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Trump to Detail U.S. Coronavirus Efforts; Schumer Seeks $8.5B

DARLENE SUPERVILLE and RICARDO ALONSO-ZALDIVAR / The Associated Press Feb 26, 2020 The president pushes back against criticism that his administration isn't doing enough to meet the threat. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

White House Violated Law in Freezing Ukraine Aid, Watchdog Claims

ANDREW TAYLOR and ZEKE MILLER / The Associated Press Jan 16, 2020 The Government Accountability Office says the president may not substitute his own policy priorities for laws Congress has enacted. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Bipartisan Spending Deal Could End Freeze on Gun Research

MATTHEW DALY / The Associated Press Dec 16, 2019 The bill would provide $25 million for studying gun violence, ending a nearly two-decade-long federal ban on such research. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Trump Plan to Roll Back Nuclear Inspections Raises Alarm

Jessica Corbett / Common Dreams Jul 17, 2019 Democrats in the House Appropriations Committee voice concern that the administration is "cutting corners" on "critical safety measures." Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Trump Budget Would Slash Medicaid by $1.1 Trillion

Jake Johnson / Common Dreams Mar 11, 2019 The president's annual request to Congress is also expected to include cuts to safety net programs, environmental protections and more. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )