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How California’s 2 Biggest Pension Funds Became a Battleground for Trump Politics and More
California’s two biggest public pension funds have more money than ever — and they’re hearing from more people than ever on how those assets should be used to change the world.
Acting attorney general expected to face questions about compensation fund for Trump allies
Live Results: Idaho midterm congressional primaries
The contests will set the stage for the November general election, when Republicans will count on big wins in Idaho to help keep control of the U.S. Senate and House.
In deep blue California, Dems find a villain toxic enough to rival Trump: The power company
Rising electricity prices have frustrated voters, creating a prime target for candidates.
Trump’s Push to Defeat Thomas Massie Is the Most Expensive House Primary in Recent Years
The Republican primary in Representative Thomas Massie’s district has drawn vast spending, but it is just one of several contests on Tuesday that will test the power of big money.
Self-censorship, more stress, tougher recruiting – we asked US researchers how the Trump administration’s science policies have affected them
What do US researchers make of all the Trump administration science-related policy changes? A survey of 280 academic scientists asked them.
Health care disruptions across Massachusetts if Trump revokes TPS for Haitians
Haitian health care workers provide crucial services in Massachusetts, especially to older adults and people with disabilities.
Voters in six states head to polls with Kentucky’s Massie facing Trump’s fury
Contest seen as latest test of president’s grip on GOP as he urges voters to reject one of the few senior Republicans who has defied him
Trump’s Social Media Posts: The Apocalyptic Style of U.S. Politics
Richard Hofstadter once described U.S. politics as periodically seized by “the paranoid style.” Now look at Trump's social‑media activities.
Why more US women are moving abroad: ‘there’s always a level of stress on your shoulders’
As many as 40% of young women say they want to migrate, citing better work life balance to Trump’s politics
Blanche will face questions from lawmakers over a nearly $1.8B fund to compensate Trump allies
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche appears on Capitol Hill for his first congressional testimony since taking over at the Justice Department.
Meet Ed Gallrein, the man in the middle of the Donald Trump-Thomas Massie fight
The race against Rep. Thomas Massie has overshadowed the campaign for Ed Gallrein, the farmer and former Navy SEAL recruited to run against him.
These men voted for President Trump. They have very different views of how he's doing
Two Black men from Georgia who voted for President Trump in 2024 have very different views of how the country is doing now, in the first installment of Swing Shift from NPR's Tamara Keith.
Northwestern professors navigate politics, pedagogy in Trump-era classrooms
As history Prof. Michael Allen lectured about the Vietnam War in his American Wars class this quarter, he drew a connection between South Vietnamese police tactics and present-day immigration enforcement in the U.S.: that police force can alienate civilians rather than winning them over. He said this comparison was not meant to tell students what...
What to watch in Tuesday's primaries as Trump's endorsement is put to the test
Is there a future in politics for Republicans who buck President Donald Trump
What to watch in Tuesday's primaries as Trump's endorsement is put to the test
Is there a future in politics for Republicans who buck President Donald Trump.
What to watch in Tuesday's primaries as Trump's endorsement is put to the test
Is there a future in politics for Republicans who buck President Donald Trump.
Trump administration plans to admit more white South Africans as refugees this year
The Trump administration plans to admit up to 10,000 more white South African refugees into the United States, citing discrimination against Afrikaners | K-DAWN
Trump targets Massie in explosive Kentucky showdown as six states hold high-stakes primaries
Six states hold primaries Tuesday testing President Trump's grip on the GOP, with high-profile races in Kentucky, Georgia, Alabama, Oregon, and Pennsylvania.
Mark Cuban forced to play nice with President Trump after agreeing to be business partners
Billionaire Mark Cuban stood beside Trump at the White House to promote TrumpRx.gov after spending months campaigning against him for Kamala Harris.
I Know Why Desperate Trump Is in Free Fall: Political Guru
“He is in bad shape,” political analyst David Rothkopf said of Trump, after the president was dealt yet another political blow.
