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President Donald Trump is facing sharp criticism from congressional Democrats following a private dinner with top investors tied to his latest business venture: a meme-themed cryptocurrency
President Trump’s top legislative priority was a victory for him and for Speaker Mike Johnson, who kept the president’s trust throughout tricky negotiations.
On Friday evening, Moody’s downgraded the United States’ overall credit-rating—from the highest level of AAA—to one notch lower, AA1, based on years of rising debt and Donald Trump’s tax cut plan, which the non-partisan Committee for a Responsible Budget has calculated could add $2.5 trillion more in debt.
Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa, the former militant commander who led the overthrow, says he is working to build an inclusive government friendly to the West. Some Trump administration officials are pushing to lift or waive sanctions as fast as possible without demanding tough conditions first.
Donald Trump can still cut deals and issue orders. But the U.S. president’s power has waned since he imposed sky-high tariffs in April, only to backtrack. In particular, the balance of power between the United States and China,
A judge blocked Trump from banning international enrollment at Harvard. Trump’s bill would nix billions for climate projects in GOP states. The bill also adds $150 billion for Trump’s immigration enforcement.