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Trump Aides Defend His Tariffs Amid Global Blowback

The president’s top advisers acknowledged President Trump’s sweeping tariffs could raise prices but said an economic adjustment that would ultimately benefit American workers was overdue. [...]

Judge Calls Mistaken Deportation of Maryland Man a ‘Grievous Error’

Judge Paula Xinis, who has ordered that the Trump administration return the man, Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia, by Monday, also rejected a request to pause that order. [...]

For Republicans, Tariffs Pose a Risk Like No Other

Trump’s political strength is built on the economy. If it sinks, he could drag his party down with him. [...]

Trump’s Third Term Talk Defies Constitution and Tests Democracy

The 22nd Amendment is clear: President Trump has to give up his office after his second term. But his refusal to accept that underscores how far he is willing to [...]

Small Businesses Face a ‘Tornado’ of Challenges: Cuts, Freezes and Now Tariffs

President Trump vowed to aid entrepreneurs by reducing taxes and slicing red tape. But some owners say other policies have put them at a disadvantage. [...]

Republicans Want to Make the Trump Tax Cuts Last Forever

Senate Republicans are hoping to ice Democrats out from deciding the fate of President Trump’s 2017 tax cuts, a move that Democrats could eventually use against them. [...]

Used Tesla Market Heats Up as Owners Sell to Protest Elon Musk

Teslas that have been sold or traded in during the backlash against the company’s chief executive have become bargains on lots. [...]

The Three States That Are Especially Stuck if Congress Cuts Medicaid

States that were once reluctant to expand Medicaid now have their state budgets tied to the fate of the program by constitutional amendments. [...]

‘0 to 1939 in 3 seconds’: Why Anti-Elon Musk Satire Is Flourishing in Britain

Humor and art have been used to mock the powerful in Britain for centuries. Now Elon Musk is on the receiving end. [...]

Trump Administration Revokes Visas of South Sudanese in Clash Over Deportees

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said he was making the move because the transitional government of South Sudan had refused to accept its citizens in a timely manner. [...]

Democrats look to make a play for GOP turf with surge of new candidates

"This puts a lot more on the field," said Rep. Morgan McGarvey (D-Ky.), a co-chair tasked with recruitment for the party campaign arm. [...]

The nation’s cartoonists on the week in politics

Every week political cartoonists throughout the country and across the political spectrum apply their ink-stained skills to capture the foibles, memes, hypocrisies and other head-slapping events in the world of [...]

Rod Blagojevich has a new gig: Working for the ‘Bosnian Bear’

The former Illinois governor, who was pardoned by President Donald Trump in February, will lobby for the Republic of Srpska. [...]

Republicans are increasingly anxious about a midterms wipeout

Across the party, there's a push to refocus on economic issues even as some worry the president's tariffs could cause short-term harm. [...]

'Get attention': Musk defends million-dollar giveaways

'Get attention': Musk defends million-dollar giveaways lead image [...]

'Ball game over': Trump's rural support could make or break the Wisconsin Supreme Court race

The Wisconsin Supreme Court race could wind up being a referendum on the president's trade policies. [...]

Musk butts up against Wisconsin state law with (now deleted) $1 million check giveaway

Election law experts were skeptical about the billionaire's move. [...]

'It’s just dumb’: Hillary Clinton slams Trump administration on Signalgate

The op-ed in The New York Times called the Signalgate controversy dangerous and “dumb.” [...]

The nation’s cartoonists on the week in politics

‘Painful period’: RFK Jr. lays off 10,000 HHS employees

‘Painful period’: RFK Jr. lays off 10,000 HHS employees lead image [...]

Bessent seeks tax cut as big summer win

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's tax-cut negotiators say big progress has been made on Capitol Hill, and are optimistic about final passage by summer despite the measure's complexity, Treasury officials tell [...]

In photos: "Hands Off!" protesters rally against Trump across the U.S.

