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June 26, 2025
GOP's Megabill on Shaky Ground as Internal Divides and Procedural Hurdles Mount
Senate Republicans are facing mounting challenges in advancing their critical domestic policy bill, with internal policy disputes and procedural issues causing significant delays. Despite presenting a united front, the reality within th 👉 Full story
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June 26, 2025
Senate Upholds Parliamentarian’s Decision, Rejects Calls for Overrule Amid GOP Frustration
Senate Majority Leader John Thune has confirmed that the Senate will not challenge the advice of the Senate Parliamentarian, Elizabeth MacDonough, which has significantly impacted the GOP’s ambitious domestic-policy bill. This decision 👉 Full story
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June 26, 2025
Capitol Showdown: Thune’s Megabill Faces Stiff Resistance Over Medicaid Provisions
Senate Majority Leader John Thune is in a high-stakes tug-of-war over his sprawling legislative package, famously dubbed the megabill, as he faces mounting opposition from within his own party, particularly over Medicaid changes. The bi 👉 Full story
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June 26, 2025
Senate Republicans Hit Snag in Health Care Overhaul with Budgetary Setbacks
Senate Republicans are grappling with significant obstacles as they attempt to push through a sweeping domestic policy bill, facing setbacks after the Senate parliamentarian's recent advice. The parliamentarian indicated that several ke 👉 Full story
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June 26, 2025
Surging Ahead: Paxton Dominates Cornyn in Latest Texas GOP Primary Poll
In what appears to be a significant shift in Texas politics, Attorney General Ken Paxton has taken a commanding lead over four-term incumbent Senator John Cornyn in the race for the Republican nomination. A new poll, sponsored by a Paxt 👉 Full story
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June 25, 2025
House GOP Escalates ActBlue Investigation with Fresh Subpoenas Amid Allegations of Partisanship
In a significant escalation of their inquiry into ActBlue, House Republican committees have issued new subpoenas targeting current and former employees of the Democratic fundraising behemoth. This move intensifies the ongoing congressio 👉 Full story
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June 25, 2025
Trump's Judicial Nomination Battles Heat Up Amidst Controversy and Partisanship
President Donald Trump's tenure has been marked by a fierce overhaul of the federal judiciary, a saga that seems to be reigniting with the nomination of Emil Bove, a former personal lawyer to Trump and now a senior Justice Department of 👉 Full story
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June 25, 2025
Thune Encounters Resistance on Megabill as Tillis Demands Medicaid Clarity
In a pivotal moment for Senate Republicans, internal discord threatens the passage of a major domestic policy bill, with Senator Thom Tillis spearheading a contingent of lawmakers demanding more transparency and concessions. During a co 👉 Full story
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June 25, 2025
Senator Ron Johnson's Crucial Talks on Trump's Megabill: A Push for Fiscal Responsibility
Senator Ron Johnson of Wisconsin has voiced that he is not yet ready to back President Donald Trump’s key domestic policy legislation, despite ongoing discussions with the White House and direct talks with the President himself. In an e 👉 Full story
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June 25, 2025
Xenophobia Surges as Zohran Mamdani Poised to Become NYC's First Muslim Mayor
Following Zohran Mamdani's lead in the New York City mayoral Democratic primary, a wave of xenophobic rhetoric has targeted him, particularly focusing on his Muslim faith. Prominent figures aligned with the MAGA movement have been vocal 👉 Full story
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June 25, 2025
Justice Department Official Emil Bove Acknowledges Past Management Issues During Judicial Confirmation Hearing
In a revealing and tense confirmation hearing, Emil Bove, a Justice Department official nominated for a circuit court judgeship, confirmed details of a prior internal inquiry regarding his management style while at the Manhattan U.S. at 👉 Full story
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June 25, 2025
Democratic Shakeup: Schumer, Jeffries to Meet With Rising Star Mamdani After NYC Mayoral Primary Upset
In a stunning turn of events in New York City's political landscape, Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani has emerged as the apparent victor in the Democratic mayoral primary, prompting both Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Minor 👉 Full story
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June 25, 2025
Senate GOP Proposes $15 Billion Fund for Rural Hospitals Amid Medicaid Tax Concerns
Senate GOP leaders have stepped forward with a preliminary proposal aimed at mitigating the potential adverse effects of the forthcoming domestic policy bill on rural hospitals. On Wednesday, a memo circulated among Senate offices revea 👉 Full story
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June 25, 2025
Emil Bove Refutes Claims of Advising DOJ to Disregard Court Orders Amid Judicial Nomination Hearing

Emil Bove, a prominent Justice Department official nominated for a circuit court judgeship, staunchly denied allegations that he ever advised the Department of Justice (DOJ) to ignore court orders to advance the administration's agenda.

