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The Republican-controlled Texas house on Wednesday approved a redrawn congressional map requested by Donald Trump and fiercely opposed by Democrats, who led a weeks-long protest to stall the effort that kicked off a redistricting arms race between red and blue states. With the house’s approval, the measure next goes to the state senate, where it is expected to pass, possibly …

Senate Adds Guardrails in an Effort to Force Trump to Obey Spending Bills  The New York Times Fear of Trump funding ‘wrench’ escalates as Congress faces shutdown cliff  Politico Donald Trump: Purse-Snatcher in Chief  U.S. News & World Report Trump funding delays testing Congress’ power may be intensified. How will Republicans respond?  Reuters Trump budget officials claim sweeping spending power from Congress, records show  The …

Trump staffers cash in after 7-month stints in the White House  PoliticoView Full Coverage on Google News Source link

American Businesses in ‘Survival Mode’ as Trump Tariffs Pile Up  The New York Times Seattle businesses to discuss impacts of Trump tariffs, trade policies at roundtable  KOMO Local small business tries to keep prices low as tariffs hit hard  kold.com VIDEO: Here’s how West Seattle businesses are dealing with ‘uncertainty’ of tariffs  West Seattle Blog… Small Businesses Prove They’re Tough. Tariffs Could Still Bring …

The Trump administration on Tuesday announced that the 50% aluminum tariff President Donald Trump instituted will now apply to 400 more product categories, a move that will almost certainly raise prices for American consumers who are desperate for a reprieve. “Today’s action expands the reach of the steel and aluminum tariffs and shuts down avenues for circumvention—supporting the continued revitalization …

A federal appeals court on Wednesday sided with the Trump administration and halted for now a lower court’s order that had kept in place temporary protections for 60,000 migrants from Central America and Nepal. This means that the Republican administration can move toward removing an estimated 7,000 people from Nepal whose temporary protected status designations expired on 5 August. The …

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Wednesday called on Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook to resign after a member of his administration accused Cook of committing mortgage fraud, the latest example of the Trump administration’s efforts to gain control over the central bank. Bill Pulte, director of the agency that oversees mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, urged …

Amid the Donald Trump administration’s heavy-handed review of Smithsonian museums, the Guardian has seen a document compiled by the White House that details examples of how the widely visited cultural institutions have overly negative portrayals of US history. The document, based on public submissions shared with the administration, points to what it says are problematic exhibits at seven different museums, …

The new stake in the tech giant aims to increase US semiconductor chip production. United States Senator Bernie Sanders has thrown his support behind US President Donald Trump’s plan to convert US grants to chipmakers, including $10.9bn for Intel, into government stakes in the companies. The senator for the state of Vermont announced his support on Wednesday. “If microchip companies …

Trump buys more than $100 million in bonds since inauguration, disclosure shows  Reuters Trump has snapped up more than $100 million in bonds since taking office  CNBC Trump Embarks on $104 Million Bond-Buying Spree While in Office  Bloomberg.com Trump buys tens of millions in financial assets in office  Reuters Trump buys more than $100 million in bonds in office, disclosure shows  USA Today Source link