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US House approves $95 billion Iran war budget, sends Trump-backed plan to Senate

The US House of Representatives has narrowly approved a $95 billion budget blueprint to fund the war with Iran and advance President Donald Trump's election-related priorities, overcoming resistance within Republican ranks.

The Times of India

Funding extension passes House, heads for Senate rewrite

The House passed a short-term funding patch Tuesday night that is designed to head off a partial government shutdown this fall. The continuing resolution passed on a mostly party-line vote of 220-205, with only one Republican — Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie — joining most Democrats in opposition. Six Democrats broke…

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Top Republican rages at needing a photo ID for Olive Garden pasta but not on voting day

He appeared to be referencing the Italian-American chain restaurant’s ‘Never-Ending Pasta Pass’

The Independent UK

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Trump's fixation on voting has had mixed results. He still has ways to affect November's elections

Trump's attempts to reshape U.S. election rules have largely failed, with recent Supreme Court and lower court rulings blocking his executive orders and efforts to restrict mail-in voting. Despite these setbacks, Republicans have redrawn congressional districts, and the Justice Department is investigating election operations. Trump's persistent claims of a rigged…

The Economic Times

‘Not the right place to go’: Republicans plot to stop RFK Jr. from taking over special education

The U.S. Department of Education plans to transfer an office that helps people with disabilities find work to be controlled by the Department of Health and Human Services

The Independent UK

Congress wonders as the Iran war draws to a close: Was it worth it?

Congress grapples with the aftermath of President Trump's Iran conflict, questioning its worth amidst lives lost and billions spent. While some senators decry the outcome as a failure, others believe the nation is safer. Lawmakers now face the task of explaining the war, replenishing military supplies, and securing a fragile…

The Economic Times

Trump administration reverses decision to scrap ocean monitoring system

Move to dismantle $368m sea observatory initiative faced opposition from experts and lawmakers

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Scientists warn Trump cuts could leave America blind to the next extreme weather disaster

A bipartisan group of senators and two Democratic House committees have launched a fierce challenge against the National Science Foundation (NSF)

The Independent UK

Indian-origin investor Vivek Wadhwa gets trolled for 'teach in rural Alaska' suggestion, says anti-India attacks are getting completely out of control

Indian-origin entrepreneur Vivek Wadhwa said the anti-India attacks on social media platform X are getting completely out of control after he was targeted for his take on the H-1B program. Wadhwa recently commented on a post on the court calling the Donald Trump administration's H-1B fee of $100,00 invalid and…

The Times of India

Alaska Senate candidate under investigation over alleged voter confusion scheme

Alaska's top elections official on Monday opened an investigation into a U.S. Senate candidate with the same name as Republican incumbent Senator Dan Sullivan, citing allegations the challenger filed his candidacy to mislead voters

The Independent UK

Trump calls court freeze on $100,000 H-1B fee ‘crazy’ and 'hurting our country'

US President Donald Trump slammed federal judges for blocking his administration's USD 100,000 H-1B visa fee, calling the system "crazy". While the White House plans to appeal, a bipartisan group of US lawmakers, state attorneys, and Indian stakeholders welcomed the ruling, warning the fee would cripple local workforces.

The Economic Times

US lawmakers cheer as court blocks $100,000 H-1B fee in major blow to Trump visa curbs

US lawmakers welcomed a court ruling blocking a proposed USD 100,000 H-1B visa fee, despite White House plans to appeal. The decision crucially protects the vital employment pipeline for highly skilled Indian professionals, who systematically secure the majority of these 85,000 annual US work permits.

The Economic Times

Blanche heads into attorney general confirmation clash

President Donald Trump on Monday sent to the Senate the nomination of acting Attorney General Todd Blanche to fill the role permanently, teeing up what could be a bruising confirmation process for a Trump ally who has drawn bipartisan criticism for recent Justice Department moves. The president’s former defense attorney…

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Senate advances ICE funding through Trump's second term

The final vote was 52-47, with one Senate Republican voting "no."

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Justice Department moving forward with grant office changes

The Justice Department has outlined plans to start the consolidation of three key grant components in September, as part of a reorganization effort that has raised concern from advocates and drawn the attention of at least one senator. The department held a stakeholder briefing Thursday morning where they outlined a…

Latin Times

Four Senate Republicans Block SAVE Act in Latest Split With Trump as Fellow GOP Senator Says They 'Betrayed Their Constituents'

Sens. Susan Collins, Lisa Murkowski, Mitch McConnell and Thom Tillis voted with Democrats to prevent it from being attached to the immigration enforcement funding package

The Texas Tribune

Eight Senate Republicans broke ranks this week. John Cornyn, spurned by Trump in his primary, didn’t.

The Texas senator’s defeat to Ken Paxton sparked talk he’d join the “YOLO Caucus” of Republicans defecting from Donald Trump. This week, he sided with Senate GOP leadership on every key vote.

The Guardian - US

Senate approves $70bn for immigration crackdown amid splits over Trump fund

Body votes 52-47 to fund ICE and border patrol for three years, ending partial shutdown, with House still to vote

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Immigration bill passes without curbs on ‘anti-weaponization’ fund

The Senate passed a nearly $70 billion reconciliation bill for immigration enforcement early Friday morning after rejecting repeated attempts by members of both parties to prohibit or restrict a Justice Department “anti-weaponization” fund. On a mostly party-line vote of 52-47, the Senate sent to the House a bill designed to…

The Economic Times

US visa laws do not target India; H-1B rules part of global framework, clarifies State Dept official

A senior US State Department official stated that US visa laws are applied uniformly across all countries, including India, dispelling concerns about H-1B visas and immigration policies. The US aims to balance job opportunities for its citizens with facilitating necessary foreign talent for investment and economic growth.

Roll Call

Immigration budget bill suffers setback as House leaves town

A GOP reconciliation bill for immigration enforcement appeared to be skating on thin ice Thursday night as the House suddenly left town for the week and lawmakers continued to wrangle over a Justice Department “anti-weaponization” fund. Senate opponents of the nearly $1.8 billion fund — derided by critics as a “slush…

The Economic Times

More than two lakh H-1B applicants paid $100,000 for entry to US, says DHS

US Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin revealed over two lakh applicants paid USD 100,000 for faster H-1B visa processing in fiscal year 2026. This fee allows for processing in about 15 days. Senator Susan Collins raised concerns about rural doctor shortages and asked about fee exemptions for medical professionals. Senator…

The Independent UK

Republicans balk at Trump’s attempt to appoint a MAGA enforcer to lead National Intelligence

ANALYSIS: Trump’s cold reception comes after the GOP killed his ‘slush fund’ and angered plenty in the Senate Republican conference, Eric Garcia writes

The Independent UK

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?

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‘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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