Congressional Republicans ‘don’t see a huge appetite’ for Trump’s push to repeal the CHIPS Act
Three aides to Senate Republicans made clear the party has neither the stomach nor the time to engage in Trump’s call to repeal the bipartisan CHIPS Act.
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Fears DOGE cuts could impact housing assistance programs
With expected staffing and budget cuts looming at the Department of Housing and Urban Development, there are fears some housing assistance programs could lose funding. In Kansas City, officials with the local housing authority say they are worried it could lead people to lose housing. NBC News’ Stephanie Gosk spoke with a family who secured … Read more
USDA ordered to temporarily reinstate thousands of fired employees
The firings of over 5,000 probationary employees at the U.S. Department of Agriculture may have been unlawful, and the workers should be reinstated for at least the next 45 days, a federal civil service board ruled Wednesday.
U.S. pauses intelligence sharing with Ukraine
In a move to pressure Ukraine into President Trump’s peace talks, the Trump administration has temporarily paused intelligence sharing with the war-torn country. Plus, President Trump announced the arrest of an ISIS terror suspect accused in the bombing that killed 13 U.S. service members during the chaotic U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan. NBC News’ Gabe Gutierrez … Read more
Trump issues ‘last warning’ to Hamas terrorists, demands release of hostages: ‘HELL TO PAY’
President Donald Trump issued a stern warning to Hamas in a Truth Social post Wednesday, calling for the terrorist group to release all hostages immediately. The post came after Trump met with several former Hamas hostages who traveled to Washington, D.C., this week. The group included Eli Sharabi, Doron Steinbrecher, Keith Siegel, Aviva Siegel, Naama … Read more
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Young father killed by illegal immigrant highlights ‘betrayal’ of sanctuary cities, says Republican
Louisiana Rep. Clay Higgins, a Republican, said during a House Oversight Committee hearing on sanctuary cities that President Donald Trump has “ripped the curtains from the rods,” revealing the impact of the Biden administration’s illegal immigration policy and sanctuary policies across America. Testifying during the hearing were New York City Mayor Eric Adams, Boston Mayor … Read more
Firing squad could become Idaho’s main execution method if governor signs bill
State senate passes bill as its sponsor suggests shooting someone is more effective and humane than other methods Firing squads could become Idaho’s primary execution method under a bill headed to the governor’s desk this week. The Idaho senate passed the bill on Wednesday, and if signed by governor Brad Little, it will take effect … Read more
Government ethics watchdog removed from post amid legal fight with Trump administration
Hampton Dellinger challenged his termination last month as head of the Office of Special Counsel by filing a lawsuit against several Trump administration officials.
Democrat Rep. Stansbury goes on profane tirade during sanctuary city hearing: ‘total bulls***’
Democrat Rep. Melanie Stansbury of New Mexico went off in a curse-laden tirade against the Trump administration and Republicans during a House Oversight Committee hearing on sanctuary cities, calling the hearing “absolute bulls–t.” Testifying at the hearing were mayors Eric Adams of New York City, Michelle Wu of Boston, Brandon Johnson of Chicago and Mike … Read more