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Texas AG Paxton claims credit for Trump climate retreat
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) is taking credit for a Trump administration retreat on climate. On Wednesday, Paxton’s office said it had blocked a Biden-era rule that would have directed ...The Hill - 20m -
Trump’s old study didn't justify reciprocal tariffs, so now he wants a new one
Trump’s reciprocal tariff plan is bad economics.The Hill - 23m -
Senate confirms Kelly Loeffler to lead Small Business Administration
The Senate on Wednesday confirmed former Sen. Kelly Loeffler (R-Ga.) to lead the Small Business Administration (SBA), keeping up a frantic pace to cement President Trump's team in place. Senators ...The Hill - 27m -
Trump administration rescinds approval of New York’s congestion pricing plan
The Trump administration rescinded the Biden-era approval of New York’s plan to charge a $9 toll for drivers who want to enter part of Manhattan. The move is a blow to officials in New York City ...The Hill - 29m -
Cruz resolution seeks to undo delayed water heater efficiency rule
A congressional resolution sponsored by Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) would repeal a Biden-era energy efficiency rule for water heaters that President Trump delayed implementing last week. Cruz’s ...The Hill - 35m -
12:30 Report — Trump consolidates power
{beacon} 12:30 REPORT Happy Wednesday. There’s lots happening today. In this edition: 🚨 Trump endorsed the House’s plan to pass his agenda. Trump signed an executive order to control independent ...The Hill - 51m -
Trump has a constitutional obligation to eliminate the Department of Education
The argument against the constitutionality of the Department of Education is remarkably simple.The Hill - 53m -
George Clooney on Trump win: 'What am I supposed to do, storm the ... Capitol?'
Actor George Clooney seemingly invoked the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol when discussing his reaction to President Trump's election victory. "What am I supposed to do? You know, storm the ... ...The Hill - 58m -
RFK Jr. eyes childhood vaccine schedule review, says 'nothing off limits' in HHS meeting
A new presidential commission will scrutinize the childhood vaccine schedule as a potential cause of the country’s chronic disease epidemic, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy ...The Hill - 1h -
House to vote on budget resolution next week, Scalise says
The House is planning to vote on a budget resolution next week to get the ball rolling on its effort to pass President Trump’s legislative agenda, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise’s (R-La.) ...The Hill - 1h -
Civil and human rights groups sue over Trump diversity, transgender orders
Civil and human rights organizations have teamed up to file a lawsuit against the Trump administration over the president's executive orders on diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility (DEIA) ...The Hill - 1h -
Ukraine is stronger than Trump realizes — here’s the evidence
Here are five simple, undeniable narratives, the knowledge of which could change the dynamic for Washington during the Saudi talks this week.The Hill - 1h -
Trump stuns Senate GOP with House budget endorsement
“Did not see that one coming,” Senate Majority Leader John Thune said.Politico - 1h -
Americans’ approval of Congress spikes to highest point in nearly 4 years
Congressional job approval among Americans shot up in the weeks since President Trump took office to the highest marks in nearly four years, according to a February Gallup survey, a change driven ...The Hill - 1h -
Trump: Zelensky 'has done a terrible job'
President Trump has intensified his criticism of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, accusing him of taking advantage of the United States and questioning his ability to lead war-torn Ukraine.The Hill - 1h -
Under the Constitution there is no substitute for Congress
It is a bitter irony that the Speaker of the House — the leader of the legislative branch — would surrender the power of the purse.The Hill - 1h -
Lori Chavez-DeRemer pledges to focus on 'putting the American worker first'
Lori Chavez-DeRemer said she would lead a department that "puts the American worker first" during her opening statement at her Senate confirmation hearing.NBC News - 2h -
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Radio stations may soon have to pay artists for playing their music
For years artists have benefitted from the exposure provided by AM and FM stations playing their music. The stations have licensing agreements that pay royalties to music publishers and songwriters ...NBC News - 4h -
NYC Mayor Eric Adams to face federal judge in corruption case
New York City Mayor Eric Adams will face a federal judge Wednesday for what could be a pivotal hearing in his criminal corruption case. He’ll be joined by Department of Justice prosecutors who will ...NBC News - 5h -
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Lawler questions citizenship status of Latino county official at public meeting
Rep. Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., directed his comments to José Alvarado, the vice chair of Westchester County’s Board of Legislators, during a discussion about Immigration and Customs Enforcement at a ...NBC News - 12h -
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Victim of Jan. 6 defendant's past crime fears for her safety after pardons
"Everyone is hailing him as a hero and he is not a hero. He is a violent, violent man," says a woman whose former partner was pardoned.CBS News - 17h -
Top criminal prosecutor in U.S. Attorney's Office in D.C. resigns
The head of the criminal division in the U.S. Attorney's Office in Washington, D.C, has resigned her post, the latest in a string of Justice Department officials to leave.CBS News - 17h -
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USDA says it accidentally fired officials working on bird flu and is now trying to rehire them
The U.S. Department of Agriculture on Tuesday said it accidentally fired "several" employees to combat the bird flu and is working to rehire them.NBC News - 18h -
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Trump calls Elon Musk a 'patriot' when questioned about his role in DOGE
President Trump called Elon Musk a "patriot" and that reporters could call him "whatever you want" after being questioned about Musk's official role in DOGE in a legal filing from the White House.NBC News - 20h -
Court challenge of DOGE focuses on Elon Musk’s ‘unusual powers’
NBC News White House Correspondent Vaughn Hillyard and NBC News Justice Reporter Ryan Reilly discuss the sweeping personnel changes happening across the federal government as the Trump ...NBC News - 20h -
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Department of Homeland Security preparing for high-level firings
The Trump administration is preparing to fire hundreds of senior leaders at the Department of Homeland Security, according to three sources familiar with the matter. NBC News’ Vaughn Hillyard ...NBC News - 23h -
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How shutting down the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau would impact Americans
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau was created after the 2008 financial crisis to be an advocate for American consumers. The Trump administration is making a push to gut the agency. CBS News ...CBS News - 1d -
Eric Adams' deputies resign amid dismissal of charges and cooperation with Trump
Eric Adams' future as New York City mayor is growing more uncertain after four of his deputies resigned after Adams agreed to cooperate with the Trump administration on immigration enforcement. ...NBC News - 1d -
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