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US Democrats will try, and try again, to rein in Trump's Iran war powers

US Democrats will try, and try again, to rein in Trump's Iran war powers

By Patricia Zengerle WASHINGTON, April 14 (Reuters) - The U.S. Senate will vote as soon as Wednesday on the latest Democratic-led effort to rein in President Donald Trump's war powers, and party leaders promised on Tuesday to keep bringing up such resolutions as long as the Iran war continues.
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Funding effort for ICE, Border Patrol could begin in Senate next week, majority leader says

Funding effort for ICE, Border Patrol could begin in Senate next week, majority leader says

By Richard Cowan WASHINGTON, April 14 (Reuters) - Partisan legislation to fund Donald Trump's immigration enforcement activities through the end of his presidency in January 2029 could begin moving through the U.S. Senate by the end of this month, according to Republican senators and aides.
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GOP Proposes Three-Year Funding for Immigration Enforcement Amid DHS Shutdown

GOP Proposes Three-Year Funding for Immigration Enforcement Amid DHS Shutdown

Senate Majority Leader John Thune has proposed a plan to fund Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the Border Patrol for three years using the budget reconciliation process. This move aims to end the two-month shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), which has been stalled due to disagreements over immigration enforcement policies. The Senate has already approved a regular funding bill for DHS, but it remains stalled in the House. Thune's plan involves passing a narrow bill focused on ICE and Border Patrol funding, potentially bypassing Democratic demands for reforms. The House must first adopt a budget resolution before Republicans can proceed with the funding bill. The shutdown began after Democrats insisted on new safeguards for immigration enforcement following incidents involving federal immigration officers.
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Many US Catholics are dismayed by Trump's unprecedented broadside at the first American pope

Many US Catholics are dismayed by Trump's unprecedented broadside at the first American pope

A majority of U.S. Catholic voters supported Donald Trump in his 2024 presidential victory
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Project 2025 author Paul Dans drops primary challenge to Lindsey Graham in South Carolina

Project 2025 author Paul Dans drops primary challenge to Lindsey Graham in South Carolina

Paul Dans has ended his Republican primary challenge against Sen. Lindsey Graham in South Carolina
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Trump orders DoorDash to White House, trying to sell his tip tax cut

Trump orders DoorDash to White House, trying to sell his tip tax cut

WASHINGTON, April 13 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump had McDonald's food delivered to the Oval Office on Monday in a bid to promote his lowering of taxes on tips, and handed the driver what appeared to be a $100 bill when asked if White House staff were good tippers.
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In apparent flub, Energy Secretary Wright says US heading 'in the wrong direction'

In apparent flub, Energy Secretary Wright says US heading 'in the wrong direction'

Energy Secretary Chris Wright raised eyebrows Tuesday after saying the country “looks like we’re going in the wrong direction” in remarks hailing a new natural gas pipeline project
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Pope Leo hits back at Trump's lambasting, extending feud over Iran war with first American pontiff

Pope Leo hits back at Trump's lambasting, extending feud over Iran war with first American pontiff

Pope Leo XIV has responded to President Donald Trump's criticism over the U.S.-Israel war in Iran, saying the Vatican's peace appeals are rooted in the Gospel
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King Charles to head to US to woo Trump and restore 'closest of friendships'

King Charles to head to US to woo Trump and restore 'closest of friendships'

By Michael Holden and Suzanne Plunkett LONDON, April 14 (Reuters) - King Charles will have tea and a private meeting with President Donald Trump during his U.S. state visit later this month, as the British government hopes his "soft power" can heal a damaging rift between the allies caused by the
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Trump tips DoorDash driver $100 for delivering McDonald's to Oval Office

Trump tips DoorDash driver $100 for delivering McDonald's to Oval Office

President Donald Trump used a McDonald's delivery to the Oval Office to promote a tax policy meant to benefit tip earners
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Maine legislature approves first US moratorium on big data centers

Maine legislature approves first US moratorium on big data centers

(Refiles to add media packaging code, with no changes to text) WASHINGTON, April 14 (Reuters) - Maine lawmakers have passed a bill that could make it the first U.S. state to put a moratorium on new data centers as opposition to the electricity-hungry facilities grows across the country over their
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What to know about Trump's tax breaks for tips and overtime when filing state tax returns

What to know about Trump's tax breaks for tips and overtime when filing state tax returns

Millions of Americans are expected to claim new federal tax breaks for tips and overtime wages under a law enacted by President Donald Trump