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Bill Barring Stock Trading for Congress Advances With Trump Carveout

The bill passed the committee with the support of every Democrat and only one Republican, its sponsor, who modified it to shield President Trump from a divestment requirement.

July 30, 2025

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Fed governors Michelle Bowman, Christopher Waller voted against leaving rates steady — most dissents since 1993

Until Wednesday, no Fed meeting this year generated formal opposition, with only two dissents occurring in 2024 and none in 2023.

July 30, 2025

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Criss-crossing routes in D.C. airspace leave little room for error.

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July 30, 2025

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Senators grill Agriculture Dept. deputy over the agency’s reorganization plan.

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July 30, 2025

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Texas Republicans Unveil Gerrymandered House Map, Trying to Please Trump

The proposed map would give Republicans a chance to gain five U.S. House seats, including in Houston, Dallas and along the U.S.-Mexican border.

July 30, 2025

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House Democrats Sue ICE for Barring Them From Detention Facilities

The 12 Democrats accused the Trump administration of violating the law when it turned them away from immigrant detention sites and imposed a new policy limiting congressional access.

July 30, 2025

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Bessent tells countries don’t ‘panic’ if trade deals aren’t made before Aug. 1, insists US has ‘leverage’ over China

WASHINGTON — Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent implored US trading partners Wednesday not to “panic” if they don’t agree to economic deals before President Trump’s Friday tariff deadline — while explaining that the US hasn’t yet signed off on a permanent agreement with China because Washington now has “a lot more leverage.” “If there’s not a…

July 30, 2025

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Grassley rips Trump demands to force judicial nominees through Senate: ‘I was offended’

Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) fired back at President Trump’s broadsides over his adherence to a tradition that Democrats have been exploiting to scuttle judicial nominations.

July 30, 2025

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Trump’s Mideast Envoy Heads to Israel Amid Global Fury Over Gaza Hunger

It will be the first known visit in months for Steve Witkoff, President Trump’s lead on the cease-fire and hostage talks. Since his last trip, conditions in the enclave have worsened.

July 30, 2025

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