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A history-making week in Congress by the numbers
It was the final stretch for Republicans to pass the first cornerstone of President Trump’s agenda, and it was chock-full of ...
The Supreme Court and Congress cede powers to Trump and the presidency
The high court has given the president immunity and protected him from nationwide injunctions. Congress is giving ground on ...
Highlights: Senate votes on amendments to Republicans' domestic policy package
Live updates and the latest news as the Senate votes on amendment to the Trump-backed Republican domestic policy bill.
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‘A self-inflicted tragedy’: Congress approves reversal of US climate policy
The so-called Big Beautiful Bill has now been approved by both chambers of Congress; all it needs now is Trump’s signature ...
What is the Fourth of July? Why the United States celebrates Independence Day on July 4
Known now as a day of patriotism and enjoying time off from work, the Fourth of July began the journey to becoming a quintessential American holiday in 1776, when the Second Continental Congress ...
Trump Policy Bill Clears Congress After House G.O.P. Quells Revolt
After a tumultuous day, an overnight cliffhanger of a vote and a record-breaking speech, Republicans managed to wear down ...
Despite last-minute changes, Senate budget bill deals big blow to renewable energy
The Senate bill effectively phases out renewable energy tax credits after 2026 if projects haven't started construction.