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Trump officials admit they are unaware of plans to turn DC arch into ‘military complex’ like the president promised

Trump wants to put ‘large numbers of drones’ and ‘snipers’ on the structure. Planners say they haven’t received any designs for it

The Independent UK · Sep 30

As Trump seeks to demolish Kennedy Center his DOJ claims icon is going broke

DOJ says the venue is ‘in a state of collapse’ while the president’s Senate ally blocks legislation that would prevent him from demolishing it altogether

The Independent UK · Sep 29

Wildfire bill to ease path for controlled burns passes Senate

The Senate passed legislation that would amend the Clean Air Act to ensure states would not be penalized for conducting prescribed burns intended to prevent larger, uncontrolled wildfires by unanimous consent on Tuesday. Under current law, states are required to meet air quality standards for particulate matter pollution. Controlled burns can…

Roll Call · Sep 29

Trump administration allegedly weighs developer’s plan to build private road in Yosemite National Park

The land would be used to build a roadway connecting the park to rental cabins and a lodge for tourists

The Independent UK · Sep 2

Wildland firefighting bill gains steam as smoke reaches Congress

Wildfire smoke drifting into Washington, D.C., from the Western U.S. and Canada this summer made it hard to ignore the national threat stronger wildfires pose to lawmakers’ constituents across the country. As a result, a bipartisan coalition led by Western lawmakers has a better shot this year at enacting legislation…

Roll Call · Aug 19

Jeff Merkley Wants To Save Big Government From Donald Trump

The Oregon senator's "For Our Republic Act" would check many of the president's abuses while preserving the powerful federal state he commands.

Reason · Aug 14

Trump’s ‘Golden Fleet’ of battleships could cost $455B, blowing past original estimates

Democrats are fighting to withhold funding for the new ship-building program

The Independent UK · Aug 6

Lawmakers push for a more robust Epstein Files Transparency Act – but would Trump sign it?

After the justice department botched file rollout under the original act, lawmakers now want legislation with teeth

The Guardian - US · Aug 3

Trump administration seeks millions to cover Freedom 250 celebrations

IN FULL

The Independent UK · Jul 29

Trump demands another $10M from Congress to cover his disastrous Freedom 250 event costs

Democratic senator wants a ‘full accounting’ for Freedom 250’s spending after the administation’s latest request for a ‘bailout’

The Independent UK · Jul 29