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Trump Accused of Turning America's 250th Birthday Into a Fundraising Machine to Reward Political Allies

House Democrats accuse Donald Trump of using America's 250th birthday to advance his political interests through Freedom 250, allegations the organisation strongly denies.

International Business Times UK

'From Vanity to Insanity': Report Alleges Donald Trump's 'Shadow Corporation' Hijacked US 250th Birthday

A Democratic congressional report accuses Donald Trump's 250th birthday operation of turning a national celebration into a vehicle for fundraising, ideology and access.

International Business Times UK

Donors duped into giving cash to Trump-backed group instead of bipartisan America 250 team: report

Confusion between congressional organizing committee and Donald Trump-backed Freedom 250 led some philanthropists to pay their contributions to the wrong cause, House Democrats allege

The Independent UK

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Trump hijacked US’s 250 anniversary to serve ‘political ideology and pet projects’, congressional report says

House Democratic subcommittee report outlines web of alleged corruption, wire fraud and pay-to-play schemes

The Guardian - US

Trump says algae-laden Reflecting Pool ‘looks perfect’ at partisan rally for America’s 250th birthday

Trump stepped in to deliver a MAGA speech after several artists dropped out of the event, citing political concerns

The Independent UK

Trump kicks off America 250 with a campaign-style rally on the National Mall

In a video released Monday night, Trump declared the event would be ‘the biggest rally we’ve ever had’

The Independent UK

Trump says he doesn’t need Congress to OK his 250-foot arch as team says they authorized it 100 years ago

Trump’s hand-picked panel gave the design of the 250-foot arch the nod Thursday and the president weighed in from the Oval Office, ‘We don’t need anything from Congress’

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Thanks to a farcical House Committee hearing, we now know that Trump’s administration is against renewable energy because they don’t know how it works

Is this mistrust in technology, or just about Trump's interests and lobbying connections?

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Interior Sec Burgum Mocked In Congress After Warning Solar Panels 'Produce Zero Electricity' When The Sun Goes Down

US Interior Secretary Doug Burgum faced criticism for ignoring battery storage during a congressional hearing, fuelling debate over US energy policy and solar reliability.

International Business Times UK

Trump’s ‘pool guy’ has nothing to do with Lincoln Memorial paint job, Interior Secretary admits, as he defends no-bid $13M contract

Doug Burgum says he isn’t ‘familiar’ with company that his agency awarded a lucrative contract for renovation work at the landmark

The Independent UK

Trump upends Democrats' strategy on Iran war powers

"Who knows how many times Trump could change his position between now and then?" one lawmaker said.

Axios

Democrats rage at GOP push for Trump ballroom security funds

"They're sending Trump $1 billion to build a gilded room for their balls," said Rep. Jared Huffman.

Axios

Trump Pays Energy Firms £1.4B in Taxpayer Cash on Condition They Pivot from Clean Energy to Oil and Gas

The Trump administration paid energy companies nearly £1.4B to abandon offshore wind projects and invest in fossil fuels, following court blocks on executive orders against wind development.

International Business Times UK

Trump administration blocks US wind energy projects in switch to oil and gas

US representatives Jared Huffman and Jamie Raskin earlier this month called agreements outrageous and unlawful

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Axios

The Iran war has brought Israel to a new low point with Democrats in Congress

Several lawmakers told Axios they can no longer support U.S. funding even for defensive weaponry.

Roll Call

This week: Iran war powers and expulsion talk

As Congress returns from recess, Democrats in both the House and Senate plan to force votes regarding the U.S. military’s campaign against Iran this week, just as President Donald Trump is announcing a new naval blockade amid a two-week ceasefire. “Upon our return, we will force another vote on the…

The Independent UK

Activists outraged after mining company announces plans to dig for rare earth elements next to US National Park

The proposed mining site is just outside the boundaries of Joshua Tree National Park — and reportedly part of the habitat of an endangered desert tortoise

International Business Times UK

Republicans Shut Down Congress to 'Protect' Trump Jr. From Testifying About His Firm's £484M Pentagon Windfall

Explore the controversy as House Republicans block a subpoena for Donald Trump Jr. over a $620M Pentagon loan tied to his venture-backed firm, raising oversight concerns.

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Axios

The left wants to primary Democrats who break with the party on Iran

Progressive groups "are already preparing," one House Democrat said.

Axios

Scoop: Democrats are eyeing protests at Trump's State of the Union address

"I want to find a way to resist, because he needs to know that this is not normal."

Axios

The national redistricting wars are entering a new, more existential phase

President Trump and Leader Jeffries are trying to get recalcitrant lawmakers to fall in line.

Axios

Some Democrats scouring their finances for fear of a Trump prosecution: "No one is safe"

"Many are going through mortgages, tax returns, etc," one senior House Democrat said.

The Independent UK

Trump admin cancels $679 million for offshore wind projects as attacks on reeling industry continue

The Transportation Department has canceled $679 million in federal funding for a dozen offshore wind projects

The Independent UK

Rep. Lauren Boebert hints Trump administration is working to rename DC the ‘District of America’

‘Next up, you know it may end up being the ‘District of America’ that we’re working on’, Boebert scolded at opposition lawmakers

Salon

It's time to sue Congress

Members of Congress face a lawsuit for funding Israel’s war on Gaza

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