Republicans hit early snags as they start crafting a massive bill for Trump’s agenda
By Scott Wong and Melanie Zanona Republicans are already hitting some snags as they begin the work of crafting a bill for President Donald Trump’s sweeping domestic policy agenda. And they haven’t even made some of their hardest decisions yet. Fresh off a two-week recess, House committees have begun marking up their respective pieces of the package, which aims to extend Trump’s 2017 tax cuts, boost funding for immigration enforcement and the military, and increase the debt ceiling. In their hunt for steep savings to pay for it all, Republicans are starting with some of the lowest-hanging fruit when it comes to spending
Harris Accuses Trump Of Abandoning American Ideals In First Major Speech Since Leaving Office
By David Wright and Eric Bradner, Former Vice President Kamala Harris rebuked President Donald Trump in her first major speech since leaving office, accusing her former rival of setting off the “greatest man-made economic crisis” in modern history through his across-the-board tariffs, and warning that his conflicts with the courts were moving the nation toward a constitutional crisis. Harris spoke Wednesday evening at the Emerge Gala in San Francisco, benefitting an organization that supports women interested in entering politics. The 2024 Democratic presidential nominee marked the first 100 days of the second Trump administration during her address, saying that “instead
House passes bipartisan bill to combat explicit deepfakes, sending it to Trump to sign into law
By Melanie Zanona The House passed a bipartisan bill Monday aimed at combating deepfake pornography, tackling a sensitive issue that has become a growing problem amid advances in artificial intelligence. President Donald Trump is expected to sign the measure, which sailed through the House in a 409-2 vote, into law. The “Take it Down Act” would criminalize publishing nonconsensual, sexually explicit images and videos — including those generated by AI — and require platforms to remove the content within 48 hours of notice. The Senate passed the legislation by unanimous consent earlier this year. Passing the bill is a rare legislative
Trump signs executive orders targeting immigration ahead of 100th day in office
By Raquel Coronell Uribe Trump signed executive orders this evening related to law enforcement, immigration and English proficiency for truck drivers. The law enforcement order focuses on state and local police forces and directs the attorney general to “prioritize the prosecution” of government officials who “willfully and unlawfully direct the obstruction of criminal law, including by directly and unlawfully prohibiting law enforcement officers from carrying out duties necessary for public safety and law enforcement,” or engage in DEI initiatives. The FBI last week arrested Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan, who is accused of obstructing the detention of an undocumented immigrant. The
Canada will ‘never’ yield to Trump’s threats as Prime Minister Carney declares election victory
By Max Saltman Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said his country would “never” yield to the United States as he declared victory in federal elections early Tuesday, following a campaign overshadowed by relentless provocations and steep trade tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump. The Liberal Party leader issued a stunning rebuke to Trump as he sent a message of unity to a divided nation, promising to “represent everyone who calls Canada home.” “As I have been warning for months, America wants our land, our resources, our water, our country. But these are not idle threats. President Trump is trying to break us so that America
Canada votes in pivotal election transformed by Trump
By Nadine Yusif Canadians will cast their ballots on Monday in a pivotal election that has been completely transformed by US President Donald Trump. The Conservatives appeared certain to win any contest by a landslide at the start of the year, until Trump’s tariffs and barbs about making Canada the “51st state” upended the country’s politics and injected fresh life into Mark Carney’s Liberal Party. The final polls suggest the Liberals are slightly ahead, although the race has tightened in the past week and Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre says his party can win. The 36-day campaign ended on a sombre
Trump’s approval ratings fall as he nears 100 days in office
By Erin Doherty President Donald Trump’s approval rating is dipping as he nears 100 days in office and Americans grow skeptical of his sweeping actions to transform government, new polling shows. A trio of polls out Sunday show that a majority of Americans disapprove of Trump’s handling of the presidency. His approval rating — which hovers between 39% and 45% in the three surveys— is the lowest for any newly elected president at the 100-day mark in more than seven decades, per CNN. A Washington Post-ABC News-Ipsos poll found that 39% of U.S. adults approve of Trump’s handling of the presidency; a CNN/SSRS poll found that 41%
Marjorie Taylor Greene says federal workers don’t deserve their jobs or paychecks
By Ray Lewis Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., said Tuesday federal workers don’t deserve their jobs. “Federal employees do not deserve their jobs. Federal employees do not deserve their paychecks, and these are jobs that can be fired at will,” she claimed during a hearing of the House of Representatives Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. Before she made her remark, the congresswoman was criticizing Democrats who have protested work done by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and Elon Musk, the unit’s head who has claimed to help eliminate waste and fraud in the government. “You’re protecting the bureaucracy.
HBCUs Establish Credit for Prior Learning Models
Adult learners often come to higher education with a variety of skills and experiences that aren’t directly reflected in their academic transcripts. Credit for prior learning (CPL) is one way colleges and universities can recognize education outside of the classroom and expedite a student’s degree completion. An April 14 webinar hosted by the Council for Adult and Experiential Learning highlighted effective strategies for implementing credit for prior learning at four historically Black institutions: Elizabeth City State University, Atlanta Metropolitan State College, Morgan State University and Delaware State University. Campus leaders shared the value of CPL policies, described how they’ve collaborated with various stakeholders
Trump is replacing the acting IRS commissioner, part of a dispute between Treasury and Elon Musk
By Katherine Doyle Gary Shapley, the acting commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service, is being replaced after Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent approached President Donald Trump to say that Shapley was placed into the role without his knowledge and at Elon Musk’s direction, according to a source familiar with the discussions. Bessent received Trump’s approval to roll back the decision, the source said. A Treasury spokesperson confirmed that Deputy Treasury Secretary Michael Faulkender had been selected to become the next acting head of the IRS. “Trust must be brought back to the IRS, and I am fully confident that Deputy Secretary Michael