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Trump’s Nominee for Commerce Secretary Passes Key Senate Vote
The Senate has approved Gina Raimondo as Secretary of Commerce, marking a key victory for the Biden administration. Raimondo, the former governor of Rhode Island, received bipartisan support, with a vote of 84-15.
USAID Workers Seek to Uphold Restraining Order
Employees of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) have filed a motion in federal court to uphold a restraining order blocking the Trump administration’s freeze on funding. The order, issued by a federal judge in January, prevents the administration from implementing a directive to suspend all foreign aid programs for 60 days.
Dems Clash over DOGE Cuts with Trump Education Nominee
Democratic lawmakers are expressing concerns over proposed cuts to the Department of Education (DOE) under the Trump administration. Linda McMahon, the President’s nominee for Secretary of Education, has suggested eliminating the DOE, a move that has drawn criticism from Democrats.
Trump Touts Accomplishments in First Three Weeks
President Trump has taken to social media to highlight his accomplishments since returning to the White House in January. He claims to have signed 64 executive orders, far surpassing the rate of any of his predecessors.
Key Events and Developments
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Buyouts for Federal Employees: Approximately 75,000 federal employees have agreed to Trump’s buyout offer, reducing the size of the government workforce.
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Health and Wellness: The Trump administration’s "Make America Healthy Again" commission will focus on addressing autism and chronic diseases.
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Funding Freeze on Pennsylvania: Democratic Attorney General Josh Shapiro has filed a lawsuit challenging Trump’s freeze on federal funding for sanctuary cities.
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Judicial Pushback: Experts predict that judicial challenges to Trump’s executive orders will likely lead to a final showdown.
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Impeachment Threats: A federal judge who blocked Trump’s funding freeze is facing impeachment threats.
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Agriculture Pick Confirmed: Former Georgia governor Sonny Perdue has been confirmed as Secretary of Agriculture.
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Privacy Concerns: A bipartisan letter from intelligence officials warns that a new UK order requiring Apple to provide backdoor access to data could jeopardize Americans.
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Ukraine Deal: Trump’s move towards negotiations in the Ukraine conflict has raised concerns among some critics.
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Senate Seat Shake-up: Democrats must defend another open seat in the 2026 midterms due to the resignation of Senator Bob Casey.
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Inheritance Tax Repeal: Over 200 Republicans are pushing for the repeal of the inheritance tax.
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IRS Overhaul: The chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee calls for the de-weaponization and overhaul of the Internal Revenue Service.
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DOE Closure Debate: Trump education nominee Linda McMahon acknowledges that closing the DOE would require congressional action.
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Protesters Removed from Hearing: Protesters were ejected from a House hearing on USAID spending, prompting a rebuke from the Republican chairman.
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Bicameral Bill for Government Reorganization: Representatives Comer and Lee have introduced a bill to fast-track Trump’s plans to restructure the government.
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No Constitutional Crisis: Pennsylvania Lieutenant Governor John Fetterman disputes the notion of a constitutional crisis with the Trump administration.
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FBI Nomination Hurdle: Kash Patel’s nomination to lead the FBI faces a major Senate hurdle.
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Budget Bill Challenges: Trump’s budget bill faces opposition from GOP rebels and tax hawks ahead of a key vote.
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War on Waste: House Republicans declare war on government waste, holding a hearing on the national debt.
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NIH Departure: The principal deputy director of the National Institutes of Health resigns abruptly.
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Alabama Bill on Gender: Alabama’s "What is a Woman Act" is set to be signed into law, codifying definitions of sex.
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