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Republicans send mixed signals on Trump’s Iran war objectives

Trump cites need to take out Tehran’s nuclear ambitions, missile systems, navy and ability to support violent proxy groups.

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This week: Iran war powers, DHS funding top congressional agenda

Both chambers of Congress are poised to vote on efforts to halt the U.S. military action against Iran without congressional authorization.

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War powers votes unlikely to rein in Trump after Iran strikes

A procedural vote on the resolution could happen as soon as Tuesday, according to a source familiar with the situation.

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War Powers votes loom for Congress after U.S. strikes Iran

War Powers votes loom for Congress after U.S. strikes Iran - Defense

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Moratorium on federal employee layoffs lapses amid shutdown

A moratorium on federal employee layoffs lapsed with the partial shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security.

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Trump plays coy on Texas Senate GOP primary endorsement in Corpus Christi

President Trump teased an endorsement in Texas' GOP Senate primary — but he didn't say who he would prefer advance to the general election.

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Bill Clinton tells lawmakers he saw no Epstein misconduct

Former President Bill Clinton denied any wrongdoing in his interactions with Jeffrey Epstein during a deposition with a House panel.

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North Carolina primary becomes an early test for Democrats

Rematch of 2022 Democratic primary features Rep. Valerie Foushee vs. Durham County Commissioner Nida Allam.

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Does labeling protest ‘domestic terrorism’ weaken national security — and First Amendment protections?

And does the Trump administration’s expansive definition of the term clash with First Amendment rights? Rachel Levinson-Waldman explains on Equal Time.

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Supreme Court weighs legality of gun ban for drug users

The Supreme Court is set to hear arguments Monday over a federal law banning drug users from buying or possessing firearms.

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Photos of the week | February 20-26, 2026

President Donald Trump's State of the Union address and the "Doggi Gras Pawrade" highlighted the week in Congress.

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Bipartisan Senate bill promises 'commonsense fixes' to IRS

Senate Finance Committee leaders introduced a bipartisan bill Thursday to overhaul the procedures and administration of the IRS.

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Tillis threatens nominee holds over immigration data request

GOP Sen. Thom Tillis has threatened to place a hold on additional nominees if he doesn't get data he requested from DHS.

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Hill added $34 billion in unrequested defense program funds

Congress added billions of dollars beyond the Pentagon’s budget request for research and procurement projects that receive little scrutiny.

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The search for Democrats’ HR 1

At their annual policy retreat in Virginia this week, House Democrats talked affordability — and exactly what that means.

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Senators question Pentagon official over El Paso airspace closure

A Pentagon official brushed off criticism over the department’s role in the FAA's brief closure of airspace over El Paso this month.

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Hillary Clinton tells lawmakers she has no Epstein case information

Former secretary of State told House lawmakers she did not have information on the past criminal investigation into Jeffrey Epstein.

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At the Races: Make Tuesday nights political again

Catch up on the political news of the past week in the latest At the Races newsletter, including State of the Union fallout and Texas primaries closing in.

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Senate Judiciary advances child online safety measures

Package would address sentencing guidelines for child sexual abuse material, threats to distribute and coercion schemes.

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House misses its own deadline for bill to expand ethanol sales

House Republicans blew past a deadline to release legislation that would allow the year-round sale of E15 gasoline last week.

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Beads, bones and bipartisanship: Tillis’ last pawrade

Dogs strut down the halls of Hart in what’s become a popular Capitol Hill tradition — a costume parade featuring lawmakers, staff and their dressed-up pets.

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Push for a ‘talking filibuster’ stalls in Senate GOP conference

The plan is a nonstarter for most GOP senators, who have warned of a monthslong suck of precious floor time.

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That’s entertainment! Or not. State of the Union 2026

Jason Dick and Brandon Wetherbee discuss the artistic merits of the 2026 State of the Union, whether Hollywood or Washington is the entertainment capital and the reasons for sitting through President Donald Trump’s 1 hour, 47-minute, 43-second event. Show Notes:

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Capitol Lens | Pausing for paws

Sen. Thom Tillis introduces Babydog to the crowd gathered for the “Doggi Gras Pawrade” in the Hart building’s atrium on Wednesday.

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ATF pick decries GOP-led budget cuts

ATF nominee pledges to target violent crime and focus on repeat violent offenders, serial shooters and gang members.

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