Politics
Trump's Political Maneuverings and Tariff Authority
President Trump is seeking new tariff authority from Congress, while privately discussing potential candidates for the 2028 election. His administration faces criticism over its handling of wildfires in Canada.
Coverage timeline — 4 articles
The Hill
America must pursue an energy strategy that embraces innovation rather than ideology.
2026-08-06 16:00 UTC
The Hill
President Trump reportedly told donors he wants Vice President Vance representing Republicans in the 2028 election, despite refraining from committing to a preferred candidate in public. Trump told donors in the Oval Office roughly two weeks ago that, “At the end of the day, we need to elect JD,” ac
2026-08-06 16:04 UTC
Axios
A legal cat-and-mouse game has played out over whether the president can use various obscure, untested provisions to impose tariffs. Now, Congress appears on track to give him a big, new — and explicit — tari
2026-08-06 16:10 UTC
The Hill
A new study says climate change played a key role in Canada's wildfires that burned over 7 million acres this summer, despite President Trump's claims that the devastation was a result of poor fire management. World Weather Attribution (WWA), an academic collaboration that includes the U.S. National
2026-08-06 16:16 UTC