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House rejects resolution that would bar Trump from sending troops to Venezuela

Vote on legislation falls just short of number needed for passage, showing Mike Johnson’s tenuous hold on majority

The Guardian - US

House GOP staves off rebuke to Trump over Venezuela military action

The vote comes just a week after the White House successfully thwarted a similar resolution in the Senate.

Axios

These House votes were once routine. Now they’re nail-biters

Wrangling procedural votes is a big part of the job for Speaker Mike Johnson, as thin margins give each holdout more political capital.

Roll Call

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Mike Johnson Says He Has 'No Intention' of Letting Congress Vote on Trump's Tariffs

A House rule prohibiting tariff resolutions from coming to the floor will expire at the end of the month and is unlikely to be renewed.

Reason

Republican dissent as key figures warn Trump against Greenland pursuit

Congressional Republicans criticize ‘absurd’ idea as polls show most Americans oppose taking control of territory

The Guardian - US

Republican says he would ‘lean toward’ impeaching Trump if he invades Greenland

Just 17 percent of Americans support Trump’s push to acquire Greenland

The Independent UK

'Appalling' and 'nonsense': Republicans push back against Trump’s Greenland plans

Donald Trump’s proposal to take control of Greenland faces opposition not just in Europe, but in the US – even in Trump’s own Republican Party.

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Trump wants to increase the military’s budget by 50% to a stunning $1.5 trillion

The unprecedented funding request comes as the president has pursued military action across Latin America and is threatening to take over Greenland

The Independent UK

Senate Democrats attempt to curb Trump’s warmaking abilities after Venezuela raid

President said over the weekend that he wants the U.S. to take over Greenland and repeated his threat of using military force

The Independent UK

GOP lawmaker slams Stephen Miller after controversial Greenland interview: ‘This is really dumb’

Representative Don Bacon re-shared several posts about Denmark’s status as an ally of the United States, including deployments by the European country alongside US troops in Afghanistan and Iraq

The Independent UK

Congress poised to weigh in on Venezuela campaign - Roll Call

When it returns to Washington next week, Congress will face the fallout from Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro's ouster.

Roll Call

US capture of Maduro rests on criminal case - Roll Call

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife will face criminal charges in the United States after a military raid to secure his arrest.

Roll Call

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.

Roll Call

Bacon calls Trump 'the new Chamberlain' over Russia policy - Roll Call

A senior House Republican has escalated his criticism of the Trump administration for suggesting Ukraine trade land for peace with Russia.

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The Independent UK

Republicans revolt against Mike Johnson – and the Senate – to force a vote on health care subsidies: ‘Our push will inspire’

IN FOCUS: As the Senate remains stuck and many oppose extending the subsidies, Republicans from swing districts try and find a bipartisan fix, Eric Garcia writes

Latin Times

Hegseth Reportedly Called a Pentagon Advisor Who Opposed Strikes Against Alleged Drug Boats a 'P---y'

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reportedly launched a profanity-laced tirade against an adviser who spoke against the strikes against alleged drug vessels in the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific, according to a new report.

Roll Call

Good news for House Democrats in latest round of race rating changes - Roll Call

The latest race rating changes by Inside Elections mean good news for House Democrats, with 16 contests moving their way.

Latin Times

Trump Not Pushing Back Against Those Claiming Hegseth Is Not Fit To Be Defense Secretary: Report

President Donald Trump is growing tired of the scandals surrounding Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and not pushing back against those saying he's not up for the job, according to a new report.

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GOP Rep. Don Bacon Again Slams Pete Hegseth, Claims He Has 'Ruined His Credibility'

Republican Rep. Don Bacon again slammed Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, claiming that his recent decisions have "ruined his credibility."

The Independent UK

Republican lawmaker says Hegseth’s credibility is ‘ruined,’ citing Signalgate and Ukraine: ‘Poor decision making’

Rep Don Bacon, a retired Air Force brigadier general, called the Inspector General’s Signalgate report exonerating Hegseth, ‘baloney’

Latin Times

Another GOP Lawmaker Rejects Hegseth's Claim Of 'Total Exoneration' From Signalgate Report: 'Total Baloney'

Another Republican lawmaker rejected Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's claim of "total exoneration" from a review of the Pentagon's inspector general regarding the incident known as Signalgate.

The Independent UK

Republicans in Washington circle the wagons around an increasingly damaged Pete Hegseth

NEWS ANALYSIS: Two Republicans are willing to say Trump’s defense secretary acted improperly, but predictably neither one is sticking around, writes John Bowden

Latin Times

Democratic Rep. Stunned By Briefing Of Double-Tap Strike Against Alleged Drug Vessel: 'One Of The Most Troubling Things I've Seen'

Democratic Rep. Jim Himes, the party's top lawmaker on the House Intelligence Committee, said he was stunned after a briefing from military officials involved in the double-tap strike against an alleged drug vessel in September.

Latin Times

Survivors Of Boat Strike Were Trying To Salvage Drug Cargo, Source Tells CBS News

The two survivors of a strike against an alleged drug boat were trying to salvage some of the cargo before being hit a second time, a source familiar with the matter told CBS News.

Latin Times

Family of Man Killed By U.S. Strike In The Caribbean Accuse Trump Admin Of Illegal Murder Before International Court

The family of a Colombian man killed by a U.S. strike in the Caribbean earlier this year has filed a formal complaint before an international court accusing the Trump administration of illegally killing him.

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