Pushed to the limit, Republicans show rare defiance to Trump’s demands
Pushed to a breaking point by Trump’s demand for a $1.776 billion fund for Jan. 6 rioters and others, senators refused and left for break.
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Advocacy group sues Trump administration over access to abortion for veterans
An advocacy group is suing President Donald Trump’s administration over its decision to reinstate a near-ban on abortions for veterans.
US says ‘slight progress’ in Iran talks amid uncertainty on whether war will resume
Secretary of State Marco Rubio says there’s been “slight progress” in talks with Iran, amid uncertainty about a deal or renewed conflict.
Trump immunity from IRS audit shocks experts, who warn it could undermine trust in tax system
Experts say the IRS’ move to suspend probes into President Trump’s past tax returns to settle a lawsuit that he brought is unprecedented.
Trump heads to a competitive New York district to sell his tax law as voters sour on the economy
President Donald Trump is heading to one of the most competitive congressional districts in the US to test his midterm economic message.
Trump says he’s sending 5,000 more troops to Poland, stirring confusion about US presence in Europe
Thursday’s announcement follows weeks of changing statements from Trump and his administration about future troop levels in Europe.
Charges dropped against activists in Chicago immigration crackdown amid grand jury misconduct claims
U.S. Attorney dismissed charges against activists who protested the Trump’s immigration crackdown, citing “upsetting” grand jury misconduct.
Judges in Maine and Wisconsin dismiss Justice Department’s attempts to force turnover of voter rolls
Federal judges in Maine and Wisconsin dismissed DOJ lawsuits seeking detailed voter data, affirming state control of elections.
House rejects Smithsonian women’s museum bill after GOP bans ‘biological men’ from exhibits
The revised bill bans a “diversity” of views and gives President Donald Trump the final say on where the museum would be located.
SEC chief Atkins pumps the brakes on prediction-market funds
The agency is weighing how far the $15 trillion ETF wrapper can stretch.