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Trump and Republicans are once again facing a difficult political battle over the health care law approved by Obama

Trump and Republicans are once again facing a difficult political battle over the health care law approved by Obama

πŸ”₯ Check out this insightful post from PBS NewsHour - Politics πŸ“– πŸ“‚ Category: Donald Trump news,GOP,health care,obamacare βœ… Key idea: WASHINGTON (AP) β€” President Donald Trump is once again targeting former President Barack Obama's signature health care law, as he wades into a political battle ahead of next year's election reminiscent of the one he lost in his first term. At the time, Trump and his fellow Republicans tried but failed to dismantle the Affordable Care Act, a harsh defeat seen as contributing to the party's losses in 2018. This time, Trump appears to be reducing his ambition to…
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Watch: White House says Trump calling reporter a ‘pig’ shows he’s ‘candid and open’

Watch: White House says Trump calling reporter a ‘pig’ shows he’s ‘candid and open’

πŸš€ Read this trending post from PBS NewsHour - Politics πŸ“– πŸ“‚ Category: Donald Trump news,journalism,karoline leavitt πŸ“Œ Key idea: When asked about President Donald Trump telling a reporter, β€œShut up, you pig” while answering questions aboard Air Force One last week, White House press secretary Carolyn Leavitt responded that the president was β€œvery honest and truthful with everyone in this room.” Watch the clip in the video player above. Speaking during her White House briefing, Levitt said that Trump sometimes "gets frustrated with reporters." But she insisted: β€œHe is also the most transparent president in history.” Leavitt said that…
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WATCH: Rep. Sheila Cervelos-McCormick responds to accusations of stealing $5 million in disaster funds

WATCH: Rep. Sheila Cervelos-McCormick responds to accusations of stealing $5 million in disaster funds

✨ Discover this trending post from PBS NewsHour - Politics πŸ“– πŸ“‚ Category: disaster funding,florida,indictments,Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick βœ… Key idea: The Department of Justice announced a federal indictment charging U.S. Rep. Sheila Chervilus McCormick of Florida with stealing $5 million in federal disaster funds, laundering some of the money through unofficial donors to her congressional campaign, and then conspiring to file a false tax return. Watch Cherfilus-McCormick's remarks in the video player above. Federal prosecutors accused the Democratic candidate of stealing Federal Emergency Management Agency overpayments that her family's health care company received through a coronavirus vaccination employment contract. Chervilus McCormick…
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Trump family’s cryptocurrency ties raise concerns as administration eases regulations

Trump family’s cryptocurrency ties raise concerns as administration eases regulations

πŸ’₯ Discover this trending post from PBS NewsHour - Politics πŸ“– πŸ“‚ Category: crypto,cryptocurrency,Donald Trump news,Ethics,trump family πŸ“Œ Key idea: Amna Nawaz: As President Trump's administration has eased regulations on cryptocurrencies and pledged to make the United States the cryptocurrency capital of the world, his family's ties to the industry raise ethical concerns and blur the lines between business and government.Our White House correspondent Liz Landers takes a closer look. Liz Landers: For more than a year, President Trump's two eldest sons, Eric and Don Jr., have been roadshows around the world preaching the virtues of cryptocurrencies... Eric Trump, Executive…
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The document shows the Justice Department examining its handling of the mortgage fraud investigation into Senator Schiff

The document shows the Justice Department examining its handling of the mortgage fraud investigation into Senator Schiff

✨ Explore this awesome post from PBS NewsHour - Politics πŸ“– πŸ“‚ Category: Adam Schiff,Department of Justice,Mortgage fraud πŸ’‘ Here’s what you’ll learn: WASHINGTON (AP) β€” The Justice Department is considering the handling of the mortgage fraud investigation into Sen. Adam Schiff, including the possible involvement of people who claimed to be acting at the request or direction of two Trump administration officials who were pushing the investigation into the California Democrat, according to a document reviewed by The Associated Press. Federal authorities involved in Schiff's investigation in Maryland interviewed a Republican congressional candidate on Thursday who promoted mortgage fraud…
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Trump said Democrats should be arrested for urging the military to reject illegal orders

