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Senate Passes $340 Billion Budget Blueprint Advancing Trump’s Border and Defense Agenda
The Senate approved a $340 billion budget resolution early Friday, laying the groundwork for increased funding for immigration enforcement, energy production, and military expansion. The measure passed in a 52-48 vote, with Sen. Rand Paul (R., Ky.) the only Republican to join Democrats in opposition. 
The Senate approved a $340 billion budget resolution early Friday, laying the groundwork for increased funding for immigration enforcement, energy production, and military expansion. The measure passed in a 52-48 vote, with Sen. Rand Paul (R., Ky.) the only Republican to join Democrats in opposition. -
IRS Layoffs Hit 7,000 as Tax Season Begins, Threatening Revenue Collection
The Internal Revenue Service began laying off thousands of employees this week, just as tax season reaches its peak, marking one of the largest personnel cuts at the agency in recent years. The move, which affects roughly 7,000 probationary workers, comes as part of the Trump administration's broader effort to restructure the federal government and reduce spending. 
The Internal Revenue Service began laying off thousands of employees this week, just as tax season reaches its peak, marking one of the largest personnel cuts at the agency in recent years. The move, which affects roughly 7,000 probationary workers, comes as part of the Trump administration's broader effort to restructure the federal government and reduce spending. -
Governor Hochul Declines to Remove NYC Mayor Eric Adams
New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced Thursday that she will not remove New York City Mayor Eric Adams from office but will impose increased state oversight on his administration. The decision follows mounting pressure from within the Democratic Party to oust Adams after federal prosecutors dropped corruption charges against him, sparking allegations of a political deal with the Trump administration. 
New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced Thursday that she will not remove New York City Mayor Eric Adams from office but will impose increased state oversight on his administration. The decision follows mounting pressure from within the Democratic Party to oust Adams after federal prosecutors dropped corruption charges against him, sparking allegations of a political deal with the Trump administration. -
Trump's Remarks Stir Debate: Is Ukraine to Blame for the Conflict with Russia?
Former President Donald Trump has drawn fierce criticism by claiming Ukraine "should have never started" the conflict that has claimed tens of thousands of Ukrainian lives since Russia's invasion in February 2022. Speaking at his Mar-a-Lago resort, Trump stated: "You've been there for three years. You should have ended it ... You should have never started it. 
Former President Donald Trump has drawn fierce criticism by claiming Ukraine "should have never started" the conflict that has claimed tens of thousands of Ukrainian lives since Russia's invasion in February 2022. Speaking at his Mar-a-Lago resort, Trump stated: "You've been there for three years. You should have ended it ... You should have never started it. -
Trump Signs Executive Order Blocking Federal Benefits for Undocumented Immigrants
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Wednesday night aimed at cutting off all federally funded benefits for undocumented immigrants, expanding his administration's aggressive stance on immigration enforcement. The order directs federal agencies to identify and eliminate any programs providing cash or non-cash public benefits to illegal immigrants, reinforcing a law passed in 1996 but, according to Trump, undermined by successive administrations. 
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Wednesday night aimed at cutting off all federally funded benefits for undocumented immigrants, expanding his administration's aggressive stance on immigration enforcement. The order directs federal agencies to identify and eliminate any programs providing cash or non-cash public benefits to illegal immigrants, reinforcing a law passed in 1996 but, according to Trump, undermined by successive administrations. -
Mass IRS Layoffs Hit 6,700 Workers as Tax Filing Season Ramps Up
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is set to lay off 6,700 employees this week as part of President Donald Trump's efforts to reduce federal spending, according to internal agency communications reviewed by multiple news organizations. The job cuts come as the IRS enters the busiest part of tax season, with the April 15 deadline approaching for most U.S. taxpayers. 
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is set to lay off 6,700 employees this week as part of President Donald Trump's efforts to reduce federal spending, according to internal agency communications reviewed by multiple news organizations. The job cuts come as the IRS enters the busiest part of tax season, with the April 15 deadline approaching for most U.S. taxpayers. -
Trump Clashes With Zelenskyy Over Ukraine War, Calls Him a ‘Dictator’ and Urges Quick Settlement
President Donald Trump on Wednesday warned Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to swiftly negotiate an end to Russia's invasion or risk losing his country altogether. In a post on Truth Social, Trump accused Zelenskyy of leading a war that "couldn't be won" and labeled him "a dictator without elections," escalating an already tense exchange between the two leaders. 
President Donald Trump on Wednesday warned Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to swiftly negotiate an end to Russia's invasion or risk losing his country altogether. In a post on Truth Social, Trump accused Zelenskyy of leading a war that "couldn't be won" and labeled him "a dictator without elections," escalating an already tense exchange between the two leaders. -
Elon Musk Floats Tax Refund Plan Using DOGE Savings, Here's What Experts Say
Elon Musk said Tuesday he would consult with President Donald Trump on a proposal to issue tax refund checks using savings from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), the administration's cost-cutting initiative. The idea, initially suggested by James Fishback, CEO of investment firm Azoria, proposes returning 20% of the program's projected savings to American taxpayers as a "DOGE Dividend." 
Elon Musk said Tuesday he would consult with President Donald Trump on a proposal to issue tax refund checks using savings from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), the administration's cost-cutting initiative. The idea, initially suggested by James Fishback, CEO of investment firm Azoria, proposes returning 20% of the program's projected savings to American taxpayers as a "DOGE Dividend." -
U.S., Russia Agree to ’Work Toward Ending the War' in Ukraine, but Kyiv Is Left Out of Saudi Talks
The United States and Russia have agreed to initiate direct negotiations aimed at ending the war in Ukraine, marking a dramatic shift in U.S. foreign policy under President Donald Trump. The decision, announced Tuesday following high-level talks in Saudi Arabia, signals a potential thaw in relations between Washington and Moscow but has raised alarm among European allies and Ukrainian officials, who were excluded from the meeting. 
The United States and Russia have agreed to initiate direct negotiations aimed at ending the war in Ukraine, marking a dramatic shift in U.S. foreign policy under President Donald Trump. The decision, announced Tuesday following high-level talks in Saudi Arabia, signals a potential thaw in relations between Washington and Moscow but has raised alarm among European allies and Ukrainian officials, who were excluded from the meeting. -
Federal Judge Orders Eric Adams to Court Over DOJ’s Mysterious Case Dismissal, Sparking Fears of Political Deal
Federal Judge Dale Ho has ordered New York Mayor Eric Adams, his legal team, and Department of Justice prosecutors to appear in court Wednesday to explain the DOJ's controversial request to drop corruption charges against the mayor. Federal Judge Dale Ho has ordered New York Mayor Eric Adams, his legal team, and Department of Justice prosecutors to appear in court Wednesday to explain the DOJ's controversial request to drop corruption charges against the mayor.
