House Committees Advance Bills to Action Trump’s Spending Plan
The standalone bills will be combined into one mega-reconciliation bill, which could allow the GOP to bypass the 60-vote filibuster threshold.
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President Donald Trump commented on whether he would negotiate with Chinese Communist Party leader Xi Jinping directly on the final trade deal details.
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In Defense of the Common Arts: Why Training Students’ Head, Hands, and Heart Matters
The common arts are part of a classical tradition through which students learn virtues alongside life skills.
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Supreme Court to Hear Arguments Over Blocks on Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Policy
The administration has urged the justices to limit the use of nationwide injunctions.
Putin Set to Skip Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks in Turkey: Kremlin
Both Washington and Kyiv have called for leader-level meetings to hammer out a peaceful settlement to the Ukraine war.
Trump Strikes $244 Billion in Deals With Qatar, Including ‘Historic’ Boeing Jet Sale
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RFK Jr. Defends His Comments on Vaccines: ‘I’m Going to Tell the Truth’
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Trump Meets With Syrian Leader, Urges Him to Join Abraham Accords
The president announced he had ordered the cessation of U.S. sanctions against Syria, warming diplomatic relations with the country’s de facto new leaders.
Trade Court Hears Challenge to Trump’s Tariffs
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Judge Orders Release of Georgetown Researcher Accused of Hamas Ties
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House Committee Advances Changes to Medicaid After Marathon Hearing
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California Governor Moves to End Free Health Care for Illegal Immigrant Adults
California is reversing course on its health care policy for illegal immigrants as the state’s budget deficit has reached $12 billion.
Fed’s Jefferson Says Economy Is Resilient and Expanding Despite Tariff Uncertainty
Federal Reserve Vice Chair Philip Jefferson said the U.S. economy remains strong, but warned that trade policy could cloud the outlook.
US Drug Overdose Deaths Fall Nearly 27 Percent to Lowest Level in 5 Years
The sharpest annual drop on record was driven by a decline in fentanyl-related deaths, the CDC said. But meth and cocaine fatalities increased.
Apple May Owe You Settlement Money: Here’s How to File a Claim
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New Maryland Law Unlocks $25 Million to Pay for Abortion
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House Speaker Says 3 Democrats Could Face Ramifications After ICE Facility Incident
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