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With gavel in hand, Trump chisels away at the power of a compliant Congress
When House Speaker Mike Johnson gifted to President Donald Trump the gavel used to enact the Republicans' tax breaks and ...
Congress sends $9B spending cuts package to Trump's desk after late-night House vote
House Speaker Mike Johnson secures victory as Congress approves $9 billion in spending cuts targeting international aid and ...
G.O.P. Push Behind Trump Agenda Has Congress in an Uproar
Shouting matches, walkouts and bitter fiscal fights have led to a series of legislative meltdowns, with big spending clashes ...
How Congress’ Cuts Will Squeeze Public Broadcasting
A cost-cutting package fast-tracked through Congress is poised to decimate a system that has supported public TV and radio ...
Trump's Budget Chief Gives The Middle Finger To Congress And The Constitution
Russ Vought said to expect more massive spending cuts because Trump is "not cowing to a legislative branch’s understanding of ...
What to Know About the Three Crypto Regulation Bills in Congress
The House this week took up a trio of bills that would establish a federal framework for regulating the cryptocurrency ...
Congress lawmakers respond to the Epstein files fallout
House representatives respond to the FBI and DOJ's decision not to release more information about the Epstein investigation.
White House defends decision to yank '$9B worth of crap' in funding Congress already approved
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said that the Trump administration's efforts to revoke already approved funds for foreign aid and public broadcasting will benefit taxpayers.
Congress is full of cobwebs | READER COMMENTARY
Our temple of liberty is full of cobwebs, and we need term limits in Congress like we have in the White House — just two ...