Senator Cory Booker delivered a 23-hour speech on the Senate floor, the second longest in Senate history, protesting President Trump’s administration. His marathon speech, though primarily symbolic, effectively halted Senate business and served as a high-profile rebuke of the administration’s actions. Booker cited numerous concerns, including potential healthcare cuts and the undermining of democratic institutions, framing the situation as a national crisis. The speech garnered support from fellow Democrats, who joined him on the floor, highlighting the party’s increasing pushback against the Trump administration.
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Senator Cory Booker delivered a nearly 20-hour speech on the Senate floor, criticizing the Trump administration’s policies and actions. His marathon speech, prompted by constituent pressure for stronger responses to administration actions, highlighted concerns about violations of core American principles and the detrimental effects on various institutions. The speech, while not immediately impacting legislative action, drew comparisons to other lengthy Senate speeches aimed at raising awareness and influencing public debate. Booker’s actions garnered both praise from civil rights leaders and mockery from the White House.
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Senator Cory Booker engaged in a prolonged Senate floor speech, although not a technically defined filibuster, to protest what he views as unacceptable government actions. His speech, exceeding 15 hours, targeted conservative Republicans for various policy positions, including their handling of fiscal issues and support of figures perceived as undermining democratic institutions. Booker’s actions, largely ignored by mainstream media, draw a parallel to historical acts of civil disobedience, aiming for a memorable and impactful protest against the current political climate. He continues to speak out on issues such as threats to Social Security.
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Twenty-three states and Washington, D.C., are suing the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. over the unlawful rescission of $12 billion in public health funding. The lawsuit seeks a temporary restraining order to halt the cuts, which will reportedly eliminate crucial public health services and cost thousands of healthcare jobs. The states argue that the funds, while initially allocated during the COVID-19 pandemic, supported long-term public health infrastructure and were not solely for pandemic response. The plaintiffs contend that HHS lacks the authority to unilaterally rescind congressionally appropriated funds, thereby undermining the legislative branch’s power.
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Senator Cory Booker launched a 17-hour-plus speech on the Senate floor to protest the Trump administration’s policies, specifically targeting cuts to social programs and questionable executive orders. His marathon address, though not a filibuster, aims to highlight the Democrats’ opposition to these actions. Booker’s protest, drawing inspiration from the Civil Rights movement, underscores the party’s struggle to effectively counter the administration’s agenda. He continues his speech despite physical limitations and advice from colleagues, aiming to raise public awareness of what he sees as a national crisis.
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Donald Trump’s suggestion of a third presidential term, despite constitutional limitations, sparked online discussions about amending the 22nd Amendment. This led to the trending hashtag #Obama2028 on X, with users satirically suggesting Obama as a potential alternative candidate. While the conversation was largely speculative and humorous, it highlighted the ongoing debate surrounding term limits and the unlikelihood of either scenario due to the constitutional requirements for amendment. Currently, neither Trump nor Obama is eligible to run for president in 2028 under existing law.
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Vice President Vance defended the Trump administration’s erroneous deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Salvadoran man with protected status, to El Salvador’s “Terrorism Confinement Center.” Vance argued that concern over the deportation should be secondary to the crimes committed by gang members against U.S. citizens. The administration, while admitting the mistake, contends that U.S. courts lack jurisdiction to intervene. Abrego Garcia’s deportation stemmed from a March 15th operation targeting alleged gang members, with the administration asserting that those deported were the “worst of the worst,” despite criticism of their methods for identifying gang affiliations. The administration maintains that Abrego Garcia’s past allegations of MS-13 involvement negate his protected status, though he was never convicted.
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Senator Cory Booker delivered a 17+ hour speech on the Senate floor, protesting the Trump administration’s policies and actions. His address covered numerous topics, from healthcare and the economy to the rule of law, incorporating constituent letters and comments from world leaders. Though not technically a filibuster, Booker’s speech, inspired by John Lewis’s call for “good trouble,” aimed to highlight what he views as a disregard for the Constitution and American needs. The speech, exceeding even Senator Chris Murphy’s 15-hour gun control protest, continued despite the Senate’s scheduled business, utilizing permissible strategies like yielding to colleagues’ questions to maintain his standing.
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Senator Cory Booker launched a lengthy Senate floor speech protesting the Trump administration’s actions, specifically citing the Department of Government Efficiency’s drastic budget cuts under Elon Musk’s leadership. Booker’s protest, continuing as long as physically possible, highlights concerns over the administration’s disregard for the rule of law and its impact on programs like Medicare and Medicaid. Fellow Democratic Senators expressed support, joining Booker on the Senate floor in solidarity. The speech’s duration remains uncertain, but it’s expected to extend well into the night.
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A recent AP-NORC poll reveals President Trump’s net approval rating has plummeted to a new second-term low of -14 points, with 56% disapproving of his performance. This disapproval extends to his handling of the economy (58% disapproval) and trade negotiations (60% disapproval), mirroring other polls showing declining economic approval. Shifting public opinion, including a growing belief that Trump is responsible for current economic conditions, could significantly impact his political standing and legislative agenda. The ongoing economic uncertainty and international tensions may further influence his approval ratings in the coming weeks.
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