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US Capitol building representing Trump $1.5 trillion defense budget 2027 political debate

Trump $1.5 Trillion Defense Budget 2027: Full Details, Spending Breakdown and Economic Impact

WASHINGTON — April 4, 2026 — The Trump $1.5 trillion defense budget 2027 proposal has ignited a major political debate in the United States, as lawmakers evaluate what could become the largest military spending plan in modern history. The proposal represents a sharp escalation in defense funding and signals a significant shift in national priorities […]

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US Capitol building in Washington during Senate vote on Iran war powers resolution

53–47 Senate Showdown: US Blocks Iran War Powers Resolution, Trump Retains Full Military Authority

WASHINGTON — March 19, 2026 The US Senate Iran war powers resolution was blocked in a narrow 53–47 vote, allowing President Donald Trump to retain full authority over ongoing military operations against Iran and exposing deep divisions within Washington over the limits of executive power during times of conflict. The decision marks a significant political

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Federal Labor Ruling 2026 at the U.S. Capitol following appeals court decision

Key Federal Labor Ruling 2026: Appeals Court Backs Trump Policy Shift

WASHINGTON — A U.S. appeals court on Thursday allowed President Donald Trump’s executive order limiting collective bargaining rights for many federal employees to take effect, reversing a lower court’s temporary block and clearing the way for the administration to implement revised bargaining rules. The development is being reported as the Federal Labor Ruling 2026. The

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