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June 25, 2025
Capitol Concerns: Crossing Guards, Allergy-Friendly Menus, and Elevator Woes
House appropriators have laid out their priorities for the Legislative Branch's fiscal 2026 funding, with concerns spanning from member security to the reliability of Capitol elevators. The comprehensive committee report, released ahead 👉 Full story
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June 25, 2025
Fierce Debate Erupts as Durbin Confronts Bove in Judiciary Hearing
In a charged session of the Senate Judiciary Committee on Wednesday, Senator Dick Durbin, the leading Democrat, launched a scathing critique against Emil Bove, a former Trump Justice Department official nominated for the Third Circuit C 👉 Full story
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June 25, 2025
Democratic Party Reconsiders Strategy as Mamdani Clinches NYC Mayoral Primary with Affordability Focus
In a surprising turn of events, New York State Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani has likely secured the Democratic nomination for New York City mayor, signaling a potential shift in the Democratic Party's approach to campaign messaging. Hou 👉 Full story
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June 25, 2025
Scott Brown Announces Second Bid for Senate in New Hampshire, Targets Border Security and Trump’s Policies
Former Massachusetts Senator Scott Brown is throwing his hat into the political ring once more, announcing his candidacy for the U.S. Senate seat from New Hampshire. This marks his second attempt at earning a Senate spot in the Granite 👉 Full story
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June 25, 2025
Capitol Tensions Rise as GOP Faces Medicaid Cut Backlash and Judicial Hearings
As President Donald Trump sets a tight deadline of July 4th for sweeping legislative changes, Senate Majority Leader John Thune is optimistic about commencing votes on a significant bill by Friday. However, Thune is navigating through i 👉 Full story
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June 25, 2025
White House Intensifies Campaign for GOP's Tax Overhaul as Senate Vote Approaches
The White House is intensifying its push to rally support for the GOP's major tax legislation, which is on the brink of a critical Senate vote. The Council of Economic Advisers (CEA) is set to deliver its initial analysis of the Senate 👉 Full story
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June 25, 2025
Federalist Society's Influence Remains Despite Trump's Criticisms
Despite President Donald Trump's public disapproval of the Federalist Society, his administration continues to appoint members of the influential conservative legal group to significant judicial positions. Trump recently expressed dissa 👉 Full story
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June 25, 2025
Trump Targets GOP Congressman Massie in Escalating Political Feud
Just as President Donald Trump has seemingly de-escalated one major international conflict, he’s ramping up another battle on the home front, setting his sights on Representative Thomas Massie (R-Ky.). The president’s powerful political 👉 Full story
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June 24, 2025
Democrats Divided Over Response to Trump's Iran Strikes Amid Rising Tensions
Democrats are facing a communication crisis in the wake of President Donald Trump’s controversial decision to strike Iran's nuclear facilities. This move by the president has left the party struggling to present a united front, revealin 👉 Full story
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June 24, 2025
Senate Showdown: GOP Struggles with Math as Tax Bill Deadline Looms
Republicans in the Senate are facing a critical challenge as they race against the clock to align their domestic-policy bill with the fiscal demands of their House counterparts and the directives of President Donald Trump, who has set a 👉 Full story
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June 24, 2025
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene Links JFK Assassination to His Stance on Israel’s Nuclear Program
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) stirred controversy by suggesting on the social media platform X that former President John F. Kennedy's assassination was linked to his opposition to Israel's nuclear ambitions. This provocative stat 👉 Full story
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June 24, 2025
House Democrats Largely Oppose Green's Impeachment Resolution Against Trump Following Iran Strikes
