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Live updates: Democrats demand Trump's ouster; Republicans win Georgia special election
Get live updates and the latest news as Democrats demand Trump's removal, Republicans win Georgia's special election, and Wisconsin Democrats expand their majority on the state Supreme Court
Trump is expected to meet NATO leader Rutte as he muses about pulling out of the military alliance
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte is expected to meet with President Donald Trump to try to smooth over the president’s anger with the military alliance over the Iran war
How the Journal Covered Trump’s 12-Hour Iran ‘Civilization’ Countdown
Plus, the White House decided to hang on to Kristi Noem’s $70 million jet.
The US in Brief: What’s next?
The latest news in US politics, with coverage of Donald Trump’s second term.
Trump’s Iran brinkmanship reaches truce, escalates backlash at home
The president’s ultimatum drew condemnation across the political spectrum and intensified open debate about his credibility, morality and sanity.
Trump’s Personnel Agency Is Asking for Federal Workers’ Medical Records
The administration is asking insurers that cover federal employees and retirees to hand over details about their medical visits, their pharmacy claims, and more.
US on Iran: Does the World Need a Superpower Running Amok?
The US-Israel duo, adrift in a sea of intellectual and moral destitution, might risk the use of tactical nuclear weapons to defeat Iran.
Oil prices plunge 15% to below $100, stocks surge and dollar slumps after Trump announces US-Iran ceasefire
Investors relieved by news of two-week ceasefire and temporary reopening of strait of Hormuz
Lead architect of Iran nuclear deal rips Trump’s ceasefire deal: ‘catastrophically bad starting point’
Putin Secures Another Strategic Ally as Trump Focuses on Iran
Russia is providing aid to the military leadership in Madagascar as it tries to broaden its footprint in Africa.
Democrats lost in Marjorie Taylor Greene’s old district. They still had one of their best election nights in recent memory
At this point, it’s not really news that Democrats are doing very well in special elections and other races held since the 2024 presidential contest. Their recent track record is abundantly clear. But even by their recent standards, Tuesday was a very good night – one of their best of the Trump era, in fact.
Trump’s Pakistan Ties Led to Key Role in De-Escalation With Iran
As US President Donald Trump’s deadline approached for Iran to agree to a ceasefire or face “all hell,” Pakistan emerged as a key mediator to help deliver a two-week pause in fighting.
Blanche argues Trump can influence DOJ investigations, including those involving political foes
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said President Donald Trump has a "right" to influence federal investigations, including those looking into the president's political enemies.
Republican wins runoff to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene in Congress
Republican Clay Fuller, a former prosecutor endorsed by President Donald Trump, on Tuesday won a runoff election in Georgia to replace conservative firebrand Marjorie Taylor Greene in the U.S. House of Representatives.
What smart people are saying about Trump's ceasefire deal with Iran
Economists, foreign policy experts, and politicians weigh in on Donald Trump's last-minute ceasefire deal with Iran.
Protesters demand end to war in Iran as President Trump announces ceasefire
U.S. and Iranian negotiators are expected to meet Friday in Islamabad.
Republican wins runoff to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene in Congress
Clay Fuller, a district attorney backed by President Donald Trump, defeated Shawn Harris in the deeply red district vacated by Marjorie Taylor Greene.
Iran-linked hackers have disrupted multiple US industrial sites
Iran-linked hackers have successfully targeted and caused disruptions at multiple US oil and gas and water sites in recent weeks, according to a federal advisory released Tuesday and three sources familiar with the investigation.
Sen. Elissa Slotkin sits down with Trump voters in Iowa while campaigning for Democrats
Michigan U.S. Sen. Elissa Slotkin is in Iowa to support Democratic congressional candidates and gather insights on how Democrats could win over President Donald Trump’s supporters
TACO trade is back as oil falls, stock futures rise on US-Iran ceasefire
About 90 minutes before the deadline he set, President Trump paved the way for a relief rally in markets.
Trump Backs Down, but Questions Remain Over Iran and the Strait of Hormuz
President Trump’s short-term intimidation may have worked, but the fundamental divides with Iran are as sharp as they were in February.
Broadening the Trump Administration’s America First Global Health Engagement In South and Central Asia - United States Department of State
On April 6, the United States signed a bilateral health cooperation Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Republic of Tajikistan under the Trump Administration’s America First Global Health Strategy (AFGHS). This breakthrough MOU marks the first bilateral health cooperation signed in the South and Central Asia region and aims to protect Americans from infectious disease threats while strengthening U.S.-Tajikistan relations. Through the MOU worth $78 million and working with Congress, the […]
Live Results: Georgia special election to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene
Republican Clay Fuller will try to close the deal with Georgia voters on Tuesday to succeed Marjorie Taylor Greene in Congress, while Democrat Shawn Harris seeks an upset.
