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Americans voice objections to the administration's aggressive immigration crackdown. Grassroots candidates hope to gain traction in Western states. The new budget law slashes rural energy funds, Brazil faces steep tariffs and only select African leaders are invited to White House summit.

USDA and DHS Secretaries collaborate on a National Farm Security Action Plan. Health advocates worry about the budget megabill's impacts and Prime Minister Netanyahu nominates President Trump for a Nobel Peace Prize.

The fate of FEMA remains in the air as flooding ravages Texas, Trump again threatens aggressive tariffs and the Supreme Court considers a consequential campaign finance case.

Deadly Texas floods draw a federal response as the administration reduces emergency and weather services. States prepare to deal with cuts to schools, health care and environmental protections, while Elon Musk launches a new political party.

House Republicans send the budget megabill to the president – as critics warn of deep cuts to Medicaid, SNAP, and public health. Concerns rise over declining international student enrollment, and North Carolina may face economic implications from gerrymandering.

House Democrats vow to vote against Trump's megabill. Advocates differ on its effects on clean energy credits, and manufacturers brace for changes to EV tax credits.

Senate Republicans pass the megabill after overnight wrangling. Trump calls for deportations of US citizens who've committed crimes, despite the unpopularity of ICE's current actions and the Supreme Court may lift some campaign cash limits.

NC Republican Thom Tillis denounces Medicaid cuts in the Senate bill, over White House objections. NGOs say new work requirements for people in SNAP and Medicaid don't reflect reality and President Trump says trade talks with Canada will restart.

The Senate narrowly advances Trump's massive megabill, in spite of procedural issues. Democrats demand answers about the decision to bomb Iran's nuclear sites and Health Secretary RFK Jr. is changing how vaccines are evaluated.

The Defense Secretary criticizes press coverage of Iran air strikes. The Megabill faces setbacks in the Senate, but the White House budget director calls it necessary and its proposed Medicaid cuts could harm people with disabilities.