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A look at Congress' decision to cede the 'power of the purse' to President Trump

NPR's Steve Inskeep talks with Politico's Jonathan Martin about Congress ceding the "power of the purse" over to President Trump.

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Benefits law change for miscarriage of justice victims comes into force

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Benefits law change for miscarriage of justice victims comes into force

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Ministers urged not to remove legal rights and protections for Send children

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Ministers urged not to remove legal rights and protections for Send children

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Step-grandmother of missing N.S. kids pleads with public to stop accusing family of harming Lilly and Jack

Step-grandmother of missing N.S. kids pleads with public to stop accusing family of harming Lilly and Jack

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'It won't be long': HUD secretary shares video of dilapidated roof tiles at HQ amid bid to move it outside DC

'It won't be long': HUD secretary shares video of dilapidated roof tiles at HQ amid bid to move it outside DC

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DeSantis has message for Cuomo after former governor jokes he would move to Florida

DeSantis has message for Cuomo after former governor jokes he would move to Florida

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People smugglers to have assets frozen and be banned from UK

People smugglers to have assets frozen and be banned from UK

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Small boats criminals to face world's first sanctions regime targeting smugglers

Small boats criminals to face world's first sanctions regime targeting smugglers

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UK and 27 other nations condemn Israel over 'inhumane killing' of Gaza civilians seeking aid

UK and 27 other nations condemn Israel over 'inhumane killing' of Gaza civilians seeking aid

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Is Emil Bove the face of a new MAGA judiciary?

Is Emil Bove the face of a new MAGA judiciary?

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'World first' sanctions on migrant smuggling gangs to be imposed as small boats crackdown sped up

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'World first' sanctions on migrant smuggling gangs to be imposed as small boats crackdown sped up

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Sanctions to be introduced to target people-smuggling gangs

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Sanctions to be introduced to target people-smuggling gangs

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Afghan data leak inquiry to be conducted by Parliament’s security watchdog

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Afghan data leak inquiry to be conducted by Parliament’s security watchdog

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Fox News Politics Newsletter: Trump Ally Refers Fed Chair to DOJ on Perjury Allegations

Fox News Politics Newsletter: Trump Ally Refers Fed Chair to DOJ on Perjury Allegations

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ICE torches 'deafening' silence from Mamdani on CBP officer shooting

ICE torches 'deafening' silence from Mamdani on CBP officer shooting

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Obama-era officials mum on allegations of 'manufactured' intelligence launching Trump-Russia probe

Obama-era officials mum on allegations of 'manufactured' intelligence launching Trump-Russia probe

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'Moderate' Dem running for US Senate in Michigan co-sponsored a 'feminist approach' to foreign policy

'Moderate' Dem running for US Senate in Michigan co-sponsored a 'feminist approach' to foreign policy

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Hunter Biden says father was on Ambien before disastrous debate, defends painting sales

Hunter Biden says father was on Ambien before disastrous debate, defends painting sales

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Trump administration releases thousands of previously classified MLK assassination documents

Trump administration releases thousands of previously classified MLK assassination documents

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Trump invokes Russia collusion hoax while calling for longtime foe Schiff to face jail time

Trump invokes Russia collusion hoax while calling for longtime foe Schiff to face jail time

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NYC councilwoman who grew up under communism sounds alarm on key Mamdani positions: 'Dangerous situation'

NYC councilwoman who grew up under communism sounds alarm on key Mamdani positions: 'Dangerous situation'

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'All the options': GOP eyes cutting August recess to move dozens of Trump nominees stalled by Dems

'All the options': GOP eyes cutting August recess to move dozens of Trump nominees stalled by Dems

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Biden’s autopen granted 'sadistic criminal underclass' entry to US, Stephen Miller says

Biden’s autopen granted 'sadistic criminal underclass' entry to US, Stephen Miller says

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White House flips script on Hunter Biden's profanity-laced rant against Trump's immigration policies

White House flips script on Hunter Biden's profanity-laced rant against Trump's immigration policies

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Unearthed Mamdani clip reveals how his upbringing made him open to being called 'radical,' socialist

Unearthed Mamdani clip reveals how his upbringing made him open to being called 'radical,' socialist

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Compensation scheme for infected blood scandal widened

Compensation scheme for infected blood scandal widened

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Security committee launches inquiry into Afghan data leak

Security committee launches inquiry into Afghan data leak

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Trump's spy chief claims the Obama administration 'manufactured' intel on Russia

Trump's spy chief claims the Obama administration 'manufactured' intel on Russia

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Trump said he'd 'try to save' Afghan refugees in the UAE. That could be complicated

Trump said he'd 'try to save' Afghan refugees in the UAE. That could be complicated

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Canada’s international student program to face auditor general probe

Canada’s international student program to face auditor general probe

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Israel ‘tarnishing reputation’, Lammy says as country rejects UK warnings

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Israel ‘tarnishing reputation’, Lammy says as country rejects UK warnings

