Washington delivered another busy run of political and economic headlines, with President Donald Trump facing criticism from Democrats and former allies. Here are five stories that shaped the week’s conversation.
Schumer Attacks Russia Sanctions Waiver
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) criticized Trump after the president signed an executive order waiving Russia sanctions under the Graham Act.
Schumer called the waiver a gift to Vladimir Putin, writing on X, “Americans need relief from skyrocketing prices.”
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Massie Warns About The Cost Of Spending
Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) said citizens ultimately fund every dollar the government spends, as projections show the U.S. deficit reaching 6.1% of GDP in 2027, the highest among five major developed economies.
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Warren Questions The Social Security Increase
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) said the average retiree’s projected $75 monthly increase from the 2027 cost-of-living adjustment “barely covers a tank of gas.”
The Social Security Administration announced a 3.6% COLA, and lawmakers questioned whether it keeps pace with rising expenses.
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Europe Rejects Trump’s Frozen-Assets Proposal
The Trump administration reportedly proposed that European countries move frozen Russian sovereign assets into a U.S.-controlled vehicle to help restart Ukraine peace talks.
European delegates rejected the proposal.
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Greene Turns Trump’s Poem Against Him
Former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene rebuked Trump after receiving a campaign email asking, “Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor, did I do something wrong?”
She accused him of abandoning “America First” and called him “the snake” from his own poem.
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