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Zelensky says he's ready for elections after Trump says it is time
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Tuesday he is ready for elections, after President Trump remarked his country should hold them. “Since this question is raised today by the president of the United States of America, our partners, I will answer very briefly. Look, I am ready for elections,” Zelensky told reporters, according to multiple outlets….…
Read MoreLawmaker demands probe after fraud allegations in Maine’s Medicaid program
Abdullahi Ali, in an interview with Kenyan media, openly discussed contributing money back to Somalia and paramilitary forces. Source link
Read MoreSenate Democrats move to block Trump dollar
Welcome to The Hill’s Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Senate Democrats introduce bill to block Trump from putting face on dollar coin Sens. Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) introduced legislation Tuesday to prevent President Trump or any sitting or living former president……
Read MoreHow Pennsylvanians are feeling about the economy ahead of Trump’s rally
Affordability was a huge theme of Trump’s campaign and is top of mind for the GOP as he heads to Pennsylvania for a rally. How are Pennsylvanians feeling, and can the GOP salvage its economic message? Source link
Read More‘Remigration,’ once a fringe idea, becomes a mantra for the Trump administration
The recent shooting of two National Guardsmen in D.C. has revived calls from the Trump administration for “reverse migration,” or “remigration.” But those ideas trace back to European extremists. Source link
Read MoreModerate House Republicans introduce long-shot ACA subsidy extension bill
A small group of bipartisan lawmakers, led by moderate House Republicans, on Tuesday launched another effort to extend the expiring enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies as lawmakers try to find the combination of ideas that will break the current impasse. The latest plan is led by swing-district Republican Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (Pa.), along with GOP Reps. Don Bacon (Neb.),…
Read MoreDOJ opens investigation into Colorado prisons, youth facilities
On Monday, the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division announced that it has opened a civil investigation into conditions within facilities operated by the Colorado Department of Corrections (CDOC) and Colorado Department of Youth Services (DYS). Source link
Read MoreEducation Department announces end of SAVE student loan repayment plan
The Education Department announced Tuesday it has reached an agreement to settle a lawsuit that would end the Biden administration’s Saving on Valuable Education (SAVE) income-driven student loan repayment plan. The SAVE plan, considered one of the most generous student loan repayment plans in history, offered payments as low as $0 a month and……
Read MorePresident Trump expected to address affordability at Pennsylvania rally
President Trump will hold a rally in Pennsylvania Tuesday, where he’s expected to talk about his administration’s efforts to address two major concerns for voters: the economy and affordability. Source link
Read MoreRepublican strategist unpacks Trump administration’s stance on affordability
Americans are concerned about high costs, but President Trump recently called affordability “a Democrat hoax.” NPR unpacks the administration’s messaging with GOP strategist Brendan Buck. Source link
Read MoreDemocratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett launches bid for U.S. Senate in Texas
Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett launched her campaign Monday for the U.S. Senate in Texas, a critical race for Democrats hoping to reclaim the Senate majority in the 2026 midterm elections. Source link
Read MoreThe GOP has allowed Trump to expand his authority. Here’s where they’re pushing back
Republicans in Congress have shown some willingness to push back on President Trump but it is not clear how far they are willing to push back against the leader of their own party. Zayrha Rodriguez/NPR hide caption toggle caption Zayrha Rodriguez/NPR The Republican-controlled House and Senate have not done much to stand in the way…
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