White House Forces Showdown Over Congress’s Power of the Purse
The confirmation of Russell T. Vought to lead the powerful White House budget office is likely to escalate the funding fights ...
“What’s the point of having Congress?”: Even some conservatives now say it's a constitutional crisis
Some conservative scholars are admitting that Elon Musk's slash-and-burn approach to government is unconstitutional ...
Senate GOP unveils $340B budget plan with Trump’s deportation and defense funds, as House stalls
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans are working overtime after a lengthy White House meeting to meet President Donald Trump’s ...
Trump and Musk's dismantling of government is shaking the foundations of US democracy
Congress is proving little match for the Department of Government Efficiency as wary lawmakers watch it march through the ...
Congress is quiet as Trump and Musk take the ax to federal agencies
Republican lawmakers have raised few objections about the push to ax USAID, alarming Democrats who say the GOP is ceding ...
What is USAID? Explaining the US foreign aid agency and why Trump, Musk want to end it
President Donald Trump’s administration has made significant changes to the U.S. agency charged with delivering humanitarian ...
Is Trump pushing his presidential powers beyond what the Constitution allows?
Trump is likely to succeed in expanding presidential powers on some fronts because the Constitution generally puts vast power ...
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A guide to what the US Education Department does (and doesn't) do
The department tracks student achievement, manages college financial aid and sends K-12 schools money to support students ...