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Changes to infected blood compensation scheme following outcry from victims

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Changes to infected blood compensation scheme following outcry from victims

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Homes and factories ‘can be built faster’ with water reforms, says Reed

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Homes and factories ‘can be built faster’ with water reforms, says Reed

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'Legalized election interference': Poilievre byelection challengers blast long-ballot protest group

'Legalized election interference': Poilievre byelection challengers blast long-ballot protest group

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Trump wants NFL's Commanders to revert to Redskins, threatens Washington D.C. stadium deal

Trump wants NFL's Commanders to revert to Redskins, threatens Washington D.C. stadium deal

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U.S. senators meet with Carney, push to ‘reinvigorate’ CUSMA ahead of Trump deadline

U.S. senators meet with Carney, push to ‘reinvigorate’ CUSMA ahead of Trump deadline

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Special Counsel David Weiss got little help from Biden DOJ to prosecute president’s son Hunter: Transcript

Special Counsel David Weiss got little help from Biden DOJ to prosecute president’s son Hunter: Transcript

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Jeffries declines to endorse Mamdani, says they will meet after Uganda trip

Jeffries declines to endorse Mamdani, says they will meet after Uganda trip

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Democratic Party catapulted into 'new phase of a cold war' in one-year wake of Biden’s unprecedented dropout

Democratic Party catapulted into 'new phase of a cold war' in one-year wake of Biden’s unprecedented dropout

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Hunter Biden rages against ‘f---ing thug’ Trump, invokes KKK in immigration rant

Hunter Biden rages against ‘f---ing thug’ Trump, invokes KKK in immigration rant

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Eric Adams responds to Tom Homan pledge to ‘flood the zone’ with ICE agents after CBP shooting

Eric Adams responds to Tom Homan pledge to ‘flood the zone’ with ICE agents after CBP shooting

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Mark Green resigns from Congress, further shrinking House GOP majority

Mark Green resigns from Congress, further shrinking House GOP majority

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FBI botched investigation into Hillary Clinton's emails, declassified documents allege

FBI botched investigation into Hillary Clinton's emails, declassified documents allege

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Harvard, Trump battle for billions in federal funds as judge weighs next steps

Harvard, Trump battle for billions in federal funds as judge weighs next steps

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How your employer could be forced to pay more into your pension pot

How your employer could be forced to pay more into your pension pot

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'Pure greed': MPs demand Southern Water CEO refuses 'massive payout'

'Pure greed': MPs demand Southern Water CEO refuses 'massive payout'

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'I am a surgeon in Gaza – food aid points are designed to be death traps'

'I am a surgeon in Gaza – food aid points are designed to be death traps'

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Hereditary peers make last-ditch plea to be spared in ‘ruthless purge’ of Lords

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Hereditary peers make last-ditch plea to be spared in ‘ruthless purge’ of Lords

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Inquiry into Afghan data leak to be conducted by Parliament’s security watchdog

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Inquiry into Afghan data leak to be conducted by Parliament’s security watchdog

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Trump demands end to cashless bail, says 'complete disaster' driving crime in cities, endangering police

Trump demands end to cashless bail, says 'complete disaster' driving crime in cities, endangering police

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DNC vice chair compares President Trump to notorious segregationists during heated town hall event

DNC vice chair compares President Trump to notorious segregationists during heated town hall event

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Congressional Republicans face bruising battle to avoid government shutdown

Congressional Republicans face bruising battle to avoid government shutdown

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Red state Senate president joins field of Republicans hoping to wrest governorship from Democratic control

Red state Senate president joins field of Republicans hoping to wrest governorship from Democratic control

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Poll Position: Mamdani's the frontrunner, but isn't running away with NYC mayoral race just yet

Poll Position: Mamdani's the frontrunner, but isn't running away with NYC mayoral race just yet

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State pension age rise ‘inevitable’, says Farage – as future of triple lock in doubt

State pension age rise ‘inevitable’, says Farage – as future of triple lock in doubt

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'Pure greed': MPs demand Southern Water SEO refuses 'massive payout'

'Pure greed': MPs demand Southern Water SEO refuses 'massive payout'

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8 explosive moments as Keir Starmer faces tense grilling from MPs - 'ashamed'

8 explosive moments as Keir Starmer faces tense grilling from MPs - 'ashamed'

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Peter Kyle warns racists there's 'nowhere to hide' after Lioness Jess Carter faces vile abuse

Peter Kyle warns racists there's 'nowhere to hide' after Lioness Jess Carter faces vile abuse

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Starmer clashes with senior MP over welfare reform

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Starmer clashes with senior MP over welfare reform

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Starmer insists ‘lots of housing’ available for both homeless and asylum seekers

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Starmer insists ‘lots of housing’ available for both homeless and asylum seekers

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Miners arrested at Orgreave say their names can finally be cleared after inquiry

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Miners arrested at Orgreave say their names can finally be cleared after inquiry

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