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In rare move, Congress pushes back on Trump over Library of Congress: Lawmakers are raising separation-of-powers concerns as the White House seeks to install a ...
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In rare move, Congress pushes back on Trump over Library of Congress
The President has named a new Acting Librarian of Congress. It's his former defense lawyer.
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The President has named a new Acting Librarian of Congress ...
Trump naming his former defense attorney as acting Librarian of Congress: Todd Blanche already holds the number two position at the Justice Department.
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Trump naming his former defense attorney as acting Librarian of Congress
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Trump’s decision to fire the librarian of Congress sparks an intensifying controversy
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Trump’s decision to fire the librarian of Congress sparks an intensifying ...
Deputy attorney general Todd Blanche, who defended Trump in hush money trial, named acting Librarian of Congress
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Deputy attorney general Todd Blanche, who defended Trump in hush money ...
Library of Congress Staff Turn Away New MAGA Bosses: Two Justice Department officials who thought they had been appointed into top roles at the library were ...
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Library of Congress Staff Turn Away New MAGA Bosses
Justice Department's Todd Blanche appointed acting Librarian of Congress: Todd Blanche is President Trump's former personal criminal attorney.
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Justice Department's Todd Blanche appointed acting Librarian of Congress
Trump Taps His Personal Attorney To Run Library Of Congress: Todd Blanche would be the latest Trump official to hold at least two crucial jobs at completely ...
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Trump Taps His Personal Attorney To Run Library Of Congress
Trump Is Trying to Take Control of Congress Through Its Library: Donald Trump’s administration is pushing to take over the Library of Congress ...
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Trump Is Trying to Take Control of Congress Through Its Library
Trump Installs Top Justice Dept. Official at Library of Congress, Prompting a Standoff
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Senior Justice Department officials tapped by Trump to run Library of Congress are denied access
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Senior Justice Department officials tapped by Trump to run Library of ...
Deputy attorney general who defended Trump in hush money trial named acting librarian of Congress
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Deputy attorney general who defended Trump in hush money trial named ...
Trump’s Ex-Defense Attorney Todd Blanche Next Acting Librarian Of Congress: The Trump administration ousted the previous librarian, Carla Hayden, last week.
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Trump’s Ex-Defense Attorney Todd Blanche Next Acting Librarian Of Congress
Trump names Todd Blanche acting librarian of Congress: President Donald Trump's onetime defense attorney has been appointed acting librarian of Congress ...
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Trump names Todd Blanche acting librarian of Congress
'Horrible, horrible mistake': Sen. Tim Kaine on potential U.S. involvement in Iran-Israel conflict | Here & Now
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'Horrible, horrible mistake': Sen. Tim Kaine on potential U.S ...
OpinionOpinion | America Must Not Rush Into a War Against Iran: The decision to declare war rests with Congress alone.
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Opinion | America Must Not Rush Into a War Against Iran
Republicans allege massive ‘cover-up’ of Biden’s cognitive decline as Democrats boycott hearing
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Republicans allege massive ‘cover-up’ of Biden’s cognitive decline as ...
Social Security benefits face big cuts in 2033, unless Congress acts: Trustees of the Social Security trust fund predict the fund will be exhausted in eight ...
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Social Security benefits face big cuts in 2033, unless Congress acts
‘Not our war’: bipartisan US lawmakers back resolution to block involvement in Iran
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‘Not our war’: bipartisan US lawmakers back resolution to block ...
Sanders Introduces Bill Blocking Trump From Using Federal Funds for War on Iran: “Congress must make it clear that the United States will not be dragged into ...
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Sanders Introduces Bill Blocking Trump From Using Federal Funds for War on ...
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Bill Blocks Unauthorized US Military Action Against Iran
Senator Sanders and allies seek to bar federal funds for any Iran attack without explicit congressional approval.
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  • Senator Bernie Sanders led a bipartisan group introducing the No War Against Iran Act to block unauthorized military action against Iran.

  • The bill prohibits federal spending on military force in Iran unless Congress explicitly authorizes it.

  • Sanders warned that another Middle East conflict could cost countless lives and trillions of dollars.

