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Republican Infighting Derails Key Vote on Trump’s Signature Mega-Bill

This is Beirut, 16/05 22:50 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Republican fiscal hawks on Friday sunk a key vote on advancing the mega-bill that is the centerpiece of Donald Trump's domestic agenda, in a significant setback for the US president's tax and spending policies. Trump is pushing to usher into law his so-called "One Big, Beautiful Bill," pairing an extension of his first-term tax cuts with savings ...

US Congress Approves Budget, Unlocking Trillions for Trump's Agenda

This is Beirut, 10/04 19:03 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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The Republican-led US Congress adopted a budget Thursday that unlocks trillions of dollars for President Donald Trump's agenda, jump-starting what Democrats say is a plan to dismantle social welfare in favor of tax cuts for the rich. House Speaker Mike Johnson said the blueprint would deliver on promises Trump made in his election campaign, ...

Independent Arabiya Unveils US Congressional Bill Targeting Hezbollah and LAF

This is Beirut, 05/03 22:40 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Independent Arabiya has published details of a draft bill introduced to the US Congress by Republican Representative Greg Steube, aimed at pressuring the Lebanese government and military to curb Hezbollah’s influence. The proposed legislation, titled  "Preventing Armed Groups from Engaging in Extremism Act," calls for stringent measures against ...

Trump to Pitch Congress on Radical Government Overhaul

This is Beirut, 03/03 19:06 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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US President Donald Trump will set out his governing vision Tuesday to a country roiled by his moves to dramatically reshape the federal government and redefine foreign policy as he delivers his first address to Congress since returning to office. His speech at the US Capitol -- scheduled for 9:00 pm (0200 GMT Wednesday) -- comes just six weeks ...

Congress Certifies Trump Win, Four Years After Capitol Riot

This is Beirut, 06/01 21:50 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Donald Trump capped a historic political comeback on Monday as Congress certified his election victory, in a remarkable turn from four years ago, when a mob he had summoned to Washington ransacked the US Capitol. The president-elect spent much of his campaign facing prosecution over the 2021 insurrection, when his supporters -- fueled by his ...

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