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Trump and Charles greet each other warmly as the king begins a day of diplomacy in Washington

Apr 28, 2026 11:11 AM EDT

Associated Press,

President Donald Trump and King Charles III greeted each other warmly on Tuesday as the monarch began a day of diplomacy in Washington designed to emphasize a bond between the United Kingdom and the United States that is so strong it can withstand the political turmoil of the moment.

Senate extends surveillance powers until April 30 after longer renewal collapsed in House

Apr 17, 2026 12:35 PM EDT

Associated Press,

The Senate approved a short-term renewal until April 30 of a controversial surveillance program used by U.S. spy agencies, following a chaotic, post-midnight scramble in the House to keep the authority from expiring.

From TMZ to Trump, pressure grows to bring Congress back during partial shutdown

Apr 1, 2026 11:16 AM EDT

ABC Columbia Staff,

President Donald Trump has hinted he might invoke rarely used powers to call Congress into session.

Senators clash over an Iran war resolution as Congress’ first vote on the conflict draws near

Mar 4, 2026 11:11 AM EST

Associated Press,

The Senate is headed toward a vote Wednesday on President Donald Trump’s decision to embark on a war against Iran, an extraordinary test in Congress for a conflict that has rapidly spread across the Middle East with no clear U.S. exit strategy.

Trump uses government shutdown to dole out firings and political punishment

Oct 2, 2025 10:38 AM EDT

Associated Press,

President Donald Trump has seized on the government shutdown as an opportunity to reshape the federal workforce and punish detractors, by threatening mass firings of workers and suggesting “irreversible” cuts to programs important to Democrats.

What happens now that a government shutdown is underway

Oct 1, 2025 10:35 AM EDT

Associated Press,

Washington is bracing for what could be a prolonged federal shutdown after lawmakers deadlocked and missed the deadline for funding the government.

Government shutdown talk is starting early ahead of a difficult funding fight in Congress this fall

Jul 29, 2025 10:42 AM EDT

Associated Press,

Congressional leaders from both major political parties blame each other for a potential government shutdown as the budget year draws to a close.

Social Security at risk in 2034

Jun 18, 2025 6:12 PM EDT

CNN,

Social Security will not be able to fully pay-out monthly benefits in less than ten years if Congress does not take action.

Conservatives block Trump’s big tax breaks and spending cuts bill in a stunning setback

May 16, 2025 10:14 AM EDT

Associated Press,

In a setback, House Republicans failed Friday to push their big package of tax breaks and spending cuts through the Budget Committee, as a handful of conservatives joined all Democrats in a stunning vote against it.

States sue Trump Administration over tariffs

Apr 24, 2025 6:13 PM EDT

CNN,

A group of twelve states is suing the Trump Administration over President Trump’s tariffs.

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Trump and Charles greet each other warmly as the king begins a day of diplomacy in Washington

Senate extends surveillance powers until April 30 after longer renewal collapsed in House

From TMZ to Trump, pressure grows to bring Congress back during partial shutdown

Senators clash over an Iran war resolution as Congress’ first vote on the conflict draws near

Trump uses government shutdown to dole out firings and political punishment

What happens now that a government shutdown is underway

Government shutdown talk is starting early ahead of a difficult funding fight in Congress this fall

Conservatives block Trump’s big tax breaks and spending cuts bill in a stunning setback

States sue Trump Administration over tariffs

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