Appeals court allows Trump to continue collecting tariffs
An appeals court ruled late Tuesday that President Donald Trump's "Liberation Day" tariffs can remain in place while a legal challenge over his authority... Read More.
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Rollins extends SNAP food restrictions to Arkansas, Idaho, Utah
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins signed three waivers on Tuesday for Arkansas, Idaho and Utah food stamp programs, preventing “sugary drinks” such as... Read More.
Cigar tax state rates to be studied
Cigar taxes have been a contested issue in state politics in the last several years, with tax rates on cigars differ considerably from... Read More.
World Bank slashes growth forecast on Trumps tariffs
Due to U.S. trade policies, another global financial institution forecasted slower economic growth on Tuesday.
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Common sense bill repealing noncitizens ability to vote in D.C. passes House
Legislation prohibiting noncitizens from voting in local elections in Washington, D.C. passed the House Tuesday after 56 Democrats backed the Republican-led measure.
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Defense budget lacks specificity as DOD lives on stopgap funding
A House Appropriations subcommittee held an often tense hearing over the fiscal year 2026 defense budget Tuesday morning, attempting to nail down exactly what... Read More.
Colorado politicians applaud judicial pause to AmeriCorps cuts
Colorado is leading the legal effort against the Trump administration for its cuts to the AmeriCorps program.
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Proposed legislation aims to fund American-made drones for first responders
Proposed legislation that would tax Chinese drone imports and use the money to help American first responders buy American-made alternatives.
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Johnson touts first of many rescissions packages to codify DOGE cuts
With the House Rules Committee meeting Tuesday to send the White House’s rescissions package to the floor, Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., outlined to reporters... Read More.
House Republicans double down on SALT cap demands: Im not going to buckle
Rep. Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., is vowing to tank the Republican’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ if the Senate rescinds the proposed $40,000 cap on state and... Read More.
