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Donald Trump's One Dollar: The Little‑Known 250th‑Anniversary Law That Lets His Face Stay On Coin

Donald Trump's face is set to appear on a new $1 gold coin thanks to a little‑known 250th‑anniversary law, raising fresh questions over historic rules that keep living presidents off US currency.

International Business Times UK

As Trump threatens the Smithsonian, Congress is on the sidelines

As the White House accuses the Smithsonian Institution of “ideological capture,” it’s put members of Congress in a tough spot as they weigh what, if anything, they can do. A 162-page White House report released last weekend singled out the Smithsonian National Museum of American History, saying it “no longer…

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Trump administration reverses decision to scrap ocean monitoring system

Move to dismantle $368m sea observatory initiative faced opposition from experts and lawmakers

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Scientists warn Trump cuts could leave America blind to the next extreme weather disaster

A bipartisan group of senators and two Democratic House committees have launched a fierce challenge against the National Science Foundation (NSF)

The Independent UK

Oregon voters reject Democrats' gas tax increase as Iran war causes prices to soar

Oregon voters have rejected a gas tax increase passed last year by Democratic lawmakers

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Oregon voters reject Democrats' gas tax increase as Iran war causes gas prices to soar

Oregon voters have rejected a gas tax increase passed last year by Democratic lawmakers

AAP

Trump’s massive ballroom funding bill strikes out in the Senate — for now

Top Senate Democrat says taxpayers ‘shouldn’t spend a single dime on Trump’s gold-plated ballroom boondoggle’

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Reconciliation bill text would fund ICE, CBP, ballroom security

Two Republican-led Senate committees late Monday released legislative text to flesh out a roughly $70 billion reconciliation package to fund immigration enforcement agencies at the Department of Homeland Security through the remainder of President Donald Trump’s term. The Senate Judiciary Committee text shows that panel’s piece of the package would…

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Pentagon's DoD Pushes for $125M Rebrand to Department of War as Officials Call for 7,600 Changes to Federal Law

The Pentagon seeks to rename the Department of Defence to the Department of War, a move projected to cost up to £92.5 million and facing opposition from Democrats over financial concerns.

International Business Times UK

Sanders’ effort to block arms sales to Israel falls short in Senate

The Senate on Wednesday defeated, largely along party lines, an effort by Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., to advance two joint resolutions that would block the sale of $446.8 million worth of weapons and equipment to Israel. The first joint resolution would have disapproved a $295 million sale of D9R and…

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Betting against political prediction markets

The rise of political prediction markets and several well-timed trades have spurred lawmakers to introduce multiple bills aimed at stopping or regulating insider trading in prediction markets. But lawmakers are far from agreeing on how far to extend such bans. “Members of Congress should be prohibited from participating in prediction…

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Trump wants $10B to fund construction and beautification projects in and around Washington DC

The Presidential Capital Stewardship Program would be overseen by the National Park Service and would coordinate renovations of parts of the U.S. capital

The Independent UK

Prediction Markets Now Face Major Potential Ban on Most Popular Betting Targets

Proposed legislation is taking aim at prediction markets, promising to ban transactions on sports, politics, news, and entertainment.

International Business Times

Senator launches investigation into soaring childcare prices and if Wall Street is to blame

Private equity-backed centers are more likely to have staffing shortages, lower wages and higher prices, the senator said

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The Jan. 6 plaque now hangs in a quiet hallway. Some say it’s not enough.

Now that a long-delayed plaque honoring officers who defended the Capitol during the Jan. 6, 2021, attack has been given a temporary place on the Senate side, some say they aren’t giving up their fight for a permanent home. A resolution adopted in January and led by Sens. Jeff Merkley,…

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Senators clash over sanctuary policies amid DHS shutdown

Senators sparred at a hearing Tuesday over local jurisdictions that have policies against cooperation with federal immigration enforcement, as the Senate teed up another floor procedural vote to end a Department of Homeland Security shutdown. Senate Budget Chairman Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., used the hearing to highlight his proposal to make…

International Business Times UK

Who Skipped Trump's State Of The Union Address: Here's Full List Of Those Who Boycotted The Event And Why

Over 80 Democratic lawmakers boycott President Trump's State of the Union Address, highlighting political divisions.

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Senators press Lutnick over connections with Epstein

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick told senators that “I have nothing to hide” in relation to his interactions with Jeffrey Epstein.

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CBO: National Guard deployments cost half-billion dollars

Patrols in six U.S. cities cost about $496 million in 2025, and continued deployments would cost about $93 million per month.

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Trump's "Department of War" rebrand could cost $125 million

The CBO cautioned its estimate is "uncertain," however, because the Pentagon declined to share info.

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Overdue Jan. 6 plaque to get a temporary home

After years of delay over a plaque honoring police officers, senators sidestep the House, telling the Architect of the Capitol to hang it on their side.

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‘Not a good deal’: Trump upends world order for ‘tar-like sludge’ while China makes off with the riches

Mister "Art of the Deal" left the U.S. behind.

The Guardian - US

Democrats to block Senate nominations over Bondi’s ‘failure’ on Epstein files

Senate duo condemn Trump administration and say ‘there can be no business as usual until justice is delivered’

The Guardian - US

Top Democrats call for investigation into share-buying spree by Trump allies

Fossil fuel execs Robert Pender and Michael Sabel deny wrongdoing after report on potential conflict of interest

The Guardian - US

US senator calls for insider trading inquiry over Trump donors buying $12m worth of shares

Co-chairs of LNG firm, who bought stock worth almost $12m each after meeting with Trump officials, deny wrongdoing

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