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US Politics · United StatesPresident Trump is seeking to claw back roughly $5 billion in congressionally approved funding for foreign aid programs using a “pocket rescission,” a rare use of presidential power that is likely to spur backlash on Capitol Hill and potential legal challenges. Trump made the request in a letter sent to Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) late Thursday. The White House is aiming to cut $4.9 billion in funds allocated to the State Department and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), an international aid effort that has been dismantled by the Trump administration.See the Story
Trump Blocks $4.9B in Foreign Aid in Rare Move Around Congress
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Greg Abbott · TexasTexas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) signed into law a new House map on Friday that’s expected to give Republicans five additional pick-up opportunities ahead of 2026, delivering the GOP a major win before the midterms while opponents challenge it in court.See the Story
Gov. Greg Abbott signs new Texas congressional map designed to give GOP five more seats
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Republican Party · IowaU.S. Republican Senator Joni Ernst of Iowa has told confidants she will not run for re-election next year, CBS News reported, which could complicate her party's efforts to retain control of the chamber.
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US Republican Senator Joni Ernst will not run for re-election, CBS News reports
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