What Thom Tillis’s Surrender to Trump Says About the Trump G.O.P.
It is very hard to be principled, independent or any of those other bygone adjectives in today’s G.O.P.
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GOP senator says 'tariffs is a tax' and Trump understands 'completely'
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Trouble is brewing for local beer companies as Trump slaps tariffs on aluminum
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Democrats’ hatred of Trump makes them their own worst enemies
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Senate Democrats' impending choice: Shutdown or surrender
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GOP senator: People in agriculture 'get a little nervous' about tariffs
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What to know about Steve Witkoff, a key figure in Trump's international negotiations
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What we know about Trump's unusual visit to the Justice Department
President Trump will visit the Justice Department and will be the first president to do so since former President Barack Obama's public appearance in 2015. CBS News' Weijia Jiang reports.CBS News - 1d -
Moskowitz reads back GOP 'mean tweets' ahead of CR vote
Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D-Fla.) read back some of the “mean tweets” from Republican lawmakers about continuing resolutions (CR) ahead of Tuesday’s vote. “It’s CR day on Capitol Hill, and what is ...The Hill - 4d -
‘Be careful about this’: Warnings abound as GOP considers writing off tax cuts
Republicans will discuss the accounting maneuver with President Donald Trump on Thursday.Politico - 3d -
‘Be careful about this’: Warnings abound as GOP considers writing off tax cuts
Republicans will discuss the accounting maneuver with President Donald Trump on Thursday.Politico - 3d -
What will Trump mean for personal wealth?
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3 claims about the Department of Education and what it really does
President Donald Trump and his allies continue to make false claims about education in the country.ABC News - 1d -
What's behind Trump offering White South African farmers U.S. citizenship?
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What alcohol would cost more under 200% Trump tariff?
Experts say President Donald Trump's proposed tariff on European Union alcohol would be disruptive to the U.S. market and consumers.The Hill - 1d -
Judges raise concerns about threats to independence amid GOP criticism
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GOP Rep. Mark Harris says Trump has done 'tremendous job' making case against Education Department
Rep. Mark Harris (R-N.C.) said on Tuesday that President Trump successfully made the case against the Department of Education during his 2024 campaign, leading more Republicans to support the ...The Hill - 4d -
Trump-district Democrats face risky vote on GOP spending bill
House Democrats in districts carried by President Trump are confronting a potentially risky vote next week when GOP leaders are expected to put their partisan government funding bill on the floor. ...The Hill - 6d -
What to know about the looming government shutdown as funding deadline nears
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Economists thought Trump would try to prevent a recession. That’s now in doubt.
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Schumer Says He’ll Vote for GOP Spending Bill to Avert Government Shutdown
Many Democrats had agitated for the party to hang together and block the measure in defiance of President Trump, but the leader said doing so would prompt a shutdown that would only empower Mr. Trump.The New York Times - 1d -
'Volatility is part of the game': What financial advisors are telling investors about market turmoil
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What’s Going on With TikTok Right Now?
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In address about vision for DOJ, Trump complains about prior probes
President Trump complained about the federal investigations into him and vowed retribution against his political foes.CBS News - 1d -
In address about vision for DOJ, Trump complains about prior probes
President Trump complained about the federal investigations into him and vowed retribution against his political foes.CBS News - 1d -
Trump made clear ‘Elon Musk is your partner’ in Cabinet meeting, says Commerce secretary
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Here's what a key index is saying about the economy
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Watchdogs fired by Trump raise alarms over future of independent oversight
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Americanswers…on 5 Live! Is Trump worried about the US economy?
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Boebert says Al Green shook 'pimp cane' at Trump
Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.) condemned Rep. Al Green’s (D-Texas) decision to interrupt President Trump’s address to Congress on Tuesday while raising what she described as a “pimp cane.” “Al Green ...The Hill - Mar. 8 -
Canada's incoming prime minister says he'll meet Trump if Canadian sovereignty is respected
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Trump says Supreme Court justices 'get weak' in lambasting unfavorable coverage
President Trump on Friday lamented that Supreme Court Justices “can’t really fight back” and “get weak” in the face of unfavorable media coverage as he railed against what he framed as "horrible" ...The Hill - 1d -
Trump says Democrats would be to blame for shutdown, suggests it could delay tax cuts
President Trump said Thursday that Democrats would be to blame if government funding runs out this week and suggested a shutdown could delay GOP efforts to extend expiring tax cuts. "They do a ...The Hill - 2d -
Still uncertain about Trump? Let Boris Johnson guide you on this ‘very compassionate man’ | Catherine Bennett
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GOP lawmaker booed by crowd at North Carolina town hall
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State and local tax deduction could change amid Trump's tax cuts debate. Here's what to know.
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