We’re a nation of innovators, but our tax code no longer encourages it
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/op-eds/3398350/ron-estes-tax-cuts-jobs-act-extensions/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/op-eds/3398350/ron-estes-tax-cuts-jobs-act-extensions/
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We’re a nation of innovators, but our tax code no longer encourages it
U.S. risks losing its innovative edge due to expired provisions of Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Renewing immediate R&D expensing is crucial for fostering innovation.
Mike Waltz’s signal of Steve Witkoff’s ascendancy?
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/beltway-confidential/3398305/steve-witkoff-national-security-adviser-mike-waltz-resignation-trump-administration/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/beltway-confidential/3398305/steve-witkoff-national-security-adviser-mike-waltz-resignation-trump-administration/
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Mike Waltz’s signal of Steve Witkoff’s ascendancy
Mike Waltz's resignation as national security adviser signals Steve Witkoff's ascendancy. Witkoff is President Donald Trump's more natural ideological partner in foreign policy.
Daily on Energy: A lot of CRA news, Trump v. Michigan and Hawaii, and all English houses to get solar
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/daily-on-energy/3398209/daily-on-energy-a-lot-of-cra-news-trump-v-michigan-and-hawaii-and-all-english-houses-to-get-solar/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/daily-on-energy/3398209/daily-on-energy-a-lot-of-cra-news-trump-v-michigan-and-hawaii-and-all-english-houses-to-get-solar/
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Daily on Energy: A lot of CRA news, Trump v. Michigan and Hawaii, and all English houses to get solar - Washington Examiner
It was a busy week for the House and Senate, as they voted on several resolutions that canceled regulations regarding California vehicle emission standards, energy-efficient appliances, and conservation rules.
Tulsi Gabbard will ‘never rule out’ 2028 presidential run
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/campaigns/presidential/3398293/tulsi-gabbard-president-will-never-rule-out-2028-run/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/campaigns/presidential/3398293/tulsi-gabbard-president-will-never-rule-out-2028-run/
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Tulsi Gabbard will ‘never rule out’ 2028 presidential run
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard ran for president in 2020 as a Democratic candidate but is now serving in a Republican administration.
McMahon to join Owens on national tour promoting school choice bill
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/education/3398264/linda-mcmahon-burgess-owens-national-tour-school-choice-bill/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/education/3398264/linda-mcmahon-burgess-owens-national-tour-school-choice-bill/
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McMahon to join Rep. Burgess Owens on national tour promoting school choice bill - Washington Examiner
The “Our Children First” tour is set to begin with Owens and McMahon giving an on-air interview with The David Webb Show about school choice.
Liberal city councils continue transgender activism amid Trump executive orders
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/3397795/liberal-city-councils-transgender-sanctuary-cities/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/3397795/liberal-city-councils-transgender-sanctuary-cities/
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Liberal city councils continue transgender activism amid Trump executive orders
City councils across Democrat-led jurisdictions, including Spokane, Washington, and Worcester, Massachusetts, are standing firm on transgender policies.
Trump asks to refurbish Qatari plane for interim Air Force One while Boeing progress lags
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/white-house/3398308/trump-redo-qatar-plane-air-force-one-boeing/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/white-house/3398308/trump-redo-qatar-plane-air-force-one-boeing/
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Trump wants refurbished Qatari plane for interim Air Force One
Boeing has been contracted to construct a pair of Air Force One replacement jets, but the project has fallen far behind schedule.
NIH starts $500 million project for universal flu vaccine
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/healthcare/3398425/nih-starts-500-million-project-universal-flu-vaccine/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/healthcare/3398425/nih-starts-500-million-project-universal-flu-vaccine/
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NIH starts $500 million project for universal flu vaccine
Clinical trials for the NIH's new universal flu vaccine are anticipated by 2026, with FDA approval by 2029. Other viruses like COVID and bird flu will follow.
Rubio plays peacemaker in India-Pakistan tensions after Kashmir attack
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/foreign-policy/3398269/rubio-peacemaker-india-pakistan-tensions-kashmir-attack/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/foreign-policy/3398269/rubio-peacemaker-india-pakistan-tensions-kashmir-attack/
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Rubio plays peacemaker in India-Pakistan tensions after Kashmir attack - Washington Examiner
Rubio spoke over the phone with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar.
Senate Democrats champion Abrego Garcia despite new domestic abuse claims
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/senate/3398483/senate-democrats-champion-abrego-garcia-case-domestic-abuse-claims/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/senate/3398483/senate-democrats-champion-abrego-garcia-case-domestic-abuse-claims/
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Democrats stand by Abrego Garcia after new abuse revelations
Kilmar Abrego Garcia has become a central figure in the political and legal fight over President Donald Trump’s immigration policies.
