National Economic Council director says the U.S. and Canada are close to reaching a trade deal. The White House released a fact sheet outlining President Donald Trump’s recent…
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Pentagon Approves Production of Second Destroyer at Maine Shipyard
Significant operational improvements at the shipyard resulted in the approval to build a second destroyer this fiscal year. The Pentagon has approved the production of a second Arleigh…
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A Dozen Senators Urge President to Undo Diesel Deal with Russia
They say it will offer “limited to no relief“ to Americans and counters recently authorized sanctions against Russia. A bipartisan group of Senators wrote a letter to President…
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Administration Establishes USDA Office of Seafood
The office will help seafood producers, processors, and cultivators access agriculture programs and federal resources. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced the creation of a new…
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Senate to Hold Confirmation Vote for DHS Secretary Nominee
The upper chamber has failed to pass appropriations for the department in the meantime. The U.S. Senate will hold the confirmation vote for Senator Markwayne Mullin, President Donald…
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Senate Passes First of Nine Spending Packages Before Recess
Casts 87-9 vote on usually uncontroversial Legislative Branch Bill On Friday, the Senate managed to pass one of nine 2026 spending packages before heading to their local offices…
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Simple Majority Rulings on Nominees Hit Roadblocks
“I just generally don’t go nuclear,” Senator Tillis said of the tactic to bypass stalled nominations. Senator Thom Tillis said he would not support a shift to a…
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Senate Passes Resolution to Block Tariffs Against Canada
Senators in the majority cross the aisle to spare their home states’ economies. Senators Susan Collins of Maine, Rand Paul of Kentucky, Mitch McConnell of Kentucky, and Lisa…
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Vice President Hosts Taoiseach of Ireland Before Oval Office Meeting
The Irish prime minister had breakfast at the Naval Observatory before meeting with the president at the White House. Vice President JD Vance and Second Lady Usha Vance…
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Senate Advances Defense Secretary Nomination
Senator Collins expresses reservations about Hegseth’s views of women serving in combat. Members of the Senate advanced Pete Hegseth’s nomination on Thursday after the Senate Armed Services Committee…
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