Republicans link arms with Trump amid tariff and spending stress

If they’re apprehensive about the political and economic risks ahead, most in his party aren’t showing it.
President Donald TrumpLeah Millis/Reuters

Global markets await US tariff clarity on Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’

Global markets were rocked by volatility hours before US President Donald Trump announces his sweeping tariff plan this afternoon.
A man walks past a screen at the Bombay Stock Exchange.Francis Mascarenhas/Reuters

Senior Russian negotiator expected to meet Witkoff in Washington this week

Kirill Dmitriev’s trip, which has not been officially confirmed by the Kremlin or the Trump administration, would mark the first visit by a senior Moscow official to Washington since Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
The head of Russia’s sovereign wealth fund Kirill Dmitriev poses for a picture after the U.S.-Russia talks in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, February 18, 2025.Maxim Shemetov/Reuters

Trump faces tariff rebellion

As US President Donald Trump readies new levies to be announced Wednesday, he’s taking heat at home and abroad.
President Donald Trump prepates to sign an executive order in the Oval Office on March 31, 2025.Leah Millis/Reuters
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How Democrats found their voters again

The desire to punish MAGA was, on Tuesday, more powerful than the desire to show up and thank Trump.
Susan Crawford smiles at a supporterVincent Alban/Reuters

Republicans link arms with Trump amid tariff and spending stress

If they’re apprehensive about the political and economic risks ahead, most in his party aren’t showing it.
President Donald TrumpLeah Millis/Reuters

US judge drops federal corruption charges against NY mayor

The federal judge ruled that the government’s case against Eric Adams could not be reopened.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams speaks during a press conference at City Hall in Manhattan.Jeenah Moon/Reuters

Trump faces tariff rebellion

As US President Donald Trump readies new levies to be announced Wednesday, he’s taking heat at home and abroad.

Democrats’ anti-Musk campaign pays off in Wisconsin

Republicans had hoped that by nationalizing the race, they could excite enough 2024 Donald Trump voters. But they came up short.

What’s behind Democrats’ bid to torpedo permanent Republican tax cuts

The party can’t stop the Trump cuts from indefinite extension. It can only hope to contain them.

White House signals no deadline for Musk’s DOGE departure

His “special government employee” status is set to expire at the end of May, but that may not mean much to the Trump administration.

Bipartisan pair of senators warn Trump over Houthi strikes

Jeff Merkley and Rand Paul say the attacks in Yemen risked emboldening the Iranian-backed group. 

Republicans double down on voter ID — even though it may not help them

The two major parties’ coalitions are shifting, and the old assumption is no longer clear.

Senate Democrats push back on GOP’s housing ‘turmoil’

In a new letter, Senate Democrats raise concerns about changes at the Federal Housing Finance Agency.

Trump’s week of tests

Republicans are charting a course for Trump’s agenda, while elections in Florida and Wisconsin test the president’s support.
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