Sen. Scott: Trump Won’t Punt Iran Nuclear Demands

Senator Rick Scott (R-FL), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations and Armed Services Committees, says he would be “shocked” if President Trump agreed to delay the nuclear component of any Iran deal. He also backs Trump’s proposed weaponization fund while saying he won’t seek taxpayer compensation himself. He speaks with Kailey Leinz and Joe Mathieu on Bloomberg’s "Balance of Power."

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Trump Ordered to Address ‘Grievous’ Fraud Claims in IRS Case

A federal judge ordered President Donald Trump to respond to “grievous allegations” that his deal with the government to create a $1.8 billion fund to resolve his lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service was the result of a “fraud” on the court.

Trump Retreats From Kennedy Center Project After Court Loss

President Donald Trump said on Friday he would turn over control of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts to Congress, appearing to retreat from his bid to close and renovate the venue after a federal judge blocked his plans.

Labor Watchdog Urges Congress to Toughen Pension Protections

The Labor Department’s Inspector General is calling on lawmakers to undertake a series of changes to strengthen pension protection laws, including giving the department’s benefits regulator greater autonomy over audits, as part of a report on the office’s efforts to combat fraud.

Colleges Facing Closure May Get Relief From Easier Mergers

The US Department of Education wants to grease the wheels for college mergers and acquisitions, a rare Trump administration proposal with broad support from university leaders who see the policy helping the sector withstand a wave of financial distress.

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BGOV Bill Analysis: Amended H.R. 6644, House Housing Package

The Housing and Urban Development Department would create new programs to support affordable housing, ramp up housing production in states and cities, and ease environmental regulations for federally funded housing developments under the House’s latest proposal on H.R. 6644 released on May 19.

BGOV OnPoint: Gas Tax Holidays Floated With Mixed Reception

Calls for a gas tax holiday have grown at the federal and state level as policymakers look to alleviate a key pain point for consumers ahead of the midterm elections.

BGOV OnPoint: Data Center Boom Confounds Policymakers

Federal and state lawmakers are grappling with the rapid development of data centers powering artificial intelligence technologies and straining resources.

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