Most members of the House Democratic caucus, alongside their Republican colleagues, voted on Tuesday to dismiss a resolution aimed at impeaching President Donald Trump in response to his recent military actions in Iran. The resolution, 👉 Full story
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June 24, 2025
Congressional Briefings on Iran Conflict Delayed Amid Heightened Tensions
In a sudden shift of schedule, critical congressional briefings concerning the escalating situation in the Middle East have been postponed. This decision affects both the House and Senate, which were initially set to receive detailed up 👉 Full story
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June 24, 2025
California's Robert Garcia Elected as Top Democrat on House Oversight Committee
In a decisive victory, California Representative Robert Garcia has been chosen to lead the Democrats on the House Oversight Committee, securing the position with a robust majority of 150-63 in a caucus vote against Massachusetts Represe 👉 Full story
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June 24, 2025
Capitol Chaos: Senate Scramble as Megabill Vote Looms
In a dramatic countdown to a pivotal vote, Senate GOP leaders are hustling to revamp President Donald Trump's substantial legislative package, dubbed the "big, beautiful bill," with a voting deadline just 48 hours away. Amidst this rush 👉 Full story
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June 23, 2025
Senate Faces Intense Pressure as Trump's Megabill Undergoes Last-Minute Overhaul
Senate Republicans are caught in a whirlwind of revisions and negotiations as they attempt to reshape a crucial legislative package, famously dubbed the "big, beautiful bill," amidst looming deadlines and parliamentary scrutiny. The bil 👉 Full story
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June 23, 2025
Rising Star Robert Garcia Set for Key Role in House Oversight Committee
In a significant stride towards leadership, Rep. Robert Garcia has secured the endorsement of a pivotal House panel to become the next top Democrat on the Oversight Committee. This approval, confirmed by sources who wished to remain ano 👉 Full story
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June 23, 2025
Thomas Massie to Hold Off on War-Powers Measure Amid Israel-Iran Cease-fire
In a recent turn of events in Washington, Rep. Thomas Massie has declared that he will not push forward with his war-powers measure aimed at curtailing U.S. involvement in the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict, contingent upon the success of 👉 Full story
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June 23, 2025
GOP Senators Lee and Scott to Discuss Key Megabill at White House
In a pivotal moment for Republican legislative efforts, Senators Mike Lee of Utah and Rick Scott of Florida are slated for individual meetings at the White House this Monday. These discussions with President Donald Trump aim to address 👉 Full story
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June 23, 2025
Poll Reveals Strong Republican Backing for Trump's Iran Strikes, Says Sen. Tom Cotton
In a recent disclosure to his Republican peers, Senator Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) presented data from a new poll indicating robust support within the GOP for President Donald Trump's recent military actions in Iran. The poll, conducted by the 👉 Full story
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June 23, 2025
Bipartisan Concerns Arise Over DOJ Cuts Amid US-Iran Tensions
Attorney General Pam Bondi faced bipartisan scrutiny during her congressional testimony on Monday regarding proposed budget cuts to the Justice Department in a time when tensions between the U.S. and Iran are escalating. Lawmakers expre 👉 Full story
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June 23, 2025
Two Ohio Republicans Announce Candidacy to Challenge Veteran Democrat Marcy Kaptur in Key House Race
Two Republican contenders have thrown their hats into the ring to unseat Democratic Representative Marcy Kaptur of Ohio, signaling a heated primary and a potentially pivotal House race. Former state Representative Derek Merrin, who narr 👉 Full story
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June 23, 2025
Senator Lisa Murkowski Hints at Potential Shift to Independent in Favor of Alaska's Interests
In a revealing conversation on the GD Politics podcast hosted by Galen Druke, Alaska Senator Lisa Murkowski expressed that under certain circumstances, she might consider leaving the Republican Party to become an independent, potentiall 👉 Full story
