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US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Majority of Voters Want to See Republicans In Congress Do More to Check Donald Trump

A majority of voters desire greater congressional oversight over Donald Trump from Republican lawmakers.
fromFortune
1 day ago
US politics

Trump says 'NO ONE GOES ON VACATION' until the big, beautiful bill is done

US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Majority of Voters Want to See Republicans In Congress Do More to Check Donald Trump

A majority of voters desire greater congressional oversight over Donald Trump from Republican lawmakers.
fromFortune
1 day ago
US politics

Trump says 'NO ONE GOES ON VACATION' until the big, beautiful bill is done

#doge-cuts
US politics
fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago

Congress takes the first step in making DOGE cuts permanent

Congress passed $9.4 billion in DOGE cuts, influencing public broadcasting and foreign aid amidst political tensions.
US politics
fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago

Congress takes the first step in making DOGE cuts permanent

Congress passed $9.4 billion in DOGE cuts, influencing public broadcasting and foreign aid amidst political tensions.
#trump-administration
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

In a break with Trump, Elon Musk calls the GOP megabill a 'disgusting abomination'

Elon Musk criticized Trump's domestic policy bill, labeling it a 'disgusting abomination' and expressing disappointment over its spending implications.
US politics
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 weeks ago

House approves Trump's request to cut funding for NPR, PBS and foreign aid

House votes to cut $9.4 billion in spending, focusing on foreign aid and public broadcasting funding amidst political divide.
Media industry
fromPoynter
1 week ago

The U.S. government is one step closer to defunding NPR, PBS - Poynter

The House voted to approve Trump's request to cut over $1 billion in public broadcasting funding.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

House votes to claw back NPR funding. And, Trump keeps control of California Guard

House voted to cut $1.1 billion in public media funding amid concerns over access to noncommercial news.
NYC politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

CNN Anchor Grills Top Democrat on Party's Dismal Polling: The American People Are Frustrated With You!'

House Dems face challenges as polls show low confidence in their leadership.
SF politics
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

Rep. Pramila Jayapal says Trump recission request is 'bad on all accounts'

Rep. Jayapal criticizes Trump's proposal to cut billions from foreign aid and public broadcasting as damaging and detrimental to health and safety.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

In a break with Trump, Elon Musk calls the GOP megabill a 'disgusting abomination'

Elon Musk criticized Trump's domestic policy bill, labeling it a 'disgusting abomination' and expressing disappointment over its spending implications.
US politics
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 weeks ago

House approves Trump's request to cut funding for NPR, PBS and foreign aid

House votes to cut $9.4 billion in spending, focusing on foreign aid and public broadcasting funding amidst political divide.
Media industry
fromPoynter
1 week ago

The U.S. government is one step closer to defunding NPR, PBS - Poynter

The House voted to approve Trump's request to cut over $1 billion in public broadcasting funding.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

House votes to claw back NPR funding. And, Trump keeps control of California Guard

House voted to cut $1.1 billion in public media funding amid concerns over access to noncommercial news.
NYC politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

CNN Anchor Grills Top Democrat on Party's Dismal Polling: The American People Are Frustrated With You!'

House Dems face challenges as polls show low confidence in their leadership.
SF politics
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

Rep. Pramila Jayapal says Trump recission request is 'bad on all accounts'

Rep. Jayapal criticizes Trump's proposal to cut billions from foreign aid and public broadcasting as damaging and detrimental to health and safety.
#iran
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago
US politics

Not Funny': Ranking Armed Services Dem Ro Khanna Blasts Trump for Joking' About Regime Change' After Iran Strike

fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago
US politics

Not Funny': Ranking Armed Services Dem Ro Khanna Blasts Trump for Joking' About Regime Change' After Iran Strike

#marjorie-taylor-greene
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago
Left-wing politics

Marjorie Taylor Greene Wildly Defends Not Voting For Anti-Semitism Bill: Prioritizing One Group' Fuels Anti-Semitism

fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago
Left-wing politics

Marjorie Taylor Greene Wildly Defends Not Voting For Anti-Semitism Bill: Prioritizing One Group' Fuels Anti-Semitism

fromFortune
2 days ago

Trump's 'One Big Beautiful Bill' is one big betrayal of American energy progress

Without a more structured, longer-term phase-down timeline, developers, manufacturers, and installers will scramble to meet tight deadlines and face a massive drop in demand shortly thereafter.
SF politics
#war-powers
#politics
NYC politics
fromGothamist
2 weeks ago

