He believes the prior administration engaged in “abuses of the programs.” Speaker of the House Mike Johnson said he “fully” supports President Trump’s decision to pause federal grant…
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President Trump Fires 17 Agency Inspectors General
The move is at odds with a 2022 law that requires a 30-day notice before these presidential appointees are removed. On Friday night, President Donald Trump removed the…
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U.S. Treasury Recovers $31 Million in Payments to Deceased Citizens
Congress authorized the department temporary access to Social Security’s “Full Death Master File.” The U.S. Treasury announced the prevention and recovery of over $31 million in payments to…
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President Elect Trump Speaks with President Xi Prior to Inauguration
He seeks to preserve TikTok’s use in the United States. President-elect Donald Trump spoke with Chinese President Xi Jinping this week as he prepares for his second aministration.…
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California Wildfire Aid May Come with Conditions
House speaker and others in Congress say recovery assistance may be contingent on policy changes that contributed to the devastation. Members of the majority party in Congress are…
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House Passes Legislation Sanctioning ICC Officials for Israel Arrest Warrants
Bipartisan support helps to pass the measure. The House of Representatives passed legislation late last week to sanction officials of the International Criminal Court (ICC), offering America’s response…
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Attorney General to Release Report on Trump Involvement in January 6
He will withhold the court-blocked classified documents report. Attorney General Merrick Garland will release only one of two special investigations into President-elect Donald Trump, withholding the report on…
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Representative Greene Introduces Bill to Rename Gulf of Mexico
The measure came after President-elect Trump said it should be the “Gulf of America.” President-elect Donald Trump spoke early this week about renaming the Gulf of Mexico the…
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Memorial Held for President Carter at National Cathedral
President Biden declares January 9 a national day of mourning. President Joe Biden designated January 9 a National Day of Mourning when former President Jimmy Carter died on…
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President Biden Signs Social Security Fairness Act
The legislation improves benefits for public service retirees but raises concerns over Social Security’s solvency. President Biden signed the Social Security Fairness Act this past weekend. The legislation…
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