Congress Avoids Shutdown to Fund Government One Week
Congress votes to keep federal agencies open for one week deferring a border wall and health care clash. Leaders seek a longer funding deal through September while White House and conservatives push for a health care vote next week.
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Trump vows to NRA amid 100 day push
Trump addresses the National Rifle Association promising no infringement on gun rights and pledging more administration actions. He credits supporters for his victory and frames the 100 day milestone as an end to the “eight-year assault” on the Second Amendment. He touts immigration crackdowns and a border wall agenda.
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Court freezes Clean Power Plan lawsuits halting EPA rule fight
A federal court stayed litigation against the Obama era Clean Power Plan for 60 days under an executive order. The ruling pauses cases against the EPA rule as the agency reviews the policy with possible full reconsideration. Supporters and opponents react as EPA proceeds with review.
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Tillerson urges painful new sanctions on North Korea
U S Secretary of State Rex Tillerson at a U N Security Council session urged new economic penalties on North Korea and warned of possible military action if diplomacy fails. He pressed to halt imports including coal and end the guest worker program while pledging all options remain on the table.
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