Politics
Ernst demands $2T in federal cuts, urges Trump team to ‘make DC squeal’ amid shutdown fight
A Senate Republican has a list of more than a ‘trillion dollars worth of ideas ripe for a trim’ as...
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White House pressed about Trump seemingly changing his tune on Project 2025
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt was pressed about President Donald Trump seemingly changing his campaign position on Project 2025...
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Government shutdown drags into weekend as Senate Democrats block GOP plan
Senate Democrats blocked Republicans’ attempt to reopen the government again, all but guaranteeing that the government shutdown rolls through the...
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Trump extends US security guarantee to Qatar, elevating Gulf ally to near-NATO status
President Donald Trump signed an order Monday offering a U.S. guarantee for Qatar’s security, a significant commitment for the rising...
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Johnson sends critical signal to Schumer as Dems dig in on government shutdown chaos
Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., is sending a pointed signal to Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., as the 2025 government...
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Japan poised for first female prime minister after ruling party elects Sanae Takaichi as new leader
Japan is on track to get its first female prime minister after the leading conservative party elected Sanae Takaichi as...
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Johnson shuts door on negotiating shutdown deal as Democrats dig in on Obamacare
House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., made clear on Thursday that House Republicans will not budge amid the ongoing standoff over...
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White House says federal layoffs could hit ‘thousands’ ahead of Trump, Vought meeting
The federal government may have to lay off ‘thousands’ of employees if the government shutdown continues, White House press secretary...
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The agency staff Vought might recommend cutting and whether the cuts will be permanent
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) chief Russell Vought and President Donald Trump are in the midst of mapping out...
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‘Real consequences’: Food aid, flood insurance, FEMA funds in jeopardy amid shutdown, Johnson says
House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., is warning that everyday Americans could be at risk in a prolonged government shutdown. The...
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