House Republicans are making a trillion-dollar mistake
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/editorials/3399364/house-republicans-trillion-dollar-mistake-gold-card/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/editorials/3399364/house-republicans-trillion-dollar-mistake-gold-card/
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House Republicans are making a trillion-dollar mistake on immigration
President Donald Trump's gold card visa could generate $5 trillion in new revenue over 10 years, but he needs Congress to change the law to enact it.
Former Vice President Mike Pence given the ‘Profile in Courage’ Award
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/3400618/mike-pence-given-profile-in-courage-award/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/3400618/mike-pence-given-profile-in-courage-award/
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Former Vice President Mike Pence given the ‘Profile in Courage’ Award - Washington Examiner
Pence was honored for refusing to comply with President Donald Trump’s request not to certify 2020 election results in Congress on Jan. 6, 2021.
Coast Guard stacks up drug seizures south of border as Trump amps up military presence
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/national-security/3397602/coast-guard-drugs-seizures-trump-military-presence/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/national-security/3397602/coast-guard-drugs-seizures-trump-military-presence/
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Trump administration takes the war on drugs to the water - Washington Examiner
The U.S. Coast Guard has surged more crew and ships to international waters where smugglers move illegal drugs.
Jay Bhattacharya announces NIH ‘got rid’ of all beagle experiment labs
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/3400626/jay-bhattacharya-end-all-beagle-experiment-labs/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/3400626/jay-bhattacharya-end-all-beagle-experiment-labs/
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Jay Bhattacharya announces NIH ‘got rid’ of all beagle experiment labs - Washington Examiner
The announcement that beagle testing labs were ending comes after years of efforts to stop them and a post from Elon Musk claiming that DOGE would investigate.
June Social Security direct payment worth $967 goes out in 25 days
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/finance-and-economy/3399922/june-social-security-direct-payment-worth-967-goes-out-in-25-days/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/finance-and-economy/3399922/june-social-security-direct-payment-worth-967-goes-out-in-25-days/
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June Social Security direct payment worth $967 goes out in 25 days - Washington Examiner
June's Supplemental Security Income payment will go out to millions of beneficiaries in 25 days.
First round of May Social Security payments goes out in 9 days
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/finance-and-economy/3399886/first-round-of-may-social-security-payments-goes-out-in-nine-days/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/finance-and-economy/3399886/first-round-of-may-social-security-payments-goes-out-in-nine-days/
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First round of May Social Security payments goes out in nine days - Washington Examiner
The first round of May’s Social Security payments will go out to retirees in nine days.
GOP battle brews over ‘gateway drug’ of government spending: Earmarks
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/senate/3399767/gop-battle-brews-over-gateway-drug-government-spending-earmarks/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/senate/3399767/gop-battle-brews-over-gateway-drug-government-spending-earmarks/
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GOP battle brews over 'gateway drug' of government spending - Washington Examiner
Republicans say earmarks are either a chance to grab a piece of the pie for constituents or a nasty “gateway drug” to wasteful government spending.
Trump needs his team on the same Iran page
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/restoring-america/opinion-restoring-america/3399771/trump-iran-needs-team-same-page/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/restoring-america/opinion-restoring-america/3399771/trump-iran-needs-team-same-page/
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Trump needs his team on the same Iran page - Washington Examiner
President Trump's administration appears uncertain in its strategy for negotiating a new nuclear accord with Iran. Different US officials have different views.
Becoming an American
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/restoring-america/patriotism-unity/3399604/becoming-an-american-trump-citizenship/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/restoring-america/patriotism-unity/3399604/becoming-an-american-trump-citizenship/
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Becoming an American
This week, the Washington Examiner's Restoring America section will explore the failings of the legal immigration system and what it means to become an American.
Gen Z lawmakers plot ways to build on Trump’s youth vote success
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/campaigns/congressional/3399551/gen-z-lawmakers-build-trump-youth-vote-success/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/campaigns/congressional/3399551/gen-z-lawmakers-build-trump-youth-vote-success/
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Gen Z lawmakers plot ways to build on Trump’s youth vote success - Washington Examiner
Lawmakers aged 25 to 35 traveled from across the country to meet with GOP leadership to discuss reaching younger voters and getting their generation involved.