Late NY Rep. Charlie Rangel to lie in state at City Hall before St. Patrick's funeral

Rep. Charlie Rangel, a historic congressman, will lie in state this week, followed by a public funeral in New York City.
NYC politics
fromGothamist
2 weeks ago

Late NY Rep. Charlie Rangel to lie in state at City Hall before St. Patrick's funeral

Rep. Charlie Rangel, a historic congressman, will lie in state this week, followed by a public funeral in New York City.
fromAbove the Law
3 days ago

Morning Docket: 06.23.25 - Above the Law

Kilmar Abrego Garcia has been released pending trial, marking a significant moment in his legal proceedings after facing serious charges.
Artificial intelligence
#economy
#immigration-policy
fromSalon
1 week ago
NYC politics

"We will not back down": Democratic lawmakers refused entry to Manhattan ICE facility

fromSalon
1 week ago
NYC politics

"We will not back down": Democratic lawmakers refused entry to Manhattan ICE facility

#immigration
Los Angeles
fromwww.pasadenastarnews.com
2 weeks ago

3 California Democrats denied entry to a high desert ICE detention center Sunday

Southern California lawmakers were denied entry to an ICE facility, raising concerns over oversight of immigrant detention.
Los Angeles
fromwww.pasadenastarnews.com
2 weeks ago

3 California Democrats denied entry to a high desert ICE detention center Sunday

Southern California lawmakers were denied entry to an ICE facility, raising concerns over oversight of immigrant detention.
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

Social Security benefits face big cuts in 2033, unless Congress acts

The Social Security trust fund is expected to run out of cash in eight years, putting 60 million retirees at risk of a 23% benefit cut.
US news
fromGSMArena.com
1 week ago

Trump delays TikTok ban by another 90 days

Back in 2024, US Congress passed a law to ban TikTok unless parent company ByteDance divested most of its US-based operations with 80% going to companies headquartered in the US.
European startups
#war-powers-resolution
fromNextgov.com
1 week ago

Democrats press Palantir about reported creation of IRS 'mega-database'

The unprecedented possibility of a searchable, 'mega-database' of tax returns and other data that will potentially be shared with or accessed by other federal agencies is a surveillance nightmare.
Privacy professionals
#fiscal-policy
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

Lawmakers in Washington press for more security following Minnesota shooting

"Now is the time to speak with moral clarity. Every single one of us must condemn political violence no matter where it comes from and work together to eradicate its root causes."
SF politics
#trump
#budget-cuts
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 week ago

Congress members demand that EEOC address gender identity discrimination

Congress urges EEOC to enforce protections against anti-transgender discrimination, citing ongoing issues despite legal precedents.
NYC politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Get Some F*cking Balls!' Hot Mic Catches Republican Getting Scolded for Loitering On Democratic Side of House Floor

A hot mic incident in the House involved Rep. Mike Lawler and Democrat John Mannion, highlighting tensions and misconduct within Congress.
#political-accountability
Privacy professionals
fromWIRED
2 weeks ago

Congress Demands Answers on Data Privacy Ahead of 23andMe Sale

Ocasio-Cortez and Schakowsky demand consumer data privacy guarantees from 23andMe's potential buyers, Regeneron and TTAM.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Pete Hegseth Stuns House Republican With Jaw-Dropping Answer to Question About Invading Greenland

I just want to help you out because people try to twist your words, Turner began, before teeing up what he seemed to think would be an easy denial: You are not confirming in your testimony today that at the Pentagon there are plans for invading or taking by force Greenland, correct? That is not your testimony today?
US politics
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago

These Mass. congressmen signed a resolution thanking ICE for 'protecting the homeland.' Here's why.

