70 m. ago Trump admin live updates: Senate narrowly approves $9 billion budget claw back

President Trump was asked on Wednesday about Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell amid reports that Trump had indicated to allies he would fire him.

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72 m. ago A timeline of the controversy over the administration's handling of the Epstein files

The Trump administration's handling of what are known as the Epstein files has been creating a firestorm within the president's MAGA base. NPR recaps a timeline of the controversy.

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72 m. ago Is President Trump's MAGA coalition splintering over handling of the Epstein case?

President Trump called Republicans who demand the release of more Epstein probe details "weaklings." NPR asks GOP strategist Alex Conant whether it's splintering Trump's MAGA coalition.

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73 m. ago Some worry about drug treatment funds as law toughens fentanyl trafficking penalties

President Trump signed bipartisan legislation Wednesday toughening criminal penalties for fentanyl traffickers. But some drug policy experts worry about funding for drug treatment and health care.

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77 m. ago ‘Morally Offensive and Fiscally Reckless’: 3 Writers on Trump’s Big Gamble

Will the Republican sprawling policy bill give Democrats a whole new traction in next year’s midterms?

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78 m. ago Maryland taps Affordable Care Act fund to help pay for abortion care

Like other states that still allow abortion, Maryland has seen an increase in people coming from out of state to get care. And it's found a new way to offer them financial support.

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2 h. ago Kai Trump, granddaughter of Donald Trump, reveals she '100%' wants to be a pro golfer

President Donald Trump's granddaughter Kai Trump discusses her commitment to University of Miami golf, and ultimately wanting to become a professional golfer.

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2 h. ago ‘American Idol’ exec moved to LA neighborhood 'to be safe’ before double homicide: family friend

Robin Kaye and husband Thomas Deluca were found dead in their Los Angeles mansion, after a history of burglaries in the Encino area.

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2 h. ago Senate Approves Trump’s Bid to Cancel Foreign Aid and Funds for NPR and PBS Stations

The bill to claw back $9 billion in congressionally approved spending passed over the objections of Republicans who said it abdicated the legislative branch’s power of the purse.

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3 h. ago India and US very close to finalising trade deal, says Trump

India and US very close to finalising trade deal, says Trump  BBC

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3 h. ago 'Long overdue': Senate Republicans ram through Trump's clawback package with cuts to foreign aid, NPR

Senate Republicans pass $9 billion rescissions bill targeting foreign aid, NPR and PBS, with Vice President Vance casting the decisive vote amid opposition from Democrats, Republicans.

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3 h. ago US Markets Rattled Amid Trump's Firing Federal Chief Confusion

US Markets Rattled Amid Trump's Firing Federal Chief Confusion  NDTV

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3 h. ago Newsom taunts Trump with series of comments about president's ties to Epstein amid efforts to avoid subject

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has made several comments about President Donald Trump's ties to Jeffrey Epstein, as the president seeks to shut down questions about the issue.

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5 h. ago US losing ground to China due to Trump’s policies, Democrats warn

US losing ground to China due to Trump’s policies, Democrats warn  Al Jazeera

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6 h. ago White House says U.S. fentanyl overdose programs will be funded 'in increments'

CDC staffers worry $140 million in grants could fail to reach state and local overdose programs. The White House officials say the dollars will arrive but won't say when.

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6 h. ago Air traffic controllers say a push to modernize equipment won't fix deeper problems

Former and current U.S. air traffic controllers say the Trump administration's focus on new equipment doesn't address problems like grueling schedules and stagnating pay that are hurting morale.

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6 h. ago Trump faces questions on Powell, Epstein as Congress works on bill to claw back spending

Trump faces questions on Powell, Epstein as Congress works on bill to claw back spending  The Washington Post

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6 h. ago Britain’s trade chief to press White House on Trump tariffs in Washington trip

Britain’s trade chief to press White House on Trump tariffs in Washington trip  politico.eu

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8 h. ago Democrat congressman dragged for ‘weird’ TikTok ‘aura farming’ trend video

Rep. Suhas Subramanyam posted a TikTok dancing in the House subway, but the clip drew backlash as critics called it “cringe" and cited his vote against Trump’s impeachment.

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8 h. ago Senate majority leader says Republicans ready to move on Russia sanctions bill when Trump gives green light

Senate Majority Leader John Thune says Republicans will vote on a Russia sanctions bill once Trump approves it, as pressure mounts on Moscow to negotiate peace in Ukraine.

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