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Top Republican is on a collision course with Donald Trump. Can John Thune survive the crash?

ANALYSIS: Thursday’s showdown in the Senate was significant, writes John Bowden, but would the majority leader dare being labeled disloyal to King MAGA?

The Independent UK

‘There’s always a consequence’: Donald Trump targets yet another Republican, and GOP is terrified of the problems this will cause

“It just kind of felt like he was working against his own team.”

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Four of Trump’s allies break ranks, side with Democrats on vote against Iran war

Four Republicans joined Democrats in advancing a war powers resolution against President Trump's actions in Iran, highlighting congressional concerns over his authority. The symbolic vote underscores a growing divide as lawmakers question the administration's transparency and justification for continued military operations. Despite the measure's limited enforcement power, it signals increasing…

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The White House push for $1 billion in security funds is facing GOP opposition

Republicans are facing internal party opposition to a one billion dollar White House security funding plan. This proposal includes money for the president's new ballroom. Several Republican senators question the cost amid economic concerns for citizens. The White House and Secret Service are pushing for the funds. Discussions continue to…

The Economic Times

After seven failed attempts, US Senate passes resolution to limit President Trump's war powers in Iran

The US Senate passed a resolution seeking to limit President Donald Trump’s war powers in Iran, with senators voting 50-47 to advance the measure. Four Republicans — Susan Collins, Lisa Murkowski, Rand Paul and Bill Cassidy — joined most Democrats in supporting the resolution.

The Economic Times

Who is Ken Paxton? Trump endorses Paxton, putting the GOP Senate seat under fresh spotlight- Will his endorsement cost Republicans the seat?

Donald Trump has backed Ken Paxton for Texas Senate, intensifying a Republican battle. This move alarms party leaders who fear Paxton's controversies could jeopardize the seat. The endorsement highlights Trump's sway over the GOP. Democrats see an opportunity as Republicans grapple with internal conflict and potential resource drain. The race…

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Top Democrat calls newly confirmed Fed chair Kevin Warsh a ‘sock puppet’ for Trump – as it happened

Elizabeth Warren condemns confirmation of Trump’s pick to lead the Federal Reserve; John Fetterman was lone Democrat to support the nomination

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Senate fails to curb Trump’s war on Iran even as Republican opposition grows

Resolution fails by 49-50, with Lisa Murkowski and fellow GOP members Rand Paul and Susan Collins voting in favor

The Guardian - US

Bipartisan bill would study maternal health-violence link

A bipartisan pair of senators on Monday introduced legislation that would support research into the link between intimate partner violence and maternal deaths and illness. The legislation by Sens. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., and Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, would direct the Health and Human Services Department to support research on how domestic…

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Lawmakers buck calls to defund low-income heating program

Lawmakers are signaling they’ll reject a Trump administration request to eliminate funding for a program that provides heating and cooling assistance to low-income Americans, one of the few on-topic issues repeatedly raised during hearings on the Health and Human Services Department budget. The administration’s fiscal 2027 budget request for the…

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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

Democrats opened the door to a third Trump impeachment over Iran. Here’s what they need to happen next

ANALYSIS: Even if Democrats win back the majority, Eric Garcia writes, they have to ask themselves: Should they try to impeach Trump again?

The Independent UK

Trump’s Iran threats resonate even after ceasefire announcement

President Donald Trump may have backed down on his Tuesday threat to eliminate the “whole” Iranian civilization, but Democrats hope his social media posts triggered enough outcry to buoy them to a congressional majority and, possibly, lead to a push to impeach Trump for the first time this term and…

Roll Call

Ceasefire offers Trump exit as Iran war becomes political liability

The ceasefire deal with Iran might come at the right moment for Donald Trump, as it could stop the erosion of domestic support for the President. But Trump is left facing scrutiny over why and for what did the US get into war.

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GOP dissenters emerge on Trump's threat against Iranian "civilization"

The vast majority of rank-and-file Republicans stayed quiet on Tuesday.

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Senate to stay on SAVE after recess

It was a beautiful, warm Sunday in Washington, D.C., and Sen. Lisa Murkowski was leaving the Capitol to go “pot some plants.” The Alaska Republican, along with her Senate colleagues, were in town that day for a rare weekend session to continue extended debate on the GOP’s voter ID bill…

The Guardian - US

Trump’s Maha agenda stalled as top CDC and surgeon general roles sit empty

Trump has yet to nominate a permanent CDC director and the Senate confirmation of his pick for top doctor is in limbo

The Independent UK

Dr. Casey Means’ surgeon general nomination stalled as GOP senators cast doubt

Dr. Means, a 38-year-old Stanford-educated physician, became disillusioned with traditional medicine and did not complete her surgical residency

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CDC dilemma: Nominee may need both MAHA and science chops

As a deadline arrives this week to nominate a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention director, some Republicans are skeptical the administration will find someone who can check all the boxes necessary for confirmation. The candidate will need the “Make America Healthy Again” mindset of Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s…

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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…

The Independent UK

‘Should my son not run for president?’ GOP senator lashes out over Trump’s learning disabilities crack

EXCLUSIVE: Lisa Murkowski, who has a son with dyslexia, responds to Trump’s comment that, ‘I think a president should not have learning disabilities’

The Independent UK

Trump pushes Senate Republicans to the brink with voter ID demands

ANALYSIS: Donald Trump is fracturing his party’s Senate caucus while Democrats are finally speaking in unison. The SAVE Act’s failure may be more trouble than it’s worth for Republicans, writes John Bowden

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Broadband program uncertainty has lawmakers, states on watch

The Trump administration has asserted for months that its “bargain” version of the federal $42.5 billion grant program to expand access to broadband internet would save taxpayers money. That made states and their representatives in Congress nervous that funds left over after deployment proposals would be clawed back. Under pressure…

The Independent UK

This Republican put a nail in the coffin for Kristi Noem. His next target: Stephen Miller

IN FOCUS: Thom Tillis may be on his way out. But, writes Eric Garcia, he’s not leaving quietly and has taken on Trump by going on the attack against members of his White House

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Trump removes Noem, picks GOP Sen. Markwayne Mullin to lead DHS

President Trump on Thursday ousted Kristi Noem as DHS secretary and picked a Senate GOP ally to replace her.

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