Trump uses the language of annihilation to threaten Iran ahead of deadline
The president who yearned for a Nobel Peace Prize and once reveled in the appearance of solving conflicts has turned to the language of annihilation as he struggles to find a resolution to his war of choice in Iran.
What to watch for in Georgia and Wisconsin tonight: From the Politics Desk
Plus, Trump's escalating threats against Iran are drawing blowback from some corners of MAGA world.
Democratic opposition could stymy Trump's 2027 budget blueprint
Several Democrats said the proposed budget's cuts added to their concerns about cuts to non-defense programs that were passed into law in last year’s sweeping tax and spending law, known as the Big Beautiful Bill Act.
To Boost Military Budget, Trump Targets Popular Programs at Home
Amid the war with Iran, the president has proposed to scale back some of the very programs meant to ease families’ financial burdens.
Asia Minute: U.S. regional partners pursue new paths in the politics of energy
President Trump has made it clear he's not happy with several U.S. partners in the Asia Pacific, naming South Korea, Australia and Japan. But when it comes to the politics of energy, regional partners are making their own plans. HPR's Bill Dorman has more in today's Asia Minute.
Acting AG says ‘Nobody has any idea why’ Pam Bondi was fired except for Trump
During his first news conference Tuesday, acting Attorney General Todd Blanche showcased his loyalty to President Donald Trump while declining to answer specific questions about the war with Iran, why Attorney General Pam Bondi was fired or other investigations into the president’s enemies.
Trump’s Iran threat spurs calls to invoke 25th Amendment — from an eclectic group
To successfully remove Trump by invoking the 25th Amendment, a majority of his Cabinet and his vice president would have to be supportive.
Yarbrough speaks with Lone Star Politics after opponent in TX-32 ends campaign for GOP nomination
After businessman and pastor Ryan Binkley ends his campaign for the GOP nomination in the 32nd Congressional District, Trump-endorsed Jace Yarbrough will take on the Democrat in the November election. The newly-drawn district was designed to favor Republicans by state lawmakers. Yarbrough takes questions from Lone Star Politics about his conservative views and his priorities if elected to office.
What Defines a Civilian Target in War?
It is illegal for any military to target civilians, as President Trump has suggested he would in threats against Iran. But the U.S. has sought significant leeway in defining a civilian target.
Donald Trump's 'Save College Sports' executive order lands with a shrug inside college football
Trump's "Save College Sports" executive order proposes transfer and eligibility limits and threatens funding penalties. College football GMs say it won't hold up in court.
Envoy says Iran will take ‘proportionate’ action if Donald Trump follows through on attack threats
Tehran has rejected a 45-day ceasefire proposal, saying it wants a permanent end to the war.
Advocates Ready For NASA Science Funding Fight, Part II
Once again, the Trump administration has proposed an $18.8B NASA budget that would make large cuts to science and STEM missions. And—once again—advocates and lawmakers are saying they won’t stand idly by while programs are gutted.
What Tucker Carlson’s big break with Trump means
Tucker Carlson’s comments about Donald Trump on Monday marked perhaps the biggest break thus far between the president and a leading conservative influencer.
How Trump Took the U.S. to War With Iran
In a series of Situation Room meetings, President Trump weighed his instincts against the deep concerns of his vice president and a pessimistic intelligence assessment. Here’s the inside story of how he made the fateful decision.
‘Wipe. Them. Out.’ Louisiana’s Clay Higgins cheers Trump’s threat of escalated Iran bombing
Higgins posted an image of an angel wielding a glowing sword, and said “Hit them so hard, the Angels in Heaven nod in wonder.”
‘Pray that we are on God’s side,’ Vance says of U.S. role in Iran war
When asked whether he shared Trump’s view that the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran carried divine backing, the vice president declined to go as far.
Vance stumps for Hungary’s Orban as Trump-aligned movement faces critical test
The vice president traveled to Budapest as Trump’s deadline for an Iran deal loomed Tuesday, backing the administration’s closest ideological ally in Europe.
When is Trump's deadline for his Iran ultimatum? What to know.
The president has doubled down on his threats to bomb Iranian power plants and bridges. Here's what to know about his ultimatum, and its deadline.
The Danger of a Political Pentagon
Sen. King issues a grave warning about converting the military "into an armed force with greater loyalty to the President than to the Constitution."
