Supreme Court Faces Major Tests of Trump’s Powers
By Devin Dwyer President Donald Trump has been on a roll at the U.S. Supreme Court, winning more than a dozen interim rulings backing his aggressive use of executive power and a landmark decision curbing the ability of individual judges to block his policies nationwide. The big question now: Will the streak last? The nine justices return to the bench Monday for a new term that features marquee disputes over the scope of presidential power with major implications for Trump, the global economy, American foreign policy, and the midterm elections. “This term will tell us whether or not there are limits to the court’s broad view
What the Early Polls Say About the Shutdown
By Sahil Kapur and Ben Kamsiar Americans are more inclined to blame President Donald Trump and Republicans for the government shutdown, according to four independent national polls conducted just before or during the funding lapse. But there is fluidity in the political fight, as the surveys show a significant share of voters aren’t sure who to blame. The shutdown is only in its second day and, as Republicans and Democrats sharpen their messages, it’s not clear how long the impasse will last. Here’s what the four polls say: A Washington Post poll conducted on Oct. 1, the first day of
DNC Targets HBCU Homecomings to Engage Young Black Voters
The Democratic National Committee (DNC) is taking its party message to HBCU campuses this homecoming season in an effort to engage young Black voters, whose support for the Democratic Party waned in the 2024 election. The DNC confirmed with theGrio that throughout October, several activations will be held at the campuses of Hampton University, Norfolk State University, Virginia State University, Cheney University, and Lincoln University. The five-figure investments of HBCU engagements are intended to reach students, parents, and alumni. Why DNC is focused on HBCU campuses “Homecoming is about culture, community, and credibility, so our presence at these events is
Shutdown 2025: Agencies Post Partisan Messages Blaming Dems
By Monica Alba, Laura Strickler, Dareh Gregorian and Amanda Terkel A number of federal agencies are putting out messages blaming Democratic senators for the current government shutdown, in a sharp break from how departments have handled shutdowns in the past. Traditionally, agencies provide information on the status of the funding lapse and what services won’t be available, but stay away from partisan talking points. Some civil servants, who are supposed to be nonpartisan, are being encouraged to push out the messages as well. The Department of Labor sent a message to all employees Wednesday morning, suggesting a potential out-of-office notification. It said the “template language”
Congress Still Gets Paid While Government Shutdown Looms
By Scott Wong and Frank Thorp V Millions of federal workers won’t get paid during a government shutdown. But the people who could prevent or end a shutdown — members of Congress — will still receive a paycheck. That’s because their pay is protected under Article I, Section 6 of the Constitution, which states: “The Senators and Representatives shall receive a Compensation for their Services, to be ascertained by Law, and paid out of the Treasury of the United States.” The Constitution “says members will be paid,” Rep. Joe Morelle of New York, the top Democrat on the House Administration Committee, explained to reporters Tuesday.
Obamacare Subsidies at Risk as Shutdown Looms Over Funding
By Sahil Kapur On the brink of a shutdown, the top two Democratic leaders met with President Donald Trump in the White House on Monday and urged him to agree to extend Obamacare subsidies that expire at the end of the year in a bill to keep the government open. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., said they had to explain the imminent consequences of inaction to Trump. People who get health insurance through Obamacare will begin getting notices in the coming days warning that their premiums will soon go up unless Congress extends the funds. “He was not aware that Americans would
Eric Adams Drops NYC Re-Election Bid, Cuomo vs Mamdani Looms
By Megan Lebowitz, Nnamdi Egwuonwu and Kristen Welker New York Mayor Eric Adams announced Sunday that he is dropping his third-party bid for re-election, narrowing the field for November’s election. “Despite all we’ve achieved, I cannot continue my re-election campaign,” Adams said in a video on X. “The constant media speculation about my future and the campaign finance board’s decision to withhold millions of dollars have undermined my ability to raise the funds needed for a serious campaign.” In a nearly nine-minute video, Adams — who enjoyed strong ratings from New Yorkers early in his term but whose standing plummeted after he was indicted on federal
Trump, Congress Leaders Meet as Shutdown Looms
By Scott Wong, Sahil Kapur and Yamiche Alcindor President Donald Trump is scheduled to meet with the top four congressional leaders Monday in a high-stakes sit-down at the White House that could determine whether the federal government shuts down this week. Funding is set to run out at 12:01 a.m. Wednesday unless Trump and leaders on Capitol Hill can reach an eleventh-hour agreement. The Democratic leaders of the House and the Senate, Hakeem Jeffries and Chuck Schumer, both of New York, as well as their Republican counterparts, House Speaker Mike Johnson of Louisiana and Senate Majority Leader John Thune of South Dakota, are expected to attend. The
CBCF Phoenix Awards 2024: Kamala Harris, Wes Moore Speak
Saturday night, the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) closed out its 54th Annual Legislative Conference with its Phoenix Awards Dinner, celebrating the work of extraordinary individuals who have made significant contributions to Black communities, culture and the nation. This year’s program featured strong remarks from former Vice President Kamala Harris, recipient of the evening’s CBCF Board Chair and CBC Body Awards, as well as Maryland Governor Wes Moore. The program was co-hosted by the stars of Prime Video’s Cross, Aldis Hodge and Samantha Walkes. Throughout the night, leaders from the CBCF and the Congressional Black Caucus reminded the audience, which included political, business, and cultural leaders, that despite the challenges
Former FBI Director James Comey Indicted
Written By Lexx Thornton James Comey, the former FBI director and one of Donald Trump’s most frequent targets, is expected to surrender to the authorities in the coming days after being indicted on Thursday evening on one count of making a false statement to Congress and one count of obstruction of a congressional proceeding. The stunning indictment by a grand jury was the latest and most dramatic move yet in the president’s retribution campaign against his political adversaries. The indictment, filed in federal district court in Alexandria, Virginia, shows Comey’s charges centred on whether he lied and misled lawmakers during