The resolution condemns the antisemitic attack while expressing gratitude to ICE agents, demonstrating a complex stance that is facing backlash from some Democratic members of Congress.
NYC politics
US politics
fromThe Nation
2 weeks ago

Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill" Would Be a Disaster for Student Loan Borrowers

Congress plans $350 billion in cuts to education, worsening financial burden on students amid rising costs.
Washington DC
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 weeks ago

Norton, D.C.'s Stalwart in Congress, Clings to Seat Amid Signs of Decline

Eleanor Holmes Norton, 88, faces scrutiny over her declining ability to fulfill duties in Congress, yet plans to continue her re-election campaign.
NYC politics
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 weeks ago

Congressmember Charlie Rangel will lie in state at City Hall; St. Patrick's Cathedral to host funeral

Charlie Rangel's body will lie in state at City Hall as tributes begin for the late congressmember.
#spending-bill
#health-insurance
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago
US politics

Trump's big bill will add $2.4 trillion to deficit and leave 10.9 million more uninsured, CBO warns

fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago
US politics

Trump's 'Big, Beautiful Bill' Will Add $2.4 Trillion in Debt, CBO Predicts-as President Again Calls for Fed Chair Jerome Powell To Lower Rates

US politics
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

Trump's big bill will add $2.4 trillion to deficit and leave 10.9 million more uninsured, CBO warns

Trump's tax bill will cut taxes by $3.75 trillion but increase deficits by $2.4 trillion over the next decade, per CBO analysis.
US politics
fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago

Trump's 'Big, Beautiful Bill' Will Add $2.4 Trillion in Debt, CBO Predicts-as President Again Calls for Fed Chair Jerome Powell To Lower Rates

The 'Big, Beautiful Bill' could significantly increase national debt and reduce health insurance coverage for millions.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

House Republican Melts Down Over Muslim' Leading House Prayer Then Deletes Tweet After Making Crucial Mistake

"It's deeply troubling that a Muslim was allowed to lead prayer in the House... America was founded as a Christian nation, and I believe our government should reflect that truth..."
SF politics
#elon-musk
fromSlate Magazine
3 weeks ago
US politics

What a Day in the Trump Administration!

Elon Musk and Donald Trump are experiencing a significant public rift, fueled by conflicting political positions and personal grievances.
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago
US politics

Elon Musk Rips Trump's Big Beautiful Budget: 'Abomination'

Elon Musk strongly criticizes the Congressional spending bill endorsed by President Trump, calling it a "disgusting abomination" and harmful to the deficit.
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
3 weeks ago

What a Day in the Trump Administration!

Elon Musk and Donald Trump are experiencing a significant public rift, fueled by conflicting political positions and personal grievances.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

Elon Musk Rips Trump's Big Beautiful Budget: 'Abomination'

Elon Musk strongly criticizes the Congressional spending bill endorsed by President Trump, calling it a "disgusting abomination" and harmful to the deficit.
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

Charlamagne Roasts Education Secretary for Brutal Gaffes During House Hearing: You Should Probably Know How to Count'

Linda, you can't go in front of the Senate and get put in a crippler crossface' by basic math, OK? Charlamagne said.
Education
#deficit
US politics
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

What to know about the CBO-the office calling out Trump's tax bill

The Congressional Budget Office plays a crucial role in providing impartial fiscal analysis amidst political disputes over federal legislation.
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago
SF politics

Small business owners, here's how Trump's Big Beautiful Bill could impact your taxes: SALT deduction workaround axed

US politics
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

What to know about the CBO-the office calling out Trump's tax bill

The Congressional Budget Office plays a crucial role in providing impartial fiscal analysis amidst political disputes over federal legislation.
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago
SF politics

Small business owners, here's how Trump's Big Beautiful Bill could impact your taxes: SALT deduction workaround axed

#tax-bill
US politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 weeks ago

Trump's tax bill threatens to leave 10.9 million people without health insurance

The Republican tax and spending bill could leave 10.9 million people without health coverage, according to the CBO.
US politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 weeks ago

Trump's tax bill threatens to leave 10.9 million people without health insurance

The Republican tax and spending bill could leave 10.9 million people without health coverage, according to the CBO.
US politics
fromPoynter
3 weeks ago

Trump asks Congress to revoke $1 billion in already approved funding for public broadcasting - Poynter

The White House seeks to revoke over $1 billion in funding for public broadcasting, impacting NPR and PBS significantly.
Healthcare
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Obama says Republicans are putting millions of Americans' healthcare at risk

Obama warns Congress about the risk of healthcare cuts affecting millions of Americans.
Republican legislation threatens the Affordable Care Act and may leave many without coverage.
NYC politics
fromTampa Free Press
3 weeks ago

AOC Soars In Popularity Nationally, But Constituents Ask: "Where's Our Rock Star?"

Ocasio-Cortez is a surprisingly popular figure in American politics, ranking high in a recent poll despite her polarizing reputation.
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