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Trump to meet with top four congressional leaders as government shutdown risk looms
September 28, 2025 8:05 am
The meeting will involve House Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader John Thune as well as House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer.
White House budget office tells agencies to draft mass firing plans ahead of potential shutdown
September 25, 2025 8:32 am
A reduction in force would not only lay off employees but eliminate their positions, which would trigger yet another massive upheaval in a federal workforce.
Trump accuses Democrats of leaking information on Iran strikes: ‘They should be prosecuted’
June 27, 2025 12:13 pm
Trump’s remarks followed a closed-door Senate intelligence briefing which had faced earlier delays and offered no clear consensus on the strikes’ impact.
After striking Iran without broad consultation, Trump faces criticism from US Congress
June 23, 2025 10:43 am
Critics across party lines say the strikes may have bypassed Congress and violated constitutional norms.
Trump's big bill advances in rare weekend vote as conservative holdouts secure changes
May 19, 2025 9:02 am
Speaker Mike Johnson met with Republican lawmakers shortly before the meeting, telling reporters that the changes agreed to were "just some minor modifications. Not a huge thing.”
Donald Trump Congress Speech Highlights: In first address to Congress, Trump expresses desire about Greenland, announces reciprocal tariffs, appreciates Zelenskyy’s letter
March 10, 2025 12:56 pm
Donald Trump Speech Today, Donald Trump Speech To Congress Highlights: Trump says 'America is back' during his address at the Capitol Hill as he announced that there will be "tax cuts for everybody" and promises to balance the federal budget.
US Congress certifies Trump election victory with Harris presiding
January 07, 2025 2:36 am
Harris oversaw the roll call of the states in the vice president's ceremonial role as president of the Senate.
Former Trump nominee Gaetz says he won't return to Congress
November 23, 2024 1:48 am
When he was nominated by Trump last week for the nation's top law enforcement role, Gaetz resigned from Congress and said he did not intend to return when the new session begins in January.
‘America and Israel must stand together’ in war against 'barbarism': Netanyahu to US Congress
July 25, 2024 9:33 am
Given a standing ovation on his arrival, the longtime Israeli leader delivered his speech to a joint meeting of the Senate and House of Representatives in a city preoccupied with domestic politics.
Thousands protest near US Capitol ahead of Netanyahu speech
July 24, 2024 11:52 pm
A stage decked with banners included one declaring the Israeli leader a "Wanted War Criminal" in reference to an arrest warrant sought by International Criminal Court prosecutors. Netanyahu vehemently denies war crimes allegations.
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Trump’s address to Congress: focus on border security, trade, and economic revival
March 05, 2025 12:47 pm
Trump’s speech lasted a record 99 minutes, setting a new benchmark for presidential addresses to Congress.
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