Politics
Trump Faces Judicial Setbacks on Trade and Iran
President Trump is facing judicial setbacks in his trade agenda, with a federal court striking down tariffs. Additionally, he is struggling to find a lasting solution to the Iran war amid conflicting signals.
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The Hill
President Trump’s trade agenda is in question following the latest court decision striking down tariffs aimed at replacing a previous regime that was also knocked down by the judiciary, raising questions about his next move on the policy. A federal court ruled against the 10 percent tariff Trump im
2026-05-09 10:00 UTC
The Hill
The Virginia Supreme Court on Friday dealt a blow to Democrats’ hopes of flipping the House this fall, throwing out the redistricting referendum that was set to give Democrats a midterm boost. The Virginia court’s decision invalidates the state’s newly adopted congressional map, which would’ve exp
2026-05-09 10:00 UTC
The Hill
The White House is scrambling to find its footing on AI policy, as the development of new, more powerful models forces the Trump administration to rethink its strategy on AI safety. From the outset of President Trump’s second term, the White House has promoted a pro-innovation, light-touch stance o
2026-05-09 10:00 UTC
The Hill
When is a ceasefire not a ceasefire? President Trump has been dancing around the question this past week as he seeks to preserve an uneasy semi-peace with Iran while searching for a lasting deal to end the war that he began 10 weeks ago. Trump and other senior figures in his administration have been
2026-05-09 10:00 UTC