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Rubio notifies Congress of potential USAID 'reorganization'
Secretary of State Marco Rubio notified Congress on Monday that there could potentially be a reorganiztion of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), as the separate agency appears ...The Hill - 13h -
Why won’t Congress fulfill the vision of the Founders?
Today's lawmakers are hardly what James Madison envisioned.The Hill - 20h -
Congress eyes probe, reforms in response to aircraft tragedy
Lawmakers in both parties say Congress is gearing up to play an aggressive role in the federal response to this week's deadly collision between a military helicopter and a commercial passenger ...The Hill - 2d -
Trump approval rating slips after flurry of executive actions: Survey
President Trump's approval rate slipped after his first week back in the Oval Office, during which he issued a slew of executive orders, according to a poll published Tuesday. The Reuters/Ispos ...The Hill - 5d -
GOP steps aside as Trump assaults Congress’ power
The president goes after the "power of the purse" with nary a peep from Republican leaders.Politico - 6d -
Backlash in Congress over Trump's federal funding memo
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) reacted to President Trump's memo calling for a pause in federal funding for certain programs. CBS News' Nikole Killion has more.CBS News - 6d -
Mexico and Canada launch flurry of border measures to appease Trump
Tariff threat spurs Mexico to fill in smuggling tunnel and Canada to deploy helicopters and dronesFinancial Times - 6d -
China’s emboldened AI industry releases flurry of model updates
Success of DeepSeek inspires confidence as latest products are pushed out ahead of lunar new year holidayFinancial Times - Jan. 28 -
Johnson invites Trump to address Congress in March
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) has invited President Trump to give his first address to Congress on March 4. “Your administration and the 119th Congress working together have the chance to ...The Hill - Jan. 25 -
Johnson invites Trump to address Congress on March 4
The White House has yet to formally accept the invitation, though Trump is expected to confirm.Politico - Jan. 25 -
Sen. John Fetterman on flurry of Trump executive actions
Sen. John Fetterman talks about Jan. 6 pardons, the Laken Riley Act and his meeting with Trump at Mar-a-Lago.ABC News - Jan. 22 -
Snow flurries are rare in US south – now a blizzard has hit
Snow and freezing rain hits parts of the deep south, closing highways and airports and prompting a first-ever blizzard warning in southwest Louisiana.BBC News - Jan. 22 -
Trump’s first day: tariff threats and a flurry of executive orders
Also in today’s newsletter, the competing factions of the Republican partyFinancial Times - Jan. 21 -
Trump pardons January 6 rioters and continues flurry of executive orders with border emergency decree – live updates
President pardons 1,500 rioters, launches immigration crackdown, pauses TikTok ban and orders US withdrawal from WHO among other actions. What executive orders did Trump sign on day one? How ...The Guardian - Jan. 21 -
Trump signs flurry of restrictive immigration orders on Day One
President Trump signed a flurry of executive orders on immigration on his first day in office, taking a number of actions that would severely restrict immigration while driving a greater military ...The Hill - Jan. 21 -
Trump signs flurry of executive orders in front of supporters
President Trump signed a series of executive orders at Capitol One Arena in Washington, D.C., hours after his inauguration ceremony in front of a crowd of cheering supporters. Trump froze federal ...CBS News - Jan. 20 -
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Trump to sign flurry of executive actions on Day 1
Donald Trump plans to sign roughly 200 executive actions, memoranda and proclamations upon taking office Monday.CBS News - Jan. 20 -
No. 1 Auburn survives Georgia's flurry in final seconds to win without Johnni Broome and Tennessee up next
No. 23 Georgia missed two late potential game-tying buckets and Auburn escaped with a showdown vs. the Volunteers loomingCBS Sports - Jan. 18 -
Facing a Flurry of U.S. Sanctions, China Prepares to Hit Back
With days until Donald Trump is sworn in, China is bracing for a trade war, aiming at industries as diverse as semiconductors, apparel and industrial plastic.The New York Times - Jan. 17 -
