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Trump’s ‘Department of War’ Name Change Could Cost $125 Million
President Donald Trump’s move to revive the name “Department of War” could cost anywhere from a few million dollars to more than $125 million, depending on how aggressively the Pentagon tries to carry out the change, according to an analysis by the Congressional Budget Office.
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What’s at Stake in the Fight Over the Voting Rights Act
The Voting Rights Act of 1965 was a landmark law enacted to enforce voting protections enshrined in the US Constitution and eliminate longstanding obstacles to voter participation. Now, the Supreme Court is considering whether to narrow some of its key provisions.
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Trump Cuts Shrink Federal Workforce Across Nearly All Agencies
President Donald Trump’s cuts to the federal workforce in 2025 hit every major agency last year — with cabinet departments including Education, Housing and Treasury taking the brunt of the downsizing, according to government data released Thursday.
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Trump Demands Smithsonian Documents Ahead of 250th Anniversary
The White House is raising the pressure on the Smithsonian Institution to turn over extensive internal records as part of a broader effort to assert control over how US history is presented — and threatening to withhold congressionally authorized funding if it doesn’t comply by Jan. 13.
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Trump’s $1,776 ‘Warrior Dividend’ Will Be Tax-Free, Hegseth Says
President Donald Trump’s promise to send 1.45 million US troops a “warrior dividend” worth $1,776 will be tax-free, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Thursday — an unusual maneuver that was previewed in the “One Big Beautiful Bill” when it became law last summer.
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