She said that the legislative branch alone has the authority to restructure the government. District Judge Suan Illston issued a 14-day pause on the “reductions in force” by…
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House Considers Plan to Raise Debt Ceiling
Treasury secretary encourages the $4 trillion increase before the House recesses. The House majority unveiled a proposal to raise the federal debt ceiling by $4 trillion this week,…
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VA Budget to Rise Despite Broader Federal Cuts in 2026 Fiscal Plan
President Trump’s proposal includes a $5.4 billion increase for veterans’ programs while other domestic agencies face reductions. President Donald Trump’s preliminary 2026 budget plan includes a four percent…
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House Speaker Intends to Hold Vote on D.C. Funding Shortfall
The capital city’s budget was not covered by the stopgap funding in March. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson said he intends to hold a vote passing $1…
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President Trump Signs Order Restricting Gain-of-Function Research
He says the risky research needs stronger oversight rather than an outright ban. President Donald Trump issued an executive order restricting “gain-of-function” scientific research this week. The practice…
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DHS Announces $1,000 Stipend to Self-Deporting Illegal Aliens
The CBP Home app will assist foreign citizens confirm their return to their homelands. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced this week that President Trump’s administration is…
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White House Releases HHS Budget Cutting Proposal
OMB asks Congress to cut funding for several CDC subagencies. The White House’s Office of Management and Budget (OMB) released its budget request last week, outlining its financial…
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President Signs Executive Order to Defund PBS and NPR
The president’s order also calls for an investigation into possible discrimination by the outlets. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to remove federal funding for National…
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House Committee Proposes Changes to Immigration Laws
Members are working to craft “big, beautiful bill” requested by President Trump. The House Judiciary Committee released a draft bill this week that proposes sweeping changes to federal…
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Supreme Courts Hears Case for Catholic Charter School
Charter schools in Oklahoma have been required to be “nonsectarian.” The Supreme Court heard oral arguments on Wednesday for a Catholic school’s quest to become the nation’s first…
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