeles, Chicago and Portland, Oregon.
https://wapo.st/4rIiW6D
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Analilia Mejia Declares Victory in NJ Special Election in Stunning Upset
Progressive activist Analilia Mejia declared victory in the 11th Congressional District’s special Democratic primary on Tuesday, a stunning upset in the closely watched race to succeed Gov. Mikie Sherrill in Congress. Mejia celebrated her victory after the runner-up, former Rep. Tom Malinowski, conceded his defeat. The Associated Press has yet to declare a winner, though … The post Analilia Mejia Declares Victory in NJ Special Election in Stunning Upset first appeared on Poli Alert.
https://www.polialert.com/political-news/analilia-mejia-declares-victory-in-nj-special-election-in-stunning-upset/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=bluesky
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Trump Immigration Chiefs Defend Enforcement Tactics amid Scrutiny after Minneapolis Killings
President Donald Trump’s top immigration officials appeared before Congress on Tuesday for the first time since the fatal shootings of two American citizens in Minneapolis, seeking to defend their agencies’ actions as lawmakers pressed them over accountability, transparency and the scope of nationwide immigration enforcement operations. Todd Lyons, the acting director of Immigration and Customs … The post Trump Immigration Chiefs Defend Enforcement Tactics amid Scrutiny after Minneapolis Killings first appeared on Poli Alert.
https://www.polialert.com/political-news/trump-immigration-chiefs-defend-enforcement-tactics-amid-scrutiny-after-minneapolis-killings/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=bluesky
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Trump Threatens to Block Canadian-built Bridge to Detroit, Demands U.S. Ownership Stake
President Donald Trump on Monday threatened to block the opening of a major new international bridge linking Detroit to Canada, demanding that Canada hand over at least half ownership of the project and agree to additional unspecified conditions in his latest escalation over cross-border trade. In a lengthy social media post, Trump said the United … The post Trump Threatens to Block Canadian-built Bridge to Detroit, Demands U.S. Ownership Stake first appeared on Poli Alert.
https://www.polialert.com/political-news/trump-threatens-to-block-canadian-built-bridge-to-detroit-demands-u-s-ownership-stake/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=bluesky
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Democrats, White House Hold Talks on Limits to Trump Immigration Crackdown as DHS Shutdown Looms
Democrats have opened tentative talks with the White House over demands for sweeping new restrictions on President Donald Trump’s immigration enforcement crackdown, just days before funding for the Department of Homeland Security is set to expire and another partial government shutdown threatens. Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer said Monday that Democrats had formally delivered a … The post Democrats, White House Hold Talks on Limits to Trump Immigration Crackdown as DHS Shutdown Looms first appeared on Poli Alert.
https://www.polialert.com/political-news/democrats-white-house-hold-talks-on-limits-to-trump-immigration-crackdown-as-dhs-shutdown-looms/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=bluesky
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Ghislaine Maxwell invokes Fifth Amendment in House Oversight Deposition on Epstein Ties
Ghislaine Maxwell, the longtime associate and convicted co-conspirator of financier Jeffrey Epstein, invoked her Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination during a closed-door virtual deposition with the House Oversight Committee on Monday, according to Chairman James Comer and lawmakers who attended the session. “This is obviously very disappointing,” Comer, a Kentucky Republican, told reporters after the … The post Ghislaine Maxwell invokes Fifth Amendment in House Oversight Deposition on Epstein Ties first appeared on Poli Alert.
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Trump Shuts Out Democratic Governors from Traditional White House Gatherings
President Donald Trump decided to exclude Democratic governors from a traditional annual meeting at the White House and to disinvite several others from a black-tie dinner, according to the White House, the governors and the National Governors Association. The National Governors Association organizes the bipartisan winter gathering that usually includes a working meeting with the … The post Trump Shuts Out Democratic Governors from Traditional White House Gatherings first appeared on Poli Alert.
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90% of Student Discrimination and Harassment Complaints were Dismissed Last Year. Here’s Why.
President Donald Trump’s efforts to dismantle the Department of Education has created a crisis that critics long feared: leaving marginalized students vulnerable to misconduct with little federal intervention. A new report by the Government Accountability Office (GAO), a nonpartisan arm of Congress, paints a damning picture of how mass layoffs and the slashing of resources … The post 90% of Student Discrimination and Harassment Complaints were Dismissed Last Year. Here’s Why. first appeared on Poli Alert.
https://www.polialert.com/political-news/90-of-student-discrimination-and-harassment-complaints-were-dismissed-last-year-heres-why/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=bluesky
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Louisiana Democrat wins State House Special Election in Trump-won District
Louisiana Democrat Chasity Verret Martinez won a decisive victory Saturday in a special election for a state House seat in a district President Donald Trump carried by double digits in 2024, delivering another warning sign for Republicans amid a string of Democratic overperformances in special elections. Martinez defeated Republican Brad Daigle by a wide margin, … The post Louisiana Democrat wins State House Special Election in Trump-won District first appeared on Poli Alert.
https://www.polialert.com/political-news/louisiana-democrat-wins-state-house-special-election-in-trump-won-district/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=bluesky
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Ossoff Tells Supporters ‘we will overcome this together’ as he Blasts Trump for FBI Raid
For many Democrats, the mood during President Donald Trump’s first year back in office has been decidedly grim. But at a Saturday campaign rally in Atlanta, U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff told voters that “the first light of dawn is on the horizon.” In a 30-minute speech at the Georgia International Convention Center, Ossoff highlighted the … The post Ossoff Tells Supporters ‘we will overcome this together’ as he Blasts Trump for FBI Raid first appeared on Poli Alert.
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“As the nation’s only Black governor, I can’t ignore that being singled out for exclusion from this bipartisan tradition carries an added weight — whether that was the intent or not.”
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Gov. Moore says he’s been ‘singled out’ by White House, disinvited from events for governors
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore says the White House has singled him out by disinviting him from a pair of events for the nation’s governors in Washington next week.
https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/national-politics/moore-trump-uninvited-white-house-PIBJQV2YEJDUTCRMLAX5UNCFJQ/
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Federal Judge Blocks Trump Administration from Withholding Child Care, Social Service Funds in Five States
A federal judge on Friday ordered the Trump administration to continue sending billions of dollars in child care subsidies and other social service funds to five Democratic-led states, temporarily blocking an effort by the administration to withhold the money amid allegations of fraud. U.S. District Judge Vernon Broderick granted the states’ request for a preliminary … The post Federal Judge Blocks Trump Administration from Withholding Child Care, Social Service Funds in Five States first appeared on Poli Alert.
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