Jun 03 Read Trump’s memo asking Congress to take back approved funding for foreign aid, PBS, NPR By Steff Staples President Donald Trump asked Congress on Tuesday to take back $9.4 billion in federal funding for foreign aid, the State Department and public media. Continue reading
Jun 03 Trump formally asks Congress to claw back approved spending targeted by DOGE By Associated Press The process known as rescission will take funding away from programs targeted by Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency. Continue reading
Jun 03 Musk slams Trump’s ‘big, beautiful’ bill as GOP senators race to meet July 4th deadline By Lisa Mascaro, Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press Trump met with Senate Majority Leader John Thune at the White House early this week and has been dialing senators for one-on-one chats, using both the carrot and stick to encourage them to act. Continue reading
Jun 03 Republicans have made proof of citizenship for voting a priority, but states remain skeptical By Christina A. Cassidy, Nadia Lathan, Associated Press Bills have stalled or failed in multiple GOP-controlled states, including Florida and Texas. Continue reading
Jun 03 WATCH: White House criticizes GOP senators worried about national debt and attacks CBO By Associated Press The president fired off a series of angry posts on social media Tuesday morning about Paul’s opposition to Trump’s big tax breaks and spending cuts package. Continue reading
Jun 03 Former Homeland Security official Taylor fights back against Trump’s ‘unprecedented’ investigation order By Rebecca Santana, Associated Press Taylor said the order targeting him sets a "scary precedent" and that's why he decided to call on the inspectors general to investigate. Continue reading
Jun 02 Watch 5:49 Congress expects Trump request to cut funding already approved as big bill faces hurdles By Lisa Desjardins, Saher Khan As lawmakers return to Washington, they expect a rescission request from the White House to cut funding already passed by Congress. Among other cuts, President Trump’s request is expected to include the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, the nonprofit through which… Continue watching
Jun 02 Watch 9:38 How the Trump administration’s plans to slash NASA’s budget will impact science By Miles O'Brien, Kate Tobin, Azhar Merchant Funding for science is very much on the chopping block in President Trump's proposed budget. It's a fraught moment for NASA, particularly for those focused on earth science and not human space travel. Over the weekend, Trump announced he was… Continue watching
Jun 02 Top immigration official defends tactics as arrests rise nationwide By Leah Willingham, Associated Press The head of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is defending himself against criticism that authorities are being too heavy-handed as they ramp up arrests toward President Donald Trump’s promises of mass deportations. Continue reading
Jun 02 Britain gets a defense boost aimed at sending a message to Russia — and Trump By Jill Lawless, Pan Pylas, Associated Press The U.K. will build new nuclear-powered attack submarines and create an army ready to fight a war in Europe as part of a boost to military spending. Continue reading