Politics

After increased border patrol over the weekend in Charlotte, North Carolina governor says efforts ‘create fear’

After increased border patrol over the weekend in Charlotte, North Carolina governor says efforts ‘create fear’

โœจ Discover this must-read post from PBS NewsHour - Politics ๐Ÿ“– ๐Ÿ“‚ Category: border patrol,immigration,North Carolina ๐Ÿ“Œ Main takeaway: After a spike in Border Patrol activity in North Carolina's largest city over the weekend, including dozens of arrests, Gov. Josh Stein said the efforts "create fear" and do not make Charlotte safer. The Trump administration has made the Democratic city of about 950,000 its latest target for increased immigration enforcement, and says it will combat crime, despite strong objections from local leaders and declining crime rates. Charlotte residents have reported encounters with federal immigration agents near churches, apartment complexes and…
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Trump plans to meet with New York Mayor-elect Mamdani and says they will “find a solution”

Trump plans to meet with New York Mayor-elect Mamdani and says they will “find a solution”

โœจ Discover this must-read post from PBS NewsHour - Politics ๐Ÿ“– ๐Ÿ“‚ Category: Donald Trump news,New York City,Zohran Mamdani ๐Ÿ“Œ Key idea: WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) โ€” President Donald Trump indicated Sunday that he plans to meet with New York City Mayor-elect Zahran Mamdani and said they would "work something out" in what could be a dรฉtente between the Republican president and the Democratic political star who each portray the other as failed political figures. Trump has for months criticized Mamdani, falsely calling him a โ€œcommunistโ€ and predicting the ruin of his hometown, New York, if the democratic socialist…
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Despite significant electoral losses, Republican leaders insist there is no problem with GOP policies

Despite significant electoral losses, Republican leaders insist there is no problem with GOP policies

๐Ÿš€ Discover this trending post from PBS NewsHour - Politics ๐Ÿ“– ๐Ÿ“‚ Category: Donald Trump news,elections,GOP,republicans ๐Ÿ’ก Main takeaway: NEW YORK (AP) โ€” Nearly two weeks after Republicans lost massive elections in Georgia, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Virginia, many GOP leaders insist there is no problem with the party's policies, message or President Donald Trump's leadership. Trump says Democrats and the media are misleading voters who are concerned about rising costs and the economy. Republican officials, aiming to avoid another defeat in next fall's midterm elections, are encouraging candidates to fully embrace the president and talk more about his accomplishments.…
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Federal officials say immigration raids have begun in North Carolina

Federal officials say immigration raids have begun in North Carolina

๐Ÿ’ฅ Explore this trending post from PBS NewsHour - Politics ๐Ÿ“– ๐Ÿ“‚ Category: Donald Trump news,ice raids,Immigration Customs Enforcement,North Carolina ๐Ÿ“Œ Main takeaway: CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) โ€” Federal officials confirmed that a surge in immigration enforcement in North Carolina's largest city has begun as agents were seen making arrests in multiple locations on Saturday. โ€œWe are working to strengthen DHS law enforcement in Charlotte to ensure the safety of Americans and remove threats to public safety,โ€ Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security Tricia McLaughlin said in a statement. Local officials, including Charlotte Mayor V. Lyles, criticized such actions, saying in a…
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Trump issued a second pardon to the defendant on January 6 for a separate firearms crime

Trump issued a second pardon to the defendant on January 6 for a separate firearms crime

๐Ÿ”ฅ Explore this insightful post from PBS NewsHour - Politics ๐Ÿ“– ๐Ÿ“‚ Category: Daniel Edwin Wilson,Donald Trump news,Jan. 6 insurrection,Jan. 6 pardons ๐Ÿ’ก Hereโ€™s what youโ€™ll learn: WASHINGTON (AP) โ€” President Donald Trump has issued a second pardon to a Jan. 6 defendant who remains behind bars despite granting blanket clemency to Capitol rioters over a separate conviction for illegal firearms possession. The decision is the latest example of Trump's willingness to use his constitutional power to help his supporters who once tried to keep him in power despite his loss to President Joe Biden in 2020. Daniel Edwin Wilson,…
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Trump cuts ties with Marjorie Taylor Greene and supports her opponent

