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Republicans tee up government funding bill months early to avoid election season shutdown

Republicans tee up government funding bill months early to avoid election season shutdown

House Republicans will aim to head-off a potential government shutdown before this fall’s midterm elections with a vote to fund the federal government through Dec. 4

Senate Democrat calls for probe of US derivatives regulator's staff cuts

Senate Democrat calls for probe of US derivatives regulator's staff cuts

WASHINGTON, July 21 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump's deep staffing cuts at the Commodity Futures Trading Commission could hamper its ability to enforce the law and should be investigated by the congressional watchdog agency, a top Senate Democrat said on Tuesday.

US House Republicans face major test passing Trump priorities as August break looms

US House Republicans face major test passing Trump priorities as August break looms

By David Morgan WASHINGTON, July 21 (Reuters) - Republican leaders in the U.S.

Hegseth is facing questions from senators over funding for the Iran war

Hegseth is facing questions from senators over funding for the Iran war

Senators launched pointed remarks in a hearing with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over the U.S. war against Iran

US war in Iran has cost $37.5 billion so far, Pentagon says

US war in Iran has cost $37.5 billion so far, Pentagon says

WASHINGTON, July 21 (Reuters) - The United States' war in Iran has cost $37.5 billion so far, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Tuesday, an increase of nearly $8 billion since the last public estimate.

Trump's Legislative Achievement Faces Criticism, Becomes Midterm Battleground

Trump's Legislative Achievement Faces Criticism, Becomes Midterm Battleground

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act, a major legislative achievement of President Trump's administration, is facing criticism as the midterm elections approach. The act, which includes tax cuts and reductions to safety-net programs like Medicaid, has become a contentious issue in battleground races. Democrats are using the law's cutbacks to criticize Republicans, arguing that it disproportionately affects lower-income Americans. The law's impact on healthcare and economic inequality is a focal point in campaigns, with Democrats aiming to leverage negative polling to gain an advantage.

US Senate panel narrowly backs Trump nominee to be top US spy

US Senate panel narrowly backs Trump nominee to be top US spy

By Patricia Zengerle WASHINGTON, July 21 (Reuters) - The U.S.

Air Force One's Qatari jet needs security upgrades, experts say, but ask if a month is enough time

Air Force One's Qatari jet needs security upgrades, experts say, but ask if a month is enough time

By Mike Stone WASHINGTON, July 20 (Reuters) - The newly announced grounding of President Donald Trump's Qatari-gifted Air Force One jet is likely for security upgrades, experts said, though they questioned whether a month was enough time to significantly enhance the aircraft's defenses.

Iowa's Farm Economy Struggles Impact Political Landscape Amid Income Decline

Iowa's Farm Economy Struggles Impact Political Landscape Amid Income Decline

Iowa's farm economy is experiencing significant pressure, with net farm income dropping by 53% from 2022 to 2024. This economic downturn is occurring as Democrats Rob Sand and Josh Turek aim to challenge the Republican stronghold in Iowa's gubernatorial and Senate races. The report, released by Iowa State University, the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation, and the Iowa Bankers Association, highlights low commodity prices, high production costs, and trade uncertainties as key factors affecting the agricultural sector. Agriculture contributes significantly to Iowa's economy, accounting for about 19% of the state's GDP. The ongoing challenges in the farm economy could influence political dynamics, potentially providing an opening for Democrats in a state that President Trump carried by a significant margin in 2024.

Hegseth estimates Iran war has cost $37.5B so far

Hegseth estimates Iran war has cost $37.5B so far

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the U.S. war against Iran has cost $37.5 billion so far

Justice Department activates untested court for "alien terrorist" deportations

Justice Department activates untested court for "alien terrorist" deportations

The Justice Department has filed a first-ever petition to a secretive and dormant court created 30 years ago to weigh government requests to deport so-called “alien terrorists” from the United States

Conservative Support for Solar Energy Grows Amid Economic and Security Concerns

Conservative Support for Solar Energy Grows Amid Economic and Security Concerns

Conservative Support for Solar Energy Grows Amid Economic and Security Concerns