US Congress2 days agoBill Gates says Epstein wanted personal relationship, but he 'never reciprocated' The Microsoft co-founder spent hours talking to lawmakers behind closed doors, where he also said Epstein used his marital infidelities to pressure him.2 days ago7 days agoUS Senate approves $70bn for Trump immigration agenciesThe package to fund agencies including ICE until the end of Trump's term had face Democratic opposition over immigration agents killing two US citizens.7 days ago8 days agoHouse Republicans break with Trump again to approve Ukraine aidSome 18 Republicans joined the Democrats to back the measure, after a smaller group broke ranks on another vote in recent days.8 days ago4 Jun 2026Senate Republicans axe $1bn for Trump's new White House ballroomThe bill to fund immigration agencies has been delayed by opposition to Trump's 'anti-weaponisation fund'.4 Jun 20263 Jun 2026The end of Trump's 'anti-weaponisation' fund is another sign Republicans are fighting backThe $1.8bn fund would have paid people the Trump administration decided were unjustly and politically targeted.3 Jun 20263 Jun 2026Trump administration drops $1.8bn 'anti-weaponisation' fundActing Attorney General Todd Blanche's announcement to abandon the fund comes amid pushback from top Republican lawmakers. 3 Jun 202628 May 2026US government prepares to print $250 note featuring Trump's faceFederal law bars printing images of living people on US currency, but Trump allies in Congress are moving to make an exception.28 May 202622 May 2026Who's eligible for the 'Anti-Weaponisation Fund'? Trump's critics think they might beEligibility for the fund appear broad, as Republicans and Democrats demand answers and guardrails22 May 202622 May 2026'Stupid on stilts' - Trump's investigation compensation fund draws ire of RepublicansThe $1.8bn (£1.3bn) fund compensates individuals "unfairly" investigated under previous presidents. 22 May 2026...
