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Iran ceasefire gives lawmakers whiplash ahead of high-stakes war powers vote

Iran ceasefire gives lawmakers whiplash ahead of high-stakes war powers vote

admin June 24, 2025

An Israel-Iran ceasefire announced Monday eased tensions in Congress that the United States...

Thune runs into ‘big, beautiful bill’ time crunch ahead of July 4 deadline

Thune runs into ‘big, beautiful bill’ time crunch ahead of July 4 deadline

admin June 23, 2025

Senate Republicans are straining to meet a July 4 deadline to pass President...

House Steering Committee recommends Robert Garcia for top Democrat on House Oversight Committee

House Steering Committee recommends Robert Garcia for top Democrat on House Oversight Committee

admin June 23, 2025

The House Democratic Steering Committee recommended Rep. Robert Garcia (D-CA) to be the...

Hakeem Jeffries says ‘Gang of Eight’ has yet to be briefed on Iran strikes

Hakeem Jeffries says ‘Gang of Eight’ has yet to be briefed on Iran strikes

admin June 23, 2025

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) criticized the White House for not yet...

Ford to open EV battery plant despite GOP effort to pull plug on tax credits

Ford to open EV battery plant despite GOP effort to pull plug on tax credits

admin June 23, 2025

Ford is planning to proceed with opening an electric vehicle battery plant in...

What war powers does Trump have and when can he use them?

What war powers does Trump have and when can he use them?

admin June 23, 2025

President Donald Trump’s strikes on nuclear strongholds in Iran have prompted debate about...

GOP forced to strike policy weakening judges’ powers from Trump tax bill

GOP forced to strike policy weakening judges’ powers from Trump tax bill

admin June 23, 2025

An effort by Senate Republicans to restrict the power of federal judges to...

Greg Steube doubts any action by Congress to limit Trump’s war powers

Greg Steube doubts any action by Congress to limit Trump’s war powers

admin June 22, 2025

Rep. Greg Steube (R-FL) pushed back against the idea that Congress will attempt...

Tim Kaine predicts war resolution will get ‘Republican votes’

Tim Kaine predicts war resolution will get ‘Republican votes’

admin June 22, 2025

Sen. Tim Kaine (D-VA) expects he will get some Senate Republicans to cross...

Markwayne Mullin defends Iran strikes that were ‘well within’ Trump’s authority

Markwayne Mullin defends Iran strikes that were ‘well within’ Trump’s authority

admin June 22, 2025

Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) defended President Donald Trump‘s authority to issue three strikes...