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Congress risks major loss to Trump over war powers vote on Iran

An early defeat of one in either chamber could make it easier for Trump to let slip the dogs of war.

Axios

Wait for Supreme Court tariff decision reveals potential fallout

As the Supreme Court mulls the legality of the president's tariffs, evidence of a decision's potential fallout has emerged across Washington.

Roll Call

Rep. Tony Gonzales attacks primary opponent amid reporting of his affair with aide who died by suicide

The San Antonio Express-News reported on a text message from a staffer admitting to having an affair with Gonzales. The staffer died last year after setting herself on fire in Uvalde.

The Texas Tribune

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Scoop: Democrats eye forced vote to censure GOP Rep. Randy Fine over anti-Muslim post

A censure vote "could likely happen," one senior House progressive told Axios.

Axios

Republican congressman from Florida urged to resign over derogatory social media about Muslims

Randy Fine has refused to back down after his incendiary post that “the choice between dogs and Muslims is not a difficult one,” with California Gov. Gavin Newsom calling him out for being a “racist slob”

The Independent UK

Wes Moore won’t call Trump racist over Obama apes post but doesn’t say he’s not: ‘I know his actions hit Black folks’

Democratic Maryland governor says president’s ‘actions’ speak for themselves, even amid Trump’s denials of racist intentions

The Independent UK

Inside the bitter feud over Mike Johnson's rule-breakers

"It's like these guys never played team sports before," one Republican lawmaker told Axios.

Axios

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As Epstein coverup collapses, House GOP is obsessed with Bad Bunny, and MTG has had enough

Don't they have more important things to do?

We Got This Covered

The Cowardice of the Republican 'Tariff Skeptics'

Finally given a chance to influence trade policy, the vast majority of House Republicans decided it was more important to keep President Donald Trump happy.

Reason

Photos of the week | February 6-12, 2026

A hearing on the Epstein files, ICE oversight, the attorney general's testimony and Buddhist monks highlighted the week in Congress.

Roll Call

‘I’m pretty tech savvy’: Nancy Mace alleges House Epstein doc viewers are being tracked

Raskin called it "Orwellian."

We Got This Covered

Johnson warns Pam Bondi against spying on Congress members’ Epstein search histories: ‘We can’t allow for that’

Democrats say a revealing photo from the attorney general’s heated testimony this week could have a ‘chilling factor’ on getting to the truth about who enabled the dead sex trafficker

The Independent UK

Pam Bondi shows up to hearing with Democrat’s Epstein search history in a ‘burn book,’ proves DOJ is spying on Congress

Even Mike Johnson thinks that’s inappropriate.

We Got This Covered

House members seek inquiry into DoJ’s tracking of their Epstein files research

US attorney general displayed records of Congress members’ searches into Epstein files during House hearing

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Among the Capitol press corps, look for Frederick Douglass

For the first time, a press gallery on Capitol Hill is named after a journalist: the abolitionist Frederick Douglass.

Roll Call

At the Races: Let the market decide

Catch up on the political news of the past week in the latest At the Races newsletter, including the economy and campaign launches.

Euronews

US House votes to overturn President Trump's tariffs on Canada

Six Republican lawmakers joined Democrats to block the tariffs in a 219 to 211 vote. Trump is expected to veto the measure.

The Independent UK

House votes to cancel Trump’s tariffs on Canada in rare bipartisan rebuke of White House agenda

The tariff challenge is unlikely to become law, but it represents a major challenge to Donald Trump’s economic agenda nonetheless

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Axios

The Republican who Mike Johnson can't ever count on

"What's my incentive to vote for anything?" Massie said to Axios.

The Guardian - US

US House backs bid to block Canada tariffs in rebuke of Trump

Republicans join Democrats in objecting to national emergency US president declared to impose tariffs

Reason

Trump Imposed 39 Percent 'Emergency' Tariffs When Switzerland Hurt His Feelings

The story is an exercise in pettiness but also a perfect reason why Congress and the Supreme Court should limit the president's power grab.

Roll Call

Time for 'Plan B' as DHS talks drag ahead of funding deadline

Lawmakers made no apparent progress toward a deal Wednesday on an extension of Department of Homeland Security funding.

Axios

House Democrats plot barrage of anti-tariff votes after stunning GOP failure

"We are going to do Canada today and follow with Mexico," Rep. Greg Meeks told Axios.

The Independent UK

The Latest: Bondi will face questions before Congress over Epstein files

Attorney General Pam Bondi will face questions from lawmakers over the Justice Department’s handling of files related to Jeffrey Epstein that have exposed sensitive private information about victims despite redaction efforts

Axios

GOP revolt opens up lane for votes on challenging Trump tariffs

GOP leadership, with help from White House, had to work hard to get the measure over the finish line.

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