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Jamie Dupree: Republicans stop time to avoid voting on Trump’s tariffs
Three times in recent weeks, House Speaker Mike Johnson has put the calendar on hold — all to avoid uncomfortable votes for the GOP tied to President Donald Trump.
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Jamie Dupree: The border numbers tell a story that’s good and bad
Foreign tourism is down in the United States as authorities crack down on illegal crossings at the southern border.
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Jamie Dupree: NASA nominee avoids answering a simple question — where was Elon Musk?
Trump's nominee to lead NASA faces questions on Elon Musk and takes a pass
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Jamie Dupree: Trump leaves Congress with whiplash on tariffs
Trump's on-again off-again tariffs fluster Congress and Wall Street.
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Jamie Dupree: Republicans shut down the House over new moms and dads
The House speaker doesn't support a bipartisan plan to give lawmakers who are new parents the ability to vote remotely for six weeks following the birth of a baby.
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Jamie Dupree: DOGE changes inside Social Security worry both parties
Bipartisan worry about DOGE's changes to Social Security.
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Jamie Dupree: Trump and Musk stir impeachment push in Congress
President Donald Trump and Elon Musk are fueling talk of impeaching judges who rule against the administration.
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Jamie Dupree: Republicans try something new on government funding
It was the first time since Republicans won back the House in 2022 that they didn’t need help from Democrats to keep the government funded.
Jamie Dupree: Democrats still searching for their Trump message
Democrats appear to have no clear strategic response as Trump slashes federal workforce.
Jamie Dupree: Veterans’ groups speak out against federal job cuts
Veterans make up about one-quarter of the entire federal workforce. The Veterans of Foreign Wars commander told congress veterans "are being indiscriminately harmed,."