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Is Trump trying to take over Congress?
By firing former Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden, Trump is "trying to take control of Congress through its library," said ...
The Library of Congress Has Always Been a Battleground for American Culture Wars
Thomas Jefferson wanted to donate his personal collection of books to the Library of Congress. But critics thought those ...
Bond yields jump after Moody’s downgrade of U.S. credit. Why it matters for consumers — and Congress.
Yields in the Treasury market are rising, threatening to make it more expensive for consumers and the U.S. to manage debt.
Time to expect the unexpected from Congress
In today’s edition … the One Big, Beautiful Bill Act may get its vote ... a Catholic leader on the border reflects on Pope ...
Psaki: Trump's takeover of the Library of Congress is about 'more than just books"
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, who represented Donald Trump in his 2024 New York hush money trial, has been appointed ...
Federal Land Sale—Possibly for Affordable Housing—Slides Into 'Big Bill' Making Its Way Through Congress
The spending bill that's filled with over $5 trillion in tax breaks affects Medicaid, SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance ...
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Donald Trump’s Library of Congress fight is really about the separation of powers
President Donald Trump’s abrupt firing of top officials at the Library of Congress and equally sudden attempt to appoint a ...
California could lose up to 217,000 jobs if Congress cuts Medicaid, analysis says
The potential cuts would impact local economies as health care systems serve as major employers and economic engines for the ...
What Southern California’s legislators got done in 118th Congress
Lawmakers representing Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino counties saw 31 bills they introduced signed into ...
Firing, hiring and a mystery: The 225-year-old Library of Congress has never had a moment like this
The Library of Congress, a 225-year-old Washington institution, has never had a moment like this. Last week, the Trump ...
CNN's Enten: 119th Congress Has Been Historically Unproductive So Far
CNN's Harry Enten points out that the 119th Congress has been historically unproductive, signing fewer bills into law than ...