Trump elections order would create chaotic ‘nightmare,’ Democrats and allies tell court
A federal judge questioned whether the order is even lawful, but Democrats must prove harm before midterm elections less than six months away.
Ashley Murray
Articles by Ashley Murray
US Senate again rejects resolution to force authorization for Iran war
WASHINGTON — The seventh effort to stop President Donald Trump’s military campaign in Iran until he obtains congressional approval failed Wednesday in the U.S. Senate. The vote marked the first…
Gas prices jump again as Trump turns to new plan for Strait of Hormuz
The national average for a gallon of regular gas has surged to $4.46, with Ohio among the hardest-hit states as the U.S.-Iran conflict chokes oil supply through the Strait of Hormuz.
King Charles III in historic speech to Congress cites ‘checks and balances’ on executive power
King Charles III became the first British king to address a joint session of Congress, delivering a veiled rebuke of strained transatlantic ties while receiving bipartisan applause rarely seen on Capitol Hill.
Show me the money: Businesses line up for $166B in refunds from Trump’s illegal tariffs
The federal government launched a refund system Monday for the $166 billion in emergency tariffs the Supreme Court struck down in February. Small business advocates say the process is complex, though refunds are expected within 60 to 90 days for the estimated 330,000 importers who paid the duties.
US Senate again rejects attempt to limit Trump action in Iran
The Senate voted 47-52 Wednesday to reject a Democratic resolution that would have required congressional approval for further U.S. military action in Iran, the fourth such failed vote since the war began Feb. 28.
Trump picks fight with Pope Leo as Iran peace talks dissolve
President Trump lashed out at Chicago-born Pope Leo XIV on Truth Social Sunday night, accusing the pontiff of being "weak on crime" and supporting Iran's nuclear program after Leo publicly criticized U.S. military strikes on Iran.
Gas prices soar by 21% as government inflation figures reflect Trump’s war on Iran
Gas prices jumped 21.2% in March after the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran effectively shut down the Strait of Hormuz — pushing overall U.S. inflation to 3.3% annually, its highest rate since May 2024.
Melania Trump denounces ‘baseless lies’ connecting her to Epstein
First Lady Melania Trump issued a rare solo statement Thursday denying any connection to Jeffrey Epstein and calling on Congress to hold a public hearing where Epstein survivors could testify under oath.
A day after Iran-US ceasefire declared, doubts linger amid continuing Gulf strikes
The U.S. and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire, but both sides claimed victory and strikes continued across the Gulf. Talks are set to begin Saturday in Islamabad.
Trump threatens ‘a whole civilization will die’ in Iran; Schumer calls him ‘extremely sick’
President Trump threatened to wipe out Iran's "whole civilization" ahead of a self-imposed military deadline, drawing rare Republican opposition and calls from both parties to invoke the 25th Amendment.
‘Liberation Day’ tariffs celebrated by Trump one year out, panned by Dems
One year after Trump's "Liberation Day" tariffs were struck down by the Supreme Court, the president signed executive orders imposing a 100% tariff on pharmaceuticals from companies that won't manufacture in the U.S. and adjusting duties on steel, aluminum, and copper.
