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House passes aid and broadcasting cuts – as it happened

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Mike Pence Says It Was Tariffs On Tea That Led To The American Revolution, Reiterates Only Congress Can Impose Such Levies

Former Vice President Mike Pence says presidents were never meant to levy tariffs on their own, insisting "it wasn't the founders' intention" for the White House to tax every trading partner, a fight now headed for the Supreme Court.

Benzinga

US Senate passes aid and public broadcasting cuts in victory for Trump

Members vote 51 to 48 in favour of president’s request to slash $9bn in spending already approved by Congress

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Epstein Client List Is A Hoax Says Trump: US President's Truth Social Rant Sparks MAGA Backlash

Trump calls Epstein client list a hoax, sparking backlash from MAGA allies and renewed debate over transparency ahead of the 2026 midterms.

International Business Times UK

Trump news at a glance: Musk mocks ‘Epstein hoax’ claims after president blasts its ‘stupid’ believers

Musk says Trump should release files and ‘point out which part is the hoax’ as the president struggles to contain crisis within Maga base. Key US politics stories from Wednesday 16 July at a glance

The Guardian - US

Trump administration sued for arresting people at immigration courts

Plaintiffs alleged collusion between homeland security and justice agencies to potentially deport people from hearings

The Guardian - US

Federal judge says she would block Trump's birthright citizenship order nationwide

A federal judge in Maryland may soon become the second to block President Donald Trump’s order restricting birthright citizenship from taking effect nationwide

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Federal lawsuit seeks to stop ICE agents from arresting people at immigration courts

A group immigrants and legal advocates have filed a class-action lawsuit that seeks to stop Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers from arresting migrants who appear at immigration courts for previously scheduled hearings and placing them on a fast-track to deportation

The Independent UK

Legislature May Choose What Viewpoints May or May Not Be Taught in Public Schools

From today's decision in Walls v. Sanders, by Eighth Circuit Judge Steven Grasz, joined by Judges James Loken and Raymond… The post Legislature May Choose What Viewpoints May or May Not Be Taught in Public Schools appeared first on Reason.com.

Reason

Most Americans think Trump administration is covering up evidence in Epstein case, new poll finds

A new poll finds 67 percent of Americans believe the government is hiding evidence related to the convicted sex offender

The Independent UK

Federal court says Arkansas can enforce ban on critical race theory in classrooms

A federal appeals court has ruled that Arkansas can enforce its ban on critical race theory in classrooms

The Independent UK

Trump Says Cartels Have 'Very Strong Control Over Mexico': 'Can't Let That Happen'

President Donald Trump said cartels have "very strong control over Mexico" and its authorities

Latin Times

The Rescission Bill Reveals How Difficult It Is To Get Congress To Make Even Tiny Spending Cuts

The bill, which could pass the Senate on Wednesday, would trim 13 cents from every $100 of federal spending.

Reason

Trump-Powell Feud Heats Up: Odds Of Fed Chair Ouster Spike

A political firestorm erupted on Wall Street Wednesday as speculations surged that President Donald Trump could fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell before his term ends, reigniting fears over central bank independence.

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Trump Blames Biden for Appointing 'Terrible' Jerome Powell. Trump Appointed Powell in 2017

In Trump's latest tirade against Fed Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, he blamed Biden for Powell's appointment—despite Trump himself nominating Powell in 2017.

Kiplinger

Stock Market Today: Powell Rumors Spark Volatile Day for Stocks

Stocks sold off sharply intraday after multiple reports suggested President Trump is considering firing Fed Chair Jerome Powell.

Latin Times

Trump Blasts MAGA Followers Pushing for Epstein Answers: 'Stupid, Foolish Republicans'

President Donald Trump blamed the Democratic Party for the Epstein files controversy and lambasted MAGA supporters for continuing to seek answers.

Latin Times

Gavin Newsom's Chances of Clinching 2028 Dem Nomination See Spike While Publicly Feuding With Trump Officials

California Gov. Gavin Newsom's chances of clinching the 2028 Democratic presidential nomination are seeing a spike as he feuds with Trump administration officials and MAGA influencers.

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Democratic Rep. Says House Oversight Committee Will 'Demand Answers' On Epstein: 'Someone Is Trying To Hide Something'

Rep. Robert Garcia, the top Democrat in the House Oversight Committee, said the party will seek answers related to Jeffrey Epstein as Donald Trump urges his base to let the matter go

Al Jazeera

Trump repudiates draft letter to fire US Fed chair Powell

Trump acknowledged discussing firing Powell with Republicans but denied a letter had been drafted to do that.

The Guardian - US

What are rescissions – and why does Trump want Congress to push them through?

The president is pushing for cuts in spending that Congress needs to approve to take effect – but what exactly are they?

Latin Times

MAGA Influencer Suddenly Changes Tune After Calling For 'Special Counsel' to Investigate Epstein Files: 'I'd Be Annoyed Too If I Were Trump'

Conservative influencer and MAGA supporter Laura Loomer has suddenly shifted ground on the Jeffrey Epstein case, now stating that the case is overshadowing more important issues the Trump administration should be focusing on.

International Business Times UK

Trump Administration Bans Immigration Bond Hearings, Citing 'Loophole' Fix

The Trump administration has introduced a policy barring most undocumented immigrants from bond hearings. ICE says it closes a legal loophole, but critics warn it may lead to indefinite detention for millions.

International Business Times

Trump Slams 'Stupid' Republicans As Epstein Row Grows

US President Donald Trump blasted "foolish" Republican supporters Wednesday as he went on the attack against anyone questioning his administration's handling of the case of dead sex criminal Jeffrey Epstein.

The Independent UK

PEPFAR keeps millions of people with HIV alive and may be spared from Trump spending cuts

The program known as PEPFAR is one of the most effective and popular U.S. foreign aid projects in history, and the government says it has saved the lives of over 25 million people around the world with HIV

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