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The latest on the 47th presidential administration.
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GOP Sen. Bill Cassidy to back Todd Blanche’s attorney general nomination
The Senate passes legislation imposing new sanctions on Iran, Russia named for late Sen. Lindsey Graham.
Sen. Bill Cassidy, a critical Republican holdout, backs Todd Blanche for attorney general
Sen. Susan Collins also said she will vote against Blanche, and Sen. Bill Cassidy remains undecided.
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Trump’s latest Washington-area renovation project draws praise: Modernizing Dulles Airport
Under the plan, the airport will expand its iconic main terminal and replace the derided “people movers” with a train system.
Trump says he’ll appeal decision halting ballroom construction to the Supreme Court
A federal appeals court found that the construction “is for Congress to decide and is not a matter for Executive self-help.”
Senate passes sanctions bill on Russia and Iran named for late Sen. Lindsey Graham
The legislation is part of a deal reached by senators aimed at helping Ukraine by cutting off funds for “Putin’s war machine.”
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Tennessee voters pick candidates for governor and congressional seats in midterm primary
The Senate Homeland Security Committee voted to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress.
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‘Smart guy’: Trump says he stands by Pete Hegseth as defense secretary
Exclusive: In a phone interview, the president shot down speculation that he’s unhappy with Hegseth, saying he is “one of my best” officials.
Trump signs two immigration actions to limit birthright citizenship and curb ‘birth tourism’
The Supreme Court shot down the president’s first effort targeting birthright citizenship. He says he thinks this attempt will pass constitutional muster.
Immigration
A $150M contract for migrant kids’ lawyers goes to a Trump-linked Texas firm, raising concerns
Legal aid groups have increasingly raised worries that children won’t have the experienced legal help they need, even as the administration is intensifying deportation efforts.
Iran and the U.S. say a Strait of Hormuz deal is close, but one or both would have to back down
“It could happen. Tomorrow or the next day,” the president said. “A lot of progress has been made.”
