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Trump’s fund cuts: CPB to shut down after GOP slashes funding; ‘trashed decades of democracy’ say critics

The Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) announced that it would be winding down its operations on Friday, in a major victory for Republican lawmakers. This follows a successful effort to defund local PBS and NPR stations across the United States. The decision comes just over a week after US President Donald Trump signed a rescissions […]

‘Genocide in Gaza’: Marjorie Taylor Greene becomes first Republican in Congress to use term; rebukes GOP colleague’s starvation comment

Republican representative Marjorie Taylor Greene (Image: AP) Republican Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia, a prominent supporter of US President Donald Trump and a vocal figure in the MAGA movement, has become the first member of her party in Congress to describe the situation in the Gaza Strip as a “genocide.” Her comments mark a […]

Over 20 states sue Trump administration over education funds freeze; after-school programs in jeopardy, GOP districts among worst hit

Over 20 states sue Trump administration over education funds freeze (Image credits: AP) More than 20 states have sued the Donald Trump administration over its decision to freeze over $6 billion in federal education grants, including funds for after-school and summer programs that serve low-income families across the country.The funding freeze has especially hit Republican-led […]

‘Big, Beautiful bill’: Chuck Schumer warned on senate decorum after blasting GOP lawmakers

Chuck Schumer, left (AP), Bernie Moreno (httpswww.moreno.senate.gov) Senate minority leader Chuck Schumer received a warning from the chamber’s presiding chair after sharply criticizing Republican lawmakers. He accused them of backing a bill that he claimed would severely “devastate” their own states and that they lacked the “backbone to speak the truth” about the negative impact […]

Trump’s ‘Beautiful’ effect? Thom Tillis exits from Congress; what this reveals about fate of GOP moderates

Senator Thom Tillis of North Carolina announced Sunday that he would not seek re-election in 2026, a day after voting against the ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ backed by US President Donald Trump. The 64-year-old is the latest in a series of Senate moderates to step aside in recent years.“In Washington over the last few years, it’s […]

California slashes spending: New budget scales back immigrant healthcare to tackle $12 Billion deficit – GOP says fiscally irresponsible

California governor Gavin Newsom (AP) California governor Gavin Newsom on Friday signed a $321-billion budget that rolls back several progressive initiatives, including a major healthcare expansion for low-income undocumented immigrants, in a bid to bridge a $12-billion budget deficit.This marks the third consecutive year that America’s most populous state has been forced to cut or […]

Florida abortion law confusion: GOP rep says hospital delayed ectopic pregnancy care; blames fearmongering, not policy

Left: Kat Cammack; right: Ron DeSantis – Governor of Florida (Image credit: AP) Florida Republican Congresswoman Kat Cammack has said that fear surrounding the state’s strict abortion laws delayed her emergency treatment for an ectopic pregnancy last year. Speaking to The Wall Street Journal, Cammack said hospital staff were initially reluctant to administer methotrexate, a […]

GOP tax bill would ease regulations on gun silencers and some rifles and shotguns

GOP tax bill would ease regulations on gun silencers and some rifles and shotguns (Image: AP) WASHINGTON: The massive tax and spending cuts package that President Donald Trump wants on his desk by July 4 would loosen regulations on gun silencers and certain types of rifles and shotguns, advancing a long time priority of the […]

‘Democratic Party corrupt’: Indian-origin county judge KP George announces switch to GOP; Republicans say they don’t want him

Indian-origin county judge KP George announces he will be joining the Republican Party. Indian-origin judge of Fort Bend County, Texas, recently announced that he will be switching from the Democratic Party to the Republican Party and will run as a Republican in his 2026 re-election bid. But the Republican Party of Texas said they don’t […]

New Jersey governor 2025: Sherrill and Ciattarelli set for showdown; Trump’s endorsement shifts the GOP field

Sherrill and Ciattarelli have secured their parties’ nominations for New Jersey governor (AP image) Democratic Rep Mikie Sherrill and Republican former state Assemblyman Jack Ciattarelli have secured their parties’ nominations for New Jersey governor, setting the stage for one of the two high stake governor’s races being held this year – the other being Virginia.Sherrill, […]