Lawmakers slam Trump’s move to cancel $810M in funding approved by CongressLawmakers in both parties blasted a plan by President Donald Trump to claw back more than $800 million in congressionally approved spending across the government, saying the president had no right to defy Congress in how he directs federal funding.The White House late Friday said it was taking a legally contested move to cut funding at federal agencies…Spokane Spokesman-Review12d agoWhole story →GovernmentEconomytrump funding cuts
States consider gas tax holidays ahead of Election DayGubernatorial candidates in Ohio and Massachusetts are racing to enact gas tax holidays ahead of the Nov. 3 midterm elections, part of a trend among state officials eager to give voters a break from fuel prices driven up by President Donald Trump’s war with Iran. Next week, Ohio’s Republican-controlled legislature is expected to hold a rare pre-election…Spokane Spokesman-Review12d agoWhole story →GovernmentSecurity
Arming Taiwan an important U.S. interest, Taipei official says after Trump-Xi summitTAIPEI, Taiwan – The United States providing weapons to Taiwan to protect its freedom and provide semiconductors to the world is in the U.S. national interest, a senior Taiwanese diplomat said on Saturday following a summit between the Chinese and U.S. presidents. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping ended a three-day summit on Friday…Spokane Spokesman-Review13d agoWhole story →GovernmentSecurityDonald Trumptrump xi summit
White House blocks CNN from trip on Air Force OneThe White House has blocked CNN from traveling with President Donald Trump on Air Force One for a Saturday trip to Knoxville, Tennessee, according to two people familiar with the decision, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to share sensitive details.Spokane Spokesman-Review13d agoWhole story →GovernmentDonald Trumpwhite house press access dispute
