- Lawrence Hurley @ NBC News: Supreme Court strikes down most of Trump's tariffs in a major blow to the president
The decision does not affect all of Trump's tariffs but invalidates those implemented using an emergency law.
- Kathryn Wilkens @ Mediaite: ‘Absolutely Ashamed!’ Trump Comes Out Guns Blazing After SCOTUS Tariff Decision
On Friday, during an appearance before the press at the White House, President Donald Trump spoke on the Supreme Court’s decision to strike down his sweeping tariffs, saying that he was “absolutely ashamed” of the justices responsible for it.
- Tyler Pager and Tony Romm @ The New York Times: Trump Plans to Impose Tariffs a Different Way After Supreme Court Loss
The administration has been preparing for months for the possibility that the court would rule against the president and developed contingency plans.
- Tamilore Oshikanlu @ The Daily Beast: MAGA Architects Hire Gay Porn Star for Education Role
Heritage Foundation leaders praised Corey DeAngelis’ hiring despite a public past in the porn industry.
- Nikki McCann Ramírez @ Rolling Stone: Trump Is Hijacking Billions in Taxpayer Money for His Made-Up ‘Peace’ Group
The president banged a golden gavel to “Y.M.C.A.” at the coalition's first official meeting.
- Tad DeHaven @ Vox: Trump’s dream is a giant slush fund Congress can’t touch
From Venezuelan oil to the Board of Peace, Trump is constantly looking for new sources of cash he can control.
- Steve Benen @ The Maddow Blog: Chavez-DeRemer faces back-to-back scandals, putting her future at Labor Dept. in doubt
The secretary was already facing calls for her resignation. Recent allegations likely make her political standing even shakier.