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Extending Trump-era tax cuts could cost $3.72 trillion over the next decade, according to Congress' Joint Tax Committee. Republicans propose partly offsetting this by cutting social programs and raising the debt limit by $4 trillion.
May 14, 2025 at 6:59 AM
Extending Trump-era tax cuts could cost $3.72 trillion over the next decade, according to Congress' Joint Tax Committee. Republicans propose partly offsetting this by cutting social programs and raising the debt limit by $4 trillion.
Over 15,000 USDA staff have left, including 98 of 167 food safety scientists in the ARS. Staff unions state this attrition "has hobbled work" like detecting pathogens, preventing illness, and research on climate adaptation & hunger.
May 14, 2025 at 6:29 AM
Over 15,000 USDA staff have left, including 98 of 167 food safety scientists in the ARS. Staff unions state this attrition "has hobbled work" like detecting pathogens, preventing illness, and research on climate adaptation & hunger.
Multiple congressional Republicans raised concerns over President Trump accepting a $400M Boeing plane from Qatar. Sen. John Thune expects "plenty of scrutiny," Sen. Ted Cruz says it "poses significant espionage and surveillance problems."
May 14, 2025 at 5:59 AM
Multiple congressional Republicans raised concerns over President Trump accepting a $400M Boeing plane from Qatar. Sen. John Thune expects "plenty of scrutiny," Sen. Ted Cruz says it "poses significant espionage and surveillance problems."
Experts suggest Trump's religious liberty commission caters to White evangelicals; 66% believe anti-Christian discrimination is as big a problem as against other groups (per PRRI). 78% of Americans oppose a federal task force specifically on anti-Christian bias.
May 14, 2025 at 4:57 AM
Experts suggest Trump's religious liberty commission caters to White evangelicals; 66% believe anti-Christian discrimination is as big a problem as against other groups (per PRRI). 78% of Americans oppose a federal task force specifically on anti-Christian bias.
2017 Trump: Qatar is a "funder of terrorism."
2025 Trump: it would be "stupid" not to accept the gift of a free Qatari plane.
2025 Trump: it would be "stupid" not to accept the gift of a free Qatari plane.
May 13, 2025 at 9:45 AM
2017 Trump: Qatar is a "funder of terrorism."
2025 Trump: it would be "stupid" not to accept the gift of a free Qatari plane.
2025 Trump: it would be "stupid" not to accept the gift of a free Qatari plane.
Laura Loomer: Trump is great, but accepting that $400M Qatari plane is unequivocally bad.
May 13, 2025 at 9:43 AM
Laura Loomer: Trump is great, but accepting that $400M Qatari plane is unequivocally bad.
Iran and the US concluded a 4th round of nuclear talks in Oman. Iran called them "difficult but useful," while the US described them as "indirect and direct."
May 12, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Iran and the US concluded a 4th round of nuclear talks in Oman. Iran called them "difficult but useful," while the US described them as "indirect and direct."
More than 100 current and former federal workplace safety employees warn that gutting their agency will lead to preventable deaths, illnesses, and injuries on the job. Their letter states, "Without us, more workers will suffer preventable deaths, illnesses, and injuries."
May 12, 2025 at 5:23 PM
More than 100 current and former federal workplace safety employees warn that gutting their agency will lead to preventable deaths, illnesses, and injuries on the job. Their letter states, "Without us, more workers will suffer preventable deaths, illnesses, and injuries."
The FDA approves the U.S.'s first at-home Pap smear alternative. The company states it offers a "much preferred experience" & aims to boost screening rates. Approx. 25% of U.S. women are behind on screenings, a key target for public health efforts to reduce cervical cancer cases & deaths.
May 12, 2025 at 4:52 PM
The FDA approves the U.S.'s first at-home Pap smear alternative. The company states it offers a "much preferred experience" & aims to boost screening rates. Approx. 25% of U.S. women are behind on screenings, a key target for public health efforts to reduce cervical cancer cases & deaths.
Business is a key focus of Trump's Gulf tour. Saudi Arabia has offered $600 billion in trade/investment over 4 years. UAE plans $1.4 trillion investment in the US over the next decade, focusing on AI and semiconductors. Defense firm executives are expected on the trip.
May 12, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Business is a key focus of Trump's Gulf tour. Saudi Arabia has offered $600 billion in trade/investment over 4 years. UAE plans $1.4 trillion investment in the US over the next decade, focusing on AI and semiconductors. Defense firm executives are expected on the trip.
U.S. officials and diplomats report the relationship between President Trump and PM Netanyahu is "increasingly at odds" and at a "crossroads" due to disagreements over strategies for Iran and Gaza.
May 12, 2025 at 2:18 PM
U.S. officials and diplomats report the relationship between President Trump and PM Netanyahu is "increasingly at odds" and at a "crossroads" due to disagreements over strategies for Iran and Gaza.
US Commerce Secretary Lutnick says current talks with China in Geneva aim to "de-escalate" tensions. He notes Treasury Secretary Bessent wants to "reset the conversation," citing high tariffs of 145% (US) and 125% (China) where "you are not trading with each other."
May 12, 2025 at 1:48 PM
US Commerce Secretary Lutnick says current talks with China in Geneva aim to "de-escalate" tensions. He notes Treasury Secretary Bessent wants to "reset the conversation," citing high tariffs of 145% (US) and 125% (China) where "you are not trading with each other."
