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East Wing demolition is a sign of Trump’s quest to remake the presidency in his image
President Trump’s interest in curating his public image is closely linked to how he wields power as president. Source link
Read MoreTrump hits Colombian President Petro with sanctions
The Trump administration leveled sanctions directly on Colombian President Gustavo Petro as well as his family members, escalating his feud with the South American leader. The Treasury Department sanctions accused Petro of failing to stem cocaine production in the country, a claim that comes as the Department of War has been striking ships throughout the…
Read MoreHealth activists ramp up war on processed foods amid MAHA movement
Health advocates emboldened by the “Make America Healthy Again” movement are waging a war on processed foods, which have been linked to obesity, type 2 diabetes, cognitive decline and heart disease. Dr. Joel “Gator” Walsh, a pediatrician and author, told The Hill’s sister network NewsNation that a lot of those conditions are becoming increasingly common…
Read MoreMamdani: Trump 'coming after' James 'because she did the right thing'
New York City Democratic mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani blasted President Trump on Thursday for “coming after” New York Attorney General Letitia James. “Donald Trump is coming after her because she did the right thing,” Mamdani said at a Thursday night rally in lower Manhattan. “She held him to account. She showed that no man and…
Read MoreGreene: Argentina bailout 'a punch in the gut' to American cattle ranchers
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) on Thursday lambasted the Trump administration’s bailout of Argentina, calling it “one of the grossest things I’ve ever seen.” Greene made the comments as a guest on Tucker Carlson’s show on YouTube, where she defended her record supporting President Trump and his agenda. However, Greene expressed frustration over “a revolving…
Read MoreLive updates: Trump to head to Asia amid shutdown standoff
President Trump on Friday will travel to Asia for his first visit to the region since returning to the White House. The visit comes as the government shutdown hits Day 24 with no end in sight. Trump departs for Malaysia later this evening to attend the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) before visiting Japan…
Read MoreLive updates: Trump to head to Asia amid shutdown standoff
President Trump on Friday will travel to Asia for his first visit to the region since returning to the White House. The visit comes as the government shutdown hits Day 24 with no end in sight. Trump departs for Malaysia later this evening to attend the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) before visiting Japan…
Read MoreIf the Supreme Court guts the Voting Rights Act, we’ll all pay the price
The Supreme Court’s arguments in Louisiana v. Callais left little doubt about what’s coming: The Voting Rights Act may soon be gutted beyond recognition. To anyone reading the headlines, this may look like a small fight over one state’s congressional map. In truth, it is a test of whether the U.S. still believes in protecting every citizen’s right to fair representation.…
Read MoreWar with Maduro would carry immense risks
Nearly 36 years ago, the U.S. invaded Panama to dislodge its strongman, General Manuel Noriega. A force of 27,000 overcame Panamanian resistance in a matter of just two weeks. Noriega, transported to the U.S., was tried and convicted for drug trafficking and money laundering. He spent 18 years in a Miami prison until he was…
Read MoreInflation rose less than expected in September, the U.S. belatedly reports
A man shops for produce at a supermarket in Monterey Park, California. FREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP via Getty Images/AFP hide caption toggle caption FREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP via Getty Images/AFP Annual inflation rose less than expected in September, according to a crucial report published Friday, nine days later than normal due to the government shutdown. Consumer prices…
Read MoreFederal workers go without pay today. And, NBA stars arrested for illegal gambling
Good morning. You’re reading the Up First newsletter. Subscribe here to get it delivered to your inbox, and listen to the Up First podcast for all the news you need to start your day. Today’s top stories Close to a million and a half federal workers across the U.S. are going without pay today as the government enters day…
Read MoreIt’s supposed to be payday for many federal workers. Instead, they’re getting nothing
Wanda Bright, a federal worker affected by the shutdown, picks up food from the Capital Area Food Bank in Hyattsville, Md., on Tuesday. Tyrone Turner/WAMU hide caption toggle caption Tyrone Turner/WAMU The sight was staggering in Prince George’s County, Md., home to more than 60,000 federal workers: middle-class professionals lined up for boxes of pasta,…
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