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Trump Considers Unprecedented Congressional Adjournment to Bypass Senate Confirmations

President Trump is considering adjourning Congress to circumvent Senate delays in confirming his Cabinet nominees, potentially triggering a constitutional crisis and legal challenges, as no president has ever exercised this power before.

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Cannon Delays Release of Classified Documents Report to Congress

Judge Aileen Cannon, appointed by Donald Trump, is delaying the release of special counsel Jack Smith's report on the classified documents case to Congress, questioning the urgency of immediate disclosure despite the Justice Department's request to share it with select lawmakers before President-ele...

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Proposed Congressional Term Limits: A Potential Power Grab

President-elect Trump and some US lawmakers propose term limits for Congress, potentially weakening legislative oversight and benefiting the executive branch and special interests.

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Republicans to Use Reconciliation to Pass Agenda Despite Tight Majority

Facing a slim congressional majority, Republicans plan to utilize the reconciliation process to bypass Senate obstruction and pass their legislative agenda, despite the risks of internal disagreements and historical precedents of reconciliation efforts failing.

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Trump Seeks to Pass Agenda Through Narrow Republican Majorities in Congress

President-elect Donald Trump and Republicans in Congress will attempt to pass tax cuts, border control measures, and fossil fuel production legislation, facing challenges due to narrow majorities and internal disagreements, with Trump's intervention already proving crucial.

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House Republicans Formalize January 6th Investigation

GOP Rep. Barry Loudermilk secured a new House committee to investigate the January 6th Capitol attack, chaired by Speaker Mike Johnson, signaling a continuation of Republican efforts to reshape the narrative and pursue investigations into the Biden administration.

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Trump's Use of Executive Orders: Policy Impacts and Legal Challenges

US President Donald Trump issued numerous executive orders upon returning to the White House, including actions on the World Health Organization and a national emergency at the Southern border, using the authority granted by Article II of the US Constitution, with some facing legal challenges.

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Bipartisan Push for Remote Voting for New Parents in Congress

Republican Rep. Anna Paulina Luna is teaming up with House Democrats, led by Rep. Brittany Pettersen, to force a vote on a bill that would allow new parents 12 weeks of remote voting; Speaker Mike Johnson opposes the measure, citing its unconstitutionality.

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Mace and Crockett Clash over Transgender Rights in Heated House Committee Exchange

Representatives Nancy Mace and Jasmine Crockett engaged in a heated exchange during a House Oversight Committee meeting on Tuesday, with Mace suggesting they "take it outside" after Crockett criticized her rhetoric on transgender rights, highlighting increasing political polarization on this issue.

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House Speaker Johnson Wins Narrow Re-election Amidst Right-Wing Opposition

On January 3rd, Republican Mike Johnson won re-election as Speaker of the U.S. House by a narrow margin of 218 to 216, with several right-wing representatives initially opposing or delaying their votes due to concerns over the party's agenda and leadership, mirroring events that led to Kevin McCarth...

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House Passes Laken Riley Act on Immigration Enforcement

The US House of Representatives passed the Laken Riley Act (264-159) on Tuesday, requiring detention of undocumented immigrants charged with theft and allowing states to sue the federal government for immigration enforcement failures; the bill, named for a murder victim, now moves to the Senate.

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IRS Watchdog Urges Congress to Preserve Taxpayer Services Funding

The IRS's internal watchdog warned Congress against cutting funding for taxpayer services and technology modernization, highlighting an imbalance in the Inflation Reduction Act's funding allocation where only 10% was allocated to these crucial areas compared to 58% for enforcement, despite 98% of fe...

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