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Why Trump’s hold on the GOP Congress may threaten its hold on power

Back-to-back retirement announcements last week from a Republican representative and senator represented a victory for President Donald Trump that could yet become a revealing liability for him and his party.

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The Supreme Court and Congress cede powers to Trump and the presidency

The country has become so divided, some scholars say, that leaders of the three branches are often more loyal to their parties than to their institutions.

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President's war powers rest on 'uneasy balance' with Congress

President Donald Trump's decision to order the bombings of three nuclear sites in Iran has heightened concern about the United States entering another war in the Middle East.

Trump, bill and Congress

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Elon Musk Responds as Congress Approves Trump's ‘Big Beautiful Bill'

Elon Musk called President Trump’s spending bill the “Debt Slavery Bill” on X in June, saying it would raise the debt ceiling by $5 trillion. The debt ceiling sets the legal limit on how much money the federal government can borrow.

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Here's what's in Trump's "big, beautiful bill" passed by Congress

The House and Senate passed the massive spending and tax bill that includes signature policies of President Trump's second-term agenda this week. Here's what's in it.

Washington Examiner on MSN · 1d

Trump says ‘I hate’ Democrats who didn’t vote for ‘big, beautiful bill’

President Donald Trump tore into congressional Democrats during a rally in Des Moines, Iowa, on Thursday night, accusing them of hating the United States after they uniformly opposed his newly passed tax and spending bill.

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Centrist Rep. Don Bacon is done with Congress — but open to a potential presidential bid

In an interview with NBC News, the Nebraska Republican talked about why he's skipping out on a sixth term and his vote for ...

Jaime Harrison reveals Dems’ plan to ‘get rid of riffraff in Congress’ after Trump’s big bill passes

Democrats say Republicans' draconian cuts will help them take back Congress. Former DNC chair Jaime Harrison joins The ...

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United States Congress Jeffries stalls potential House vote House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries is addressing the lower chamber in a "magic minute," which allows the leader unlimited speaking ...

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What is the Fourth of July? Why the United States celebrates Independence Day on July 4

Known now as a day of patriotism and enjoying time off from work, the Fourth of July began the journey to becoming a quintessential American holiday in 1776, when the Second Continental Congress ...

President Donald Trump signs 'Big, Beautiful Bill' into law as United States celebrates Independence Day

President Donald Trump has signed his landmark 'Big, Beautiful Bill' into law on an historic Independence Day for the United ...

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IIHS Boss Blasts Federal Safety Standards in Congress, Calls Situation 'A Road Safety Emergency'

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is taking fire from automakers and independent safety watchdogs alike.

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United States Congress Tracking campaign finance data for Pennsylvania candidates More and more money is flowing into political campaigns, from races for state judges and legislators up to U.S ...

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US Congress proposes sanctions against South Africa over Israel case

A controversial bill introduced in the United States Congress aims to cut off direct aid to South Africa and impose targeted ...

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