Trump warns he'll adjourn Congress to make recess appointments

No president has ever exercised this constitutional power, but "this remains a significant possibility in the eyes of the White House," one source said.

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Will Trump’s policies lead to a recession? I’m 62 and earn $50,000 a year. How should I invest $100,000?

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'Recession in children's happiness', warns author Cottrell-Boyce

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End the geriatric oligarchy: New bipartisan bill seeks to make Congress family-friendly

A bipartisan bill to allow proxy voting for members of Congress who are pregnant or with newborns is gaining momentum in the House, despite Speaker Mike Johnson's strong objections.
The Hill - 1d
Trump partakes in signing ceremony for cabinet-level appointments

President Donald Trump partook in a ceremony to sign off on cabinet-level appointments, among other documents, and was asked about former President Joe Biden’s last minute pardons.
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Biden urges Congress to ‘step up’ on California aid as LA warned of ‘explosive fire growth’ – as it happened

This blog is now closed. You can read our latest story here . Tell us about the financial consequences you are facing due to the California fires Weather forecasters are predicting that the ...
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The King of Ozempic Is Scared as Hell

Now that Novo Nordisk is the world’s weight-loss juggernaut, will it have to betray its first patients—type 1 diabetics?
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FEMA administrator warns winds could make wildfires 'dangerous and strong again’

FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell on Sunday warned that winds could worsen the wildfires in the coming days, as she urged residents to heed public advisories to stay far away from their homes. ...
The Hill - Jan. 12
The relationship recession is going global

A rise in the number of single people is becoming a key driver of falling birth rates
Financial Times - Jan. 11
Trump expected to appoint Eric Trager as Middle East director for National Security Council

President-elect Trump is expected to announce Eric Trager as Senior Director for the Middle East and North Africa on the National Security Council, a congressional aide told The Hill. Trager has ...
The Hill - Jan. 8
Trump Warns ‘All Hell Will Break Out’ if Hostages in Gaza Are Not Freed

The president-elect did not elaborate on what actions he might take if the captives are not released by the time he takes office.
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Trump warns 'all hell will break out' if Gaza hostages not released by his inauguration

Trump's Middle East envoy, Steve Witkoff, said he is flying back to Doha, Qatar, for negotiations between Hamas and Israel.
CNBC - Jan. 7
Trump won't rule out force to retake Panama Canal, threatens 'all hell' over hostages

Donald Trump delivered remarks and took reporter questions on Tuesday at Mar-a-Lago in what was his second news conference since becoming president-elect.
ABC News - Jan. 7
Trudeau hits back at Trump on Canada annexation: 'There isn't a snowball's chance in hell'

Outgoing Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau hit back Tuesday at President-elect Trump over his threats to annex America's northern neighbor. “There isn’t a snowball’s chance in hell that Canada ...
The Hill - Jan. 7
Trump says "all hell will break out" if Hamas doesn't release hostages by Inauguration Day

President-elect Donald Trump held a news conference where he said "all hell will break out" in the Middle East if the hostages taken by Hamas on Oct. 7, 2023, from Israel are not returned by ...
CBS News - Jan. 7
Trump: 'All hell will break out' if Hamas hostages not released by inauguration

President-elect Trump repeated his warnings that all hell will break loose in the Middle East if hostages kidnapped from Israel and held by Hamas in the Gaza Strip are not released before his ...
The Hill - 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

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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 Capitol
Financial 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 certifies Trump's presidential victory without melodrama

Politico - 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
What to expect as Congress is set to certify Trump’s election victory

Congress is set to carry out the first certification of presidential election results since the Jan. 6 Capitol riots. NBC News’ Ryan Nobles reports on how security has changed in Washington and how ...
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
Congress convenes on Jan. 6 to certify Trump's election win

Congress will meet to certify the results of the 2024 election, finalizing President-elect Trump’s win ahead of the inauguration. Both the rules and security have been tightened following the ...
NBC News - Jan. 6
Congress to certify Trump's win and highlights from the Golden Globes: Morning Rundown

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NBC 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
What one picture tells us about Trump's power in Congress

Friday's vote underscores the challenges for Trump in keeping House Republicans united to legislate his agenda.
BBC News - Jan. 4
Several new members of Congress will make LGBTQ history

Three history-making, newly elected lawmakers representing the LGBTQ community will be sworn in to the 119th Congress Friday.
ABC News - Jan. 3
Trump announces Middle East appointment: Hopefully she's learned her lesson

President-elect Trump tapped Morgan Ortagus, a former State Department spokesperson, to serve as deputy special presidential envoy for Middle East peace in his next administration. Trump noted in ...
The Hill - Jan. 3
New Republican Congress to begin laying the groundwork for Trump's return

Congress starts a new session Friday with Republicans taking the majority in the House and Senate, electing a speaker and preparing for a second Trump administration.
NBC News - Jan. 3
House rules would make it harder to oust speaker in next Congress

The rules package raises the threshold for triggering a vote from one GOP member to nine.
Politico - Jan. 1

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