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Pentagon asks Congress for $80 billion as Iran war costs rise

The Pentagon has put forth a request for an additional $80 billion to enhance funding aimed at addressing the ongoing conflict with Iran. This appeal arrives during the Trump administration's drive for elevated defense spending. With certain Democrats expressing trepidation regarding financial implications and war expenditures, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth…

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Pentagon seeks $80 billion from Congress for Iran war

The Pentagon is seeking an additional $80 billion, primarily for the ongoing conflict with Iran, adding to President Trump's substantial defense spending proposals. This request faces skepticism from lawmakers concerned about the war's justification and the high cost of living for Americans. While some Republicans see it as an investment…

The Economic Times

Surveillance reauthorization stuck amid Trump’s Pulte pick

Congress spent another day stalled on the renewal of a key surveillance authority Tuesday, as President Donald Trump declined to help clear a legislative path and instead dug in on his temporary choice in Bill Pulte as acting director of national intelligence. Lawmakers and the White House are sliding closer…

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Senate ‘slipping further down the slope’

As senators headed Wednesday into their latest “vote-a-rama,” one thing was clear: Not many of them were happy. The procedural hallmark involves a series of unlimited amendment votes and is often bemoaned because of its marathon pace, twilight-hour votes and embarrassingly large pizza deliveries to the U.S. Capitol. But Republicans’…

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Mullin testimony doesn't "close the gap" on DHS shutdown

"You will understand if that raises our antenna," one Senate Democrat said.

Axios

Online liability shield still a lightning rod after 30 years

Senators on both sides of the aisle criticized liability protections for social media platforms at a Senate Commerce Committee hearing on Wednesday, but largely stopped short of supporting a full repeal as sought by some lawmakers. The hearing, billed as a review of Section 230 of a 1996 communications law…

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Trump Threatens to Ban Major US News Outlets Over Coverage of 'Fake' Iran Strikes on US Planes

The Trump administration escalates its campaign against independent journalism by threatening to revoke US broadcasters' licenses over alleged 'fake news' war reporting.

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Former Rep. Colleen Hanabusa remembered as trailblazer

Former Rep. Colleen Hanabusa, a Hawaii Democrat who made history as the first woman president of the Hawaii state Senate before serving four terms in the U.S. House, died on March 5 after a battle with cancer. Hanabusa was 74. Hawaii Gov. Josh Green ordered flags at half mast, praising…

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Senator Elizabeth Warren Warns Trump Has No Plan and Says US War Is Based on Lies, Risking Prolonged Conflict

Senator Elizabeth Warren exposes lack of strategy in Iran conflict after classified briefing. Over 150 casualties at Iranian school, 6 US service members dead. Congress debates War Powers Resolution.

International Business Times UK

White House rejects Democrats' DHS demands to unlock funding bill

The White House rejected a Democratic call for restraints on immigration agents, saying talks should be separate from a big spending measure.

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New Minnesota shooting leaves spending package in peril

The risk of another partial government shutdown escalated Saturday after federal agents killed a Minnesota man amid an immigration crackdown.

Roll Call

'Absolutely Rolled': U.S. Officials Blast Canada's Cheap Chinese EV Deal

China Inc.'s biggest move into North America yet has industry officials and politicians on edge. But affordability concerns take center stage.

InsideEVs

Outrage after CBS pulls 60 Minutes segment on El Salvador’s Cecot prison

Controversially appointed editor-in-chief Bari Weiss says: ‘I held that story and I held it because it wasn’t ready’

The Guardian - US

Democratic senators balk on vote against Marjorie Taylor Greene’s anti-trans bill

The bill would need seven Democratic senators to join Republicans

The Independent UK

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‘There’s always money for vanity’: Brian Schatz believes that there is enough money, but just not for Americans, and the people agree

Since assuming office for a second term this year, the Donald Trump administration has made multiple decisions which has heavily impacted the country’s citizens, not in the best way.

Reason

Democrats' Bill Would Let Federal Workers Skip Paying Rent During Government Shutdowns

Suspending federal workers' civil obligations during government shutdowns would be bad news for property rights, landlords, and tenants.

Axios

The seven Democratic senators whose votes could be key to ending the government shutdown

These are the senators we're watching closely for signs of movement.

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Trump to meet with Democratic leaders ahead of shutdown deadline - Roll Call

The White House and congressional leaders say the president and top Democrats are expected to meet this week to try to avoid a shutdown.

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GOP changes Senate rules to speed some confirmations - Roll Call

For months, Democrats have forced the GOP majority to use valuable floor time on procedural votes, slowing down the confirmation process.

The Independent UK

Moderate Democrats now changing tune on Israel over starvation of Gaza: ‘Moral obligation’

As Democratic voters’ support for Gaza erodes, Democratic lawmakers follow suit

The Independent UK

Bernie Sanders puts Senate Democrats on notice over Gaza – and on the record with vote to block arms to Israel

NEWS ANALYSIS: Sanders says ‘the American people are sick and tired of supporting a racist extremist government in Israel.’ The democratic socialist is trying to move Democrats to match voter sentiment, Eric Garcia writes

Reason

One Big Beautiful Housing Supply Bill

Congress considers a consensus housing supply bill while the White House cracks down on the homeless.

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GOP narrowly advances rescissions package to Senate floor - Roll Call

Senate Republicans had barely enough votes Tuesday to advance President Trump's proposal to claw back money appropriated for public broadcasting and foreign aid.

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Trump’s proposed NOAA cuts meet Senate appropriators’ opposition - Roll Call

Members of Congress are expressing renewed support for the nation’s weather forecasting system after deadly flooding in Texas and elsewhere.

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At the Races: One big beautiful campaign - Roll Call

Catch up on the political news of the past week in the latest At the Races newsletter, including budget reconciliation and the 2026 midterms.

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