Trump to Order Reductions in Federal Advisory Committees

The U.S. Institute for Peace was among the committees targeted for reduction or removal. President Donald Trump will sign an executive order on Feb. 19 calling for an elimination or reduction in federal advisory committees. The order will eliminate “unnecessary governmental entities and federal advisory committees,” or direct them to reduce their activity and expenditures

Americans’ Approval of Congress Jumps to Nearly 4-Year High

The surge in Congress’s approval rating was driven by Republican support as the GOP took full control of both the House and Senate. Congressional job approval among Americans has surged to its highest level in nearly four years, according to a new Gallup poll, conducted as President Donald Trump continues to take an unprecedented number

Trump to Order Agencies to Terminate All Federal Assistance for Illegal Immigrants

The president wants federal benefits to go to ‘American citizens who are truly in need, including individuals with disabilities and veterans,’ an official said. President Donald Trump will sign an executive order on Feb. 19 directing all agencies to identify any federally funded programs that provide financial assistance to illegal immigrants and “take corrective actions”

Trump Orders Agencies to Terminate All Federal Assistance for Illegal Immigrants

The president wants federal benefits to go to ‘American citizens who are truly in need, including individuals with disabilities and veterans,’ an official said. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Feb. 19 directing all agencies to identify any federally funded programs that provide financial assistance to illegal immigrants and “take corrective actions” to

NYC Mayor Eric Adams’s Ruling Delayed; Trump Signs EO on ‘Taxpayer Subsidization of Open Borders’ | Capitol Report

A government stimulus check could soon be coming to your bank account. What does President Donald Trump say about the savings brought in by the Department of Government Efficiency? How will newly confirmed Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick manage Trump’s plans to balance trade? We hear insights and analysis from the director of… Original News Source

Trump Agenda Slowed by Flood of Lawsuits

Some cases could reach the Supreme Court and result in major precedents that clarify the scope of executive authority. By Sam Dorman | February 19, 2025Updated:February 19, 2025 Within the first month of President Donald Trump’s second term, he has encountered more than 70 sometimes overlapping lawsuits challenging his actions on spending, federal employment decisions,

5 Takeaways From Labor Secretary Nominee Chavez-DeRemer’s Confirmation Hearing

The nominee was pressed on her legislative record and loyalty to the Constitution. Right-to-work laws, visa programs, and the federal minimum wage were among the topics on senators’ minds as they vetted former Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer (R-Ore.) for the role of labor secretary on Feb. 19. Chavez-DeRemer, 56, represented Oregon’s Fifth Congressional District for one