Trump pushes for balanced federal budget, a potentially historic feat
President Donald Trump on Thursday said again that he wants a balanced budget, pushing Congress to do something that it hasn't done in two decades.
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Helene: More than 2,000 households still in FEMA transitional housing
More than 2,000 households remain in FEMA transitional housing as western North Carolina this weekend begins its 22nd week of recovery from Hurricane Helene.
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22 states, D.C. file brief to prevent closure of Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
(The Center Square) – Attorneys general from California and 21 other states, plus the District of Columbia, have filed a court brief seeking to prevent the dismantling of...
Kash Patel narrowly confirmed as head of FBI; two Republicans voted no
After weeks of delays, the U.S. Senate confirmed Kashyap “Kash” Patel as head of the FBI in a 51-49 vote Thursday afternoon, barely approving the last of President...
Pentagon looks to offset $50B in spending for Trump priorities
The Pentagon plans to move some money around to pay for President Donald Trump's military priorities, including building an Iron Dome for America that would protect the country...
Mitch McConnell announces he will not seek reelection in 2026
Republican Senator from Kentucky and long-time Republican Leader Mitch McConnell announced Thursday that he won’t seek reelection when his current term ends in 2026.
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Nevada Democrat introduces bill to expand IVF access
Nevada Democrats introduced Senate Bill 217 Wednesday to expand in vitro fertilization.
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Trump administration fires Arizonas U.S. attorney
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Rubio designates multiple cartels, gangs as foreign terrorist organizations
President Donald Trump’s administration on Wednesday formally designated several transnational criminal organizations as a foreign terrorist organizations.
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Trump: Federal government should govern District of Columbia
President Donald Trump voiced his support for repealing the District of Columbia’s Home Rule Act, citing crime, homelessness and “graffiti.”
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