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February 05, 2025
Politics
Republicans aim for ‘roughly’ $1 trillion in cuts as budget talks hit snags
House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) confirmed that lawmakers are closing in on the "roughly" $1 trillion target but caveated that nothing has been finalized as of yet. House...
February 05, 2025
Congress
Ex-NLRB member challenges Trump’s firing
The outcome of the case could determine whether other independent agencies can be insulated from the president’s reach.
February 05, 2025
Congress
Rep. Al Green is filing new impeachment articles against Trump
Rep. Al Green said Wednesday he was introducing impeachment articles against Donald Trump after the president said the U.S. would "take over" Gaza. "Injustice anywhere is a threat to...
February 05, 2025
Politics
National security adviser Mike Waltz says Trump plan to ‘take over’ Gaza will force Arab nations to step up
The Trump administration estimated earlier Tuesday that it would take at least 10 years for Gaza to become properly livable again. The Trump administration estimated earlier Tuesday that it...
February 05, 2025
Politics
Trump’s plan to expel Palestinians from ‘uninhabitable’ Gaza would ensure ‘better life,’ Middle East special envoy says
President Trump's controversial plan to have the Palestinians clear out of the Gaza Strip is intended to ensure they have a "better life," according to special envoy to the...
February 05, 2025
Congress
Byron Donalds pressures Mike Johnson on budget plan
Florida Rep. Byron Donalds challenged Speaker Mike Johnson inside a closed-door House Republican conference meeting Wednesday morning to produce a workable plan to advance President Donald Trump's policy agenda,...
February 05, 2025
Politics
Lawmakers skeptical of Trump’s bid for US control of Gaza: ‘Few kinks in that slinky’
Elder Republican statesmen in particular characterized Trump's desire to "see a long-term ownership position" in the region as not viable. Elder Republican statesmen in particular characterized Trump's desire to...
February 05, 2025
Politics
Trump to sign executive order banning men from women’s sports — and branding visas with wrong sex as ‘fraud’
Allowing trans women to compete against biological women is 'dangerous' and 'unfair,' White House officials said ahead of the signing. Allowing trans women to compete against biological women is...
February 05, 2025
Politics
Ron DeSantis, Florida legislature square off over who holds true MAGA immigration position
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is finding himself locked in a rare but bruising power struggle with the GOP-led state legislature over how best to carry out President Trump's immigration...
February 05, 2025
Congress
New Democratic bill targets Elon Musk
A veteran House Democrat is introducing new legislation to respond to billionaire Trump ally Elon Musk's overhaul of the federal government: Rep. Mark Pocan (D-Wis.) on Wednesday rolled out...