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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Faces Tough Senate Scrutiny Over HHS Nomination
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. spent much of his Finance Committee testimony trying to downplay his history of anti-vaccine activism under withering question [...]
Howard Lutnick’s Confirmation Hearing Overshadowed by Trump’s Aid Freeze
Howard Lutnick's confirmation hearing for Commerce Secretary was overshadowed by frustration over President Trump's federal aid freeze. Democratic se [...]
Senate Advances Lee Zeldin’s EPA Nomination Toward Final Vote
The U.S. Senate has advanced Lee Zeldin’s nomination as EPA Administrator, setting up a final confirmation vote. With bipartisan support, his appoint [...]
Trump’s freeze on US aid rings alarm bells from Thailand to Ukraine
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a House Republican members conference meeting in Trump National Doral resort, in Miami, Florida, U.S. J [...]
House Republicans divided over how to pay for Trump’s tax cuts
Republicans applaud as U.S. Representative Mike Johnson (R-LA) speaks after being re-elected as Speaker of the House on the first day of the 119t [...]
Jason Smith Pushes Unified Reconciliation Bill to Avoid Tax Hikes
Rep. Jason Smith, Chair of the House Ways and Means Committee, is determined to pass a unified reconciliation package focused on tax reform. However, [...]
U.S. House Passes Controversial Bill on Transgender Athletes in Women’s Sports
The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill restricting transgender athletes from participating in women’s sports, a controversial move that has [...]
Trump’s Greenland plan: US House Republicans seek support for bill on possible purchase
Greenland's flag flies in Igaliku settlement, Greenland, July 5, 2024. Ritzau Scanpix/Ida Marie Odgaard via REUTERS/File Photo
Trump Allies Pr [...]
Biden Urges Continued Federal Support for California Wildfire Recovery
President Joe Biden has emphasized the federal government's commitment to supporting California's wildfire recovery and expressed hope that the incom [...]
Speaker Mike Johnson and Donald Trump Push for Single-Bill Budget Reconciliation
House Speaker Mike Johnson unveiled his and Trump's plans to House Republicans in a retreat Saturday. | Francis Chung/POLITICO
Newly reelected Hou [...]