  • The legislation responds to escalating Israeli strikes on Iran and fears of US involvement under the Trump administration.
  • The president has no authority to embark on another costly war without explicit authorization by Congress.
    — Senator Bernie Sanders made this statement while introducing legislation to prevent the Trump administration from using federal funds for a military attack on Iran.
Democrats Ambivalent As Trump Prepares To Launch Us Into Another War: Progressives want a vote on the president’s war powers while many Democrats are keeping ...
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Democrats Ambivalent As Trump Prepares To Launch Us Into Another War
DHS Says Lawmakers Must Give 72-Hour Notice Before Visiting ICE Facilities: After several lawmakers were arrested on charges of obstructing ICE in recent weeks ...
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DHS Says Lawmakers Must Give 72-Hour Notice Before Visiting ICE Facilities
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DHS Tightens Rules for Congressional Visits to ICE
Congress must now notify ICE 72 hours before visiting field offices to avoid disruptions amid recent arrests of lawmakers.
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  • The Department of Homeland Security requires lawmakers to give 72 hours' notice before visiting ICE field offices despite their legal right to unannounced access.

  • ICE may limit the size of visiting groups and prohibits photography and videography within its facilities under the new policy.

  • If no specific detainee is named, lawmakers must notify ICE 48 hours in advance to arrange meetings with detainees.

  • The changes follow arrests of several Democratic officials accused of obstructing ICE operations and have sparked constitutional concerns.
  • If this is how this administration responds to a senator with a question, I can only imagine what they’re doing to farmworkers, to cooks, to day laborers out in the Los Angeles community and throughout California and throughout the country.— Senator Alex Padilla speaking about the administration's response to his question at a press conference.
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Contentious Defense Hearing Sparks Sharp Exchanges
On June 18, 2025, Defense Secretary Hegseth faced tough questions on military protest actions and controversial firings.
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  • Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth clashed with Democratic senators during a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing about military responses to protests.

  • Senator Elissa Slotkin pressed Hegseth to confirm whether orders to use lethal force against protesters were ever given, which he denied.

  • Hegseth dismissed allegations that social media influencers affected personnel decisions, asserting his sole authority over such matters.

  • The hearing concluded tensely after Senator Jacky Rosen accused Hegseth of lacking control over his department.
  • He had more guts and balls than you because he said, I'm not going to send in a uniformed military to do something that I know in my gut isn't right ... You're pooh-poohing this.— Senator Elissa Slotkin during a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing.
Trump Boasts ‘Nobody Knows What I’m Doing’ as MAGA Civil War Rages: The division over what to do with Iran is also splintering factions within the Democrats.
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Trump Boasts ‘Nobody Knows What I’m Doing’ as MAGA Civil War Rages
Republican senators line up behind Trump on Israel-Iran conflict as MAGA base splits on issue
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Democratic lawmakers press USDA for answers on sensitive data collection: 35 House members said they are troubled by the Agriculture Department's plans to ...
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Democratic lawmakers press USDA for answers on sensitive data collection
What's in the Senate's version of Trump's 'big bill'?: The “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” is President Donald Trump’s signature agenda ...
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What's in the Senate's version of Trump's 'big ...
As Trump Weighs Attack Plans, Iran Says US Intervention Would Be 'Recipe for All-Out War'
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As Trump Weighs Attack Plans, Iran Says US Intervention Would Be 'Recipe ...
Trump to delay ban on TikTok again: The wildly popular video app lives to fight another day.
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Trump to delay ban on TikTok again
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TikTok Granted Another US Sale Deadline Extension
Trump extends TikTok’s US divestment deadline by 90 days, allowing operations to continue while data security is negotiated.
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  • President Trump has issued a third 90-day extension for TikTok to sell its US business.

  • The administration aims to use the extra time to secure a deal that protects American user data.

  • A 2025 law designates TikTok as a national security risk, setting a January 20 deadline for divestment.

  • Potential buyers like Oracle and Amazon expressed interest, but negotiations have not yet concluded.
  • I have a little sweet spot in my heart because, as you know, I won young people by 36 points.
    Donald Trump reflects on his unexpected support from young voters due to TikTok.
Tina Smith Confronts Mike Lee Over His Appalling Minnesota Posts: Lee has faced immense backlash for social media posts making light of the attacks on two ...
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Tina Smith Confronts Mike Lee Over His Appalling Minnesota Posts
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Senator Faces Backlash Over Controversial Posts
Following deadly Minnesota shootings, Senator Lee's social media comments sparked strong condemnation from Democratic leaders.
Key FactsJun 17 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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  • Senator Mike Lee posted inflammatory messages that mischaracterized the shooter’s political alignment and politicized the Minnesota violence.

