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Democrats try to corner Republicans on $1 billion proposal for Trump’s ballroom: From the Politics Desk

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Welcome to From the Politics Desk, a daily newsletter that brings you the NBC News Politics team’s latest reporting and analysis from the White House, Capitol Hill and the campaign trail. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. In today’s edition, Sahil Kapur previews how Democrats plan … Read more

Elon Musk and other CEOs among Trump’s U.S. delegation heading to China

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Washington — Billionaire and former Trump administration official Elon Musk will be among the high-powered business leaders who will be a part of the U.S. delegation to China this week, according to a list of names from a White House official.  President Trump is meeting Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing for a high-stakes meeting … Read more

The federal gas tax is on Trump’s hit list. Data shows how much would be saved without it.

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As national gas price averages head toward $5 per gallon, one state has already suspended its gas tax, and now President Donald Trump and his Cabinet are talking about doing the same. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. While a suspension would offer some relief, an … Read more

Group sues to block Trump’s blue resurfacing of Reflecting Pool at Lincoln Memorial

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Washington — A nonprofit architectural group is suing to block the Trump administration’s blue resurfacing of the Reflecting Pool in front of the Lincoln Memorial on the National Mall, arguing the government is not following congressionally mandated procedures before changing the historic feature. The lawsuit, filed in federal court in D.C. by The Cultural Landscape … Read more

Hantavirus cruise passengers arrive in U.S. and Trump’s frustration with Cuba: Morning Rundown

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In today’s newsletter: The 17 Americans who were aboard a hantavirus-stricken cruise ship have arrived in the U.S., one with mild symptoms. Trump is frustrated by the Cuban regime’s ability to maintain power, sources say. And food stamp cuts in Arizona offer a warning to the nation. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited … Read more

The families going hungry because of Trump’s food stamp cuts

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The Arizona Department of Economic Security, which administers federally funded SNAP benefits, acknowledged the drop in people receiving food stamps, including some who should be getting them. The state had to adjust to the new eligibility requirements under last year’s law and has also been stepping up efforts to reduce its payment error rate to … Read more

The cage match is on for tickets to Trump’s UFC fight at the White House

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As something of a professional Republican, April Melton has attended her fair share of ho-hum events in the nation’s capital. But there’s one coming up that the chair of the Black Hawk County, Iowa, GOP is dying to see up close: an Ultimate Fighting Championship extravaganza on the South Lawn of the White House next … Read more