Trump administration proposes admitting more White South African refugees
The Trump administration is proposing increasing the refugee admissions ceiling to 17,500 for White South Africans, according to a State Department report to Congress obtained by CNN.
What to know about Trump’s $1.8 billion taxpayer-fueled fund for his allies
The unprecedented lawsuit President Donald Trump brought against the Internal Revenue Service over the unauthorized disclosure of his tax returns years ago has led to an unprecedented arrangement that will make nearly $1.8 billion in taxpayer funds available to allies of the president who say they were unfairly investigated by the government in the past.
GOP Rep. Thomas Massie defiant as Trump seeks to oust him in primary: "I'm going to win"
Massie said the president is worried about his preferred candidate Ed Gallrein's chances in the Kentucky race.
Hegseth unleashes on Massie in GOP primary showdown against Trump-backed Navy SEAL vet
Trump-backed Ed Gallrein gets boost from Defense Secretary Hegseth on the eve of Kentucky's GOP primary challenge against Rep. Thomas Massie.
Trump’s crusade to oust disloyal Republicans underscores the party’s dilemma: From the Politics Desk
Plus, surveying GOP officials for a vibe check ahead of the midterms.
Could Republican Thomas Massie survive Trump's attack to oust him?
The Kentucky congressman, who has crossed the president on federal spending and the Epstein files, faces Republican voters on Tuesday.
The Republican senators speaking out against Trump
Sen. Bill Cassidy joins a short but notable list
Yes, Trump Might Really Attack Cuba
The shift comes as administration officials struggle to convince the Cuban regime to make major economic and political changes.
Live Results: Kentucky midterm congressional primaries
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. Rep. Thomas Massie, one of President Donald Trump’s most vocal critics within the Republican Party, faces a tough primary challenge Tuesday in Kentucky’s state primary. It’s the latest example this primary season of the president trying to purge the party of Republicans he perceives as disloyal. Kentucky voters will also pick nominees for U.S. Senate, five other U.S. House seats and the state General Assembly. Voters in Louisville will winnow down
Trump says he’s called off an attack on Iran to give talks more time
The president says he postponed a planned strike at the urging of Middle Eastern leaders.
Trump says he's called off Iran strike planned for Tuesday at request of Gulf allies
Trump made the announcement in a social media post on Monday after threatening the clock was ticking for Iran to strike a deal or fighting would renew after a fragile ceasefire.
Scientists Tweaked the Global Warming Outlook. So Trump Weighed In.
Renewable energy has helped make the worst-case scenario a bit less bad. The president said, falsely, it shows that climate scientists were wrong all along.
Senate Republican threatens to derail ICE, Border Patrol package over Trump's billion-dollar request
An internal GOP dispute over funding for Trump's ballroom threatens to derail the $72 billion reconciliation package for immigration operations.
Trump says he's called off plans for "scheduled attack of Iran" after request from Gulf partners
Trump targets Massie in latest political fight as MAGA holds strong
During a November news conference alongside survivors of Jeffrey Epstein, Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky.
Latest PS5 Lawsuit Claims Sony Could 'Double Dip' on Trump's Tariffs
Aw sh*t, here we go again
Trump is losing his grip on his most important demographic
If there’s one demographic group that is synonymous with President Donald Trump’s political rise — and his later rebirth — it’s the White voter without a college degree.
What is Trump’s $1.776 Billion ‘Anti-Weaponization’ Fund?
The Trump administration is creating a $1.8 billion fund to compensate people it says were wronged by the federal government, a group that could be largely made up of the president’s allies.
Pete Hegseth boosts Trump-backed challenger to Rep. Thomas Massie ahead of Kentucky primary
It’s highly unusual for the defense secretary to participate in a political event. Massie has opposed the Trump administration’s handling of the war in Iran.
Georgia GOP scrambles to pick candidate to face Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff
Trump has not endorsed a candidate, which could lead to a runoff on June 16.
