Trump steamrolls Republicans in Congress with flurry of unilateral moves
President Donald Trump is moving at breakneck speed to disrupt and reshape the federal government, challenging oversight powers reserved for lawmakers.
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Trump Kicks Congress to the Curb, With Little Protest From Republicans
The administration is showing it doesn’t view the House and Senate as equal partners. So far, Republicans, who hold both majorities, are accepting their new status.The New York Times - 4d -
DOJ moves to toss charges against former Republican lawmaker
The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Wednesday moved to toss out charges against former Rep. Jeff Fortenberry (R-Neb.), who resigned from Congress in 2022 after a California jury convicted him of ...The Hill - 5d -
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 - 5d -
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 -
Republican Lawmakers in Florida Rebel Against DeSantis in Rare Power Move
In a special session on Monday, leaders seemed to be declaring their independence from a governor who has wielded so much power that legislative sessions have become largely predictable rubber stamps.The New York Times - Jan. 27 -
Republicans in Congress Who Love Trump Now Disagree With Some of His Policies
G.O.P. lawmakers who long cozied up to President Trump now find themselves disagreeing with him. That complicates the task of pushing his agenda through Congress.The New York Times - Jan. 27 -
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 -
Indigenous Alaskans and Republicans dismayed by Trump’s Denali renaming
Obama had restored peak’s Koyukon Athabascan name, undoing designation in honor of 25th US president. Donald Trump’s pledge to rename the highest mountain in North America has sparked backlash ...The Guardian - Jan. 24 -
Trump reacts to Republicans who won't vote for Hegseth
President Trump is reacting to news of Republican Sens. Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski voting against Pete Hegseth, his pick to run the Department of Defense. CBS News' Taurean Small reports.CBS News - Jan. 24 -
Trump’s Jan. 6 pardons divide House Republicans
President Trump’s decision to pardon hundreds of protesters who stormed the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021 — including many accused of assaulting police officers — is dividing House Republicans, with some ...The Hill - Jan. 23 -
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 -
Conflicting accounts on congressional Republicans' approach to Trump's agenda
Trump and Vance brainstormed with top congressional Republicans on a path to execute the president’s ambitious agenda amid narrow majorities in both chambers of Congress.ABC News - Jan. 22 -
The Reluctant Steamroller in the White House
Trump is obsessed with asserting dominance over Hill Republicans. Except when it comes to his own agenda.Politico - Jan. 22 -
Only a Handful of Republicans in Congress Object to Trump’s Jan. 6 Pardons
Even Republicans who once said violent rioters should be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law declined to criticize the presidential clemency for violent offenders, saying it was time to ...The New York Times - Jan. 21 -
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 -
Republicans kick off race to confirm Trump nominees
Senate Republicans are kicking off their race to quickly confirm President Trump’s Cabinet nominees, and they’re starting with his national security team. Senators began Monday evening by ...The Hill - 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 -
Democrat, Republican react to Trump's inauguration address
Two voters and friends who have spoken to CBS News in the past about their political differences break down their reactions to President Trump's inauguration address. CBS News' Gayle King spoke to ...CBS News - Jan. 20 -
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 -
Can Trump handle the new Republican factions?
The party is united in personal loyalty to the president-elect, but it is now made up of multiple groups with very different agendasFinancial Times - Jan. 20 -
Trump to host Republican governors at Mar-a-Lago
President-elect Trump is hosting a slew of Republican governors at his Mar-a-Lago estate on Thursday night, seeking to get state leaders on the same page before he takes office later this month. ...The Hill - Jan. 9 -
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 -
Trump to meet with Senate Republicans on Wednesday
President-elect Trump will be on Capitol Hill on Wednesday at the invitation of Senate Republican leadership, according to three sources familiar with the invitation. GOP leaders haven’t released ...The Hill - 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 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
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Democratic senator puts 'blanket hold' on Trump's State Dept. nominees following USAID threat
NBC News' Sahil Kapur reports on Democrats' latest effort, led by Sen. Brian Schatz, to push back on the Trump administration's political moves.NBC News - 5h -
Trump pauses tariffs after Canada, Mexico pledge more border security
President Trump delayed 25 percent tariffs on goods from Mexico and Canada for 30 days after both countries agreed to beef up border security. New tariffs against China were still expected to take ...NBC News - 4h -
Recovery teams lift engine, other parts of American Airlines jet that crashed
Recovery teams lifted an engine and other parts of the American Airlines plane that collided with an Army Black Hawk helicopter, killing 67 people. They were attempting to recover the last of the ...NBC News - 4h -
The globetrotting communities embracing Black joy through international travel
Finding an online community of fellow Black travelers that had an insatiable curiosity about the world “was such a breath of fresh air,” said traveler Patricka Hogue.NBC News - 11h -
Judge declines gag order request in Lively and Baldoni case, but warns both parties
The judge presiding over the legal feud between “It Ends With Us” co-stars Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni held off on restricting what the lawyers can say about the case publicly.NBC News - 5h
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Former USAID official criticizes Trump, Musk over agency changes
Dr. Atul Gawande said denigrating the agency is "dangerous for the country" and shuttering its programs could make Americans less safe.CBS News - 12m -
Trump agrees to pause tariffs on Canada and Mexico but not on China
Last-minute phone calls pull the North American neighbours back from the brink of a trade war, but the US is still targeting Chinese imports.BBC News - 1h -
Devastation from Queensland floods 'incredible', premier says
Thousands of people are beginning to return home to assess damage to their properties and businesses.BBC News - 1h -
Trump 2nd term live updates: Rubio says El Salvador agreed to house US criminals
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