What Congress has on its agenda for lame duck session

Walz, other Democratic governors, vow to fight against Trump's agenda

California's Newsom and Massachusetts' Healy won't assist in mass deportations.

Trump’s radical second-term agenda set to test Mexico’s fragility

President Claudia Sheinbaum has limited leverage despite the country being the largest trading partner of the US

Business - Financial Times - November 9

Trump return puts UK defence spending top of agenda

Politicians say we're living in dangerous times, and Trump is a lot less willing than Biden to pay for Europe's defence.

Bill O'Reilly predicts 'free-fire zone' for Trump agenda

The NewsNation contributor called it a “unique time in history” that would give the former president a “free-fire zone” to implement his agenda.

Politics - The Hill - November 12

Trump’s early second-term choices fuel fears of extremist agenda

Trump has chosen loyalists and hardliners to lead departments that will shape US policy on immigration, defense and more. US politics live – latest updates Donald Trump may have won a second ...

World - The Guardian - November 13

Loyalty the key as impulsive Trump picks team for America First agenda

President-elect’s team has China hawks, an alleged Assad defender and a Fox News host – all have been vocally loyal. As Donald Trump rushes to fill out his cabinet and enact his America First ...

World - The Guardian - November 13

Republicans promise to protect the Senate filibuster, even if it hinders Trump's agenda

The new Senate Republican majority is promising to leave the filibuster alone — even if it stands in the way of the Trump agenda they hope to advance.

Politics - NBC News - November 13

United by loyalty, Trump's new team have competing agendas

This week has revealed much about Trump's ambition but also hinted at tests and headaches that may lie ahead.

Democratic leaders across US work to lead resistance against Trump’s agenda

Democrats from California to Illinois prepare to ‘Trump-proof’ and ‘fight to death’ against his extreme proposals. After the November elections ushered in a new era of unified Republican ...

World - The Guardian - November 16

Maher: Democrats lost due to ‘anti-common sense agenda’

Comedian and television personality Bill Maher blamed the Democratic party's "aggressively anti-common sense agenda" for losing The White House, both chambers of Congress and the Supreme Court. "I ...

Politics - The Hill - November 16

Trump’s recess appointment power is constitutional and vital to his agenda

President-elect Trump's desire to use recess appointment authority is a clear expression of his commitment to making the federal government responsive to the will of the American people, and he is ...

Politics - The Hill - November 16

‘It’s the opposite of Trump’s agenda’: Parks and Recreation’s Jim O’Heir on the show’s legacy

As the ex-president returns, the masterly comedy about local government can feel like a fantasy. But its message is more relevant than ever. It’s been nearly a decade, and three presidential ...

World - The Guardian - 6 days ago

Senegal's governing party poised for parliamentary majority in boost for reform agenda

Senegal's governing party is poised to win a majority of seats in the National Assembly

World - ABC News - 5 days ago

Trump Cabinet picks: Here’s who’s on the list to carry out his agenda

President-elect Trump is assembling his Cabinet and senior staff for his second term in the White House before taking office in January. Trump must nominate leaders for 15 government agencies and ...

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

As Threat of Trump Tariffs Looms, Europe’s Leaders Seek Greater Unity

At a conference in Paris, corporate chiefs, finance ministers and top politicians called for a “Europe First” policy to counter Donald Trump’s protectionist agenda.

Business - The New York Times - Yesterday

Trump’s Trade Agenda Could Benefit Friends and Punish Rivals

Donald Trump has a record of pardoning favored companies from tariffs. Companies are once again lining up to try to influence him.

Business - The New York Times - 12 hours ago

Biden can still enact Kamala Harris's Opportunity Agenda for Black Men

President Biden and Vice President Harris, after amassing an impressive record of accomplishments for Black folks over these past four years, should seize this final opportunity.

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

In the Race for Congress, a Reporter Starts ‘With a Blank Notebook’

Catie Edmondson, who has been covering Capitol Hill for The New York Times since 2018, tries to glean patterns that will determine control of the House.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 28

Will Your Elected Officials in Congress Accept the Results of the Election?

We’ve asked every member of Congress whether they’ll accept the results as called by the Associated Press. Use our tool to see how your representatives answer.

Tech - Wired - October 31

Closing arguments in battle for Congress focus on abortion and immigration

Both parties are zeroing in on different issues as they make their closing arguments in the battles for the House and Senate, with Democrats leaning into abortion and Republicans focusing on ...

Politics - NBC News - October 31

Factors that could affect the balance of power in Congress

Republicans hold a slim majority in the House, while the Democrats' margin in the Senate is slimmer. Seats are being vacated, districts redrawn, and the pull of presidential candidates are all ...

Control of Congress up for grabs on Election Day

In addition to electing a new president, control of Congress will also be determined on Election Day. Democrats hold a narrow majority in the Senate while Republicans have a slim advantage in the ...

José Andrés threatens to challenge Maryland Republican in Congress

Celebrity chef José Andrés could trade the kitchen for Congress if he follows through on a threat to challenge a Maryland Republican, saying the state "deserves better." "I will retire and run for ...

Politics - The Hill - November 5

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