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June 23, 2025
House Democrats Display Replica Plaques to Protest Delay of Jan. 6 Officer Commemoration
Several House Democrats have taken a creative stand in the U.S. Capitol, displaying replica plaques to honor the law enforcement officers who defended the Capitol during the turbulent events of January 6, 2021. This action highlights th 👉 Full story
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June 23, 2025
Controversial DOJ Figure Emil Bove Set for Senate Judiciary Hearing
Emil Bove, a key figure in the Trump administration's Department of Justice, is scheduled to testify before the Senate Judiciary Committee this Wednesday regarding his nomination to the Third Circuit Court of Appeals. President Trump ta 👉 Full story
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June 23, 2025
CMS Chief Dr. Oz Urges Senate GOP to Moderate Medicaid Cut Proposals
In a strategic move, Dr. Mehmet Oz, the head of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), has advised Senate Republicans to adopt a more cautious approach regarding proposed Medicaid cuts. During a confidential meeting with 👉 Full story
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June 23, 2025
Bannon Cautions Against U.S. Military Involvement in Iran Following Trump's Regime Change Remarks
Steve Bannon, a prominent figure in the MAGA movement and a close ally of former President Donald Trump, voiced his concerns on Monday about the potential for U.S. military involvement in Iran. This comes after Trump hinted at supportin 👉 Full story
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June 23, 2025
Democrats Challenge GOP's Tax Strategy in Senate Showdown
In what is shaping up to be a pivotal week in the Senate, Democrats are gearing up to challenge several key components of the Republican's sweeping tax legislation. The Senate Finance Committee staff plans to convene with Senate Parliam 👉 Full story
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June 23, 2025
Senate GOP Delays Release of Key Domestic Policy Bill Amid Legislative Hurdles
Senate Republicans have hit a snag in their plans to unveil a revised version of a major domestic-policy bill, originally scheduled for release on Monday. Internal sources, who spoke on condition of anonymity, revealed that the delay st 👉 Full story
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June 23, 2025
House GOP Proposes Deep Cuts to Government Watchdog in New Spending Bill
In a dramatic move that could reshape oversight of federal spending, House Republicans have unveiled a spending bill that would significantly reduce funding for the Government Accountability Office (GAO), the nonpartisan entity responsi 👉 Full story
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June 23, 2025
Capitol Tensions Rise as Trump's Iran Strikes Prompt Legislative Showdown
President Donald Trump's recent airstrike on Iran has set the stage for a significant legislative confrontation in Washington. With the Senate potentially voting this week on a resolution introduced by Senator Tim Kaine (D-Va.), requiri 👉 Full story
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June 22, 2025
Ro Khanna Discusses U.S. Role in Global Conflicts and Domestic Political Strategies
California Representative Ro Khanna, known for his progressive stance within the Democratic Party, recently shared his candid views on both international and domestic issues in an interview with POLITICO’s Dasha Burns. Khanna, who is no 👉 Full story
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June 21, 2025
Ro Khanna Cites Democrats' Stance on War and Inflation as Key Failures in 2024 Election
In a revealing interview with POLITICO, Representative Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) has expressed a critical view of the Democratic Party’s approach in the 2024 elections, attributing their losses to the party's foreign policy positions and ins 👉 Full story
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June 20, 2025
Clash of Conservative Titans: Cruz vs. Carlson Teases Tumultuous 2028 Presidential Preview
In a stark display of the internal conflicts shaping the future of the Republican Party, Senator Ted Cruz of Texas and media firebrand Tucker Carlson escalated their feud this week over U.S. military involvement in the Middle East. Thei 👉 Full story
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June 20, 2025
Federal Judge Nominee Sought Trump's Favor, Raising Ethical Concerns
