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Majority say Trump's priorities wrong: NYT/Siena poll
1+ hour, 49+ min ago (187+ words) President Donald Trump isn't focused on the voters' top issues, and they are judging him harshly for it, a recent New York Times/Siena College poll revealed. Overall, 41% of registered voters said Trump was "generally focused" on the right issues,…...
House passes final government funding bills, sending them to Senate ahead of shutdown deadline
1+ hour, 50+ min ago (217+ words) The final four bills will now go to the Senate, which is currently on a one-week recess. The Senate still has to pass six of its 12 annual appropriations bills. House passes final government funding bills, sending them to Senate ahead…...
Virginia Dems set April 21 date for redistricting vote
1+ hour, 50+ min ago (268+ words) The Virginia redraw follow Indiana Republicans declining to redraw their maps, despite the urgings of President Donald Trump. Virginia Dems set April 21 date for redistricting vote The Virginia redraw follow Indiana Republicans declining to redraw their maps, despite the urgings…...
Putin says Russia is unconcerned with which country owns Greenland
1+ hour, 50+ min ago (270+ words) "What happens in Greenland is of no concern to us whatsoever," Russian President Vladimir Putin said Russian President Vladimir Putin says his country is unconcerned with which nation owns Greenland, but estimates its worth at $1 billion. Putin's remarks on Wednesday…...
House approves federal funding for the Department of Homeland Security through September
1+ hour, 50+ min ago (213+ words) The stand-alone appropriations bill was passed in a bipartisan 220-207 split. The House is still expected to vote on a package of the final three appropriation bills later Thursday. The House approved federal funding Thursday afternoon for the Department of Homeland…...
Trump to bid for World Expo 2035 on behalf of Miami
3+ hour, 32+ min ago (335+ words) Trump has long expressed admiration for the World Fairs of the Gilded Age that once served as showcases of major cities, including many American metropolises. Trump to bid for World Expo 2035 on behalf of Miami Trump has long expressed admiration…...
Vance expresses optimism for better cooperation between federal, local law enforcement in Minnesota
3+ hour, 36+ min ago (300+ words) Vice President JD Vance met with local officials Thursday in Minneapolis, Minnesota, where he appeared optimistic that there will be better cooperation between federal, state and local authorities that will decrease tensions in the city. Vance's appearance comes amid a…...
Al Gore heckles Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick during dinner in Davos: Reports
3+ hour, 59+ min ago (243+ words) Former Vice President Al Gore reportedly heckled Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick this week during a dinner at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, according to multiple news reports. Lutnick addressed global business and political leaders during the Tuesday night…...
Kansas House approves call for convention of states to draft constitutional amendments
4+ hour, 16+ min ago (270+ words) The United States provides for such a convention if two-thirds of state legislatures pass resolutions supporting it, though the states have never amended the constitution via this method. Kansas House approves call for convention of states to draft constitutional amendments…...
Watch Live: Vice President Vance goes to Minnesota to try to 'lower the temperature"
4+ hour, 26+ min ago (157+ words) Vice President Vance goes to Minnesota to try to 'lower the temperature' Watch Live: Vice President Vance goes to Minnesota to try to 'lower the temperature' Vance expresses optimism for better cooperation between federal, local law enforcement in Minnesota Trump…...