Tag Archives: Congress

The Trump administration has moved to cut $5bn (£3.7bn) in foreign aid that was already allocated by Congress earlier this year. The president is using an arcane manoeuvre known as a pocket rescission, or a request to claw back approved funds so late in the fiscal year that if Congress does not weigh in, the allocated money lapses. The move, …

Trump cancels $4.9 billion in foreign aid, escalating spending fight with Congress  Reuters Trump bypasses Congress to cancel nearly $5 billion in foreign aid  CNN White House plans to use ‘pocket rescissions’ to slash billions in foreign aid  NBC News Trump tries to wrest spending power from Congress as government shutdown looms  The Washington Post What’s a pocket rescission, the tool Trump used to …

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Friday signed into law a new congressional voting map designed to help Republicans gain more seats in the 2026 midterm elections, delivering a win for President Donald Trump and his desire to hold on to a slim GOP majority in the U.S. House. The Texas map drafted in rare mid-decade redistricting …

Defying Congress, Trump Moves to Cut $4.9 Billion in Foreign Aid  The New York Times Schumer and Collins rage over Trump’s “pocket rescissions”  Axios Trump tries to wrest spending power from Congress as government shutdown looms  The Washington Post Top Senate Republican sounds alarm over latest Trump attempt to cancel funding  The Hill Trump blocks $4.9B in foreign aid Congress OK’d, using maneuver last …

Audio recording is automated for accessibility. Humans wrote and edited the story. See our AI policy, and give us feedback. Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news. Former Major League Baseball player Mark Teixeira launched his campaign for Texas’ 21st Congressional District on Thursday, becoming …

Former Yankees First Baseman Mark Teixeira Says He Will Run for Congress  The New York Times World Series champion Mark Teixeira announces congressional campaign in Texas  Fox News Former MLB slugger Mark Teixeira running for Congress in Texas  Yahoo Sports Former MLB player Mark Teixeira announces Texas congressional bid  NBC News Ex-MLBer Teixeira running for House seat in Texas  ESPN Source link

Former MLB player Mark Teixeira running for Congress  Axios Former Yankees First Baseman Mark Teixeira Says He Will Run for Congress  The New York Times World Series champion Mark Teixeira announces congressional campaign in Texas  Fox News Former MLB slugger Mark Teixeira running for Congress in Texas  Yahoo Sports Former Angels slugger Mark Teixeira announces congressional campaign in Texas  Los Angeles Times Source link

Justice Dept. Sent Congress Epstein Files That Were Already Public, Democrats Say  The New York Times Epstein files raise more questions than answers, top House Democrat says  The Washington Post ‘Keeping it totally open’: Trump says he supports Justice Department sending Epstein files to House Oversight panel  CNN Why the Epstein drama isn’t going away anytime soon  Politico Trump signals he ‘couldn’t care less’ …

The chairman of the House Oversight Committee says the Justice Department will begin sharing files related to the Jeffrey Epstein investigation starting on Friday. Above, federal prosecutors announce charges against Epstein on July 8, 2019 in New York City. Stephanie Keith/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Stephanie Keith/Getty Images The House Oversight Committee is expecting to get hundreds of documents …

Congress is set to receive the first batch of Epstein files. It’s not likely to quell the drama.  Politico First wave of Epstein files is being sent to Congress, says Oversight Committee chair  NPR DOJ to start sharing Epstein files with Congress on Friday  Axios Justice Dept. Will Begin Sharing Epstein Files on Friday, Top Republican Says  The New York Times House panel to …