Trump's message to Iran on deadline day: 'A whole civilization will die tonight'
The extraordinary threat signaled Trump's willingness to authorize U.S. military strikes on Iranian infrastructure if no ceasefire deal is reached by 5 p.m. PDT Tuesday.
77-year-old House Dem facing younger primary challengers seeks to impeach Donald Trump
Rep. John Larson mounted a longshot bid to impeach Trump citing the president's military intervention in Venezuela as he faces younger primary challengers.
Alex Jones Calls for Trump’s Removal After Panicking About Failing Health
The former stooge has reached the end with Donald Trump.
Health insurance stocks: UnitedHealth Group, CVS, and Humana are rising on Medicare Advantage news
Backtracking on an earlier proposal after intense lobbying, the Trump administration will now increase insurer payments more than expected.
The US in Brief: A(nother) ultimatum
The latest news in US politics, with coverage of Donald Trump’s second term.
Three Ways Trump’s Iran Deadline Could Play Out Tonight
Plus, Steve Bannon’s conviction for contempt of Congress is poised for dismissal.
Trump administration live updates: Voters head to the polls in Georgia and Wisconsin
Get live updates and the latest news on the Trump administration as voters go to the polls in Georgia and Wisconsin and JD Vance meets with Hungary's Viktor Orbán.
MAGA Is Winning Its War Against U.S. Science
Source: NBER With all the other terrible news right now, you may not have noticed that Donald Trump is in the process of killing American science. OK, that’s an exaggeration — but not that much of an exaggeration. The Trump administration’s latest budget proposal calls for a gigantic increase in military spending combined with severe cuts to social programs. But as the chart above shows, it also calls for debilitating reductions in research funding. Furthermore, Trump appointees have already been strangling science by sharply reducing the rate at which research grants are approved. Here, for example, is the number of new grants approved by the National Science Foundation: Source: Nature Large numbers of existing grants have also been frozen or terminated, especially in the study of infectious diseases. Add to this a sharp drop in visas issued to foreign students, who often play a direct role in research and who help support academic departments that do research: Put all of this together, and much U.S. scientific research is set to come to a screeching halt — not a few years from now, but over the course of the next year or two. This new assault on U.S. science is taking place at a time when the role of American science in the world has already been greatly eroded. The chart below, based on research recently reported by the National Bureau of Economic Research, measures national strength in science by the share of publications in highly ranked journals. In the 1990s the United States had more such publications than the rest of the world combined. Since then we’ve dropped into third place — well behind China and slightly below the European Union. And this was before the Trump administration’s attack on science had time to take its full effect. Source Some erosion in U.S. scientific preeminence was inevitable given China’s growing sophistication and wealth. But we’ve also fallen behind Europe, even though everyone says that Europe is lagging economically and technologically. Claims about Europe’s underperformance are, in fact, dubious if one looks hard at the data. But it’s still striking to see America lagging. What’s going on? There are presumably multiple factors behind America’s scientific lag. But even before Trump II the growing hostility of the U.S. right to science surely had some negative effect. And since the rise of MAGA G.O.P. attitudes toward science in general have become overwhelmingly hostile. This is true even for the Republican rank and file: And while I haven’t been able to find good survey data, it’s obvious that the anti-science turn has been even more pronounced — and began earlier — among the Republican political elite. Chris Mooney published The Republican War on Science in 2005, and even then was describing a longstanding trend. Why have Republicans turned so anti-science? Part of the answer is that they believe that scientists don’t support them. And they’re right! A study of who scientists give money to shows that only a small percentage gave money to Republicans even 20 years ago, and that almost none of them donate to Republicans now: Social scientists have always been strongly pro-Democratic, while there used to be a significant number of physical, “hard” scientists supporting the GOP. But these days physicists are almost as uniformly Democratic, or at least non-Republican, as sociologists. Why are there almost no Republican scientists? It’s not a mystery. GOP political orthodoxy includes positions that are at odds with the scientific consensus on multiple issues, ranging from the validity of the theory of evolution, to the reality of climate change, to the efficacy and safety of vaccines. In each case the scientific consensus is solidly grounded in evidence. But even before the rise of MAGA the U.S. right was increasingly hostile to evidence-based policymaking — especially, of course, where the evidence is unfavorable to fossil fuel interests or quack medicine, both financial mainstays of right-wing politics. So scientists don’t support Republicans, and the feeling is mutual. Today’s Republican Party doesn’t like science or scientists. It doesn’t like having its preconceived views challenged by appeals to evidence. It knows that very few scientists are on its side electorally. In general, it sees scientific research as a threat to its grasp on political power. Add in MAGA’s combination of rabid anti-intellectualism and allergy to any hint of criticism, and one has the makings of a drastic anti-science turn in policy. “Ignorance is strength” might was well be an official MAGA motto. And as I said, we aren’t talking about something that will happen over the course of multiple years: The U.S. scientific enterprise is threatened with severe damage, even collapse, over just the next year. There are many reasons to find this prospect horrifying: Think of all the beneficial advances, affecting almost every part of life, that won’t happen because U.S. science — still crucial to the world — has been eviscerated. But think, also, of America’s international standing. Can a nation that has forfeited its role as a leader, or even a contender, in global science, still be a Great Power? No. MUSICAL CODA
Science group to court: Stop Trump’s threat to climate supercomputers
It's the latest move in a lawsuit against the administration's plans to shutter the National Center for Atmospheric Research.
