3 h. ago Putin's attempt to 'play Trump' on Ukraine will fail, former national security advisor says

Russia launches largest airstrike on Ukraine as Putin projects strength; H.R. McMaster says President Trump will ramp up pressure if peace talks fail.

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5 h. ago University of California Bans Boycotts of Israel, After Trump Pressure

The University of California system has announced that boycotts of Israel will be banned, thanks to pressure from President Donald Trump and his administration, including the new university antisemitism task force. The post University of California Bans Boycotts of Israel, After Trump Pressure appeared first on Breitbart.

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8 h. ago House Republicans expected to pass President Trump's massive budget bill by July 4

House Republicans cleared a final procedural hurdle early Thursday and are now one vote away from passing President Trump's sweeping tax cut and spending bill before a self-imposed July 4 deadline.

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24 h. ago As Trump pressures Republicans on budget bill, Democrats eye 2026 pickups: Analysis

The political fallout from President Donald Trump’s budget reconciliation bill may create openings for Democrats as the party rebuilds in the wake of its 2024 losses.

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24 h. ago Trump ramps up pressure on House Republicans to pass major tax cut and spending bill

Several House Republicans arrived White House on Wednesday morning for meetings as the president presses his party to pass the sweeping legislation.

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38 h. ago US university bans trans athletes under pressure from Trump administration

US university bans trans athletes under pressure from Trump administration  Al Jazeera

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39 h. ago Sullivan, Murkowski vote to pass Senate Republicans’ budget bill, with big health care cuts looming

Sullivan, Murkowski vote to pass Senate Republicans’ budget bill, with big health care cuts looming  Alaska Beacon

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45 h. ago Senate Republicans win approval of their massive budget bill — by slim margins

After a marathon overnight session capping days of negotiations, Senate Republicans passed their sweeping tax and spending bill.

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46 h. ago Despite Pressure From Trump, Powell Remains Patient on Rate Cuts

The Federal Reserve chair said the central bank would make decisions on interest rates based on data.

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51 h. ago Senate Republicans struggle to push Trump's budget bill over the finish line

Senate Republicans struggle to push Trump's budget bill over the finish line  BBC

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67 h. ago Republicans look to Medicaid work requirements to save taxpayer money in budget bill

Work requirements for Medicaid are proposed as a way to cut costs in the big budget bill. Studies find they achieve cost savings by kicking off legitimate beneficiaries because of a paperwork burden.

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67 h. ago Why a GOP senator says the budget bill breaks Trump's promise

The massive budget bill that Senate Republicans are debating pays for some of its tax cuts by slashing hundreds of billions of dollars in Medicaid spending. The latest report from the non-partisan Congressional Budget Office estimates nearly 12 million people will lose health insurance if the Senate version of the bill becomes law. Trump insists the cuts come from eliminating waste, fraud and abuse. Democrats have said they break Trump's promise not to touch Medicaid — and over the weekend, Republican Senator Thom Tillis of North Carolina agreed. "What do I tell 663,000 people in two years or three years when President Trump breaks his promise by pushing them off of Medicaid because the funding's not there anymore?" We asked Sarah Jane Tribble, the chief rural correspondent for KFF Health News, what the cuts will mean for rural residents of states like North Carolina — and the hospitals that serve them.For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple ...

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69 h. ago Trump Steps Up Pressure Campaign on Powell With Handwritten Note

President Trump has repeatedly attacked Jerome H. Powell, chair of the Federal Reserve, for resisting his demands for lower interest rates.

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3 d. ago Trump pressures Israel to end Gaza conflict as he eyes Abraham Accords expansion

Trump urges Israel to "make the deal in Gaza" as envoy Ron Dermer heads to White House meetings, while Israel claims Hamas blocks return of 50 hostages held since Oct. 7.

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3 d. ago The impact of UVA's President resignation on public higher education

The University of Virginia's President resigned under pressure from the Trump administration. Leila Fadel asks Professor Brenden Cantwell at Michigan State about the impact on public higher education.

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3 d. ago Trump says his administration could pressure CNN, NYT to give up sources on Iran strike coverage

President Donald Trump reiterated on Fox News that the people who leaked information on the U.S. strike against Iranian nuclear facilities need to be prosecuted.

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4 d. ago Senate Version of Trump’s Policy Bill Would Slash Medicaid Spending Even More

Analysis from the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office found that Republicans’ new version of the legislation would make far deeper cuts and lead to more people becoming uninsured than previous proposals.

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5 d. ago University of Virginia President Resigns Under DOJ Pressure After Failing to Cut DEI Programs

The Trump administration's pressure on University of Virginia (UVA) president James E. Ryan over the school's diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives has resulted in the institution's leader stepping down from his post. The post University of Virginia President Resigns Under DOJ Pressure After Failing to Cut DEI Programs appeared first on Breitbart.

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5 d. ago University of Virginia president resigns amid pressure from Trump admin over DEI initiatives

James E. Ryan steps down as University of Virginia president following Trump administration demands related to DEI programs, stating he had already planned for next year to be his last.

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5 d. ago US Senate Republicans see delays as they face yawning budget hole on Trump bill

US Senate Republicans see delays as they face yawning budget hole on Trump bill  Reuters

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