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Trump Appears to Back Away From His Gaza Plan
Earlier this month, the president said he favored taking control of Gaza and displacing the Palestinian population of the devastated seaside enclave. But Egypt and Jordan flatly rejected cooperating.The New York Times - Feb. 21 -
Oversight Democrats warn Trump on plans to 'dismantle' Postal Service
Democratic members of the House Oversight Committee on Saturday urged President Trump to abandon plans to reform the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) after he said he was considering a “merger” for the ...The Hill - Feb. 22 -
Trump officials prepare plans to revive Title 42 policy to expel migrants
The Trump administration has prepared plans to implement a policy that would allow U.S. officials to swiftly expel migrants on the grounds that they could spread diseases.CBS News - Feb. 23 -
House GOP plan to pass Trump agenda set to face key test
The House GOP’s plan to pass a large chunk of President Trump’s agenda is set to face a key test this week when the conference looks to adopt a budget resolution, which would set the legislative ...The Hill - Feb. 24 -
Apple announces plans to create 20,000 US jobs in pitch to Trump
iPhone maker commits to building a facility in Houston at a time when it is vulnerable to new tariffs on ChinaFinancial Times - Feb. 24 -
McMahon says she 'wholeheartedly' agrees with Trump plan to abolish Education Department
Linda McMahon, President Trump’s nominee to lead the Department of Education, said she “wholeheartedly” agrees with his plan to abolish the federal agency. The statement came in response to ...The Hill - Feb. 25 -
Judge indefinitely blocks Trump’s plan to freeze federal aid
A federal judge on Tuesday indefinitely blocked the Trump administration’s freeze of federal funding, dealing a stark blow to President Trump’s sweeping efforts to realign government spending with ...The Hill - Feb. 25 -
Trump administration lawyers deny plans to dismantle consumer watchdog
The Trump administration denied allegations Monday that it aims to dismantle the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). Government lawyers said in a new court filing that the consumer ...The Hill - Feb. 25 -
Trump admin planning operation to find and possibly deport unaccompanied migrant children
The Trump administration is planning a nationwide operation to locate and possibly deport unaccompanied migrant children.NBC News - Feb. 25 -
Trump Plans ‘Gold Card’ Alternative to Green Cards for ‘High Level People’
President Trump said the cards would have “a higher level of sophistication” than green cards and cost applicants about $5 million.The New York Times - Feb. 25 -
House narrowly adopts budget plan to advance Trump’s agenda
The House narrowly passes the Republican's budget plan and moves one step closer to a sweeping bill that could cut close to $2 trillion from the federal budget in a big victory for President Donald ...NBC News - Feb. 26 -
Trump called Republicans to get their vote for Johnson's budget plan
President Trump called some Republican lawmakers to sway them to vote for House Speaker Mike Johnson's budget plan, as the congressional leader struggled to get the necessary numbers. CBS News' ...CBS News - Feb. 26 -
Trump says Zeldin plans to cut up to 65 percent of EPA staff
President Trump said Wednesday that Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin has floated cutting the agency’s workforce by up to 65 percent. Speaking at the inaugural Cabinet ...The Hill - Feb. 26 -
Trump says House budget plan will not cut Medicaid benefits
President Trump said the budget plan he endorsed and that passed in the House will not lead to cuts to Medicaid benefits. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns has more.CBS News - Feb. 26 -
Trump’s Plan to Repeal Climate Policy Could Upend Shift to Electric Cars
The administration is setting the stage for Congress to repeal a longstanding waiver that allows California to set its own pollution standards. State officials say the effort is illegal.The New York Times - Feb. 26 -
Senate Republicans 'aren't going to rubber stamp' Trump-backed budget plan
NBC News Capitol Hill Correspondent Melanie Zanona joins Meet the Press NOW to report on the House’s adoption of a budget plan aimed at advancing President Trump’s agenda.NBC News - Feb. 26 -
Trump plan to freeze funding stymies Biden-era energy rebates for consumers
Some states have paused their Home Energy Rebate programs, created by the Inflation Reduction Act, amid a federal funding freeze.CNBC - Feb. 26 -
'We're not prepared': States brace for Trump's plans to dismantle the Education Department
Trump has said he wants school policy to be left to the states, but state officials and lawmakers aren’t clear on what that would look like.NBC News - 6d -
USAID cuts are just the start of Trump, Musk plan to slash agency spending
The dismantling of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) appears to be the beginning of President Trump's efforts to instill massive cuts across federal agencies. CBS News' ...CBS News - 6d -
Will Johnson's budget plan protect Medicaid like Trump promised?
