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‘Devastating’: US public broadcasters condemn Trump cuts to key programs

PBS chief says cuts package ‘goes against the will of the American people’ as smaller outlets could face total closure

The Guardian - US · Jul 18, 2025

GOP narrowly advances rescissions package to Senate floor - Roll Call

Senate Republicans had barely enough votes Tuesday to advance President Trump's proposal to claw back money appropriated for public broadcasting and foreign aid.

Roll Call · Jul 15, 2025

Senators face crucial vote on $9.4 billion rescissions package - Roll Call

The Senate could take a procedural vote as soon as Tuesday on the Trump administration’s request to rescind $9.4 billion in appropriations.

Roll Call · Jul 14, 2025

Inside Washington's tech summit, Silicon Valley's elite gently make the case for skilled immigration to keep an edge in the AI arms race

At a gathering of policymakers and Silicon Valley executives, the need for the U.S. to maintain its “edge” by attracting the world’s best technologists was emphasized.

Fortune · May 2, 2025

Budget plan with dueling tax, spending targets OK'd in Senate - Roll Call

The Senate adopted a fiscal 2025 budget blueprint early Saturday along party lines after a debate that began the night before, teeing up the House for a climactic final vote next week.

Roll Call · Apr 5, 2025

Budget timeline moves up in Senate as GOP preps flexible targets - Roll Call

Senate Majority Leader John Thune says a compromise budget resolution could hit the floor for a “vote-a-rama” as soon as next week.

Roll Call · Mar 27, 2025

Medicaid cuts could wake up Republicans

GOP lawmakers are proposing massive cuts, but a public backlash may turn some Republicans against their own party

Salon · Mar 23, 2025

US deports 250 alleged gang members to El Salvador despite court ruling to halt flights

Trump invoked 1798 law previously used to detain Japanese Americans in second world war to justify deportations

The Guardian - US · Mar 16, 2025

Republican Senators Express Doubts Over Possible Military Leadership Changes

Republican senators on the Senate Armed Services Committee respond to rumors of military leadership changes.

Top News · Feb 20, 2025

Republican Lawmakers Support Push For Elections In Ukraine

Republican lawmakers support Trump's call for Ukrainian elections while navigating differing views on Zelenskyy's leadership and the conflict in Ukraine.

Top News · Feb 19, 2025