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Political Rivalries Heat Up

Updated 2026-08-25 17:40 UTC 1 source Negative

Democratic lawmakers and strategists criticized President Trump's policies and actions, while a Texas GOP candidate outlined his stance on data centers. The Department of Education is also stepping up enforcement of parental rights laws.

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The Hill
The U.S. Department of Education and the Department of Justice have intensified enforcement of parental rights laws against school districts that hide student information from parents regarding gender identity and privacy violations.
2026-08-25 17:00 UTC
The Hill
Democratic strategist James Carville went after House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) over his recent meeting with President Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner. “One thing that I know and you know, these are a pack of crooks, and they're a pack of people that don't give a s‑‑‑ about the Unite
2026-08-25 17:00 UTC
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2026-08-25 17:02 UTC
The Hill
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) unveiled a plan Monday to place restrictions on data centers if elected to the U.S. Senate, becoming the latest GOP candidate to take a stronger stance against the controversial AI infrastructure. Paxton laid out his four-point plan, vowing to “fiercely advocate
2026-08-25 17:13 UTC
The Hill
Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-Mich.) on Tuesday took a jab at President Trump over his threat to rename Lake Ontario to Lake America amid his trade war with Canada, saying the U.S. should "just call it Lake Natalie" after White House executive assistant Natalie Harp. Dingell shared on the social platform X
2026-08-25 17:13 UTC
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