House Speaker Mike Johnson says his budget plan will protect Medicaid benefits but will still probe for "fraud, waste and abuse." CBS News' Taurean Small reports.CBS News - 6d -
Ice contractor plans for surveillance boom under Trump migrant crackdown
Geo Group, an Ice partner, is moving at ‘unprecedented speed’ to build out its monitoring, executive chair says. The Geo Group, the largest single private contractor to US Immigration and Customs ...The Guardian - 6d -
Office Closures and Relocations Part of Trump’s Plan for Large-Scale Layoffs
The newly released requirements for agencies to move forward with mass cuts to the federal work force have employees even more on edge.The New York Times - 5d -
Trump plans to sign executive order making English the official language
The U.S. has never had an official language, though many states have designated English.CBS News - 5d -
CFPB employees say Trump administration plans to 'wind down' agency
Several employees at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) said in a series of court filings Thursday that the Trump administration plans to “wind down” the agency, appearing to directly ...The Hill - 5d -
Adani revives US investment plans as Trump moves fuel hopes
US president’s actions have fuelled expectations in group that cases against Gautam Adani will collapseFinancial Times - 4d -
UK and France to prepare Ukraine peace plan for Trump, Starmer says
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in the U.K. on Saturday, straight from his visit to Washington, D.C., with President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance.ABC News - 3d -
UK and France to present Ukraine peace plan to Trump, PM says
Sir Keir Starmer also says he believes the US president wants peace, despite last week's Oval Office row with Ukraine's leader.BBC News - 3d -
Democrats plan a different kind of response to Trump’s big speech
Their less pugilistic approach is the latest sign the party is still coming to terms with how to confront the president.Politico - 2d -
Egypt says Arab leaders have endorsed a counterproposal to Trump's Gaza plan
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi says Arab leaders have endorsed Egypt's postwar plan for the Gaza Strip that would allow its roughly 2 million Palestinians to remain in the territoryABC News - 1d -
Multiple Democrats skipping Trump speech, planning alternate event
A group of Democrats is skipping President Trump’s congressional speech Tuesday night and planning an alternate event, according to a press release. The press release from Rep. Becca Balint (D-Vt.) ...The Hill - 1d -
Arab leaders approve $53bn alternative to Trump's Gaza plan
Egypt puts forward a counterproposal to the president's vision for a US takeover of post-war Gaza.BBC News - 1d -
Arab leaders endorse $53bn plan to rebuild Gaza as alternative to Trump idea
Proposal focuses on emergency relief and long-term economic development under Palestinian Authority administration. Arab leaders have endorsed a $53bn (£42bn) plan to rebuild Gaza under the future ...The Guardian - 1d -
In Democratic response, Slotkin says Trump has no plan to lower grocery prices
The Michigan senator said his tariffs will raise the cost of cars and lumber.ABC News - 1d -
Arab states endorse alternative to Trump’s postwar Gaza plan
Proposals envisage transitional rule by Palestinian technocrats and role for UN peacekeepers in the enclave and West BankFinancial Times - 21h -
Trump administration plans to cut 80,000 jobs from VA
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is planning to cut 80,000 jobs as part of an “aggressive” reorganization of the agency this summer, according to The Associated Press, which cited an ...The Hill - 15h -
Trump Administration Plans to Eliminate More Than 80,000 Veterans Affairs Employees
The job reductions would be a major escalation of the downsizing that has already occurred at the department, which provides health care and many other services to veterans.The New York Times - 10h -
Europe Races to Craft a Trump-Era Plan for Ukraine and Defense
European leaders are gathering in Brussels Thursday to discuss how to support Ukraine and fend more for themselves on defense.The New York Times - 4h -
Mexico deports 29 drug cartel figures to the U.S. as officials meet with Trump team
Mexico has sent 29 drug cartel figures, including drug lord Rafael Caro Quintero, who was behind the killing of a U.S. DEA agent in 1985, to the United States as the Trump administration turns up ...NBC News - 6d -
Trump calls US hockey team ahead of 4 Nations Face-Off final against Canada
President Donald Trump has called the U.S. hockey team to wish players good luck ahead of their 4 Nations Face-Off final against CanadaABC News - Feb. 20