APSA Statement on the Dismissal of the National Science Board -
The American Political Science Association (APSA) condemns the Trump Administration’s recent dismissal of all 22 members of the National Science Board (NSB), the independent advisory and oversight body for the National Science Foundation (NSF). This [...]
Abortion Pill Lawsuit Leaves Trump Silent, and in a Political Bind
Louisiana wants the Food and Drug Administration to curtail access to the medication. Doing so could cost Republicans at the polls.
Trump eyes new White House lawn project that could reshape presidential travel
President Trump is weighing whether to install a helipad on the White House South Lawn to protect the grass from newer Marine One helicopter engines.
Trump’s Taiwan ‘negotiating chip’ remark sparks alarm over how far he'd shift US-China policy
Trump suggests $14 billion Taiwan weapons package could be used as leverage in China negotiations, drawing swift pushback from Taiwan's president.
Justice Department announces a $1.7 billion 'Anti-Weaponization Fund' fund to compensate Trump allies
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said in announcing the fund in a statement that it was "a lawful process for victims of lawfare and weaponization to be heard and seek redress."
Players Sue Sony Over PS5 Tariff 'Windfall'
The class action lawsuit argues that Sony will obtain "a double recovery windfall" following the Trump administration’s IEEPA tariff refunds, which it argues should be passed on to consumers
Trump administration pushes narrative of Christian founding at rally
The day-long prayer event featured speakers from President Trump’s cabinet and a program that drew connections between the nation’s founding and Christianity.
Trump administration pushes narrative of Christian founding at rally
The day-long prayer event featured speakers from President Trump’s cabinet and a program that drew connections between the nation’s founding and Christianity.
Paul McCartney says Beatles classic unites audiences 'in Trump’s America' despite political divide
Paul McCartney says "Hey Jude" brings together Republicans and Democrats at his concerts, calling music valuable amid divisive American politics today.
Georgia Republicans scramble to pick a candidate to take on Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff
Georgia Republican Rep. Mike Collins is positioning himself as a strong supporter of Donald Trump in his bid to challenge Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff | 97.3 The Sky
Georgia Republicans scramble to pick a candidate to take on Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff
Georgia Republican Rep. Mike Collins is positioning himself as a strong supporter of Donald Trump in his bid to challenge Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff | WWJ Newsradio 950
Georgia Republicans scramble to pick a candidate to take on Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff
Georgia Republican Rep. Mike Collins is positioning himself as a strong supporter of Donald Trump in his bid to challenge Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff | News-Talk 1380 WAOK
Trump admin rolls out Workforce Pell Grants to fast-track workers into high-demand jobs
Education Secretary Linda McMahon said the new Workforce Pell Grant program will help Americans train quickly for in-demand jobs.
Trump moves to dismiss $10 billion suit over leak of tax returns after reports of a resolution
The creation of a fund to pay allies of the president who believe they were wrongly investigated and prosecuted reflects Trump's long-running claims that the Biden administration Justice Department was weaponized against him.
Trump moves to dismiss $10B suit over leak of tax returns
The disclosure was made in a filing in federal court in Florida, where the lawsuit was filed last year
Trump moves to dismiss $10B suit over leak of tax returns
The disclosure was made in a filing in federal court in Florida, where the lawsuit was filed last year
Hegseth to Campaign for a Republican House Candidate
Defense Department officials typically stay away from partisan politics to maintain the military’s apolitical image.
Trump drops lawsuit against IRS amid talks of establishing a $1.8 billion fund for allies
President Donald Trump is dropping his $10 billion lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service, according to court documents, a signal that the administration is preparing to go forward with a plan to set up $1.8 billion fund that would compensate those who believe they were subject to unfair investigations under previous administrations.
