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Fossil fuel groups poured a record $96m into Trump in 2023-24, demanding more scrutiny, not less, says Sheldon WhitehouseThe Republican party’s seizure of the Senate and House of Representatives has ended a congressional investigation into big oil just…
This live blog is now closed. For the latest on Trump’s address, read our full report: Trump declares administration ‘just getting started’Donald Trump’s speech tonight at the front of the House chamber will look just like a State of the Union, but it …
Democratic senator says trans athletes ‘deserve an ally’ after Republican-led bill quashed in razor-sharp 51-45 voteUS Senate Democrats banded together to torpedo a Republican bill that would ban transgender athletes from women’s sports, defeating the …
This blog is now closed. You can follow our dedicated live blog covering Trump’s address to the joint session of Congress here:Trump address to Congress liveDonald Trump has threatened to cut off funding to universities that allow “illegal protests”, a…
US Senate confirmed Trump ally and ex-wrestling executive as chief of department president wants dismantledThe US Senate has confirmed Linda McMahon as the nation’s next education secretary, entrusting the former wrestling executive with a department m…
Eric Swalwell says threats to them and their families are stopping GOP officials from criticizing presidentRepublicans on Capitol Hill are shying away from criticizing Donald Trump’s policies over fears for their physical safety and that of their famil…
This liveblog is now closed.It’s coming down to the wire for beleaguered House speaker Mike Johnson, who is trying to rally GOP holdouts behind his budget plan for enacting Donald Trump’s agenda before the showdown vote this evening.Amid Republican opp…
Sports betting firms claim their programs are ‘not designed’ to enable problem bettors – but advocates are skepticalFirms at the heart of the US’s sports betting boom have been accused of encouraging gamblers to chase losses by rewarding high spenders …
Bill approving $175bn for border security and extra $150bn for Pentagon faces tough challenge in HouseUS politics live – latest updatesThe US Senate has passed a budget resolution that paves the way for funding Donald Trump’s mass deportation plan afte…
Republican Kentucky lawmaker formally announced his retirement in a Senate floor speech on ThursdaySenator Mitch McConnell announced he will not run for re-election next year, bringing an end to a decades-long career for a Republican leader who marshal…