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Supreme Court Weighs Trump’s IEEPA Tariff Powers as House Rebukes Canada Duties in 219–211 Vote
The U.S. Supreme Court is preparing to rule on President Donald Trump's use of emergency powers under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to impose sweeping tariffs, a case that could redefine the balance of trade authority between Congress and the White House. 
The U.S. Supreme Court is preparing to rule on President Donald Trump's use of emergency powers under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to impose sweeping tariffs, a case that could redefine the balance of trade authority between Congress and the White House. -
Trump Excludes Two Democratic Governors From White House Dinner, 18 Governors Threaten Boycott
President Donald Trump's decision to exclude Colorado Governor Jared Polis and Maryland Governor Wes Moore from a formal White House dinner during the National Governors Association's winter meeting has prompted a boycott warning from Democratic governors and deepened partisan tensions at what is typically a bipartisan policy gathering in Washington. 
President Donald Trump's decision to exclude Colorado Governor Jared Polis and Maryland Governor Wes Moore from a formal White House dinner during the National Governors Association's winter meeting has prompted a boycott warning from Democratic governors and deepened partisan tensions at what is typically a bipartisan policy gathering in Washington. -
Jasmine Crockett Weighs In After CBS’ Late Show Declines to Air James Talarico Interview
Rep. Jasmine Crockett, a Democratic candidate in Texas' U.S. Senate primary, said CBS' decision not to air an interview with her opponent, state Rep. James Talarico, may have strengthened his campaign rather than hurt it, adding a media subplot to an already competitive race. 
Rep. Jasmine Crockett, a Democratic candidate in Texas' U.S. Senate primary, said CBS' decision not to air an interview with her opponent, state Rep. James Talarico, may have strengthened his campaign rather than hurt it, adding a media subplot to an already competitive race. -
Trump Pressures Federal Reserve After 130,000 Jobs Gain and 2.5% Inflation Reading
President Donald Trump escalated pressure on the Federal Reserve this week after new economic data showed the U.S. added 130,000 jobs in January and annual inflation cooled to 2.5%, intensifying a public clash with Fed Chair Jerome Powell over interest-rate policy. President Donald Trump escalated pressure on the Federal Reserve this week after new economic data showed the U.S. added 130,000 jobs in January and annual inflation cooled to 2.5%, intensifying a public clash with Fed Chair Jerome Powell over interest-rate policy. -
Federal Judge Orders U.S. to Fund Return Flights for 238 Deported Venezuelans Held in El Salvador Prison
A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to facilitate-and finance-the return of Venezuelan migrants deported to El Salvador's CECOT mega-prison, ruling that the government denied them constitutional due process before expelling them under the Alien Enemies Act of 1798. 
A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to facilitate-and finance-the return of Venezuelan migrants deported to El Salvador's CECOT mega-prison, ruling that the government denied them constitutional due process before expelling them under the Alien Enemies Act of 1798. -
Trump Pardons 5 Former NFL Players as Democrats Warn Europe at Munich Security Conference
At the Munich Security Conference in Germany, prominent Democrats used one of the world's most influential diplomatic forums to caution European allies against equating American policy solely with President Donald Trump's agenda, even as Trump in Washington pardoned five former NFL players in a move that reignited domestic controversy. At the Munich Security Conference in Germany, prominent Democrats used one of the world's most influential diplomatic forums to caution European allies against equating American policy solely with President Donald Trump's agenda, even as Trump in Washington pardoned five former NFL players in a move that reignited domestic controversy. -
Pam Bondi Faces Bipartisan Fire Over Epstein Files Redactions After Transparency Act Passage
Attorney General Pam Bondi faced sustained bipartisan criticism on Feb. 11 during a House Judiciary Committee hearing examining the Justice Department's handling of records tied to Jeffrey Epstein, as lawmakers questioned whether the document release process advanced transparency or shielded politically sensitive figures. 
Attorney General Pam Bondi faced sustained bipartisan criticism on Feb. 11 during a House Judiciary Committee hearing examining the Justice Department's handling of records tied to Jeffrey Epstein, as lawmakers questioned whether the document release process advanced transparency or shielded politically sensitive figures. -
Crisis Publicist Linked to Depp, Baldoni Faces Online Storm After Epstein File Mention
A digital storm erupted this week around Melissa Nathan, a high-profile crisis communications executive whose past clients include Johnny Depp, Justin Baldoni and Drake, after her name surfaced in documents tied to the Jeffrey Epstein case. 
A digital storm erupted this week around Melissa Nathan, a high-profile crisis communications executive whose past clients include Johnny Depp, Justin Baldoni and Drake, after her name surfaced in documents tied to the Jeffrey Epstein case. -
Pelosi Portfolio Avoids Nearly $100,000 PayPal Loss as Stock Sinks More Than 30%
Representative Nancy Pelosi avoided a potential loss of nearly $100,000 after selling shares of PayPal weeks before the stock slid sharply, adding fresh attention to the trading record of a congressional household whose investment performance continues to outpace the broader market. 
Representative Nancy Pelosi avoided a potential loss of nearly $100,000 after selling shares of PayPal weeks before the stock slid sharply, adding fresh attention to the trading record of a congressional household whose investment performance continues to outpace the broader market. -
Trump Attacks Bad Bunny Super Bowl Halftime Show, Reigniting Culture-War Fight Over Language and Identity
Former President Donald Trump ignited a fresh culture-war dispute after sharply criticizing Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime performance, denouncing the show in a series of posts that framed the appearance as an affront to American values rather than a matter of personal taste. Former President Donald Trump ignited a fresh culture-war dispute after sharply criticizing Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime performance, denouncing the show in a series of posts that framed the appearance as an affront to American values rather than a matter of personal taste.
