The decision on whether to abolish the department is one that only Congress can make. The president does not have the authority to completely abolish the department.
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Congress
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Tonight, President Trump made his triumphant return to Congress to share his bold, optimistic vision for renewing the American Dream.
I have sent Congress a detailed funding request laying out exactly how we will eliminate these threats to protect our homeland and complete the largest deportation operation in American history.
I am a NO on the CR. Congress needs to do its job and pass a conservative budget! CR's are code for Continued Rubberstamp of fraud, waste, and abuse.
Congress has only 10 days until a government shutdown, and Speaker Johnson still hasn't brought a single one of the 12 spending bills he promised.
Turner served his community faithfully, not only as a member of Congress, but as a former state legislator and a mayor of Houston.
Congress seemed to favor incentivizing onsite storage, which appears to be a different thing than prohibiting off-site storage.
In so many words, Trump urged Congress to pass his 'big, beautiful budget.'
Just like the last time he addressed the Congress, President Trump's speech tonight was another manifesto of mistruths.
I could not in good conscience sit through this speech and give an audience to someone who operates with lawless disregard for Congress...
It's important to have a strong, determined and dignified Democratic presence in the chamber.
I could not in good conscience sit through this speech and give an audience to someone who operates with lawless disregard for Congress and the people of this nation.
I could not in good conscience sit through this speech and give an audience to someone who operates with lawless disregard for Congress...
Trump and congressional Republicans appear intent on axing Medicaid.
If your congressman refuses to meet, I'll come host an event in their district to help local Democrats beat 'em.
Members of Congress should not be allowed to buy and sell individual stock. We are here to serve the public, not to profiteer.
Congress should not pass a full-year CR that would cede immense discretion and authority to President Trump, Elon Musk, and Russ Vought.
The Republicans have the majority. They need to put forward a package that can pass the House and the Senate.