6 h. ago From groceries to gas, Americans say they’re spending more under Trump

From groceries to gas, Americans say they’re spending more under Trump  The Washington Post

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35 h. ago In a break from past presidents, Trump spends time away from D.C. during shutdown

As the government shutdown enters its second month, President Trump has spent two full weeks outside of Washington. This is a shift from how past presidents, including Trump, have approached shutdown politics.

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3 d. ago Trump: ‘I Do NOT Want Americans to Go Hungry’ — Seeks Way to Pay SNAP, Gives Out Schumer’s Number

President Donald Trump said Friday he has instructed government lawyers to seek immediate court guidance on how to legally continue payments for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) amid the ongoing government shutdown, as the program faces imminent funding delays while Democrats refuse to pass a clean spending bill. The post Trump: ‘I Do NOT Want Americans to Go Hungry’ — Seeks Way to Pay SNAP, Gives Out Schumer’s Number appeared first on Breitbart.

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5 d. ago Trump Administration Tells Court It Has Money It Can’t Spend to Prevent Food Stamp Cuts

States have sued the federal government to force the release of aid during the shutdown, with a key hearing set for Thursday.

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1 week ago California Spends $140 Million to Prop Up Planned Parenthood

California has become the fourth state to allocate taxpayer dollars to support Planned Parenthood in a move to offset the loss of federal funding established by Republicans and President Donald Trump. The post California Spends $140 Million to Prop Up Planned Parenthood appeared first on Breitbart.

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1 week ago White House Deputy Chief of Staff James Blair: Trump 'Is Spending Already' on Midterm Races

White House Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff for Legislative, Political, and Public Affairs James Blair said Thursday that President Donald Trump has already begun spending on midterm elections. The post White House Deputy Chief of Staff James Blair: Trump ‘Is Spending Already’ on Midterm Races appeared first on Breitbart.

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1 week ago Rubio ditches costly conference travel, slashes nearly $100M in Biden

State Department slashes travel spending by nearly $100 million under Trump administration as part of broader budget-cutting efforts targeting overseas missions.

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2 w. ago There Are Lessons From the Nixon Era in Trump’s Attempts to Freeze Spending

Half a century ago, Congress protected its power of the purse, and conservatives balked at letting presidents disobey lawmakers’ instructions.

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2 w. ago EU, Spain reject Trump’s US tariff threats over NATO spending

EU, Spain reject Trump’s US tariff threats over NATO spending  Al Jazeera

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3 w. ago ‘Should throw them out of NATO’: Trump blasts Spain over defence spending

‘Should throw them out of NATO’: Trump blasts Spain over defence spending  Al Jazeera

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3 w. ago LIVE: Trump suggests NATO should ‘throw’ Spain out over defence spending

LIVE: Trump suggests NATO should ‘throw’ Spain out over defence spending  Al Jazeera

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3 w. ago CA Leadership: Newsom Spends $250 Million on Gerrymandering, then Blames Trump for Lack of Fire Aid Money

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) whined Wednesday that President Donald Trump has ignored his request for $40 billion in fire aid -- after launching a $250 million special election to strip Republican House seats. The post CA Leadership: Newsom Spends $250 Million on Gerrymandering, then Blames Trump for Lack of Fire Aid Money appeared first on Breitbart.

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4 w. ago Democrat Spending Proposal Funds Woke Programs, Upends Trump Executive Order to End Crime, Fix Homeless Crisis

The Democrat counterproposal to the Republicans' stop-gap spending bill would fund woke programs and upend President Donald Trump's executive order to combat crime and fix the homelessness crisis. The post Democrat Spending Proposal Funds Woke Programs, Upends Trump Executive Order to End Crime, Fix Homeless Crisis appeared first on Breitbart.

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