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Trump, Congress and DC

Why a full federal takeover of DC would require an act of Congress

As an indication of just how personal and petty this dynamic has become, the bill previously introduced in Congress proposing to repeal D.C. home rule was titled to produce an antagonistic acronym. It’s called the Bringing Oversight to Washington and Safety to Every Resident Act or the BOWSER Act.

U.S. News & World Report · 22h

Trump Says Federal Government Should 'Take Over' DC, Backing Congressional GOP Push

President Donald Trump is throwing his support behind congressional efforts for a federal takeover of the nation’s capital, saying he approves putting the District of Columbia back under direct federa

The Center Square on MSN · 6h

Trump pushes for balanced federal budget, a potentially historic feat

President Donald Trump on Thursday said again that he wants a balanced budget, pushing Congress to do something that it hasn't done in two decades. Trump previously said he wants a balanced budget, but his promise to extended the tax rates in the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act could make that a challenge for both the House and

Trump, Murkowski and Congress

CBS News on MSN · 9h

Murkowski urges Congress to "stand up" and assert authority if Trump withholds funding

"It requires speaking out. It requires saying, 'That violates the law. That violates the authorities of the executive,'" Sen. Lisa Murkowski said.

Yahoo · 10h

'We have to stand up': Murkowski calls on Congress to resist mass firings by Trump administration

In a telephonic town hall Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski said that the recent mass firing of probationary federal employees violated the law and lacked "respect and dignity" toward the workers who have lost their jobs,

CBS News (Video) on MSN · 1d

Republican Sen. Murkowski raises concerns about Trump firings

Lawmakers are raising concerns about the Trump administration's growing federal layoffs. Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska discusses its impact on her constituents and CBS News congressional correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns reports.

HBCU, Congressional Black Caucus

ESPN on MSN · 20h

HBCU commissioners seek Congress' help on college sports legislation

The commissioners of four major historically Black conferences have sent a letter to the Congressional Black Caucus seeking a meeting amid concerns that the push to make athletes employees could potentially destroy HBCU athletic programs if it continues.

Houston Chronicle · 1d

HBCU commissioners reach out to Congress for help as legislation threatens their programs

The commissioners of four major historically Black conferences have sent a letter to the Congressional Black Caucus requesting a meeting and voicing concerns that the growing push to make athletes school employees could potentially destroy HBCU athletic programs if it continues.

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HBCU commissioners write letter to congress to protect athletics

The commissioners of the four HBCU conferences have written a letter to Congress concerning the evolving nature of college athletics.

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US agency staff told not to speak with Congress, lawmaker says

Staff at the U.S. farm, environment and interior agencies have been instructed by the Trump administration not to speak with ...

A Compliant Congress Earns High Marks, but Probably Not for Long

A major public poll indicates that Americans’ approval for Congress has soared, powered by a surge in positive assessments by ...

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Republicans are pursuing separate paths to get Trump’s priorities through Congress

Senate Majority Leader John Thune has teed up a vote on a budget plan designed to give President Donald Trump an early policy ...

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Americans’ approval of Congress increases in February, but still falls short of majority support

The latest Gallup poll, conducted among 1,004 adults, found that Americans’ approval of Congress’ job performance this month ...

GOP senator on Musk’s cuts: ‘Congress can’t do anything except complain’

Senate Judiciary Chair Chuck Grassley suggested Congress is powerless to stop cuts by DOGE. That’s plainly untrue.

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Congress used to evaluate emerging technologies. Let’s do it again.

A look back at the Office of Technology Assessment, the Congressional think tank that detected lies and tested tech.

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Congress Increases Social Security Benefits For Some State And Local Government Employees

The Social Security Fairness Act retroactively reverses some 1983 reforms and increases benefits for some retired state and ...

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Crypto firms ask Congress to roll back IRS rules for DeFi: CNBC Crypto World

On today's CNBC Crypto World, bitcoin inches back to the $97,000 while ether remains flat. Plus, the Blockchain Association ...

Trump Issues Order to Expand His Power Over Agencies Congress Made Independent

The president has already challenged statutory protections against summarily firing officials overseeing such agencies ...

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Report to Congress on Columbia-class Submarine Program

The following is the Feb. 5, 2025, Congressional Research Service report, Navy Columbia (SSBN-826) Class Ballistic Missile ...

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Democrats in Congress Lack Trust From Their Own Voters: Poll

Fewer than one in four Democrats believe Democrats are standing up to Donald Trump enough, according to a new poll.

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