While Trump often crowdsources from an array of allies, he has tended to make many decisions with just a handful of administration officials. Continue reading Trump is relying on a small circle of advisers as he weighs Iran strikes
Juneteenth, the day commemorating the end of slavery in the United States, became a federal holiday in 2021 under then-President Joe Biden. Before that, the holiday was informally celebrated around the country as a way to celebrate liberation from what is commonly referred to as America’s “original sin.” But the current occupant of the White House has a track record of expressing sympathy and solidarity … Continue reading A Juneteenth reminder of Trump’s love for the slavery-defending Confederacy
A cartoon by Clay Bennett. Related | Trump sends 2,000 more troops to terrorize Los Angeles Campaign Action Continue reading Cartoon: Another military parade
Protesters are at the mercy of Mother Nature during outdoor demonstrations, which could become riskier as climate change accelerates. By Kiley Price for Inside Climate News Last Saturday, Laurie Marshall joined hundreds of people in El Paso, Texas, for the city’s “No Kings Day” protests, part of a nationwide series of actions in opposition of what organizers say is authoritarian behavior by the Trump administration. As protesters … Continue reading Climate change makes protests harder—including climate change protests
Juneteenth celebrations unfolded across the U.S. on Thursday to mark the day in 1865 when Union soldiers brought the news of freedom to enslaved Black people in Texas. The events include one in Galveston — the holiday’s birthplace — where former President Joe Biden was expected. Juneteenth has been celebrated by Black Americans for generations, but became more widely observed after Biden designated it a federal holiday in … Continue reading Juneteenth celebrations across the US commemorate the end of slavery
NBC Out Reporter Jay Valle joins Meet the Press NOW to share the stories of transgender military members who fear they may not qualify to serve after the Supreme Court allows the Trump administration to implement an effective ban on transgender servicemembers. Continue reading ‘I still want to serve’: Transgender servicemembers face uncertain future under Trump admin
Syracuse University’s Margaret Talev and NBC News Capitol Hill Correspondent Julie Tsirkin discuss where Latino Trump voters are breaking with the president in the latest installment of NBC News’ “Deciders” focus group in partnership with Engagious, Sago and Syracuse University. Continue reading Trump Latino voters split over mass deportation agenda but largely back him: Deciders focus group
NBC News White House Correspondent Vaughn Hillyard, Senior National Security Correspondent Courtney Kube and retired Lt. Gen. Steph Twitty join Meet the Press NOW to discuss the Intelligence Community’s assessment that Iran isn’t close to creating a nuclear weapon, despite President Trump saying it is a “few weeks away.” NBC News International Correspondent Matt Bradley reports on the ground from Tel Aviv. Continue reading Trump says Iran is close to having a nuclear weapon but U.S. intelligence says otherwise
White House border czar Tom Homan told reporters that the Trump administration would be continuing its worksite immigration raids but would be prioritizing criminals. Continue reading Tom Homan: Worksite immigration raids will continue but ‘criminals come first’
Some divides are emerging among swing-state Latinos who voted for President Donald Trump when it comes to his approach to mass deportations, according to new focus group conversations with some of these voters, who nevertheless remain broadly supportive of the president. Continue reading Focus groups: Latino Trump voters diverge on deportations but largely still back the president
