The Social Security Administration (SSA) sent a formal letter to Congress Thursday afternoon claiming that Americans’ benefits, processing times and service levels have improved under President Donald Trump this year.…
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Congressional Democratic leaders warned Thursday that President Donald Trump’s posts accusing several Democrat senators of sedition, ‘Punishable by DEATH,’ would encourage political violence against lawmakers. Trump posted on his social…
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Trump admin gives $10k bonuses to air traffic controllers with perfect attendance during government shutdown
by adminSecretary of Transportation Sean Duffy and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Bryan Bedford announced Thursday that hundreds of air traffic controllers and technicians who worked during the government shutdown will receive…
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Senators rail against ‘cash grab’ spending bill provision as House preps repeal vote
by adminThe Senate is once again finding a moment of bipartisan unity in its fury over a recently-passed law that would allow lawmakers to sue the federal government and reap hundreds…
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Epstein files to go public as Trump says he signed law authorizing release of records
by adminPresident Donald Trump said on Wednesday evening that he signed legislation greenlighting the Justice Department to release files related to the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. ‘I…
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House votes to repeal controversial Arctic Frost provision from government shutdown bill
by adminThe House of Representatives unanimously voted against a provision that allows Republican senators whose phone records were seized by former Special Counsel Jack Smith to sue the federal government. The…
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A bid by Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., to force a censure of her fellow House Republican and remove his committee assignments failed on Wednesday night. Mace introduced a censure resolution…
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GOP bill brewing in House to reform civil litigation sparks opposition from conservative groups
by adminRepublican legislation brewing in the House of Representatives aimed at addressing civil litigation transparency is sparking concern from some conservative organizations that fear it could chill donor participation and make…
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President Donald Trump made a point to shake the hand of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at the White House Tuesday in a warm welcome — in contrast to…
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Senate unanimously agrees to send bill demanding Epstein file release to Trump’s desk
by adminNo Senate Republicans blocked an attempt to force a vote on a resolution that would compel the release of documents and files related to Jeffrey Epstein. Senate Minority Leader Chuck…