Trump cuts ties with Marjorie Taylor Greene and supports her opponent

๐Ÿš€ Discover this awesome post from PBS NewsHour - Politics ๐Ÿ“– ๐Ÿ“‚ Category: Donald Trump news,maga,Marjorie Taylor Greene ๐Ÿ“Œ Main takeaway: President Donald Trump has publicly called for the withdrawal of one of his most powerful supporters in the MAGA-world, calling Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene a "weird" Marjorie and saying he would endorse a challenger against her in next year's midterms "if the right person runs." The firing of Greene โ€” once the epitome of โ€œMake America Great Again,โ€ who wore the signature red hat to President Joe Biden's 2024 State of the Union address and served as a…
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Brooks and Atkins Stohr talk about the end of lockdown and affordability concerns

Brooks and Atkins Stohr talk about the end of lockdown and affordability concerns

โœจ Explore this insightful post from PBS NewsHour - Politics ๐Ÿ“– ๐Ÿ“‚ Category: Brooks and Capehart โœ… Key idea: Amna Nawaz: It's been another busy week in Washington that saw the end of the longest government shutdown in US history and new developments regarding the Jeffrey Epstein files.For discussion, we now turn to Brooks and Atkins-Stohr's analysis. They are David Brooks of the New York Times and Kimberly Atkins Stohr of the Boston Globe. Jonathan Capehart is absent.Great to see you both. Kimberly Atkins Stohr, Boston Globe: It's good to see you. Amna Nawaz: The longest government shutdown in US…
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New Attorney General Takes Up Election Interference Case in Georgia Against Trump and His Allies

New Attorney General Takes Up Election Interference Case in Georgia Against Trump and His Allies

๐Ÿ”ฅ Check out this awesome post from PBS NewsHour - Politics ๐Ÿ“– ๐Ÿ“‚ Category: Donald Trump news,election interference,georgia,Georgia election interference case ๐Ÿ“Œ Main takeaway: The latest criminal case pending against President Trump can move forward. The case stems from efforts by Trump and his allies in 2020 to overturn that election, including pressuring Georgia officials to change the vote count. Prosecutor Fanny Willis brought the charges, but they were removed after a legal battle. Liz Landers discussed more with Tamar Hallerman. Amna Nawaz: Welcome to the News Hour.The latest pending criminal case against President Donald Trump can move forward. The…
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Trump cuts tariffs on beef, coffee and tropical fruits as pressure on consumer prices increases

Trump cuts tariffs on beef, coffee and tropical fruits as pressure on consumer prices increases

๐Ÿ’ฅ Check out this insightful post from PBS NewsHour - Politics ๐Ÿ“– ๐Ÿ“‚ Category: beef,coffee,consumer prices,Donald Trump news,tariffs ๐Ÿ’ก Main takeaway: WASHINGTON (AP) โ€” President Donald Trump signed an executive order Friday to eliminate tariffs on a wide range of goods, including beef, coffee and tropical fruits. It is part of a response to pressure from consumers who complain that prices are too high. The move comes after voters in off-year elections earlier this month cited economic concerns as their top issue, leading to big wins for Democrats in races in Virginia and New Jersey. Read more: Trump may become…
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New attorney general takes over Georgia election case against Trump and others

New attorney general takes over Georgia election case against Trump and others

๐Ÿ”ฅ Read this insightful post from PBS NewsHour - Politics ๐Ÿ“– ๐Ÿ“‚ Category: 2020 Election Interference,Donald Trump news,Fani Willis,georgia โœ… Key idea: ATLANTA (AP) โ€” The longtime prosecutor has announced he will take over the Georgia election interference case against President Donald Trump and others, after Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis was removed from the case and no one else wanted the job. Georgia's nonpartisan Board of Attorneys General was tasked with replacing Willis after she was disqualified for "appearing impropriety" stemming from a romantic relationship with the special prosecutor she chose to lead the case. The organization's executive…
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