What to know about Trump, Musk and the dismantling of USAID
While Department of Government Efficiency head Elon Musk said he was working to "shut down" USAID, it wasn't clear whether ...
“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 ...
What does US Department of Education do for Arizona schools and students?
President Donald Trump has promised to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education. Here's what that could mean for Arizona.
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How Congress — and not the president — controls how taxpayer money is spent
The Constitution gives Congress what’s called “the power of the purse,” or the ability to spend taxpayer money — not the ...
Trump tests the limits of presidential power with little resistance from Congress
For nearly 250 years, the American system of government has been defined by the separation of powers between three coequal ...
U.S. Rep. Emilia Sykes opens up about her hopes for new session of Congress
U.S. Rep. Emilia Sykes says her focus will always be on everyday people, and she's working to expand opportunities for 13th ...
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A Bill Supporting Critical Services For Victims of Abuse Gets Another Chance In Congress
The reintroduction of the Crime Victims Fund Stabilization Act comes as survivors of abuse are in desperate need of support.
Does Trump Have the Power to Block Spending That Congress Has Authorized?
The White House’s temporary pause on trillions in federal spending could set up a court fight over executive authority and ...