McDonald’s suggests ‘uncertainty’ in Trump economy to blame for biggest drop in domestic sales since pandemic
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/business/3398355/mcdonalds-sales-down-trump-economy/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/business/3398355/mcdonalds-sales-down-trump-economy/
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McDonald’s suggests Trump economy to blame for drop in domestic sales
McDonald’s global sales also dropped by 1% during the first quarter after a positive increase last quarter.
Sanders rebukes Schumer’s claim that Democrats are ‘totally united,’ widens split with party establishment
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/senate/3398496/bernie-sanders-chuck-schumer-democrats-unity/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/senate/3398496/bernie-sanders-chuck-schumer-democrats-unity/
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Sanders rebukes Schumer’s claim that Democrats are ‘totally united' - Washington Examiner
Sanders suggested Wednesday he doesn’t believe Democrats can win elections unless they shake things up and discard establishment attachments.
Ilhan Omar tells reporter to ‘f*** off’ when asked about Democratic support for Abrego Garcia
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/campaigns/congressional/3398511/ilhan-omar-kilmar-abrego-garcia-daily-caller-reporter-democrats-el-salvador/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/campaigns/congressional/3398511/ilhan-omar-kilmar-abrego-garcia-daily-caller-reporter-democrats-el-salvador/
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Ilhan Omar tells reporter to ‘f*** off’ when asked about Democratic support for Abrego Garcia
A Daily Caller reporter asked Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) if she thought it was appropriate for Democrats to travel to El Salvador to meet with Kilmar Abrego Garcia.
Four House Democrats remove themselves from Trump impeachment resolution
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/house/3398475/house-democrats-remove-themselves-impeachment-resolution-trump/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/house/3398475/house-democrats-remove-themselves-impeachment-resolution-trump/
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Democrats remove themselves from Trump impeachment resolution
Democratic Reps. Robin Kelly, Kweisi Mfume, Jan Schakowsky, and Jerry Nadler initially signed on to Rep. Shri Thanedar’s seven articles to impeach Trump.
State Department spokeswoman learns Rubio is new national security adviser during live briefing
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/national-security/3398381/state-department-tammy-bruce-learns-marco-rubio-national-security-adviser-live/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/national-security/3398381/state-department-tammy-bruce-learns-marco-rubio-national-security-adviser-live/
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State spokeswoman learns Rubio is new national security adviser during live briefing
"It is clear that I just heard this, from you," State Department spokeswoman Tammy Bruce told a reporter after learning of her boss's additional role.
DC officials warn against congressional cuts to Medicaid for the district
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/house/3398268/dc-medicaid-cuts-republicans-democrats-budget/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/house/3398268/dc-medicaid-cuts-republicans-democrats-budget/
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DC officials warn against congressional cuts to Medicaid for the district
The higher permanent FMAP for Washington, D.C., was created in 1997 under the GOP Congress led by former House Speaker Newt Gingrich, but some leaders are now worried it could be at risk.
WATCH LIVE: Trump gives commencement speech at University of Alabama
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/3398587/watch-live-trump-alabama-commencement-speech/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/3398587/watch-live-trump-alabama-commencement-speech/
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WATCH LIVE: Trump gives commencement speech at University of Alabama
President Donald Trump is set to give the commencement address at the University of Alabama at around 7:00 p.m. ET.
Lawsuit launched over threats against Pennsylvania Trump supporters in lead-up to election
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/investigations/3396927/lawsuit-filed-threats-against-trump-supporters/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/investigations/3396927/lawsuit-filed-threats-against-trump-supporters/
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Lawsuit filed over threats against Trump supporters in election lead-up
Two Trump supporters in Pennsylvania have filed a lawsuit over death threats they received before Election Day. They said police did not investigate.
House takes up ‘Gulf of America’ renaming legislation next week
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/house/3398646/house-gulf-of-america-legislation-vote/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/house/3398646/house-gulf-of-america-legislation-vote/
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House takes up ‘Gulf of America’ renaming legislation next week - Washington Examiner
The House Rules Committee is scheduled to vote on advancing the legislation on Monday.
Trump’s pick for DC prosecutor on shaky ground with GOP senators
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/senate/3398620/trump-pick-dc-prosecutor-ed-martin-shaky-ground-gop-senators/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/senate/3398620/trump-pick-dc-prosecutor-ed-martin-shaky-ground-gop-senators/
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Trump’s controversial prosecutor pick on shaky ground in Senate - Washington Examiner
Key GOP senators have publicly raised alarms about Martin or offered little defense for an embattled nominee with a checkered past.