Georgia Runoff Puts Trump Influence to the Test in MAGA Stronghold
By Nathan Layne April 7 (Reuters) - Voters in northwest Georgia go to the polls on Tuesday in a congressional race between a moderate Democrat and a Republican backed by President Donald Trump, in a test of Trump's sway over his base and a possible barometer for the November midterms. The two-way ...
Trump’s immigration crackdown may put doctors out of jobs
Trump administration policy changes are putting a growing number of immigrant doctors in limbo. Some hospitals have already lost doctors, a loss felt across the communities they serve.
Georgia runoff to decide who replaces Marjorie Taylor Greene after her spat with Trump
Losing Health Coverage Due to Trump Cuts? Your Guide on ‘Essential Plan’ Changes
About 450,000 New Yorkers are set to lose their health insurance July 1. Here’s what experts say you should do to prepare now.
Oil rises above $110 as Trump deadline looms for Iran to reopen strait
IMF head warns Middle East war will lead to higher inflation and slower global growth
War historian: Trump’s idea on the Strait of Hormuz is ‘not in the realm of reality’
Georgia congressional election pits Trump-backed Clay Fuller against Shawn Harris
Republican Clay Fuller faces Democrat Shawn Harris in a special election to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene in Congress
Charting a New Phase of Trump Administration's America First Global Health Strategy in Asia, Beginning with Cambodia - United States Department of State
On April 2, the United States signed a bilateral health cooperation Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Royal Government of Cambodia through the Trump Administration’s America First Global Health Strategy (AFGHS). This landmark five-year MOU is the first to be signed through the Trump Administration’s AFGHS in Asia, and advances shared global health goals, such […]
Columbia stands to lose tens of millions as White House reopens push to cut science funding
Columbia stands to lose tens of millions in federal funding for fiscal year 2027 if Congress accepts a new budget request from President Donald Trump, released on Friday, which seeks to cut over $15 billion from federal science agencies.
University of Alabama President Voices Support for Trump College Sports Order
The University of Alabama President Peter J. Mohler expressed support for Donald Trump’s executive order aimed at reforming collegiate athletics
WATCH LIVE: Hegseth and Caine hold Pentagon briefing as Trump threatens Iran's infrastructure
New poll reveals Spanberger's popularity is plummeting amid backlash over gerrymandering
Gov. Abigail Spanberger battles record unpopularity in Virginia with 46% disapproval, the lowest rating for a governor since 1994, a new poll shows.
Trump says God supports U.S. cause in Iran war as he threatens wider bombing
The president offered a new rationale for the costly, unpopular conflict: “God wants to see people taken care of,” he said.
US health insurance shares jump as Trump administration boosts Medicare payments
UnitedHealth and Humana shares jump as subsidies for certain healthcare programmes to rise more than initially proposed
Could the 25th Amendment be invoked against Trump? Here's how it works
President Donald Trump’s profanity-laced Easter Sunday social media post threatening to bomb civilian infrastructure in Iran led some Democratic lawmakers to call for his removal via the 25th Amendment.
Trump Says Iran Cease-Fire Proposal Is ‘Not Good Enough’ as Deadline Approaches
President Trump has threatened to launch a massive attack targeting bridges, power plants and other civilian facilities by Tuesday evening.
Trump's next budget once again calls for massive cuts to science
Congress rejected huge cuts to science in 2026, but Trump is trying again.
McConnell weighs in on Trump's proposed defense budget
Sen. Mitch McConnell, who leads the appropriations subcommittee on defense, said he welcomed "the president’s request for significant growth"
Iranian regime plays for a ‘maximalist advantage,’ says former political prisoner
Former political prisoner in Iran Kian Tajbakhsh discusses President Donald Trump’s stance on Iran on ‘The Will Cain Show.’