In a revelation that intertwines judicial nominations with political maneuvering, Ed Artau, a Florida state judge recently nominated for a federal district court position by former President Donald Trump, reportedly lobbied for his own 👉 Full story
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June 20, 2025
Senator Rand Paul Reverses Course, Backs Chad Meredith’s Judicial Nomination After Previous Blockade
In a notable shift in political alliances and opinions, Senator Rand Paul, a prominent figure in the Republican Party from Kentucky, has decided to support the judicial nomination of Chad Meredith for the U.S. District Court for the Eas 👉 Full story
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June 20, 2025
Ohio Man Charged Following Road Rage Incident Involving Congressman Max Miller
An Ohio resident has been taken into custody as part of an investigation into a road rage incident that allegedly targeted GOP Representative Max Miller, according to police statements released on Friday. The incident, which reportedly 👉 Full story
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June 20, 2025
Setback for Scott: Parliamentarian Blocks Key Elements of GOP Megabill
In a significant development on Capitol Hill, the Senate parliamentarian has ruled against several vital components of Senator Tim Scott's ambitious legislative proposal, which forms part of the Republican Party's extensive budget recon 👉 Full story
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June 20, 2025
Senate Shakeup: Rand Paul Sidelined in GOP Megabill Negotiations Over Border Security Dispute
In a bold move that has rattled the foundations of Senate protocol, Senior Republicans have taken the unusual step of bypassing Sen. Rand Paul in the negotiation process for a significant GOP tax and spending package, which includes sub 👉 Full story
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June 20, 2025
Medicaid Financing Clash: Senate and House GOP at Odds Over Provider Tax
In a significant development that could stall legislative efforts, Senator Josh Hawley (R-MO) is leading a push against the Senate Finance Committee’s proposed changes to Medicaid financing. Hawley warns that the Senate's language on st 👉 Full story
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June 20, 2025
Sharp Lines and Searing Satire: A Look at This Week’s Political Cartoons
Every week, a unique form of journalism unfolds not through wordy columns or lengthy reports, but through the sharp strokes of the nation's cartoonists. Armed with nothing but a pen, ink, and a keen sense of irony, these artists take on 👉 Full story
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June 20, 2025
White House Budget Director Pushes Controversial Funding Cut Tactic, Sparking GOP Concerns
Russ Vought, the White House budget director, is championing a contentious financial strategy known as “pocket rescissions,” causing a rift with Republican lawmakers who oversee government spending. This approach, which Vought argues co 👉 Full story
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June 20, 2025
Clash of Priorities: Rand Paul Sidelined in Border Security Funding Talks
In a striking deviation from standard Senate protocol, Senator Rand Paul, the chair of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, finds himself sidelined by his fellow Republicans in the crucial negotiations on bor 👉 Full story
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June 19, 2025
Maryland Governor Wes Moore Criticizes Trump's Approach to Iran, Signals Broader Concerns
Maryland Governor Wes Moore, a rising figure in the Democratic Party and a combat veteran, has openly criticized President Donald Trump’s handling of the escalating tensions with Iran. Speaking from his experience as a former leader in 👉 Full story
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June 19, 2025
Rising Star Robert Garcia Balances Tradition and Change in House Oversight Race
Rep. Robert Garcia is making significant waves in the race for the Democratic top spot on the House Oversight Committee, blending traditional political strategies with a fresh approach. The 47-year-old Californian and former big-city ma 👉 Full story
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June 19, 2025
Black Church Leaders Mobilize Against Corporate Rollback of DEI Initiatives in Response to Trump's Policies
Black church leaders are intensifying their efforts to confront major U.S. corporations as they scale back on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. This movement comes in direct opposition to President Donald Trump's broad 👉 Full story