A majority of Americans believe President Trump has profited inappropriately from a cryptocurrency empire while in office and disapprove of his family's global business activity, according to recent polls. Why it matters: Democrats are leaning into those concerns in their own midterm messaging — and laying the groundwork to audit Trump's historically lucrative presidency should they emerge victorious. - While Trump has argued "nobody cared" whether he and his family pursued business deals abroad during his first term, Americans seem to be signaling discomfort with the Trump family's business success. - The White House did not immediately respond to Axios' request for comment. By the numbers: Most Americans (63%) say Trump and…
Despite deteriorating conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, Donald Trump says the record-setting deployment is “not nearly long enough.” Rep. Mike Levin (D-CA), who is demanding answers from the Pentagon and Navy, joins MS NOW’s Antonia Hylton to discuss Trump’s shocking comments and “cavalier attitude” towards the 5,000 sailors and Marines sent to the Middle East ahead of Trump’s war.
AI:President Trump has dismissed mounting concerns regarding deteriorating conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln during its record-setting deployment to the Middle East, stating that the mission's duration is "not nearly long enough." While Democratic leadership, including Rep. Mike Levin, demands answers from the Pentagon regarding the welfare of the 5,000 sailors and Marines on board, Trump remains unmoved by reports of poor conditions and strategic ambiguity surrounding the deployment's true purpose. This standoff highlights a deepening divide as families express alarm over the situation while political figures focus on questioning the administration's transparency and leadership during high-stakes military operations.Open
A growing number of House Democrats are calling on Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-Fla.) to resign after the House Ethics Committee found her guilty of dozens of charges , including serious financial misconduct. Why it matters: Some of those lawmakers said they are at least open to voting to expel the Florida Democrat, creating substantial new pressure for her to be ousted from Congress by one means or another. - Cherfilus-McCormick, who is also under federal indictment, said in a statement Friday: "I look forward to proving my innocence. Until then, my focus remains where it belongs: showing up for the great people of Florida's 20th District who sent me to Washington to fight for them." - The Ethics Committee is set to meet when the…
After the Senate passed a bill early Friday that would fund most of the Department of Homeland Security, the proposal now heads to the House, which aims to pass it before a two-week recess begins Friday. Rep. Mike Levin, D-Calif., explains what needs to happen — and how quickly — on “NewsNation Live.” #DHS #House #Politics Get a fast-paced look at the latest from the border to Main Street to the White House on "NewsNation Live with Marni Hughes." Weekdays starting at 9a/8C.#NewsNationLive NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans.
Rep. Darrell Issa (R-Calif.) is expected to drop his bid for reelection just ahead of California's congressional filing deadline on Friday, two sources familiar with the matter told Axios. Why it matters: The development shakes up the race for his seat significantly, with another Republican ally of Issa's reportedly filing to run instead. - Issa's website was recently changed to display his PAC's logo rather than that of his campaign, Punchbowl News reported . - Issa has maintained publicly that he is running for reelection. A campaign spokesperson declined to comment on whether Issa is retiring. State of play: Issa's reelection prospects were thrown into doubt last year after California voters approved redrawing the state's…
