For many Americans, across party lines, concern over the government shutdown means concern about its potential impact on the economy, among other things. Therefore, many don’t think either party’s position is worth having a shutdown over. Given that, no one is looking especially good politically at the moment. President Trump, congressional Democrats, and Republicans are…
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Thursday he expects coming talks with China to yield a “big breakthrough” in trade relations, adding that aid for soybean farmers could be announced as soon as Tuesday. Bessent made the upbeat predictions during an interview with CNBC. “The most important thing we’re going to see,” the Treasury…
The government shutdown that began Wednesday prompted the White House to cancel a celebration in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month with Latino supporters, a key voting group for President Trump in 2024. Despite periodic events showcasing GOP efforts to woo Hispanics, that support may be eroding. Latinos made up a big part of the coalition…
The Washington Post editorial board wasted no time in blasting Democrats for falling into the shutdown trap. Just minutes after the federal government’s shutdown deadline at 12:01 a.m. ET on Wednesday, the Jeff Bezos-owned newspaper’s editorial board called out the Democratic Party. “The Democratic Party shut off any potential escape valve to avoid a shutdown,”…
When you think about Donald Trump, what’sthe first word that comes to mind? When you think aboutDonald Trump, what’s the firstword that comes to mind? “Aggressive.” Kelsey, 32, Ill., white, ind. “Overpowering.” Abbie, 29, Mo., white, ind. “Reckless.” Quinton, 33, Ga., Black, Rep. Over the summer, some pollsters found declining support for President Trump among…
Elon Musk took to X to share a photo of him and President Donald Trump chatting at Charlie Kirk’s memorial event months after their public fallout. Trump was seen shaking hands and talking to Musk, who once led the US president’s President Donald Trump and Elon musk talk during a memorial for Charlie Kirk, Sunday,…
In the hours immediately after the conservative activist Charlie Kirk was shot and killed in front of a large crowd of students at a Utah university on Wednesday, there was no word on who had actually done it and no explanation for why it had happened. But, in Washington, those who profess certainty no longer…
President Donald Trump, right, and Elon Musk during a news conference in the Oval Office of the White House on May 30. (Bloomberg) — President Donald Trump said former ally Elon Musk has no choice but to return to the Republican Party after their highly public rift earlier this year. Most Read from Bloomberg “I…
A Texas congressman found himself on the receiving end of MAGA’s fury over the Epstein files during a chaotic town hall. Online footage from the Thursday meet at a community center in Houston shows irate constituents bellowing at Texas Rep. Crenshaw to “release the files” and “answer our questions” about the late financier’s crimes. “We…
Elon Musk has responded to a new report that suggested he is slowing his plans to launch a new political party. The Tesla and SpaceX CEO has been “quietly pumping the brakes” on his America Party, The Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday citing people with knowledge of his plans. “Nothing [The Journal] says should…