Congress braces for California wildfire fallout
House lawmakers are bracing for what could be a contentious battle over emergency spending in the wake of the wildfires that are tearing through Southern California — an unprecedented disaster ...The Hill - Jan. 11 -
The books members of Congress are reading
Since opening up an independent bookstore on Long Island, I’ve often been asked by my former colleagues in Congress for book recommendations. At the start of every new year, I survey members for ...The Hill - Jan. 10 -
Opening day of a new Congress signals future troubles
The opening day of the new Congress was marred by intra-party fratricide, with the Speaker of the House being elected after multiple ballots and a change in rules making it more difficult to remove ...The Hill - Jan. 9 -
Jeffries: Congress should extend aid to California if necessary
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) said Wednesday that lawmakers are prepared to move quickly on emergency disaster relief if necessary for California as the state battles deadly ...The Hill - Jan. 8 -
The Next Congress
We explore the disagreements that could define the new Congress — and potentially derail Donald Trump’s agenda.The New York Times - Jan. 7 -
Congress certifies 2024 election in peaceful transfer of power
Congress quickly certified President-elect Donald Trump’s 2024 win on Jan. 6, exactly four years after rioters stormed the Capitol over his 2020 election loss. The confirmation comes as Trump ...NBC News - Jan. 7 -
Congress certifies Trump's election victory
A joint session of Congress counted electoral votes from the November election and certified Donald Trump's victory. Vice President Kamala Harris, who lost to Trump, presided over the proceeding. ...NBC News - Jan. 6 -
Congress Certified Trump’s Victory Without Disruption
Also, Trudeau said he would resign as Canada’s prime minister. Here’s the latest at the end of Monday.The New York Times - Jan. 6 -
Live updates: Congress certifies Trump's election victory
President-elect Trump's election victory will be certified on Monday, marking a sense of vindication for his team and a blow to his critics, while Kamala Harris is preparing to affirm his victory ...The Hill - Jan. 6 -
Trump's 2024 election victory certified by Congress
President-elect Donald Trump's 2024 election victory was certified by Congress during a joint session led by Vice President Kamala Harris. CBS News' Nikole Killion reports from Capitol Hill.CBS News - Jan. 6 -
Congress certifies Trump's 2024 election victory
Congress certified President-elect Trump's election victory during a joint session. NBC News' Ryan Nobles reports from Capitol Hill on the routine process and how it stands in contrast to the ...NBC News - Jan. 6 -
US Congress certifies Trump’s 2024 electoral win
Certification comes four years after Republican’s supporters staged violent attack on CapitolFinancial Times - Jan. 6 -
Congress formally certifies Trump's election win
Congress on Monday certified President-elect Trump’s electoral victory, officially cementing his win over Vice President Harris ahead of his inauguration with no objections from any lawmakers as a ...The Hill - Jan. 6 -
Congress certifying Trump's 2024 election win
A joint session in Congress will usher in a certification of the 2024 election results. CBS News contributor David Becker has more.CBS News - Jan. 6 -
Congress meets to certify Trump's 2024 election victory
Watch live coverage as Congress holds a joint session to certify the 2024 election results and President-elect Trump's victory. Four years ago, a mob stormed the Capitol in order to disrupt the ...NBC News - Jan. 6 -
Congress to Certify Trump’s Election, With Memories of Riot Looming Large
A joint session of the House and Senate is set to convene at 1 p.m. to perform a ritual that was once considered ceremonial and uneventful.The New York Times - Jan. 6 -
A 2022 law changed how Congress counts electoral votes. Here's how.
Monday's joint session will be governed by a revised set of procedures that clarify the vice president's role, a change aimed at preventing attempts to overturn election results.CBS News - Jan. 6 -
Congress gears up for snowy certification of Trump's election win
Congress is gearing up for a snowy certification of President-elect Trump’s election win on Monday, as Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) vows to plow ahead with the vote despite a snowstorm set to hit ...The Hill - Jan. 6
