Lawrence Wilson

2 weeks ago | theepochtimes.com | Lawrence Wilson |Nathan Worcester

President Donald Trump met with House Republicans on May 20 to urge unified action on the budget reconciliation bill that is the foundation for his second-term agenda. Trump’s message to Republicans was a call to action, according to Rep. Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.). “We all have tinkered enough. It is time to land the plane,” Johnson told reporters. Rep.

4 weeks ago | gopusa.com | Andrew Moran |Lawrence Wilson

The federal government is likely to exceed its statutory debt limit in August, when Congress is slated for a recess, according to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. The timing of the so-called X date is likely to place added pressure on Congress to pass a much-anticipated sweeping policy bill within the next few weeks, which is expected to provide an increase in the borrowing limit and advance key parts of President Donald Trump’s agenda, including tax cut, border, and energy measures.

1 month ago | theepochtimes.com | Lawrence Wilson |Terri Wu

By Lawrence Wilson, Terri Wu|April 29, 2025Updated:April 29, 2025President Donald Trump’s second term has been characterized by swift action and stiff opposition. Benefiting from four years of experience followed by four years of preparation, Trump launched a barrage of executive orders within hours of taking the oath of office on Jan. 20. The relentless pace continued as Trump issued new executive orders, memoranda, and proclamations nearly every day, more than 220 in all.

1 month ago | theepochtimes.com | Nathan Worcester |Lawrence Wilson

The second Trump administration has broken new ground in many areas. One big area is its Department of Government Efficiency, better known as DOGE. Although DOGE cannot make cuts directly, it has led an effort across agencies to trim spending. Its stated focus has been to reduce waste, fraud, and abuse, as well as to modernize government technology. Republicans have celebrated the time-limited initiative, which sunsets on July 4, 2026. So have some observers in Washington.

Mar 3, 2025 | theepochtimes.com | Lawrence Wilson |Nathan Worcester

By Lawrence Wilson, Nathan Worcester|March 03, 2025Updated:March 03, 2025The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by entrepreneur Elon Musk, has reported $65 billion in spending reductions during the first six weeks of the Trump administration.