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Future shutdowns mean a pay freeze for senators

If and when the next government shutdown rolls around, the laundry list of consequences will now include a pay freeze for U.S. senators. On a voice vote, the Senate passed a resolution from Sen. John Kennedy, R-La., that requires the Senate secretary to withhold compensation for the duration of a…

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Senate CLARITY Act vote today: Can Congress finally end SEC crypto chaos with historic U.S. crypto regulation bill?

The CLARITY Act markup vote, scheduled for May 14, 2026, marks the most significant Senate action on crypto market structure in U.S. history. The Senate Banking Committee debates over 100 amendments before deciding whether to advance the 309-page Digital Asset Market CLARITY Act to the full Senate floor. The White…

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Senators on path to forfeit paychecks during shutdowns

Frustration over government shutdowns has led senators to consider what was once unthinkable: forfeiting their pay during a funding lapse. In a rare show of bipartisanship, the Senate voted unanimously Wednesday to move forward on a resolution that would withhold member paychecks during future shutdowns, a move that comes after…

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DEA Administrator Terrance Cole Says Rocha Moya Case 'Just the Beginning' of U.S. Efforts in Mexico

Before being appointed DEA administrator, Cole said that Mexican cartels operate "hand in hand" with government officials, adding that large parts of the country are dominated by organized crime groups.

Latin Times

Republicans are sweating about the White House ballroom project

"Not happening here," said one House Republican.

Axios

Congress members ‘worried’ as late-night fights become the norm: ‘Dysfunction is getting worse’

One lawmaker blamed ‘less mature’ Congress members for the turmoil

The Independent UK

Senate Advances Plan to Fund ICE, Border Patrol Without Democratic Votes

The U.S. Senate approved a budget resolution early Thursday morning that paves the way to fund Immigration and Customs Enforcement, ICE, and the Border Patrol without Democratic support, marking a key step in Republican efforts to end the partial shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security, DHS, which has been…

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RFK Jr. was in the witness chair over vaccines but it was an embattled Republican senator on the hot seat

ANALYSIS: Bill Cassidy is trying to thread a political needle. His success may depend on Trump’s growing weaknesses, writes John Bowden

The Independent UK

Budget ‘vote-a-rama’ for immigration funds kicks off in Senate

Senate Republicans are aiming to adopt a budget resolution by Thursday as the first step toward providing roughly $70 billion for immigration enforcement through the remainder of President Donald Trump’s term. The Senate kicked off a marathon voting session, known as a “vote-a-rama,” Wednesday evening that was expected to run…

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Warsh vows Fed independence; Democrats assert financial conflicts

Kevin Warsh, the nominee to be next chairman of the Federal Reserve, promised senators Tuesday that the central bank would maintain its independence from the White House under his leadership and that he would divest assets that raised conflict-of-interest concerns among Democrats. Warsh tried to reassure lawmakers at the Senate…

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Trump news at a glance: Oil price surges again as Iran accuses US of breaking ceasefire

Tehran vowa to respond after USS Spruance fires on Iranian-flagged cargo ship allegedly running strait of Hormuz blockade. Key US politics stories from Sunday 19 April

The Guardian - US

Republican senator criticizes Trump’s ‘holy war’ with Pope Leo

Senator John Kennedy of Louisiana, a long supporter of Trump, says president’s feud with the pope is a ‘distraction’

The Guardian - US

Sen. Mike Lee Says Federal Prison Hung Up on Him When He Tried To Check on Inmate

Families have complained for years that the Bureau of Prisons fails to notify them when their incarcerated loved ones are seriously ill or even dying.

Reason

GOP Sen. John Kennedy Signals Openness to U.S. Withdrawal From Iran Conflict: 'Time to Come Home'

Republican Sen. John Kennedy said the United States should begin preparing to exit its military involvement in Iran, while acknowledging uncertainty about whether key objectives have been fully achieved.

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Trump’s Iran war has no clear endgame

Republicans and a former Pentagon official raise concerns over the war's conduct and what victory means

The Independent UK

Iran-US war latest: Ship carrying thousands of Marines arrives in Middle East as Yemen’s Houthis warn of more attacks

It comes amid speculation of an impending ground invasion

The Independent UK

Democrat asks judge to remove Trump’s name from Kennedy Center

She wrote in a motion, ‘We are asking the court to enforce the law and reverse this illegal renaming’

International Business Times UK

Trump Said 'No' to Deal That Could Have Paid TSA Agents by End of Week, Republican Senator Says

Discover why President Trump rejected a bipartisan deal that could have paid thousands of TSA workers, as Senator John Kennedy reveals the political standoff affecting airport security staff across the US.

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James Comer Blames DHS Shutdown On Democrats, Praises Trump For Sending ICE To Airports

Republican Rep. James Comer said Democrats are to blame for the ongoing DHS shutdown and praised President Donald Trump for sending ICE to provide assistance at airports across the country.

The Mary Sue

Sen. John Kennedy blames Trump for government shutdown

It is his fault!

The Independent UK

Trump’s TACO Tuesday sees him cave to Republican pressure on deal with Democrats to solve airport chaos

White House official says president will now reverse course on his hard-line over a DHS deal as airport security lines cause headaches nationwide

The Independent UK

Cost of Noem’s makeup and horse rental for her $143 million ad that led to her ouster is revealed

The taxpayer footed the bill for nearly $4,000 worth of hair and makeup services for Noem, financial records show

Latin Times

GOP Sen. John Kennedy Says He Came Up With Plan To End DHS Shutdown But Trump Took It Down: 'No Deals With Democrats'

Republican Senator John Kennedy said he and colleague Ted Cruz came up with a plan to reopen the Department of Homeland Security, but President Donald Trump rejected it as part of a broad refusal to reach deals with Democrats.

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Week ahead: Senate SAVE and shutdown ‘show’ continues

Lawmakers face a final sprint this week before a mini spring break recess — that is, if leadership lets them leave. With new urgency to fund the Department of Homeland Security, the focus will be on off-the-floor negotiations to end the partial government shutdown. And President Donald Trump is further…

International Business Times UK

RFK Jr. Office Replaces Official Phone Line With Domino's Number Amid Pressure Over Cat Testing Controversy

A rogue HHS staffer allegedly redirected calls to a pizza chain amid an anti–animal testing campaign, raising accountability questions for Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

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