Op-ed: Trump Fires All Governing Members of the US National Science Foundation Amidst Major Cuts to Research
Trump Administration efforts to erase the independence of federal agencies, and roll back research, continue in the firing of all 22 National Science Foundation board members
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Kentucky’s primaries
One of President Donald Trump’s most vocal critics within the Republican Party faces a tough primary challenge in Kentucky’s state primary | 97.3 The Sky
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Kentucky’s primaries
One of President Donald Trump’s most vocal critics within the Republican Party faces a tough primary challenge in Kentucky’s state primary.
Cassidy primary defeat is a 'loss for the country,' Romney says
Former Sen. Mitt Romney calls Bill Cassidy's Louisiana Republican primary defeat a loss for the country as Trump revels in the senator's ouster.
Trump’s Approval Rating Hits New Low, and Ebola Outbreak Declared a Global Health Emergency
Plus, inside the closed-door talks over Greenland.
Cassidy defeat may complicate filling health vacancies
After losing to a Trump-endorsed challenger, Cassidy may be less willing to shepherd nominations through the Senate.
Trump’s Approval Sinks Amid Unpopular War, Darkening G.O.P. Prospects
With the midterms nearing, President Trump’s approval rating has hit a second-term low as voters question his handling of the economy, according to the latest New York Times/Siena poll.
Trump has only one real option to slash gas prices
The energy crisis is a financial nightmare for Main Street and a political nightmare for the White House.
Trump’s MAGA Supreme Court lawyer breaks tradition, but the justices embrace it
Over the past year, US Solicitor General D. John Sauer has been pushing the boundaries of the law at the Supreme Court with a delivery that is quickfire, confrontational and imbued with MAGA attitude.
The Newest Oldest President
Donald Trump is turning 80. But will he face the scrutiny that Joe Biden did?
After 20 years in Louisiana politics, Sen. Bill Cassidy was undone by one vote. Here’s why.
Voting to convict Trump of impeachment was a vote he could not come back from in the Republican Party.
‘It’s not supposed to look like you’re going to dive in’: Historians criticize Trump’s Reflecting Pool makeover as group sues
Workers with boots dyed an “American Flag Blue” have painted over about two-thirds of the iconic Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, covering the dull gray with bright azure following a directive by President Donald Trump to expedite the pace of the project.
Amid dysfunction in Congress, some Republicans hope to ditch DC for governorships
In an exclusive interview with USA TODAY, the nation's top GOP governor urged Republicans to run on affordability. But will Trump get in their way?
America wrestles with its ‘Leaving MAGA’ phase
For those Americans who glance at President Donald Trump and only see a raving lunatic, little is more confounding than the millions of MAGA adherents who discern a force for good. Reconciling these differing viewpoints feels nearly impossible. Dismissing this conflict as just politics misses the visceral intensity of the emotions embraced on each side […]
Oil Prices Edge Higher as Cease-Fire Remains Tenuous
Oil prices rose after President Trump issued a new warning to Iran, calling into question the tenuous cease-fire in the war.
Trump’s vendettas deliver, but at what cost to the GOP?
President Donald Trump is lining up new targets after felling yet another Republican critic in a retribution campaign that he finds deeply satisfying but that comes with widening political risks for his party.
President Trump Remarks on Health Care Affordability
President Trump participates in a health care affordability event at the White House.
Greene predicts ‘political revolution in America’ if US troops sent to Iran
Former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.), a former ally of President Trump who has since sparred with him over multiple issues, on Sunday predicted “political revolution in” the U.S. if there are…
Exclusive | Trump’s Latest White House Renovation Plan: A Helipad on the South Lawn
The helipad would prevent powerful new Marine One helicopters from damaging the South Lawn.
How Nicki Minaj Became Trump’s ‘No. 1 Fan’
The rap superstar is throwing her weight behind the White House agenda after being courted by Trump’s 29-year-old celebrity whisperer.
Trump targets political rivals ahead of midterms
Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy, who’s been at odds with Trump, lost his primary this weekend. It comes as the president is targeting other political foes ahead of midterms, with another primary fight set for this week. NBC’s Julie Tsirkin reports.
