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House Dems to set boundaries for impeachment probe against Trump
The House Judiciary Committee is expected to vote this week on a resolution that will clarify the boundaries of its probe into whether to begin formal impeachment proceedings against President Donald Trump.
National debt to hit levels not seen since WWII
The Congressional Budget Office predicted Wednesday that the federal deficit will average $1.2 trillion between 2020 and 2029, causing the federal debt to rise to levels not seen since just after World War II.
White House rule change would deny Green Cards for food-stamp use
The Trump administration issued a rule Monday that allows the government to deny green cards or visas to people who rely on public benefit programs, or if they might need such programs, including food stamps, Medicaid and housing subsidies, in the future.
Without Gianforte, House passes $15 minimum wage
Tackling the federal minimum wage for the first time in a decade, the House of Representatives passed a bill Thursday that will raise the wage to $15 an hour by 2025. Rep. Greg Gianforte, R-Montana, voted against the measure.
Trump and RNC break record with $108M campaign haul
President Donald Trump’s campaign and the Republican National Committee combined to raise $108 million in the last three months, his primary campaign committee said Monday.
Trump deflects on steep price for his July 4 military display
Trump’s “Salute to America” July 4 celebration still does not have a publicly known price tag, but the Washington Post reported Tuesday that the National Park Service will cover “just a fraction” of the event by repurposing $2.5 million meant for park-improvement projects.
FCC: Phone companies can block robocalls
Answering a growing call from the public and their representatives in Congress, the Federal Communications Commission paved the way Thursday for phone companies to block robocalls without getting permission first from their customers.
Skilled workers key to Trump’s push for Green Card overhaul
With a focus on enticing skilled workers into the United States, President Donald Trump unveiled broad changes to the immigration system Thursday.
Barr in contempt after House vote on Mueller report
The House Judiciary Committee voted to hold Attorney General William Barr in contempt Wednesday for not providing it with the full report from Special Counsel Robert Mueller, setting up a high-profile legal showdown between the House and the Trump administration.
Deputy AG Rosenstein tells Trump he’s leaving in May
Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein on Monday told President Donald Trump he will leave his position at the Justice Department effective May 11.