House Republicans divided on Medicaid
When lawmakers departed Washington last Thursday for the weekend, there seemed to be a lack of agreement regarding a contentious proposal aimed at capping Medicaid spending for a growing population. This proposed cut would amount to a significant reduction of $880 billion from various programs overseen by the committee. It’s, uh, going to be quite […]
Republicans become increasingly divided over Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’
House Republicans are experiencing deepening divisions in their negotiations over a settlement package aimed at addressing President Trump’s legislative agenda from his first year, with time running short as deadlines loom. On Wednesday, GOP members provided mixed messages regarding Medicaid cuts, signaling a lack of consensus on one of the key issues in their discussions. […]
Experts divided as Trump stops Yemen bombing after Houthi ceasefire agreement
President Donald Trump’s unexpected decision to cease U.S. airstrikes against Yemen’s Houthi militants has sparked some optimism as a possible turning point in the conflict. On Tuesday, Trump announced in the Oval Office the official conclusion of Operation Rough Rider, a 50-day air campaign that targeted over 1,000 locations across Yemen. “The Houthis said they […]
Stephen A. Smith Claims Democrats Are Too Divided for Him to Seek the Party’s Nomination
Stephen A. Smith Avoids 2028 Democratic Run During a CNN appearance on Sunday, ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith ruled out running as a Democrat in 2028, expressing his frustration with the party’s current state. While he stated that the idea of becoming a politician doesn’t appeal to him, he mentioned he remains open to possibilities for […]
Divided Appeals Court Weighs In On AP’s Access to White House
A federal appeals court panel seemed to have split regarding the exclusion of the Associated Press from specific White House areas while deliberating on whether the Trump administration would cease an order granting wire services access to these spaces. The Associated Press’ conflict with the White House stems from its refusal to adopt the US […]
Divided federal appeals court rules to keep order blocking Tren de Aragua deportation flights in place
A divided federal appeals court panel ruled on Wednesday that the Trump administration could not quickly use the 1798 Alien Enemy Act to expel suspected members of Venezuela's gang Tren de Aragua. A divided federal court of appeals panel ruled on Wednesday that the Trump administration could not immediately use the 1798 Alien Enemy Act. […]
Federal Workers Divided: Support for Trump’s Office Policy on the Brink of Collapse
Federal workers in the United States are divided on returning to the office, according to a new survey. A Washington Post/Ipsos poll, released earlier this week, found that 49% of federal workers support a five-day workweek and 51% oppose it. Among those who can do their jobs from home, 85% oppose the mandate, while 70% […]
Americans deeply divided over DEI programs: Survey
New research shows that Americans are deeply divided into diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs, with significant differences appearing depending on the political affiliation of voters.Publishedon tuesday. In an NBC News Survey conducted by HART Research Associates and Public Opinion Strategies, 49% of registered voters say they should end their DEI efforts in the workplace. […]
The Memo: Divided Democrats squander chances to expose Trump’s vulnerability
President Trump is not the political giant he and his supporters argue. And everything from the stock market to the valuation of his opinion, proves it. The problem for Democrats is that their own divisions, ranging from the law to the broader uncertainty about the direction of the party, have not made them the advantage. […]
Trump administration briefing: Democrats divided as funding bill passes; president rails against justice department | Trump administration
The U.S. Senate has joined almost every Republican, with 10 Senate Democrats joining almost every Republican to avoid government shutdown hours before the Friday night deadline. The vote deeply discouraged Democrats and House Democrats for urging Senate counterparts to block the bill. Meanwhile, the US President used his speech at the Department of Justice. It […]