President Donald Trump is waging war against a century-old tradition in the Senate that both Republicans and Democrats don’t want to touch. Trump has ebbed and flowed in his disdain for the blue slip tradition…
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Trump warns Canada of 100% tariffs if it becomes China’s ‘drop off port’ with new potential trade deal
President Donald Trump threatened on Saturday that he would implement 100% tariffs on Canada if it strikes a deal to become a ‘drop off port’ for China. ‘If Governor Carney thinks he is going to…
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Chaos engulfing northeastern Syria has sparked fresh security fears after Syria’s new governing authorities moved against U.S.-backed Kurdish forces, forcing the U.S. military to rush ISIS detainees out of Syria and into Iraq. The U.S.…
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The Republican National Committee (RNC) is taking a big step toward holding its first-ever midterm convention. The RNC on Friday approved a change to the party’s rules that would allow Chair Joe Gruters to convene…
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Air Force One glitch revives replacement push as White House says it ‘proves Trump was right again’
Air Force One experiencing a minor mechanical issues as President Donald Trump began his trip to Davos, Switzerland, Tuesday evening proved his point that the U.S. needs to update its presidential plane, the White House…
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As President Donald Trump aims to build a ballroom at the White House, federal Judge Richard Leon on Thursday reportedly asked Justice Department lawyers to point to what authority allows the president to engage in…
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Iran’s top prosecutor criticizes Trump’s announcement that 800+ executions were halted: ‘Completely false’
Iran’s top prosecutor pushed back Friday on a recent announcement from President Donald Trump that Iran canceled more than 800 executions, alleging that the president’s remarks are ‘completely false.’ Trump wrote on Truth Social last week,…
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Iran’s top prosecutor Thursday denied President Donald Trump’s claim that Tehran, Iran, halted mass executions of imprisoned protesters under U.S. pressure — a rebuttal that comes as Trump openly warned Iran it would face consequences…
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Senate Democrats rebel against their own leadership over DHS funding package, increasing shutdown odds
Senate Democrats are beginning to peel off from their leadership, upping the ante for another government shutdown. Disputes over Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding, fewer restrictions on President Donald Trump’s authority and a possible…
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SCOOP: House Republicans revive push to impeach ‘activist’ judges after Johnson’s green light
House conservatives are reviving various pushes to impeach judges accused of blocking President Donald Trump’s agenda after Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., gave his tacit approval earlier this week. ‘I just spoke to him on the…