How Rare It Is For Presidents To Name Stuff After Themselves
A history of presidents naming things after themselves, from Washington's city to Trump's threats.
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Category: Politics
Battle Over Daylight Saving Time Erupts as Trump Pressures Cotton to End Clock Changes
Sen. Cotton refuses to fast-track Trump's permanent Daylight Saving Time bill, citing past failed attempts and late winter sunrises.
Jimmy Kimmel Mocks Trump’s $5,000 Midterm Pledge With a Joke About His Fitness Routine
Jimmy Kimmel mocks Trump's $5,000 midterm pledge with a joke about marathons and a piggybank analogy.
At a rally, Trump floated the idea of letting Iran target Los Angeles and San Diego
A president suggests letting a foreign power destroy two American cities, while governors and mayors rise in arms against him.
Obama to headlined Abdul El-Sayed’s Michigan Senate rally as Democrats try to flip the seat
Obama to appear at Abdul El-Sayed's Michigan Senate rally, boosting a race that drew national attention.
Midterm voters dislike Trump’s Iran war — but his party may still hold its seats
Guardian reporters answer reader questions on Iran war, Trump and midterms in a live Q&A on 6 Oct.
Trump Will Fund White House Ads Himself Using MAGA Inc. Money
Trump says his PAC will pay for TV ads instead of taxpayers, amid FCC complaints over whether they're PSAs or politics.
Democrats Want Rural Voters Back — But Years of Cultural Drift Have Pushed Them Further Away
Ohio Democrats seek the governor's seat via rural counties that have turned against the party, amid a fracking moratorium pledge.
Sen. Tillis Says His Vote for Hegseth Was ‘Biggest Regret of My Career’ in New Book
Sen. Tillis says voting to confirm Pete Hegseth was his biggest career regret in a new book. Here's what else he confesses.
NC Rep Introduces Bill Banning Candidates From Trading Their Own Election Contracts
House Democrat Don Davis introduces a bill banning candidates from betting on their own elections after his opponent's Kalshi penalty.
Usha Vance Slips Down Steps as Helicopter Lands, Carrying Baby Across Her Chest
Usha Vance stumbles down the steps of the VP helicopter while carrying her infant son, before reuniting with JD and Mirabel at Joint Base Andrews.
Dem Senator Who Demanded Saudi Accountability Over Khashoggi Meets With Crown Prince, Pushes Palestinian State
Sen. Chris Murphy meets with Saudi Crown Prince MBS, pushing for peace with Iran and a Palestinian state while skipping Khashoggi.