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Schumer, Jeffries Request ‘Big Four’ Meeting Ahead of Government Funding Deadline

Sen. Schumer and Rep. Jeffries have requested a meeting of the four major congressional leaders ahead of Sept. 30 government funding deadline.

Trump Says Americans Could Get Dividends From Tariff Revenues

President Donald Trump suggested on Sunday that his administration could distribute dividends from tariff revenues to Americans with certain income levels.
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Tariff Rates ‘Pretty Much Set,’ Says US Trade Representative

President Trump’s trade representative, Jamieson Greer, said that Americans should expect the administration’s tariff levels to remain where they are.

White House Officials Say Trump Had ‘Real Concerns’ With Top Labor Official Before Firing Her

White House officials said it was necessary to fire former Bureau of Labor Statistics head Erika McEntarfer following release of lower-than-expected jobs report.

Senate Breaks for Summer After Failed Negotiations to Confirm Nominees

Majority Leader John Thune adjourned the Senate for the summer after it failed to reach an agreement to allow quick confirmation of Trump nominees.

Burgum Orders Scale-Back on Solar, Wind Projects Citing Low Energy Efficiency

Sec. Burgum signed order to rein in “environmentally damaging” wind and solar projects and ensure federal lands are used optimally for energy initiatives.

Trump Admin Cancels $26 Million Funding for Baltimore-DC Maglev Train Project

The FRA will cancel two grants worth more than $26 million for the Baltimore-Washington Superconducting Magnetic Levitation (SCMAGLEV) project.

Senate Confirms Former Fox News Host Jeanine Pirro as US Attorney for DC

The U.S. Senate confirmed former Fox News host and political commentator Jeanine Pirro to serve as the U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia.