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Trump trade war faces legal challenge as businesses, states argue his tariffs exceeded his power
President Donald Trump is waging a trade war without getting approval from Congress: He declared a national emergency to slap ...
The United States risks entering into a military confrontation with the coalition — Pentagon
In the event of a direct military confrontation with one of its likely opponents in the person of Russia, China, the DPRK or ...
U.S. could face default by August if Congress doesn't address debt ceiling, Bessent says
The so-called "X-date" marks when the government could run out of borrowing power and face an unprecedented default without ...
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May 13, United States declares war on Mexico
On May 13, 1846, the United States Congress formally declared war against Mexico, following battles along the disputed ...
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The President has named a new Acting Librarian of Congress. It's his former defense lawyer.
Todd Blanche, the Deputy Attorney General of the United States, has been appointed as the acting Librarian of Congress by ...
Trump fires Librarian of Congress. What's in the Library of Congress?
President Donald Trump fired Carla Hayden, Librarian of Congress, via email at 6:56 p.m. ET on May 8, 2025. Critics are ...
State Rep. Jennifer Konfrst announces bid for United States Congress
The Iowa House Minority Leader announced her bid for Iowa’s Third Congressional District on Thursday morning. State ...
Bessent urges Congress to act on debt limit by mid-July
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent called on Congress Friday to raise the nation’s debt ceiling by mid-July to keep the federal ...
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Congress needs to address debt ceiling before its August recess to prevent default, Treasury secretary says
“to protect the full faith and credit of the United States.” The projection gives Republican lawmakers – who control Capitol Hill – a firmer deadline of when they have to pass their ...
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Jennifer Konfrst announces she will run for Congress
IN THE FULL FORECAST. TODAY I’M ANNOUNCING THAT I’M RUNNING FOR THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO REPRESENT IOWA’S THIRD CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT. BREAKING NEWS THIS MORNING, IOWA’S HOUSE ...