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Despite impasse on CR, Thune pushes forward on DHS spending bill

The battle over immigration enforcement has become a fight over whether to temporarily extend funding for the last fiscal 2026 spending bill.

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Senate passes spending package with Homeland Security punt

A two-week stopgap Homeland Security measure is intended to buy time for bipartisan negotiations on immigration enforcement tactics.

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As ICE arrests increased, a higher portion had no U.S. criminal record

FactCheck.org examines the Trump administration’s claims that they are focusing on “the worst of the worst” in immigration enforcement.

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ICE shootings heighten criticism of Kristi Noem's tenure at DHS

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is in the middle of blowback from Congress about public safety in immigration enforcement.

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Rubio leaves door open to more military action in Venezuela

Rubio left open possibility that the administration could use military force if Venezuela’s interim president doesn’t cooperate with the U.S.

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Hints of progress to end Senate immigration funding quagmire

Senators reported positive discussions Tuesday night as they search for a way to end an impasse over Homeland Security funding.

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Democrats call for hearings, independent probes over ICE shooting - Roll Call

Democratic members of Congress on Thursday called for oversight hearings and independent probes after the fatal shooting of Renee Good.

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After briefings, lawmakers say boat strike endgame remains hazy - Roll Call

Closed-door briefings Tuesday on the military campaign against alleged drug-smuggling boats provided lawmakers with little clarity.

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Senators unveil bipartisan chatbot child safety bill - Roll Call

The bill would give enforcement power to DOJ and states for its disclosure requirements and ban on AI companions for children.

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This week: Senate to weigh in on tariffs, shutdown pay for air traffic controllers - Roll Call

The Senate this week is expected to vote on disapproval resolutions related to Trump's tariffs, in addition to votes related to the shutdown.

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Trump's military pay move puts Congress in the back seat on spending - Roll Call

Trump’s latest budget maneuver — paying military salaries out of unrelated research funding — makes lawmakers’ appropriations authority practically irrelevant, critics argue.

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Both parties try to win the ‘blame game’ as government shutdown hits nation - Roll Call

The government shutdown comes over a year before the midterm elections and prompted quite the blame game between Democrats and Republicans.

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Democrats appeal to GOP for lawmaker response to Comey case - Roll Call

Democrats have sought to publicly appeal to congressional Republicans to respond to the indictment of former FBI Director James B. Comey.

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Some Republicans turn to social media pressure after Charlie Kirk killing - Roll Call

Some Republican members of Congress have struck a different tone on social media content moderation of political speech.

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British royals to fete Trump as his team seeks to 'dismantle' left-leaning groups - Roll Call

As President Trump heads to the UK, his administration is seeking to take down left-leaning groups at home after Charlie Kirk's assassination

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Charlie Kirk murder hits close to home for members of Congress - Roll Call

The murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk never seemed to lurk far from the surface of congressional business Thursday.

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First three fiscal 2026 appropriations bills pass Senate - Roll Call

The Senate passed its first fiscal 2026 spending bills, making up for lost time in the long-delayed process before preparing to leave town.

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Deadly Texas flooding puts Trump’s past talk of eliminating FEMA to the test - Roll Call

President Trump has not talked about eliminating FEMA as the emergency response agency helps with recovery efforts from the Texas floods.

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Federal judge again blocks end to birthright citizenship - Roll Call

The judge gave the government seven days to seek a stay from a higher court in the case, which is likely to head to the Supreme Court.

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‘Israel is in charge’: Netanyahu made sure Trump’s Iran diplomacy was no picnic - Roll Call

Donald Trump was shaking hands at a picnic with lawmakers after pushing for more diplomacy with Iran. Israel ignored his pleas.

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Trump's domestic drama could overshadow G7 amid feud with Elon Musk - Roll Call

Donald Trump's daily domestic drama could overshadow a key G7 summit in Canada as he butts heads with Elon Musk.

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Kennedy defends budget request but is silent on big HHS changes - Roll Call

Lawmakers seek answers to questions about sweeping cuts to federal public health infrastructure but Kennedy stays mum.

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Fate of Gaza will hang over Trump’s Middle East swing - Roll Call

President Donald Trump will be confronted with an Arab plan for postwar Gaza as he embarks on a high-stakes Middle East swing next week.

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5 takeaways from first-quarter fundraising reports - Roll Call

New federal fundraising reports show vulnerable senators and House Republicans amassing large war chests in advance of the 2026 elections.

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Sen. Chris Van Hollen trip seeks return of migrant deported in error - Roll Call

Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., has taken a lead role among Democrats opposing the mistaken deportation of a migrant who lived in Maryland.

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