The small but rich Gulf nation has helped shape some of President Donald Trump’s biggest diplomatic wins in the Middle East and beyond. When President Donald Trump touched down at Al Udeid Air Base last weekend, two of the most powerful men in Qatar were already waiting. Qatar’s leaders had been ambivalent about such a … Read more
The president argued the state’s redistricting push is a “giant scam” shutting out Republicans. President Donald Trump on Tuesday said California’s redistricting attempts are not only unconstitutional but also part of a statewide process that is “rigged” against Republicans — and that those procedures were under review. While the president indicated that California’s processes were … Read more
While a critical mass discusses a deal, many are still demanding their colleagues dig in and fight. Democrats are showing unmistakable signs of splintering as the government shutdown reaches the cusp of setting an all-time record. While many are still demanding their colleagues dig in and fight, a critical mass of Democratic senators appear to … Read more
Aides have spent weeks strategizing how to reconstitute the president’s global tariff regime if the court rules that he exceeded his authority. The White House is exuding confidence heading into Wednesday’s Supreme Court hearing that the justices will uphold President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariff powers. But just in case, aides have a plan B. Aides … Read more
They’re looking to Tuesday’s elections for clues about their future in Trump’s second term. When voters head to the polls Tuesday, they will not just be picking a big-city mayor and two blue-state governors — they will be charting a course for the depleted Democratic Party. And the margin of the expected victory will narrate … Read more
Robinson — who has had backing from the tech billionaire — is cleared after two-day trial over police request to access his phone. LONDON — Far-right British activist Tommy Robinson has been cleared of a terror offense after he was tried for refusing to give police access to his phone during a border stop at … Read more
There’s disagreement in the Democratic ranks about whether the time has come to talk to Republicans to end the shutdown, or if it’s too soon to wave the white flag. The shutdown is barreling into a record-breaking sixth week and Senate Democrats are divided on their strategy for getting out of the morass. On one … Read more
The president’s social media blast came on Election Day morning and as the government shutdown is nearing a sixth week. President Donald Trump on Tuesday pressed Republicans to do away with the filibuster in the Senate, warning that failing to do so would cost his party control of Congress and the White House in the … Read more
“We will explore every avenue possible to make sure Maryland has fair and representative maps,” Moore said. Maryland Democratic Gov. Wes Moore is pushing to redraw the state’s congressional maps, announcing on Tuesday the creation of a commission that will propose new lines ahead of the 2026 midterms. Moore’s announcement that he’s creating the Governor’s … Read more
The Proposition 50 campaign tested 13 ads to rate their effectiveness — and Steyer’s two ads ranked at the very bottom. Tom Steyer isn’t waiting for the polls to close to take some credit for Proposition 50’s likely passage. A spokesperson for the billionaire investor — and possible contender for governor — sent out a … Read more