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Trump's 2026 Budget Boosts Defense Spending Cuts Domestic Programs
The USA's President Donald Trump's budget proposal for 2026 contains significant investments in defense and security. In other parts of the government apparatus, comprehensive cutbacks are proposed.
Trump Confirms Plan to Revoke Harvard's Tax-Exempt Status
The President of the USA, Donald Trump, continues to go hard on Harvard University. "We will remove Harvard's tax exemption.
Top Democrat Dick Durbin Will Not Seek Re-election in 2024
The Democrats' whip in the senate, Dick Durbin from Illinois, is not running for re-election next year. The news is shaking his battered party group.
Hegseth Faces New Chat Scandal Over Yemen Attack Plans
The USA's Defense Minister Pete Hegseth shared sensitive information about attack plans against Yemen in another chat group, reports The New York Times. In the chat, there are, among others, his wife, brother, and personal lawyer.
Democrats: Investigate Trump for Insider Trading
Several prominent Democrats are accusing President Donald Trump of insider trading, following his U-turn on tariffs. They are now demanding a formal investigation.
Democrats Seek New Leaders as Trump Era Challenges Persist
The Trump dominance is almost total: the President of the USA imposes tariffs, shuts down authorities, deports undocumented immigrants and threatens allied countries at a furious pace. Where is the opposition, many ask themselves.
Democrats Seek New Leadership as Trump Dominates US Politics
The Trump dominance is almost total: the USA's president imposes tariffs, shuts down authorities, deports undocumented immigrants and threatens allied countries at a furious pace. Where is the opposition, many ask themselves.
American Journalist Accidentally Receives US Military Plans for Yemen Attack
The American journalist Jeffrey Goldberg accidentally gained access to the American military's plans to attack targets in Yemen, reports The Atlantic, where Goldberg is editor-in-chief. The Democrats want to see a "full investigation" of the incident.
Trump Moves to Dissolve Education Department, Cites Sweden as Model
Donald Trump has now signed the presidential order that dissolves the US Department of Education. In his speech, he praised the Swedish system as a model.
The Senate Approves Budget – Prevents Shutdown
The US Senate has voted through the Republican budget proposal to avoid a shutdown of the government apparatus. The approval means financing of the state for the next six months.
Democrat leader wants to avoid shutdown in the USA
The Democrats' minority leader in the US Senate, Chuck Schumer, says that he is not willing to risk a shutdown of the government apparatus and that he therefore can vote yes to the Republicans' budget proposal. .
Shutdown Threatens Again in the USA
The American state apparatus is threatened once again by a shutdown. .
Support for Zelensky after the quarrel - "not alone"
The support for Ukraine and President Volodymyr Zelenskyj is pouring in after the brawl at the White House. "You are not alone" and that President Donald Trump is doing Putin's "dirty work" are some of the messages.
Now Musk has the money: "Can't get more dangerous"
Billions of dollars in government funds – and hundreds of millions of personal data – are now within reach for Elon Musk. Musk's team has gained access to federal payment systems in their pursuit of drastically cutting the state's expenditures.
The Democrats' new leader: Up to fight
The Democrats in the USA have a political uphill battle in a battered landscape ahead of them after the tough election loss in the presidential election. The party has now appointed Ken Martin to lead the Democrats forward – and he chose fighting words when the result was clear.
Trump threatens with tariffs on oil and chips
USA introduces trade tariffs against Canada, Mexico, and China on Saturday. President Donald Trump also threatens with new tariffs on oil and data chips – and simultaneously threatens to introduce tariffs on goods from the EU.
Trump has fired dozens of inspectors
At least twelve independent oversight directors, who have the task of reviewing American authorities' work, have been fired. .
Extremist Leader Leaves Prison After Trump Order
More than 1,500 people convicted of involvement in the storming of the US Congress are pardoned or have their sentences shortened by Donald Trump. Among them are Stewart Rhodes, who founded the extremist group Oath Keepers, and Enrique Tarrio, who was the leader of the far-right Proud Boys.
Time for the USA's 119th Congress: Trump in Focus
Today, the 119th US Congress is gathering in Washington DC. Both chambers will be controlled by Donald Trump's party, the Republicans.
Congress Avoids Shutdown Ahead of Election
The US Congress voted on Wednesday for a temporary budget deferment to avoid a shutdown of federal institutions. The decisive decision is postponed until after the presidential and congressional elections on November 5.
Kamala Harris has got a flying start
The USA's Vice President Kamala Harris has received sufficient support to secure the nomination as the Democratic Party's presidential candidate in August. At the same time, her campaign fund has been replenished at a record pace.
Harris' First Campaign Meeting: We Will Win
Kamala Harris was met with the audience's cheers during her first campaign meeting in Milwaukee in the swing state of Wisconsin. She attacked Trump on several points and spoke about the future.
Harris praises Biden – backed by heavyweight names
Kamala Harris has made her first public appearance after the American President Joe Biden dropped out of the election campaign. Harris is now getting support from an increasing number of heavyweight Democrats.
Trump welcomes "dishonest Joe's" resignation
Donald Trump does not mince words about what he describes as President Joe Biden's incompetence and failed presidency. But heavyweight Democrats praise Biden's decision to step down and hand over the baton.
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