  • Democratic officials from Minnesota demanded Lee take accountability for his statements amid widespread criticism.

  • The shootings resulted in two lawmakers killed and their spouses injured; the suspect was captured after Minnesota’s largest manhunt.

  • Prominent figures condemned Lee’s rhetoric as harmful and called for him to retract his claims.
  • You need to take responsibility and accountability for what you are saying and doing out there in the social media world.
    — Senator Tina Smith confronted Mike Lee directly in the Capitol, urging him to take responsibility for his statements on social media.
JD Vance Falsely Claims Decision to Make War on Iran 'Belongs to' Trump: "If it involves military action, that decision belongs to Congress ...
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JD Vance Falsely Claims Decision to Make War on Iran 'Belongs to' Trump
Senate passes GENIUS Act despite crypto corruption concerns: The measure, establishing the first regulatory framework for stablecoins, represents one of the rare ...
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Senate passes GENIUS Act despite crypto corruption concerns
Trump's Tax Bill Could Raise Deficit By $2.8 Trillion, CBO Says: The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office predicted the megabill would spur economic ...
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Trump's Tax Bill Could Raise Deficit By $2.8 Trillion, CBO Says
Can Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ make it through the Senate?: It’s crunch time in Congress as Republican Senate leaders try to shape the president’s so-called ...
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Can Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ make it through the Senate?
OPINION | Why did Republican senators abandon Alex Padilla?: Republican senators failed to condemn the violent treatment of Sen. Alex Padilla by Homeland ...
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OPINION | Why did Republican senators abandon Alex Padilla?
'Big, Beautiful Bill' Update: White House Moves Deadline for Trump Legislation: President Donald Trump had previously set a July 4 deadline for Congress to pass ...
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'Big, Beautiful Bill' Update: White House Moves Deadline for Trump ...
US mulling military move against Iran as Middle East tensions soar — official: Trump signals US may join Israeli strikes on Iran, with a senior American official ...
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US mulling military move against Iran as Middle East tensions soar — ...
Threats to lawmakers are on the rise, security officials tell senators: Threats to members of Congress are on the rise, security officials told senators Tuesday ...
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Threats to lawmakers are on the rise, security officials tell senators
After Minnesota shooting, Congress holds emergency briefings on security: The shootings come after credible threats to members of Congress have more than doubled ...
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After Minnesota shooting, Congress holds emergency briefings on security
OpinionTone-deaf Lankford thinks Trump-proposed Medicaid cuts no big deal | Opinion: Our Republican senator -- who gets a generous package of health benefits -- says ...
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Tone-deaf Lankford thinks Trump-proposed Medicaid cuts no big deal | ...
Trump Official Eyes Power of Rescission to Override Congress on Spending: The president’s top aides have signaled they may seize on a timing quirk in law to ...
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Trump Official Eyes Power of Rescission to Override Congress on Spending
What's open on Juneteenth? Here's what is closed for the holiday in Iowa.: Juneteenth is a federal holiday, resulting in some Iowa businesses ...
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What's open on Juneteenth? Here's what is closed for the holiday in Iowa.
Microsoft Confirms First-Party Next-Generation Xbox Consoles, Announces Deal With AMD and Promises Full Backwards Compatibility With Your Existing Xbox Library ...
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Microsoft Confirms First-Party Next-Generation Xbox Consoles ...
US senator introduces bill to curb Trump’s power to go to war with Iran: The measure by Democratic lawmaker Tim Kaine comes as foreign policy hawks call on US to ...
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US senator introduces bill to curb Trump’s power to go to war with Iran
Jeffries presses Johnson for more funds to protect lawmakers: A growing number of House Democrats have been found in the Minnesota shooting suspect's alleged hit ...
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Jeffries presses Johnson for more funds to protect lawmakers
US and UK say they've cemented a trade agreement: President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Keir Starmer say they are signing a trade deal to ease tariffs ...
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US and UK say they've cemented a trade agreement
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US-UK Trade Deal Advances, Steel Tariffs Unresolved
The agreement lowers tariffs on UK aerospace and autos, but steel and aluminum duties remain unsettled ahead of July 2025 deadline.
Key FactsJun 17 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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  • The deal reduces tariffs on UK aerospace products and establishes a quota for British automobile imports to the US.