Trump said Democrats should be arrested for urging the military to reject illegal orders

πŸ”₯ Check out this trending post from PBS NewsHour - Politics πŸ“– πŸ“‚ Category: Democrats,Donald Trump news,Jason Crow πŸ’‘ Key idea: Amna Nawaz: Six congressional Democrats with military and intelligence backgrounds are urging current service members to ignore the chain of command if they receive illegal orders. Rep. Chris DiLuzio (D-PA): Currently, threats to our Constitution do not come only from abroad... Rep. Jason Crow (D-Colorado): ...but from here at home. Senator Mark Kelly (Democrat, Arizona): Our laws are clear. You can reject illegal requests. Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich.): You can reject illegal requests. Representative Chris DiLuzio: You must reject…
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Rapper Brass Michel was sentenced to 14 years in prison for illegal donations to the Obama campaign

Rapper Brass Michel was sentenced to 14 years in prison for illegal donations to the Obama campaign

πŸ”₯ Explore this insightful post from PBS NewsHour - Politics πŸ“– πŸ“‚ Category: Barack Obama,Pras Michel πŸ“Œ Main takeaway: WASHINGTON (AP) β€” Grammy Award-winning rapper Prakazrel "Bras" Michel was sentenced Thursday to 14 years in prison in a case in which he was found guilty of illegally diverting millions of dollars in foreign contributions to former President Barack Obama's 2012 re-election campaign. Michel, 52, refused to speak in court before US District Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly sentenced him. In April 2023, a federal jury convicted Michelle on 10 charges, including conspiracy and acting as an unregistered agent of a foreign government.…
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WATCH: Kelmar’s attorney Abrego Garcia provides an update on the legal battle over ICE’s efforts to deport him

WATCH: Kelmar’s attorney Abrego Garcia provides an update on the legal battle over ICE’s efforts to deport him

πŸš€ Read this insightful post from PBS NewsHour - Politics πŸ“– πŸ“‚ Category: immigration,Kilmar Abrego Garcia πŸ’‘ Here’s what you’ll learn: Kelmar Abrego Garcia entered the news in March 2025 after he was deported to El Salvador despite a court ruling that should have prevented this. His complex legal battle has since fueled controversy over President Donald Trump's immigration policies. Watch the latest statements from Abrego Garcia's attorney in the video player above. There is a civil case in Maryland, where he is challenging Homeland Security's attempts to deport him again. There is also a criminal case in Tennessee, where…
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The Trump administration is proposing new oil drilling operations off the coasts of California and Florida

The Trump administration is proposing new oil drilling operations off the coasts of California and Florida

πŸš€ Read this trending post from PBS NewsHour - Politics πŸ“– πŸ“‚ Category: california,Donald Trump news,Doug Burgum,florida,offshore drilling,oil drilling πŸ“Œ Here’s what you’ll learn: WASHINGTON (AP) β€” The Trump administration on Thursday announced new oil drilling off the coasts of California and Florida for the first time in decades, boosting a project that critics say could harm coastal communities and ecosystems, as President Donald Trump seeks to expand U.S. oil production. The oil industry is seeking access to new offshore areas, including Southern California and off the coast of Florida, as a way to boost energy security and jobs in…
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WATCH: Levitt says South Africa’s president is ‘taking his word’ in proposing US join G20 talks

WATCH: Levitt says South Africa’s president is ‘taking his word’ in proposing US join G20 talks

πŸ’₯ Explore this trending post from PBS NewsHour - Politics πŸ“– πŸ“‚ Category: Cyril Ramaphosa,Donald Trump news,g20,karoline leavitt,south africa πŸ’‘ Main takeaway: White House press secretary Carolyn Leavitt said Thursday that South Africa's president is "talking big" when he suggests the United States will participate in the G20. Watch the clip in the video player above. She was responding to President Cyril Ramaphosa's comments that the United States had "changed its mind" and said his comments were "not appreciated by the President or his team." Read more: How Trump's support for white South Africans led to a US boycott of…
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