Washington is reeling from President Trump’s newest string of government actions, together with providing 2 million federal staff what quantities to a buyout if they don’t intend to return to work in individual later this yr.
On the similar time, the Trump administration’s expansive freeze on federal grants and different government spending drew howls from Democrats — and some well-placed Republicans — who say the president is abusing his powers on the expense of public providers.
Within the Senate, Trump’s decide for Well being and Human Companies secretary, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., in entrance of the Senate Finance Committee for his affirmation listening to. It’s the first of two hearings for the nominee, whose previous controversies and vaccine skepticism will probably make for some fireworks.
And Trump has put Home Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) in a bind this week as Johnson seems to fulfill the White Home, appease hard-line conservatives and hold moderates on board, all whereas navigating the Home GOP’s slim majority.
Johnson, for his half, is exuding confidence, telling The Hill’s Emily Brooks throughout a wide-ranging hearth chat that “all this is possible.”
The Speaker and his Home GOP convention are holding their annual points retreat in Florida this week, and intention to emerge with a plan for find out how to advance President Trump’s bold agenda.
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