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The buck stops somewhere else: A look at Trump’s tendency to avoid blame when things go awry
President Trump frequently attributes economic and policy problems to predecessors and others rather than accepting responsibility, a pattern that critics say differs markedly from historical presidential precedent.
Trump shows off article on lower drug prices that says Biden deserves credit, not him
President Trump highlighted a Washington Post headline reporting record prescription drug price declines, though experts quoted in the article attributed the drop to Biden-era policies rather than Trump’s initiatives.
Trump’s midterm malaise: endless war and high prices could spell doom for Republicans in November
Trump faces criticism over an unpopular war with Iran and high cost of living, while focusing on Washington monuments ahead of November’s midterm elections, raising concerns among Republicans about electoral prospects.
Judge dismisses Trump administration lawsuit alleging antisemitism at Harvard University
A federal judge in Boston dismissed a Trump administration lawsuit accusing Harvard University of failing to protect Jewish students from harassment during pro-Palestinian campus demonstrations.
Democratic primary turnout has soared in some states. Can it carry over to November?
Democratic primary turnout has surged in multiple states, with Wisconsin and Michigan posting their highest midterm totals in decades. Party officials hope the momentum carries into November’s general election.
US immigration judges are deporting people in mass hearings – some without notice
U.S. immigration judges are conducting mass hearings with minimal notice and issuing deportation orders against people who fail to appear, according to immigration advocates and legal experts.
Alaska candidate for US Senate seat rejects Kamala Harris’s unsolicited support
Alaska Senate candidate Mary Peltola rejected unsolicited fundraising support from Democrat Kamala Harris, saying her campaign focuses on Alaska issues rather than endorsements from outside the state.
Texas court order kicks in striking federal rules on silencers and certain guns
A Texas federal court’s order striking down federal regulations on firearm suppressors and certain weapons took effect after the Justice Department missed a deadline to appeal.
Documents show federal surveillance operation in Minnesota targeted progressive groups, unions
Federal surveillance operation in Minnesota targeted progressive organizations and labor unions protesting an immigration crackdown, according to court documents released Thursday.
Watchdog for $46 billion tribal gambling industry can’t enforce the law without a chairperson
The National Indian Gaming Commission lacks a chairperson, preventing it from enforcing regulations and approving management agreements in the $46 billion tribal gambling industry.
Blanche wins support for attorney general from GOP Sen. Cassidy, likely paving way for confirmation
Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy announced support for Todd Blanche’s attorney general nomination, likely securing confirmation despite opposition from two GOP senators over concerns regarding Trump-related settlement provisions.
Judge approves Trump effort to end South Sudan TPS protections
A federal judge approved the Trump administration’s effort to end temporary protected status for South Sudanese nationals in the U.S., following a Supreme Court ruling that allowed similar protections to be stripped from Haitian and Syrian immigrants.
Mark Cruz to lead Indian Health Service amid staffing and infrastructure challenges
Mark Cruz, a Klamath Tribes citizen, was confirmed by the Senate to lead the Indian Health Service, which provides healthcare to approximately 2.8 million Native Americans and Alaska Natives.
Senate passes funding bill to prevent shutdown through US midterms
The Senate passed a government funding bill with bipartisan support to prevent a shutdown through the November midterm elections, though House approval remains pending.
How Troy Jackson went from Maine logger to the Democratic nominee for Senate against Susan Collins
Troy Jackson, a fifth-generation Maine logger, became the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate and will challenge five-term Republican incumbent Susan Collins in a race that could affect chamber control.
A pillar of environmental enforcement is targeted by Trump and Musk’s AI company
Conservative legal activists and Elon Musk’s AI company are challenging the constitutional validity of citizen suits, a decades-old enforcement mechanism allowing private groups and local governments to sue over violations of major federal laws.
Darline Graham tests value of a famous name vs. lack of experience in South Carolina primary
Darline Graham, appointed to replace her late brother Lindsey Graham in the U.S. Senate, faces skepticism from Republican voters despite endorsements from President Trump and party leadership over her limited political experience.
ICE says it expects to equip every field officer with body cameras by the end of August
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement says it will equip all field officers with body cameras by end of August, though the agency retains discretion over public release of footage.
Trump signs new orders targeting birthright citizenship, weeks after Supreme Court ruling
Trump signed two executive orders targeting birthright citizenship, weeks after the Supreme Court ruled his prior attempt to end the practice unconstitutional.
Justice Department says Duke Law School illegally considered race in admissions
The Justice Department accused Duke Law School of unlawfully considering race in admissions, claiming the school used proxy factors like diversity essays to maintain racial preferences despite a 2023 Supreme Court ruling against affirmative action.
Trump orders new 15% tariff on key material for solar panels and microchips
President Trump has ordered a 15% tariff on imported polysilicon, a key material for semiconductor and solar panel production, set to take effect in December to strengthen US supply chains.
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