Targeted by Trump, more law firms choose pre-emptive appeasement
Of the 14 law firms Donald Trump has targeted, half gave in before the president even threw a punch.
Steve Benen
Trump adds fresh chaos and uncertainty to his flailing tariffs agenda
“I know what the hell I’m doing,” Donald Trump said last week, referring to trade tariffs. There's fresh evidence to...
If Trump can sic the Justice Department on his critics and perceived enemies, who’s next?
Donald Trump has an enemies list, and this week, he began using the power of the presidency to target two...
White House says it’s working on new trade deals, but it’s hiding the countries’ names
Donald Trump said “more than 75” countries want to open trade negotiations with the administration. There's reason for skepticism.
American Library Association challenges Trump cuts in court, as libraries face new tests
The National Library Week does not generate significant attention in the political world, but thanks to Donald Trump and DOGE,...
House Republicans approve far-right budget blueprint to advance Trump’s agenda
From Medicaid to tax breaks, the newly passed Republican budget plan has opened the door to a radically regressive legislative...
Democrats focus on possible market manipulation following Trump’s tariffs ‘pause’
Donald Trump encouraged people to start investing shortly before he made an unexpected move that benefited investors. Awkward questions soon...
Trump’s Justice Department backs reimbursements for some Jan. 6 criminals
Many Jan. 6 criminals paid restitution to help cover the costs of damages to the Capitol. The Justice Department thinks...
In authoritarian fashion, Trump orders probes into two ex-officials who defied him
The president's new efforts to target Christopher Krebs and Miles Taylor are so radical that Liz Cheney described the tactics...
The only thing consistent thing about the White House’s tariffs are the inconsistencies
An erratic White House has created months’ worth of chaos, undermining international confidence in the United States, its economy and...