  • A 100,000 annual car quota benefits from a 10% tariff, effective seven days after Federal Register publication.

  • US steel and aluminum import quotas will be set based on UK security assurances concerning supply chains and production.

  • Pharmaceuticals and other sectors were excluded from the deal, with further negotiations planned.
  • The UK is very well protected. You know why? Because I like them. That's their ultimate protection.Donald Trump, when asked if the deal protects the United Kingdom from future tariff threats.
CHC asks Johnson, Thune to ‘uphold the dignity’ of Congress after Padilla handcuffing
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House Dem named in Minnesota shooting list cancels town hall: Rep. Hillary Scholten is one of several House Democrats from outside of Minnesota who appeared on ...
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House Dem named in Minnesota shooting list cancels town hall
"She's missing stuff": Norton's colleagues see signs of decline: "That's a staff-driven office now," one House Democrat said. "Just like you saw in the Senate ...
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Trump is steamrolling congressional Republicans. What’s in it for them? | David Kirp
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Trump is steamrolling congressional Republicans. What’s in it for them? | ...
OpinionWhy Senate Republicans might not let Trump give back $9.3 billion: Trump's effort to codify DOGE cuts to via rescission package could be in trouble in the Senate ...
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Why Senate Republicans might not let Trump give back $9.3 billion
Congress' fight over security erupts after Minnesota shootings: Members in both parties are pushing for personal security details and enhanced safety measures at ...
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Congress' fight over security erupts after Minnesota shootings
OpinionTrump administration is trying to revise history | Letters: Letters published June 9-15, 2025, assert that the Trump administration poses unique threats to our ...
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Trump administration is trying to revise history | Letters
OpinionAttack on Padilla Proves We Are Living in an Early-Stage Police State: Dictators can’t be dictators without first cowing the people, terrifying even elected ...
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Attack on Padilla Proves We Are Living in an Early-Stage Police State
Expert: Forcible removal of Sen. Alex Padilla signals a dangerous shift in American democracy
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Expert: Forcible removal of Sen. Alex Padilla signals a dangerous shift in ...
Northwest lawmakers won’t attend military parade in D.C. on Army’s 250th anniversary, Trump’s birthday
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Northwest lawmakers won’t attend military parade in D.C. on Army’s 250th ...
Democratic leaders call for increased security after Minnesota shootings: Jeffries and Schumer seek additional protection for lawmakers.
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Democratic leaders call for increased security after Minnesota shootings
Room to improve Singaporean sentiment on public transport, says acting minister Jeffrey Siow
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Room to improve Singaporean sentiment on public transport ...
Chuck Schumer blasts "manhandling" of senator at DHS Secretary Kristi Noem's press conference
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Chuck Schumer blasts
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Democrats Demand Hearing on Padilla’s Removal Incident
House Homeland Security Democrats call for testimony from Secretary Noem after Senator Padilla was handcuffed at a press event.
Key FactsJun 13 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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  • Democrats on the Homeland Security Committee urged a hearing with Secretary Kristi Noem regarding the treatment of Senator Alex Padilla.

  • Padilla was forcibly removed and handcuffed during a Los Angeles press conference despite identifying himself as a senator.

  • Representative Bennie Thompson condemned the incident as embarrassing and demanded accountability and an apology from Noem.

