U.S. Department of Education to cut half of employees
Secretary of Education Linda McMahon announced Tuesday that as part of the Department of Education's "final mission" it would cut its workforce by half.
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SPEED for BEAD Act aims to jumpstart $42.45B program
Not a cent or deployment of internet access to even one household, says a North Carolina congressman, has been delivered from the Biden administration’s BEAD Act.
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WATCH: White House reaffirms Trumps commitment to Social Security
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt reaffirmed President Donald Trump’s commitment to protecting Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid during Tuesday's press briefing.
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House passes government funding stopgap, cutting some projects
The House voted Tuesday evening to advance a Continuing Resolution that, if passed by the Senate, will fund core government services for the rest of the fiscal year... Read More.
WATCH: White House invites Canada to join U.S. as state amid trade spat
The White House said Tuesday that Canadians would benefit if the nation of 40 million joined the U.S. as its 51st state.
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Porter announces shes running for California governor
Former U.S. Rep. Katie Porter, who lost to U.S. Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, in the 2024 primary, announced Tuesday she’s running for governor.
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Kiggans pushes to protect military pay during government shutdowns
Legislation aimed at guaranteeing military pay during government shutdowns is being pushed by a Virginia representative to protect service members from financial instability.
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Ontario walks back U.S. electricity surtax after Trump threats
Ontario Premier Doug Ford said Tuesday he would suspend the province's 25% tariff on U.S.-bound electricity after getting a meeting with U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and hours... Read More.
WA House passes bill regarding out-of-state militia
The Washington House has passed a bill restricting the presence of out-of-state militia within the state’s borders, a move proponents believe is necessary to retain state sovereignty.
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WATCH: Canada has been ripping the U.S. off for decades, Leavitt says
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said Tuesday that Canada has been ripping off Americans for decades with its tariffs on U.S. goods.
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