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‘Hero’ B-2 pilots expected to keep low profile at July 4 White House visit

Friday, July 4

(WASHINGTON) -- The B-2 bomber pilots and crews who helped to strike Iranian nuclear sites earlier this month are being told to keep a low profile this weekend if they take up President Donald Trump on his offer to come to the White House... Read More.

Trump ramps up pressure on House Republicans to pass major tax cut and spending bill

Friday, July 4

(WASHINGTON) -- President Donald Trump is ramping up pressure on Republicans to get his tax and spending bill across the finish line.Several House Republicans arrived White House on Wednesday morning for meetings as the president presses his party to pass the sweeping legislation --... Read More.

These Senate changes to Trump’s agenda bill could be sticking points in House

Friday, July 4

(WASHINGTON) -- All eyes are now on the House after the Senate narrowly passed a major tax cut and spending bill that is the centerpiece of President Donald Trump's agenda.A key test vote is expected in the House on Wednesday, but it's unclear if... Read More.

House considers president’s megabill amid GOP divisions

Friday, July 4

(WASHINGTON) -- The House is debating ahead of a key test vote for President Donald Trump's tax and immigration megabill to send it to the floor for a final vote but it was unclear Wednesday morning if Speaker Mike Johnson has the votes to... Read More.

Lara Trump, Roy Cooper in the mix as Tillis retirement ignites fierce North Carolina Senate race

Friday, July 4

(WASHINGTON) -- Republican Sen. Thom Tillis' decision not to seek reelection is jolting what was already expected to be a fierce battle in North Carolina to either challenge him or flip his seat, which will now be wide open in 2026.Without Tillis on the ballot,... Read More.

Trump again brings up the idea of deporting US citizens for crimes

Friday, July 4

(WASHINGTON) -- President Donald Trump continued on Tuesday to float his idea, which some legal experts say is unconstitutional, to deport U.S. citizens who commit crimes.Speaking to the press during a tour of a migrant detention center in the Florida Everglades, the president repeated... Read More.

The 2 House Republicans who voted no on Trumps sweeping domestic policy bill

Thursday, July 3

(WASHINGTON) -- President Donald Trump's major tax cut and spending bill passed the House on Thursday, but not without some Republican opposition.Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky and Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick of Pennsylvania voted against the legislation alongside the entire House Democratic Caucus.While Massie and... Read More.

House passes Trumps major tax cut and spending bill

Thursday, July 3

(WASHINGTON) -- The House has passed President Trump's major tax cut and spending bill in a 218 to 214 vote.The legislation will now go to President Trump's desk for his signature.The final vote came after an overnight scramble by Speaker Mike Johnson to secure... Read More.

Law enforcement groups sound alarm over potential DHS intel rollback

Thursday, July 3

(WASHINGTON) -- Four major law enforcement groups are sounding the alarm in a letter to Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem about potential cuts to the intelligence-gathering arm of her agency.The Association of State Criminal Investigative Agencies (ASCIA), Major Cities Chiefs Association (MCCA),... Read More.

Immoral: Democrat Hakeem Jeffries blasts Trump megabill in marathon speech

Thursday, July 3

(WASHINGTON) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries is making a marathon last stand against President Donald Trump's major tax cut and spending bill.Jeffries took to the House floor around 5 a.m. on Thursday and shortly after noon had been speaking for more than seven... Read More.

Holdouts say Trump promised hed make the bill better in the future

Thursday, July 3

(WASHINGTON) -- While there were no changes made to the legislative text of President Donald Trump’s megabill after it came back from the Senate, some House Republican holdouts said Trump made promises in order to get their votes.After meeting with House Republicans at the... Read More.

Supreme Court declines to hear dispute over Montana abortion consent law

Thursday, July 3

(WASHINGTON) -- The Supreme Court on Thursday declined to take up a dispute over a Montana law that would have required notarized parental consent for a minor to receive an abortion.State lawmakers have argued that parents have a constitutional right to make decisions concerning the... Read More.