  • Noem acknowledged the removal was inappropriate and planned to meet with Padilla to discuss his concerns.
  • If this is how this administration responds to a senator with a question, I can only imagine what they're doing to farmworkers, to cooks, to day laborers out in the Los Angeles community and throughout California and throughout the country.— Senator Alex Padilla spoke after meeting with Secretary Noem about the treatment of senators by the administration.
Senate keeps provision curbing judge's orders in Donald Trump's budget bill: The Senate kept a controversial provision that experts say threatens the enforcement ...
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Senate keeps provision curbing judge's orders in Donald Trump's budget ...
What is Flag Day, what does it celebrate? Meaning and origins explained: Flag Day, like other notable and patriotic celebrations, will be observed (once again) ...
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What is Flag Day, what does it celebrate? Meaning and origins explained
Frustrated Young Democrats Are Declaring War on the Old Guard Like Never Before: Democratic hopefuls have launched a series of House primary challenges as the ...
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Frustrated Young Democrats Are Declaring War on the Old Guard Like Never ...
About two-thirds of Republican voters support 'One Big Beautiful Bill': A Quinnipiac University poll found just 27% support the massive "One Big Beautiful Bill ...
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About two-thirds of Republican voters support 'One Big Beautiful Bill'
Fines not the only tool to make public transport operators do their job: Acting Transport Minister Jeffrey Siow
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Fines not the only tool to make public transport operators do their job: ...
Republicans Are Divided Over … Green Energy?: Hardline Republicans want to end Biden-era green energy incentives, but moderates in both houses are pushing back.
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Republicans Are Divided Over … Green Energy?
Congressman tells Hegseth to "get the hell out" of Pentagon in tense hearing: The congressman grilled Hegseth on issues including Marines' deployment to LA ...
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Congressman tells Hegseth to
Cher’s Son Elijah Blue Allman Hospitalized After ‘Acting Erratically’: Cher's son Elijah Allman has been hospitalized after reports that he was acting ...
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Cher’s Son Elijah Blue Allman Hospitalized After ‘Acting Erratically’
Officers sue to compel Congress to install a Jan. 6 riot memorial at Capitol: The lawsuit’s plaintiffs have been outspoken critics of Republicans’ revisionist ...
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Officers sue to compel Congress to install a Jan. 6 riot memorial at ...
Trump administration briefed lawmakers before Israeli strikes: Briefing key lawmakers is a matter of protocol.
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Trump administration briefed lawmakers before Israeli strikes
RFK Jr. sent Congress 'medical disinformation' to defend COVID vaccine schedule change
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RFK Jr. sent Congress 'medical disinformation' to defend COVID vaccine ...
WATCH LIVE: Trump signs congressional resolution blocking California's vehicle emissions rules
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WATCH LIVE: Trump signs congressional resolution blocking ...
Trump declares victory over 'EV mandates' during White House ceremony: Trump on Thursday signed legislation revoking California's waiver to set nation-leading ...
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Trump declares victory over 'EV mandates' during White House ceremony
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Trump Rolls Back California’s EV Emission Rules
Trump signed resolutions reversing California’s zero-emission car mandate aimed for 2035 and hinted at raising auto import tariffs.
Key FactsJun 13 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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  • President Trump enacted federal measures to revoke California’s progressive electric vehicle emission standards.

  • California and eleven other states pledged legal action to maintain the electric vehicle regulations.

  • Trump accused Governor Newsom of mismanaging state crises and predicted power outages from forced EV adoption.

  • He signaled potential increases in the 25% auto import tariffs to incentivize domestic manufacturing.
  • Under the previous administration, the federal government gave left-wing radicals in California dictatorial powers to control the future of the entire car industry all over the country — all over the world, actually.Donald Trump, during a signing ceremony to roll back standards in California.
OpinionNo War With Iran!: The region and the world cannot afford another war. Congress must make it clear the U.S. will not be dragged into the conflict by Israel ...
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No War With Iran!
US House approves President Trump’s request to cut funding for public broadcasting and foreign aid
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US House approves President Trump’s request to cut funding for public ...
What to know about Trump's "gold card": 25,000 people signed up in the 15 hours, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said.
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What to know about Trump's
Hegseth says Pentagon has contingency plans to invade Greenland: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is appearing to acknowledge that the Pentagon has developed plans ...
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Hegseth says Pentagon has contingency plans to invade Greenland
Police officers file civil lawsuit seeking court order to hang Jan. 6 plaque at U.S. Capitol
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House GOP advances $9.4 billion in DOGE cuts to foreign aid, public radio: House Republicans on Thursday agreed to cancel $9.4 billion in federal spending for ...
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House GOP advances $9.4 billion in DOGE cuts to foreign aid, public radio
Tensions rising in GOP over Trump border plan as Rand Paul squares off with Stephen Miller
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Tensions rising in GOP over Trump border plan as Rand Paul squares off ...