Deirdre Walsh
Stories
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Trump asks Congress to wipe out funding for public broadcasting
President Trump is asking lawmakers to claw back the $1.1 billion in federal subsidies for public broadcasting that Congress approved earlier this year. His request also includes cuts to foreign aid.
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Trump's massive spending bill & the GOP's priorities
House Republicans muscled through President Trump's massive tax and spending bill this week. The vote this week sends a clear message about where the Republican party is today.
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Trump's 'big, beautiful bill' faces continued resistance
The massive tax and immigration bill at the heart of President Trump's second term plans faces continued resistance from both moderates and hardliners.
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The latest roadblock for House Republicans' 'big beautiful bill': Senate Republicans
House Republicans are trying to pass a massive bill full of President Trump's top agenda items by the end of next week. But a new set of hurdles awaits in the Senate.
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Republicans voice concern over Trump's support for a new Air Force One from Qatar
In a rare break with the president, some inside the GOP are expressing concern over the potential national security risks of accepting a luxury Boeing 747 jet from Qatar to replace Air Force One.
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Republicans face a crucial stretch this week as they aim to deliver on Trump's agenda
Three key committees are putting pen to paper on Trump's "big, beautiful bill." But lawmakers are at odds over policies with far-reaching impacts on Americans' wallets and for many, their healthcare.
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House preps bills to advance Trump agenda
House committees are planning a series of hearings this week to advance legislation around President Trump's agenda.
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Trump says he'd be 'stupid' to turn down Qatar's offer of a new plane
Qatar's offer of a luxury jet, which comes on the eve of President's Trump's visit to the Middle East, raises major ethical and legal questions.
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A fight over Medicaid cuts is threatening GOP plans for Trump's 'big, beautiful bill'
GOP lawmakers in swing districts insist they will not vote for any proposal that strips benefits, placing them at odds with more conservative lawmakers looking to secure deep cuts in spending.
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Bipartisan push to ban lawmakers from trading stocks gets a boost from Trump
Proposals to bar members of Congress from trading stocks have stalled for years. But President Trump's public support of the idea, along with the endorsement of a top Democrat, could change the dynamic.
