The House speaker abandoned negotiations with the minority party after the inability to find common ground. The House moved a 2025 budget resolution through the House Budget Committee…
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House Speaker Acknowledges Full-Year Stopgap Funding Possibility
He said that members of the minority party made unacceptable counteroffers. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson acknowledged the possibility of a full year of stopgap funding if…
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Members of Congress Claim Legislative Authority Over USAID
Secretary of state currently acting director of the humanitarian aid agency. U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) was an agency authorized by Congress, and certain members sent a…
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Secretary of State Issues Humanitarian Waivers to Foreign Assistance Freeze
He says the waivers “continue life-saving humanitarian assistance programs.“ Secretary of State Marco Rubio issued an emergency humanitarian waiver to President Trump’s temporary foreign assistance pause for the…
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White House Budget Office Rescinds Temporary Federal Financial Aid Freeze
A federal judge had blocked the move before it went into effect on Tuesday. The Office of Management and Budget has rescinded its two-page memo ordering all federal…
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Transportation Secretary Confirmed by Senate
All minority members voted against the nominee in protest of President Trump’s federal spending freeze. The Senate confirmed Sean Duffy as the new Secretary of Transportation on Tuesday,…
Read MoreState Department Halts Foreign Aid for Comprehensive Review
Secretary Rubio pauses all foreign assistance to ensure alignment with U.S. interests under the president’s agenda. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced a pause on all U.S. foreign…
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President Trump Addresses World Economic Forum
He spoke to attendees in Davos via live feed from the White House. President Donald Trump delivered remarks via live feed from the White House on Thursday to…
Read MoreHouse Speaker Expects Debit Limit Raise in Upcoming Policy Bill
Negotiations begin after party leaders assume new roles in the Senate. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson said raising the debt limit will be the primary goal of…
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Treasury Secretary Updates House on Debt Ceiling
The new debt limit is expected to be reached by mid-January. Secretary of the Treasury has alerted the House of Representatives that the United States will likely hit…
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