Trump administration finalizes better-than-feared Medicare Advantage payment rate in boost to health insurers
The Trump administration will increase average Medicare Advantage payments by 2.48%, or more than $13 billion, in 2027.
Trump administration stops enforcing protections for transgender students in several schools
The Education Department said Monday it has terminated agreements that previous administrations reached with five school districts and a college aimed at upholding rights and protections for transgender students.
Trump administration ends transgender student protection deals at schools
The decision affects five school districts and a college
With the Easter Bunny at his side, Trump won’t stop talking about Iran
The White House Easter Egg Roll has evolved with the times, weathering wars and pandemics. And on Monday, it became the site of multiple presidential gaggles as President Donald Trump fielded questions about the war with Iran.
At White House Easter Egg Roll, Trump talks bomb threats and bunnies
Children in sundresses and bow ties pranced on the White House lawn as President Donald Trump addressed his threats to bomb Iranian power plants.
Trump holds fast to Tuesday deadline, threatening Iran's bridges and power plants
Trump said he was optimistic about the prospects of working with a newly installed Iranian government. But Tehran dismissed the diplomatic overtures as “unrealistic."
Iran rejects latest ceasefire proposal as Trump’s deadline approaches
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran on Monday rejected a 45-day ceasefire proposal and said it wants a permanent end to the war, while President Donald Trump appeared to widen his threat from civilian targets to the whole Islamic Republic and his ultimatum ticked closer. “The entire country can be taken out in one night, and […]
Trump’s many threats of possible war crimes reach a crescendo in Iran
After more than a decade floating actions that might constitute war crimes, US President Donald Trump is threatening to make good on such threats in Iran.
Trump endorses ex-UK political strategist Steve Hilton for California governor
Steve Hilton, who advised the former prime minster and hosted a Fox News show, is running as a Republican.
Trump, 79, Cornered on Mental Health After Crazed Threats
Rumors about the president’s health have been swirling for days.
Trump Administration to Pull Out of Civil Rights Settlements Backing Trans Students
The Education Department said there was no precedent for the federal government terminating settlements stemming from civil rights investigations into schools.
THE WEEK OF APRIL 6, 2026
- Trump budget repeats call for science cuts - NIH and NSF issue fewer grants - Jefferson Lab contract winner announced
Meet Steve Hilton, the Former U.K. Political Strategist Trump Is Endorsing for California Governor
Hilton is one of two Republican candidates in a highly competitive race to replace California Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Supreme Court weighs birthright citizenship
Justices seem doubtful of constitutionality of Trump executive order
Trump’s Easter Egg Roll Appearance Raises Fresh Health Questions
He’s alive—and his hand is more purple than ever.
Can the US afford guns and day care?
Trump intends to cut social program spending in favor of funding his war
Tariffs still challenge Brookside business one year later
Last week marked one year since President Trump's "Liberation Day" - the launch of his sweeping tariff policy. The tariffs have impacted many people across the KC metro, particularly local businesses.
WATCH LIVE: Trump holds news conference after unleashing latest threat against Iran
A key Medicare Advantage announcement is due today
Today's announcement will set the tone for how the Trump administration wants to work with private Medicare insurers.
Trump Appears At White House Egg Roll—Combatting Health Rumors
Trump was spotted Sunday arriving back at the White House, the first time he’d been seen since Wednesday.
Deja vu: Trump proposes cutting NASA science funding by 47% again
The proposed budget would cut NASA's overall funding by 23% and nearly halve its science portfolio.
Trump’s Foreign Aid Overhaul Sent Millions More Dollars to Big U.S.-Based Contractors
While organizations in the developing world were nearly shut out, the big aid agencies DOGE had called wasteful received huge infusions of cash, a new analysis found.
UNC releases statement on Trump's executive order to reform college sports
UNC chancellor Lee Roberts and AD Bubba Cunningham released a joint statement in response to President Donald Trump's executive order on college sports.
UNC releases statement on Trump's executive order to reform college sports
UNC chancellor Lee Roberts and AD Bubba Cunningham released a joint statement in response to President Donald Trump's executive order on college sports.
Trump threatens Iran with ‘Hell’ as pope prays for peace
Trump’s message featured obscenities and appeared to mock Islam
Public health takes center stage in US midterm campaigns: ‘It’s already been politicized’
Some candidates are making public health a central part of their midterm campaigns amid Trump’s war on science