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US House committee releases over 33,000 pages of Epstein-related records
The US House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform has released 33,295 pages of documents related to the late high-society sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The documents were provided by the Department of Justice and have been redacted to remove victim identities and any child sexual abuse material. This move comes as two lawmakers, Republican Representative […]
Democrats urge postponement of Fed governor nominee’s confirmation hearing
All Democrats on the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee have signed a letter to Republican Chair Tim Scott, requesting a postponement of Stephen Miran’s confirmation hearing to the Federal Reserve’s Board of Governors, scheduled for next week. The lawmakers cite Donald Trump’s recent decision to fire Lisa Cook as an “unprecedented attempt” to […]
Texas senate approves Republican-leaning Congressional map
The Texas Senate has given final approval to a new congressional voting map that favours Republicans, sending it to Governor Greg Abbott for his signature. The map passed with an 18-11 vote along party lines after more than eight hours of heated debate. This development is part of a broader redistricting battle sparked by President […]
California Governor Boosts Redistricting Effort Amid Feud with Trump
California Governor Gavin Newsom has announced that the country’s most populous State will promote a partisan redistricting scheme aimed at countering controversial Republican-led redistricting efforts in Texas ahead of the United States’ 2026 midterm elections. Speaking at a news conference on Thursday, Newsom took a combative stance against US President Donald Trump and said that […]
Texas Governor Threatens Democrats Over Redistricting
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has warned that he will begin proceedings to remove Democratic lawmakers from office if they don’t return to the state by Monday. The Democrats have been boycotting the state’s House proceedings, with over 51 members absent, in a bid to block the proposed congressional maps that would create five new Republican-leaning […]
Republicans Slam Trump’s Firing of Labour Statistics Chief
Senior Republican lawmakers have condemned President Donald Trump’s decision to fire the head of the US Bureau of Labour Statistics (BLS), Erika McEntarfer, after a report showed the national economy added only 73,000 jobs in July, far fewer than expected. Trump defended his decision, claiming without evidence that the numbers were “RIGGED” to make him […]
US Senators Plan Bills to Pressure China Amid Trump’s Trade Push
US Senators from both major parties are planning to introduce three bills targeting China over its treatment of minority groups, dissidents, and Taiwan, emphasizing security and human rights as President Donald Trump focuses on trade with Beijing. The bills, have Democratic and Republican sponsors, a rare display of bipartisanship in the divided Congress. The desire […]
Trump Rages As Republicans Baulk to Back ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’
The United States House of Representatives has been locked in a dramatic impasse over President Donald Trump‘s signature tax and spending package, dubbed the “One Big Beautiful Bill“. Despite the bill’s passage in the Senate, a rebel group of Republican lawmakers has failed to support the bill, which is opposed by all Democratic representatives. The […]
Trump’s “Big, Beautiful” Tax Bill Hits Roadblock
Donald Trump’s proposed tax bill, dubbed the “big, beautiful bill,” has encountered significant opposition from within his own party. Five House Republicans joined Democrats in voting against the bill, citing insufficient budget cuts and concerns over Medicaid funding. The proposed legislation aims to extend tax cuts implemented during Trump’s first administration, including a no-tax-on-tips policy. […]
Republicans Struggle to Unite on Trump’s Tax Plan
The Republican Party is facing a major challenge as it tries to unite behind President Donald Trump’s tax cut plan. The plan, which aims to unlock trillions of dollars in tax cuts, has sparked bitter infighting among Republicans. The tax cut plan is part of Trump’s domestic agenda, and its passage is crucial for the […]