Expect an all-night session tonight in
Continue reading...
MadAboutPolitics.com - Featured News
Featured News
Today's Political News Compilation - Thursday, April 3, 2025
AP Photo
Republicans moving ahead with Trump’s ‘big’ bill of tax breaks and spending cuts amid tariff uproar
By LISA MASCAROUpdated 8:05 PM CDT, April 3, 2025
WASHINGTON (AP) — After a long wait, the Senate is launching action on President Donald Trump’s “big, beautiful bill” of tax breaks and spending cuts at a risky moment for the U.S. and global economy.
More than a month after House Republicans surprised Washington by advancing their framework for Trump’s $4.5 trillion in tax breaks and $2 trillion in spending cuts, Senate Republicans voted Thursday to start working on their version. The largely party-line vote, 52-48, sets the stage for a potential Senate all-nighter Friday spilling into the weekend.
But work on the multitrillion-dollar package is coming as markets at home and abroad are on edge in the aftermath Trump’s vast tariffs scheme, complicating an already difficult political and procedural undertaking on what Republicans hope will become their signature domestic policy package.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., opened the chamber Thursday saying they expected to be ready to begin.
Trump says he’s on board with the plan and Republicans, in control of Congress, are eager to show the party is making progress toward delivering on their campaign promises. By nightfall, as voting began, one Republican, the libertarian-leaning Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky, voted against, as did all Democrats. ...
READ THE FULL STORY - AP
Dow drops 1,600 as US stocks lead worldwide sell-off after Trump’s tariffs cause a COVID-like shock
Financial markets around the world reeled following President Donald Trump’s latest and most severe set of tariffs, and the U.S. stock market took the worst of it.
apnews.comTrump says he supports proxy voting for new parents in Congress
President Donald Trump has endorsed a proposal that would allow new parents in Congress to vote by proxy, rather than in person.
apnews.com
Trump’s self-inflicted tariff crisis sparks confusion, chaos and questions of competence | CNN Politics
There are reasons to question whether President Donald Trump fully grasps the consequences of the tariff barrage that he used to fire up a global trade war.
www.cnn.comTrump administration fires staff of program that helps low-income households pay for heat
The Trump administration has laid off the entire staff of a $4.1 billion program that helps low-income households nationwide pay for heat.
apnews.comTrump says things are 'going very well' after worst stock market drop in years over tariffs
President Donald Trump is sounding an upbeat note about his tariffs even as the stock market reacted by falling more than 1,600 points.
apnews.com
RFK Jr. says 20% of health agency layoffs could be mistakes
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said the CDC's lead poisoning program will be reinstated.
www.cbsnews.com
National Security Council staffers fired after Trump met with far-right activist Laura Loomer: Sources
The White House has fired a handful of National Security Council staffers following a Wednesday meeting with far-right political activist Laura Loomer.
'There's a movement bubbling up': Anti-Trump protests planned nationwide Saturday
Over 1,000 anti-Trump protests, both big and small, are scheduled across America Saturday
www.usatoday.com
States sue to block Trump's election order, saying it violates the Constitution
Democratic officials in 19 states are suing over President Donald Trump’s attempt to reshape elections across the U.S., calling it an unconstitutional invasion of states’ clear authority to run their own elections.
apnews.comChina imposes a 34% tariff on imports of all U.S. products starting April 10
China will impose a 34% tariff on imports of all U.S. products beginning April 10, part of a flurry of retaliatory measures following U.S.
apnews.com
Trump confirms National Security Council firings as Waltz's Signal chat woes snowball
President Donald Trump confirmed that multiple employees within the National Security Council were fired Thursday, adding to National Security Advisor Mike Waltz's recent political woes that have snowballed since Democrats first slammed him over March's Signal chat leak.
South Korea’s President Yoon removed from office over martial law decree
South Korea’s Constitutional Court says President Yoon Suk-yeol ‘violated’ basic rights by declaring martial law.
Trump says Musk will probably leave in 'a few months'
President Donald Trump that Elon Musk would likely leave his administration in “a few months." The Thursday comments were the clearest sign that Trump's most powerful and disruptive adviser will be wrapping up his work inside the government.
apnews.comGlobal markets, Wall Street continue to slide after China slaps retaliatory tariffs on imports
Global markets slid further and Wall Street was on track for another day of crushing losses Friday after China responded to U.S.
apnews.com
Musk's political baggage: Polls show Americans sour on Trump's most visible advisor
Recent polls shows Elon Musk's approval ratings at a low mark as DOGE faces public backlash over federal cuts and efforts to elect a conservative to the Wisconsin Supreme Court faltered.
Brown University to see half a billion in federal funding halted by Trump administration
A White House official says the Trump administration is planning to halt more than half a billion dollars in contracts and grants awarded to Brown University.
apnews.com
Federal judge temporarily blocks $11 billion in Trump administration's cuts to public health funding
A judge in Rhode Island on Thursday blocked $11 billion in public health funding while a lawsuit from 23 states and D.C. plays out.
www.cbsnews.comLatest Posts from our Message Boards
The trade and economy mega-thread
(9 Viewers)
Right wing nuts thread
(1 Viewer)
Latest Political News Feed
Concerned parents of trans kids compared to 'hate groups' by Colorado Dem: Wouldn't 'ask the KKK' for opinion
A Colorado Democrat likened parent groups to "the KKK" during an hours-long committee hearing for a controversial bill that could see parents accused of "coercive control" in custody fights for using a trans child's "deadname."
"I really am curious about how much stakeholdering went on both sides of the issue, and not just one side," Republican state Rep. Jarvis Caldwell said during the hearing, which began Monday night and ran into early Tuesday. "I'm curious with if the businesses in the community were included in these and if parent groups that...
