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Congressional Republicans scored a massive victory this summer when they passed President Donald Trump’s “big beautiful bill” of tax and spending cuts without a single Democratic vote. But as they return to Washington this fall after a monthlong August recess, they will have to find a way to work with Democrats — or around them — as a government shutdown …

They are more than a year away – a lifetime in today’s fast and furious political cycle. But one man is already paying attention, pulling the levers of power and trying to tip the scales of the 2026 midterm elections. Donald Trump has made clear that he is willing to bring the full weight of the White House to bear …

Trump tries to wrest spending power from Congress as government shutdown looms  The Washington Post Trump bypasses Congress to cancel nearly $5 billion in foreign aid  CNN Schumer and Collins rage over Trump’s “pocket rescissions”  Axios Trump moves to unilaterally withhold funds, drawing bipartisan calls of illegality  Government Executive Trump blocks $4.9B in foreign aid Congress OK’d, using maneuver last seen nearly 50 years …

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 …

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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