Millions of "Hands Off!" protesters, by organizers' count, took to the streets, state capitals, federal buildings, congressional offices and city centers to protest the Trump administration on Saturday.Why it matters: [...]

Musk slams top Trump adviser Navarro, calls for more free trade

Elon Musk blasted top Trump administration trade adviser Peter Navarro and told an Italian political gathering he wants more free trade, not less. Why it matters: The two-day rout in [...]

Why the dollar is doing what it's not supposed to do

Data: Financial Modeling Prep; Chart: Axios VisualsEconomics 101 dictates that higher tariffs strengthen the value of a country's currency, but Trump's tariff announcement sent the value of the U.S. dollar [...]

Senate adopts budget plan for passing Trump's agenda

The Senate approved a budget resolution early Saturday morning following a grueling overnight session with forced votes on more than 20 amendments.Why it matters: It's an important step for Congressional [...]

Trump touts "economic revolution" as economists warn of recession

President Trump on Saturday touted his tariff regime as an "economic revolution" and told businesses to "hang tough" in the face of widespread market panic.Why it matters: Economists say a [...]

What to know about Saturday's nationwide "Hands Off!" anti-Trump protests

Data: Hands Off!; Note: Events planned outside of the U.S. are not shown; Map: Kavya Beheraj/AxiosA nationwide anti-President Trump movement on Saturday, "Hands Off!," is expected to be the largest [...]

Tariffs bring overnight economic chaos

In one 48-minute speech, President Trump scrambled every American's budget, every U.S. company's balance sheet and every global alliance.Tariffs, a sometimes obscure economic tool, have massive power, especially when enacted [...]

America the victim: Trump's tariffs reveal how he sees the world

President Trump's tariff revolution is rooted in a simple thesis: America has been humiliated and exploited by foreign nations for decades, and only he has the guts to make them [...]

Trump's tariffs are a nightmare for companies big and small

When everything gets more expensive everywhere because of tariffs, that starts a cycle for businesses, too — one that might end with layoffs, bankruptcies, and higher prices for the survivors' [...]

Falklands surprised to be on Trump's 'worst offenders' list

The British overseas territory is facing a 42% tax on the goods it exports to the US. [...]

No 10 rejects Lammy suggestion of US protectionism

The foreign secretary says British people will be "very concerned" about the impact of Trump's tariffs. [...]

Lawyer queries Reform UK investigation into Rupert Lowe

MP for Great Yarmouth Rupert Lowe strongly denies accusations of bullying and harassment upheld by a KC. [...]

Former Tory MSP Jamie Greene defects to Lib Dems

The former frontbencher quit the Scottish Conservatives and claimed the party had become "Trump-esque". [...]

Reform UK candidate suspended over pro-Jimmy Savile posts

Stephen Hartley was announced as a Reform UK candidate in the Banbury Hardwick ward, but has since been suspended. [...]

London mayor could overturn council bans on late venues

Sir Sadiq Khan may be able to "call in" decisions over night-time economy licensing applications. [...]

Chris Mason: Tariffs are yet another example of colossal, upending change

How could Trump's tariffs impact economic growth? Our political editor, Chris Mason, explains. [...]

Mile-long queue at Birmingham waste site as bin strike continues

The council has set up mobile bin collections for residents to unload their waste amid the strike. [...]

UK draws up list of US products it could hit with tariffs

The business secretary says he wants to reach an economic deal but would take "necessary steps' if talks failed. [...]

Deep coal mine plans officially dropped

Plans for the first deep coal mine in the UK in more than 30 years are officially abandoned. [...]

Trump’s violation of the 14th amendment couldn’t be any clearer — Judge Luttig

Democratic Policies: Championing the Middle Class, the Poor, and Social Equity

The January 6th, 2021 Insurrection

Judge Rejects Trump’s Immunity Argument in Federal 2020 Election

An Insight into Trump’s Behavior: Concerns Over Mental State and Influence”

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