A prayer festival calls for more religion in politics, not less
A prayer festival on the National Mall in Washington, DC was partially organized and funded by the federal government. Its evangelical Christian messaging and call for more religion in politics not less, aligns with the Trump administration's fusion of faith and governance. NPR's Emily Feng went to the event to understand the audience for this approach, and she spoke with author Eric Metaxas, a speaker at the Rededicate 250 festival.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.This episode was produced by Henry Larson, with audio engineering by It was edited by Sarah Robbins and Daniel Burke.Our executive producer is Sami Yenigun.
Trump Begins Branding America's 250th anniversary as a Christian Celebration
“We welcome Jesus into this place!”
Critics fear a midterm purge as the Trump administration promotes program to check voter eligibility
At least 67 million registrations, primarily from Republican-controlled states, have gone through a beefed-up verification program at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, and tens of thousands of those have been flagged as potential noncitizens or people who have died.
White House: China to buy at least $17B in US agricultural products per year
The White House said Sunday that China is set to purchase at least $17 billion in agricultural products from the U.S. per year, a move that comes after President Trump’s recent China trip. In a fac…
How a Jared Polis Came to Release Election Denier Tina Peters from Prison
Gov. Jared Polis’s decision to commute the sentence of Tina Peters came after months of tense discussions, including one with President Trump.
Despite retribution, Cassidy attempted to make amends with Trump after impeachment vote
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — When Charles Wandfluh voted in Louisiana's Republican primary over the weekend, he could only conjure the unflattering image of a panicked rodent when talking about Bill Cassidy's desperate attemp t to cling to his U.S. Senate seat despite opposition from President Donald Trump. “He’s just a squirrel running around the tree, chasing nuts to find whatever he can get to benefit him,” said Wandfluh, 57, in a suburb of New Orleans.
Trump gets back at Louisiana senator who voted to convict him
Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy placed last in a three-way race.
‘Won’t be anything left’: Trump issues warning to Iran after national security team meeting
President Donald Trump met with top members of his national security team on Saturday to discuss the path forward on the Iran war, a source familiar with meeting told CNN, a day before he said Tehran “better get moving, FAST, or there won’t be anything left of them.”
Cassidy tried to get along with Trump after his impeachment vote. Retribution came anyway
It was a hurdle too high for Bill Cassidy to clear.
Cassidy tried to get along with Trump after his impeachment vote. Retribution came anyway
It was a hurdle too high for Bill Cassidy to clear.
Video: Cassidy Loses Primary After Drawing Trump’s Ire
Republican Senator Bill Cassidy lost his Louisiana primary on Saturday after President Trump targeted him for voting to impeach him in 2021. The two-term senator took veiled swipes at the president in his concession speech.
With Sen. Cassidy's primary defeat, Trump's revenge campaign continues
President Trump succeeded in his effort to defeat Sen. Bill Cassidy in Louisiana’s Republican primary, a signal of the enduring strength of the president’s hold on his party despite his unpopularity with the wider American public.
Trump attacks Massie as Republican critic describes ‘desperate’ attempts to oust him from primary
US president writes ‘vote the bum out’ as congressman faces close race against Trump-endorsed Republican
Crowds pack into Washington's National Mall for prayer rally
President Donald Trump was expected to address the gathering, which got underway as a light rain fell, in a video message. Other top Republicans, including Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., were also on the schedule as part of the celebrations this year marking 250 years of U.S. independence.
Sen. Lindsey Graham says status quo in the Strait of Hormuz is ‘hurting us all’
The South Carolina senator called on President Donald Trump to renew U.S. attacks on Iran amid a fragile ceasefire and stalled negotiations.
Trump Wants Johnny Carson Back. He Might Want to Think Again
Donald Trump has called for Johnny Carson to come back as he feuds with late-night comedians like Jimmy Kimmel. He might want to rethink his wish.