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Trump Seeks $3.6 Trillion in Cuts to Reshape US Government

President Donald Trump would dramatically reduce the U.S. government’s role in society with $3.6 trillion in spending cuts over the next 10 years in a budget plan that shrinks the safety net for the poor, recent college graduates and farmers.

May 23, 2017
Government

Trump Threatens Government Shutdown After Democrats Win Deal

President Donald Trump threatened May 2 to force a government shutdown later this year after congressional Democrats and Republicans struck a budget deal that largely neglected his priorities.

May 2, 2017
Government

Trump Orders Review of Regs for Farmers

President Donald Trump signed an executive order aimed at promoting agriculture and rural prosperity by cutting regulations for farmers and food processors.

May 1, 2017
Government

White House Proposes Slashing Corporate Federal Income-Tax Rate to 15%

The White House made its opening bid for what officials called the “biggest tax cut” in U.S. history — with cuts that would benefit businesses, the middle class and certain high-earning individuals — but left unanswered questions about whether the plan would be paid for, or how.

April 26, 2017
Government

Trucking Leaders Meet With Trump to Support Repeal of Affordable Care Act

WASHINGTON — Trucking leaders met with President Trump on March 23 to lend their support to his efforts to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act, and to open a dialogue that they hope will lead to further discussion of the nation’s infrastructure.

March 27, 2017
Government

Trump Meets With Trucking Leaders

WASHINGTON — Trucking leaders met with President Trump to lend their support to his efforts to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act and to open a dialogue that they hope will lead to further discussion of the nation’s infrastructure. See photos, video.

March 27, 2017
Government

Trucking Leaders Talk Health Care With Trump at White House

President Trump intends to make the country better aware of truck drivers' challenges, such as health care, when he meets with industry executives at the White House on March 23.  

March 23, 2017
Government

White House Seeks Public Input on Reorganizing Federal Agencies

The White House is asking the public to weigh in on its plan for enhancing efficiency throughout federal agencies, according to an executive order President Trump signed March 13.

March 20, 2017
Government

White House Seeks Public Input for Government Overhaul

Suggestions from the public on how to enhance efficiency at federal agencies will be collected beginning March 16, according to an executive order President Trump signed in the beginning of the week.

March 15, 2017
Government

US Will Reclaim Global Supply Chain, Trump Trade Aide Says

The United States is seeking more “reciprocal” trade with other countries in a bid to boost growth, reduce the trade deficit and keep American production capacity out of foreign hands, White House trade adviser Peter Navarro said.

March 6, 2017