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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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Trump has ‘do what we want’ mindset as 100th day in office nears - Roll Call

President Trump said recently his administration will "do what we want" as his second term barrels toward its 100th day.

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Senate panel backs diplomatic nominees after Democratic delay - Roll Call

The Senate Foreign Relations Committee backed three nominees for diplomatic posts, including the ambassador to NATO.

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Republicans rediscover objections to court orders - Roll Call

Republicans in recent weeks have decried rulings from district court judges that halted some Trump administration actions.

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Senate confirms Kash Patel as FBI director - Roll Call

Kash Patel will take the helm of the Federal Bureau of Investigation amid heated internal tensions with Trump officials.

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Trump's visit with Modi becomes a mini-trade summit

President Trump on Thursday let Indian Prime Minister Modi know he is unhappy with the South Asian giant's trade practices.

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Democrats doubt Trump’s Gaza plan as president puts Arab allies on the spot - Roll Call

President Donald Trump has America's Arab allies twisting but congressional Democrats have doubts about his plan to "own" Gaza.

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Detention center in Cuba sparks concerns about costs, migrant rights - Roll Call

The detention of migrants at Guantánamo Bay is poised to spark a new chapter of legal challenges about the rights of those kept there.

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