Gas prices: Slightly more expensive than a week ago
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/3400631/gas-prices-more-expensive-than-week-ago/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/3400631/gas-prices-more-expensive-than-week-ago/
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Gas prices: Slightly more expensive than a week ago - Washington Examiner
The national average price for regular gas is $3.165 per gallon on Monday. According to AAA, gas prices increased slightly from a week ago, when a gallon of regular gas cost $3.149. On a positive note for commuters, Monday’s fuel costs were less expensive…
Freedom Caucus, once a vocal ‘think tank’ minority, now whips for Trump establishment agenda
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/house/3400460/freedom-caucus-10-years-trump-establishment-agenda/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/house/3400460/freedom-caucus-10-years-trump-establishment-agenda/
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Freedom Caucus at 10 years: Rebels become Trump's top supporter
Over the last 10 years, the Freedom Caucus grew from a small conservative "think tank" into a forceful bloc that whips Republicans on Donald Trump's agenda.
Republicans uneasy over civil liberties backlash to Trump
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/senate/3399661/trump-judicial-fights-civil-liberties-concerns/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/senate/3399661/trump-judicial-fights-civil-liberties-concerns/
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Trump's civil liberties backlash causes discomfort for Republicans
Trump's deportation operation has coincided with more public interest in civil liberties and given some Republicans pause.
How Trump’s first- and second-term 100-day marks compare
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/white-house/3399105/trump-100-day-mark-compare-first-second-term/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/white-house/3399105/trump-100-day-mark-compare-first-second-term/
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How Trump's second term stacks up to his first
President Donald Trump's first 100 days in office saw a more targeted administration compared to the first 100 days of his first White House.
‘Maybe it’s not possible.’ Trump vacillates between hope and pessimism over prospects for peace in Ukraine
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/defense/3400636/maybe-not-possible-peace-ukraine/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/defense/3400636/maybe-not-possible-peace-ukraine/
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‘Maybe it’s not possible.’ Trump vacillates between hope and pessimism over prospects for peace in Ukraine - Washington Examiner
Daily on Defense: Trump’s Ukraine dilemma, Putin’s latest threats, Kyiv under fire, GOP lawmakers unimpressed with Trump’s $1 trillion DOD budget plan.
For immigrants, unity, not diversity, is what makes them American
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/restoring-america/patriotism-unity/3399499/immigrants-unity-what-makes-them-american/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/restoring-america/patriotism-unity/3399499/immigrants-unity-what-makes-them-american/
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For immigrants, unity, not diversity, is what makes them American
Abraham Lincoln believed that assimilation of immigrants is best achieved by a common dedication to the principles of the Declaration of Independence.
Trump administration pushes self-deportation as ideal way for immigrants to leave US
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/in_focus/3398255/trump-administration-pushes-self-deportation-immigrants/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/in_focus/3398255/trump-administration-pushes-self-deportation-immigrants/
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Trump administration pushes self-deportation as ideal way to leave US
The White House wants to convince millions of immigrants to choose self-deportation by making their lives too uncomfortable to stay in the United States.
Trump expected to announce DC as host of 2027 NFL draft
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/white-house/3400646/trump-announce-washington-dc-host-2027-nfl-draft/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/white-house/3400646/trump-announce-washington-dc-host-2027-nfl-draft/
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Trump expected to announce DC as host of 2027 NFL draft
The last time the district held the NFL draft was in 1941, and it was largely held in New York City until the last decade.
America has more foreign residents than ever
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/restoring-america/patriotism-unity/3399780/america-foreign-born-residents-immigrant-population/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/restoring-america/patriotism-unity/3399780/america-foreign-born-residents-immigrant-population/
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America has more foreign-born residents than ever
There are more than 53 million foreign-born or immigrant residents (legal and illegal alike) living in the U.S., a record high in American history.
Education Department resumes collecting loans for 5 million borrowers in default
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/education/3400689/education-department-resumes-collecting-loans-5-million-borrowers-default/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/education/3400689/education-department-resumes-collecting-loans-5-million-borrowers-default/
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Education Department resumes collecting loans for borrowers in default
Currently, 5 million borrowers are in default, which is when they haven’t paid on their loans in over 270 days.