Continue reading..."I really am curious about how much stakeholdering went on both sides of the issue, and not just one side," Republican state Rep. Jarvis Caldwell said during the hearing, which began Monday night and ran into early Tuesday. "I'm curious with if the businesses in the community were included in these and if parent groups that...
SCOOP: Newsom to ask world leaders to exempt California exports from retaliatory tariffs
EXCLUSIVE: California Gov. Gavin Newsom will announce plans Friday afternoon directing the state to pursue "strategic" relationships with countries announcing retaliatory tariffs against the U.S., urging them to exclude California-made products from those taxes, Fox News Digital has learned.
Sources in Newsom's administration told Fox News Digital the announcement is a direct response to President Donald Trump's "Liberation Day" tariff plan, which sets out a baseline duty of 10% on all imports to the U.S. and some higher percentages for other top...
Continue reading...Sources in Newsom's administration told Fox News Digital the announcement is a direct response to President Donald Trump's "Liberation Day" tariff plan, which sets out a baseline duty of 10% on all imports to the U.S. and some higher percentages for other top...
One Republican senator voted against confirming Trump nominee Harmeet Dhillon
All but one Senate Republican voted on Thursday to confirm President Donald Trump's nomination of Harmeet Dhillon to serve as an assistant attorney general.
While the 52-45 vote was almost entirely along party lines, Sen. Lisa Murkowski, of Alaska, joined Democrats in voting against Dhillon's confirmation.
Fox News Digital reached out to a Murkowski spokesperson on Friday morning to request a comment from the lawmaker, but did not receive a response by the time of publication.
DR. OZ BECOMES NEXT HEAD OF MEDICARE AND MEDICAID SERVICES FOLLOWING...
Continue reading...While the 52-45 vote was almost entirely along party lines, Sen. Lisa Murkowski, of Alaska, joined Democrats in voting against Dhillon's confirmation.
Fox News Digital reached out to a Murkowski spokesperson on Friday morning to request a comment from the lawmaker, but did not receive a response by the time of publication.
DR. OZ BECOMES NEXT HEAD OF MEDICARE AND MEDICAID SERVICES FOLLOWING...
Libya expels aid groups accused of 'African' population plot
The groups, including the UN refugee agency, are accused of trying to change Libya's "demographic composition".
Continue reading...Maryland bill creating commission to study, recommend slavery reparations heads to governor's desk
A Maryland bill creating a commission to study and recommend potential slavery reparations is now at the desk of Democratic Gov. Wes Moore.
Lawmakers in the Old Line State advanced the bill to Moore after it passed the state's House by a 101-36 vote. Moore has said he will consider the legislation, according to The Associated Press.
In the bill, potential reparations are described as official statements of apology, monetary compensation, property tax rebates and social service assistance, including assistance with down payments on homes, business...
Continue reading...Lawmakers in the Old Line State advanced the bill to Moore after it passed the state's House by a 101-36 vote. Moore has said he will consider the legislation, according to The Associated Press.
In the bill, potential reparations are described as official statements of apology, monetary compensation, property tax rebates and social service assistance, including assistance with down payments on homes, business...
WATCH: Dem Jasmine Crockett silent as aide attempts to intimidate, block reporter's question about violence
Far-left Democrat Jasmine Crockett of Texas watched silently as an aide got into a Fox News Digital reporter’s face and attempted to intimidate him from asking a question about whether Democrat rhetoric has contributed to the ongoing spate of violent attacks against Tesla owners and dealers.
After weeks of Democrats condemning Elon Musk for his role at DOGE, there have been at least 80 acts of vandalism against Tesla vehicles in the U.S. and Canada and at least 10 incidents of vandalism and arson against Tesla dealerships, charging stations and...
Continue reading...After weeks of Democrats condemning Elon Musk for his role at DOGE, there have been at least 80 acts of vandalism against Tesla vehicles in the U.S. and Canada and at least 10 incidents of vandalism and arson against Tesla dealerships, charging stations and...
South Korea's president has been removed from power: What happens now?
The constitutional court unanimously upheld the impeachment of Yoon Suk Yeol.
Continue reading...Feasts, frogs and flowers: Africa's top shots
A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond.
Continue reading...Celebrations and sorrow as South Korea president removed from office
South Korea's constitutional court has unanimously voted to uphold the impeachment of president Yoon Suk Yeol.
Continue reading...Trump admin halting more than $500M in federal funding to Brown University over antisemitism response: report
More than half a billion dollars in federal funding to Brown University is being halted by the Trump administration over the Ivy League's response to antisemitism since Hamas' 2023 attack in Israel.
A White House official said nearly $510 million awarded to the university through federal contracts and grants is on the line, The Associated Press reported, adding that the official spoke on condition of anonymity.
Fox News Digital reached out to Brown University, but did not immediately hear back.
Brown Provost Frank Doyle said in an email on...
Continue reading...A White House official said nearly $510 million awarded to the university through federal contracts and grants is on the line, The Associated Press reported, adding that the official spoke on condition of anonymity.
Fox News Digital reached out to Brown University, but did not immediately hear back.
Brown Provost Frank Doyle said in an email on...
TV's Dr Oz confirmed to lead Medicare and Medicaid
Oz, who has never held public office, is best known for hosting US daytime TV show The Dr Oz Show.
Continue reading...Bollywood actor and director Manoj Kumar dies at 87
Manoj Kumar was best known for his patriotic films in the 1960s and 1970s.
Continue reading...Marine Le Pen's ban outraged France's far right - and they may well take revenge
Could the National Rally retaliate in parliament by attempting to bring down the fragile coalition government?
Continue reading...