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Senate GOP pushes spending bills as Democratic anger builds - Roll Call

Senate GOP appropriators to bring a package of spending bills to the floor before the August recess, Chair Susan Collins said Thursday.

Roll Call · Jul 17, 2025

White House seeks inspection of Fed building as Trump piles pressure on Powell

US president has suggested the central bank mismanaged funds for renovations at the Federal Reserve headquarters

The Guardian - US · Jul 17, 2025

Trump’s $9 billion spending cuts could spare $400 million for HIV/AIDS relief

The move to save PEPFAR funding may prove useful in rallying GOP support from powerful lawmakers like Senate Appropriations chair Susan Collins, an outspoken critic of Trump’s proposed cuts.

Fortune · Jul 16, 2025

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Trump repudiates draft letter to fire US Fed chair Powell

Trump acknowledged discussing firing Powell with Republicans but denied a letter had been drafted to do that.

Al Jazeera · Jul 16, 2025

Jerome Powell 'Fatigued' and Facing Resignation Rumours Over Controversial $2.5B Fed Palace Overhaul

US Fed chair Jerome Powell continues to face mounting pressure to step down amid scrutiny into whether he was truthful to Congress about the Fed's 'Palace of Versailles' renovation to its headquarters in Washington, DC.

International Business Times UK · Jul 15, 2025

Employees at the nation's consumer financial watchdog say it's become toothless under Trump

Once a powerful watchdog for financial wrongdoing, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has seen its enforcement efforts grind to a halt under the Trump administration

The Independent UK · Jul 15, 2025

Trump again slams ‘stupid’ US Fed chairman over interest rate levels

US president’s frequent attacks against Jerome Powell have sparked concerns about independence of the central bank.

Al Jazeera · Jul 14, 2025

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Trump admin’s attacks on Powell over $2.5 billion Fed renovation hinge on ‘VIP dining rooms’ and procedural grounds with an obscure gov agency

The most recent criticisms against Fed chair Jerome Powell come after President Donald Trump continues to demand lower interest rates.

Fortune · Jul 14, 2025

Trump ramps up his war on Jerome Powell - and might have found reason to oust the Federal Reserve chair

Donald Trump has found a new angle to attack Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell and potentially replace him

The Independent UK · Jul 14, 2025

Monetary policy at the world's most important central bank could hinge on an argument over building renovation specs

The latest spat between the Trump administration and the Federal Reserve is sounding more like a home-improvement reality TV show.

Fortune · Jul 13, 2025

Trump defends Texas flood handling as disaster tests vow to shutter Fema

Since disaster that has killed at least 120 people, US president has remained quiet about promises to axe relief agency

The Guardian - US · Jul 11, 2025

Budget chief faces tough questions on Trump’s high spending amid Medicaid cuts

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The Independent UK · Jul 11, 2025

Budget Director confronted over Trump’s lavish spending amid government cuts

The White House’s Budget Director Russell Vought has been confronted over Donald Trump’s lavish spending amid cuts to government services.

The Independent UK · Jul 11, 2025

GOP Lawmakers Further Bill Slashing Funding to Watchdog Group Despite Dozens of Active Investigations

Republicans advanced a budget cutting the GAO's funding by nearly half, sparking Democratic opposition as the bill heads to the Senate.

Latin Times · Jun 27, 2025

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The Guardian - US · Jun 26, 2025

US state department told to end nearly all its overseas pro-democracy programs

Exclusive: All but two of the programs awarded under the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor would be cut, affecting nearly $1.3bn in grants

The Guardian - US · Jun 14, 2025

How US cities have long planned for a Trump-led escalation against protests

The US president hinted at a crackdown on demonstrations long before his inauguration, and it’s finally here

We Got This Covered · Jun 10, 2025

‘Almost as in-house consultants as a part of the agency’s leadership’: Russell Vought plans to embed DOGE spies across entire federal government

When your coworker might be watching you.

The Guardian - US · Jun 2, 2025

Kathy Hochul deputy announces decision to challenge her in New York governor’s race – as it happened

Antonio Delgado announces run for governor and sets up Democratic primary battle for 2026 election

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The Guardian - US · Jun 2, 2025

Trump news at a glance: veterans affairs department muzzled after critical article

VA physicians and scientists ordered not to publish in medical journals without seeking clearance from Trump appointees. Key US politics stories from Sunday 1 June

The Guardian - US · Jun 1, 2025

Vought says Trump may not need Congress’s approval to cut federal jobs

Amid bipartisan opposition, director of management and budget office says Trump prefers to use ‘executive tools’

The Independent UK · May 29, 2025

With Elon Musk out of the picture – what happens to DOGE now?

Musk officially announced he was stepping down on Wednesday night. As a Special Government Employee, he is restricted to serving 130 days

Latin Times · May 22, 2025

Trump Official Banking on 'Growing Economy' to Offset Tax Cuts Sparks Backlash Online: 'My Grandchildren Are Screwed''

A senior Trump administration official sparked online backlash after being asked how the cost of tax cuts provided by the GOP spending bill would be counteracted, stating that the administration was depending on the future possibility of a growing economy.

The Guardian - US · May 19, 2025

Workers at top US consumer watchdog sound warning as Trump bids to gut agency

Staff tell Guardian ripped-off Americans will have ‘nowhere to turn’ if Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is undone

International Business Times · May 15, 2025

CFPB Scraps Biden-Era Plan To Curb Data Brokers' Sale Of Personal Info

Consumer watchdog groups warned that withdrawing the rule leaves Americans more vulnerable to fraud and identity theft.

Salon · May 14, 2025

A major part of Project 2025 is failing

The conservative legal community appears to be rejecting the Trump team's vision of "radical constitutionalism"

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