President Donald Trump said he plans to speak by phone with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday morning, followed by calls with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and NATO allies, in an effort to broker a cease-fire in the Ukraine war. “I will be speaking, by telephone, to President Vladimir Putin of Russia on Monday, at
Five states will have competitive primary elections, three of which are safe seats for either party. Races in Georgia and Michigan could determine the majority. WASHINGTON—After just five months of the 119th Congress, elections to the 120th Congress to be held in 2026 are on the horizon. Already, several longtime U.S. senators have announced their
The cases may depend on if the Supreme Court believes the employees exercise executive power. Can Congress restrict the president’s ability to fire employees of the executive branch? That’s the question courts are looking at as President Donald Trump faces legal blowback for his decision to fire agency heads and probationary employees upon starting his
The reconciliation budget has hit a rough patch in the House as moderate and conservative Republicans fight for differing priorities. WASHINGTON—Republicans were dealt a major blow on May 16 when the House Budget Committee failed to advance a multi-trillion-dollar budget package. Created through a process that does not require support from Democrats, the package would
The reconciliation budget was voted down in the House Budget Committee as moderate and conservative Republicans fight for differing priorities. News analysis WASHINGTON—Republicans in a 21 to 16 vote in the House Budget Committee failed to advance a multi-trillion-dollar budget package on May 16. Created through a process that does not require support from Democrats,
The reconciliation budget was voted down in the House Budget Committee as moderate and conservative Republicans fight for differing priorities. News analysis WASHINGTON—Republicans in a 21 to 16 vote in the House Budget Committee failed to advance a multi-trillion-dollar budget package on May 16. Created through a process that does not require support from Democrats,
The administration argued the pandemic-era grants were no longer needed while plaintiff states argued that the cuts were illegal and hurt public health. A federal judge has granted a preliminary injunction halting the Trump administration’s plan to cut more than $11 billion in public health grants, siding with a coalition of 23 states and the