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will attend an informal NATO foreign ministers meeting in Turkey from May 14-16. The meeting is scheduled to discuss efforts to end the Russia-Ukraine war.
May 12, 2025 at 1:18 PM
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will attend an informal NATO foreign ministers meeting in Turkey from May 14-16. The meeting is scheduled to discuss efforts to end the Russia-Ukraine war.
Critics argue the White House media strategy lacks "decency, of class, of gravitas," describing it as "literally turning presidential methods of communication into the WWE." One former press secretary calls it "nothing but a propaganda show."
May 12, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Critics argue the White House media strategy lacks "decency, of class, of gravitas," describing it as "literally turning presidential methods of communication into the WWE." One former press secretary calls it "nothing but a propaganda show."
Reps. Titus and Omar introduced the Evidence-Based Drug Policy Act of 2025 to ease federal research rules on Schedule I drugs like cannabis. The bill aims to let policy "follow the science," per Rep. Omar, helping policymakers "craft effective, informed legislation," according to Cat Packer.
May 12, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Reps. Titus and Omar introduced the Evidence-Based Drug Policy Act of 2025 to ease federal research rules on Schedule I drugs like cannabis. The bill aims to let policy "follow the science," per Rep. Omar, helping policymakers "craft effective, informed legislation," according to Cat Packer.
Stephen Miller says the Trump administration is "actively looking at" suspending the constitutional right of habeas corpus for migrants to speed deportations. He cites the Constitution's Suspension Clause, stating the White House maintains the influx of immigrants amounts to an "invasion."
May 12, 2025 at 11:52 AM
Stephen Miller says the Trump administration is "actively looking at" suspending the constitutional right of habeas corpus for migrants to speed deportations. He cites the Constitution's Suspension Clause, stating the White House maintains the influx of immigrants amounts to an "invasion."
Donald Trump: Ensuring justice in DC by appointing a longtime personal ally who defended me through everything.
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Trump appoints Fox News host Jeanine Pirro as top prosecutor in DC
President Donald Trump said he is appointing Fox News host and ex-prosecutor Jeanine Pirro as interim U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia.
abcnews.go.com
May 9, 2025 at 9:06 AM
Donald Trump: Ensuring justice in DC by appointing a longtime personal ally who defended me through everything.
abcnews.go.com/US/trump-eyi...
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JD Vance: it's not in Russia's strategic interest to agree to a ceasefire, and we have to understand their perspective.
May 9, 2025 at 3:47 AM
JD Vance: it's not in Russia's strategic interest to agree to a ceasefire, and we have to understand their perspective.
Commerce Sec. Howard Lutnick: we will impose a 10% base tariff no matter what, even towards countries with whom we have a trade balance.
May 9, 2025 at 3:31 AM
Commerce Sec. Howard Lutnick: we will impose a 10% base tariff no matter what, even towards countries with whom we have a trade balance.
Trump: "We don't have to sign deals. They want a piece of our market. We don't care about their market."
May 8, 2025 at 7:26 AM
Trump: "We don't have to sign deals. They want a piece of our market. We don't care about their market."
Education Department: Why wait the usual 65 days if we can fast-track student loan collections?
May 8, 2025 at 5:44 AM
Education Department: Why wait the usual 65 days if we can fast-track student loan collections?
LA Port Officials: Concerned about the 35% cargo drop.
White House: Concerned we're not yet at a 100% drop.
White House: Concerned we're not yet at a 100% drop.
In the wake of tariffs, cargo at the Port of LA is down 35%
The immediate impact of the cargo decline affects virtually every business around the ports, but port officials say this downturn will soon be felt much more broadly.
www.npr.org
May 8, 2025 at 2:31 AM
LA Port Officials: Concerned about the 35% cargo drop.
White House: Concerned we're not yet at a 100% drop.
White House: Concerned we're not yet at a 100% drop.
Donald Trump: We want to make our own cars, so we'll tariff Canada until they stop sending theirs.
Carney told Trump that Canada is not for sale. 'Never say never,' Trump replied
Prime Minister Mark Carney won the Canadian election vowing to take on President Trump. Their first meeting, on Tuesday, was friendly, though each remained firm in their positions.
www.npr.org
May 8, 2025 at 2:29 AM
Donald Trump: We want to make our own cars, so we'll tariff Canada until they stop sending theirs.
GOP Rep. Eric Burlison: No deficit increase! Unless it's for the tax cuts, which must be offset by $5 trillion in other cuts.
House GOP infighting turns ugly over Trump’s ‘big beautiful bill’ | CNN Politics
President Donald Trump’s “big beautiful bill” is running into a wall in the sharply divided House Republican conference, with tensions spiking over Speaker Mike Johnson’s handling of the party’s bigge...
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May 8, 2025 at 2:25 AM
GOP Rep. Eric Burlison: No deficit increase! Unless it's for the tax cuts, which must be offset by $5 trillion in other cuts.
Speaker Mike Johnson stated he still intends to hold a House vote to fix D.C.’s $1 billion funding shortfall. He told reporters reconciliation is currently consuming energy but it's "just a matter of schedule, even at this point."
May 7, 2025 at 10:46 AM
Speaker Mike Johnson stated he still intends to hold a House vote to fix D.C.’s $1 billion funding shortfall. He told reporters reconciliation is currently consuming energy but it's "just a matter of schedule, even at this point."