Here’s what happened during Trump’s 11th week in office
President Donald Trump marked the week unveiling an unprecedented wave of tariffs on imports to the U.S., aligning with his position that countries have long taken advantage of the U.S.
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Ex-lawmaker George Santos faces 7-year prison sentence for federal fraud, identity theft
Disgraced ex-congressman George Santos could receive 7 years in prison after pleading guilty to federal fraud charges. Prosecutors allege he stole from donors and misused campaign funds.
Senate adopts GOP budget plan after marathon vote series
Washington — Senate Republicans adopted a budget resolution on Saturday after an all-night voting marathon, putting Congress one step closer to enacting President Trump’s agenda. Senate Republicans unveiled a new 70-page budget blueprint Wednesday that lays out a path toward implementing Mr. Trump’s border security, defense, energy and tax priorities. The resolution aims to make tax
Florida Bill Would Tighten Rules for Qualifying Ballot Initiatives
HB 1205 intends to protect the state Constitution’s amendment process from petition fraud. Florida lawmakers are looking to protect voting residents’ ability to petition for changes to its Constitution, months after two proposed amendments made it on the November ballot amid claims and discoveries of fraud and lack of transparency. “It is the intent of
Ohio teacher attempted to pay student $2K to kill estranged husband in failed murder-for-hire plot
An Ohio substitute teacher is accused of offering a student $2,000 to kill her estranged husband before the teenager's mother discovered the plan and alerted authorities.
Members of Congress Agree: Jerry Nadler Is the Capitol’s Worst-Smelling Man
He knows how to make a stink. Longtime New York congressman Jerry Nadler has become famous as a champion of progressive policies in the House of Representatives. But among his colleagues in the chamber, he has also earned the dubious distinction of being its smelliest member. “He’s the kind of guy who when he makes
The Rocky Road to Liberation
With Wednesday’s sweeping announcement of tariffs, Donald Trump has achieved one of his major goals for this term: raising taxes on imports. As he said in the Rose Garden, “For decades, our country has been looted, pillaged, raped, and plundered by nations near and far, both friend and foe alike,” and he intends to even the