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Republicans Ted Cruz, Rand Paul speak out on risks of Trump tariff policy

Monday, April 7 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- As fallout continues from President Donald Trump's destabilizing tariff policy on virtually all U.S. trading partners, some Republican senators are warning about the risks for American families.Sen. Ted Cruz, a Texas Republican and ardent Trump supporter, made headlines when he spoke out... Read More.

Trump admin asks Supreme Court to block return of wrongly deported Maryland man

Monday, April 7 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The Trump administration has asked the Supreme Court for emergency intervention in the case of a Maryland man the government -- by its own admission -- removed to El Salvador by mistake and now must return by 11:59 p.m. on Monday under... Read More.

Businesses, conservative lawyers planning legal challenge to Trumps tariffs

Monday, April 7 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- A group of business groups and conservative lawyers are preparing a legal challenge to President Donald Trump's tariffs, arguing he does not have the legal authority to impose them.Sources familiar with the effort say they are preparing to file the challenge in... Read More.

DOGE slashes key housing inspection contract, putting some low-income families at risk

Monday, April 7 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- A contract to inspect low-income and other assisted housing for gas leaks, faulty smoke detectors and other life-threatening deficiencies was terminated by the Trump administration in February as part of its cost-cutting efforts, according to a Department of Government Efficiency database, potentially... Read More.

Speaker Johnson cuts deal with Rep. Luna over parental proxy voting

Monday, April 7 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Speaker Mike Johnson and Florida GOP Rep. Anna Paulina Luna say they have cut a deal to end the fight over proxy voting for new parents, which will re-open the House floor after nearly a week of legislative paralysis.House Republican leaders will... Read More.

Democrats hammer Trump for his weekend of golf as stocks tumble

Monday, April 7 by ABC News

(JUPITER, FL) -- As markets braced for another meltdown triggered by President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs, Democrats hammered the president for spending the weekend golfing rather than responding to Americans' fears that their retirement accounts are plummeting with the markets.Trump left Washington, D.C., for... Read More.

Sen. Booker: Biggest mistake Democratic Party has made is ‘not centering people enough’

Monday, April 7 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The biggest mistake Democrats have made is “not centering people enough” Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., said Sunday.“A lot of people voted for Donald Trump because they trusted him and didn't trust that Democrats could deliver for them,” Booker told ABC “This Week”... Read More.

Trumps top economic adviser says 50 countries have reached out to negotiate tariffs

Monday, April 7 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- White House National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett defended President Donald Trump's tariffs on Sunday, refuting the idea they will cost American consumers more.“So, the fact is, the countries are angry and retaliating and, by the way, coming to the table. I... Read More.

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DOJ places attorney on leave after struggling in Maryland migrant case

Saturday, April 5 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The Justice Department has placed on indefinite paid leave the attorney who argued on behalf of the government on Friday in a lawsuit brought by a Maryland man who was deported to El Salvador in error, sources familiar with the matter told... Read More.

Huge crowds gather in Hands Off rallies nationwide in protest of Trump administration

Saturday, April 5 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Tens of thousands of protesters mustered in cities and towns across the country on Saturday to sound off against the Trump administration's cuts to the federal government and its polices.Carrying homemade posters and chanting "Hands Off," the protesters came out to the... Read More.

IRS plans to cut up to 25% of workforce in next round of layoffs

Saturday, April 5 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The IRS started a new round of layoffs on Friday beginning with the agency's Office of Civil Rights and Compliance, according to an email obtained by ABC News.Overall, the agency is planning to cut nearly a quarter of its workforce with the... Read More.

Senate Republicans pass budget blueprint after all-night session

Saturday, April 5 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- After about six hours of amendment votes, the Senate approved a budget blueprint Saturday morning by a vote of 51-48.Republican Sens. Rand Paul and Susan Collins cast votes against the resolution. Every other Republican in the chamber voted for it, and every... Read More.

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