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House sets precarious path for renewing surveillance program

Speaker Mike Johnson previewed a floor strategy Wednesday that would leave little room for Republican defections as he pushes to renew a powerful surveillance authority, with chamber leadership navigating a precarious path amid objections from GOP critics of the program. The Trump administration wants to extend Section 702 of the…

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Mike Johnson defends Trump sending 2,000 troops to Middle East as message that Iran needs to ‘get their act together’

But House speaker won’t say deploying troops into the region constitutes US ‘boots on the ground’

The Independent UK

In the Senate, Thune resurrects idea of reconciliation

For Senate leaders, pursuing another budget reconciliation bill this year was once considered a no-go. But in a matter of days, it’s become a distinct possibility. Using the often arduous budgetary maneuver would represent a shift for both ends of Pennsylvania Avenue, necessitated by Republican needs to reopen the Department…

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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…

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‘What are we trying to accomplish?’: Trump faces pressure from lawmakers over clear Iran war strategy as costs and casualties mount

Three weeks into a military campaign against Iran, President Trump faces congressional scrutiny over strategy and funding. Lawmakers demand clear objectives as 13 US service members have been killed. Trump is considering winding down operations, but the War Powers Act necessitates a clear exit strategy or authorization after 45 days.

The Times of India

Trump is eager to disclose details on others’ health – but not his own

President revealing congressman’s terminal diagnosis follows caginess about his own health, such as recent rash

The Guardian - US

Trump Just Released a Framework To Govern AI. Here Are 7 Key Takeaways.

The National AI Policy Framework is a return to the administration's pro-AI position.

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Photos of the week | March 13-19, 2026

St. Patrick’s Day, a hearing on worldwide threats and a confirmation hearing for the nominee to lead the Department of Homeland Security highlighted this week in the Capitol. Here are images captured by CQ Roll Call photojournalists this week.

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Director of Counter-terrorism abruptly resigns, after alleging the Iran war was ‘manufactured’

Joe Kent, the head of the National Counterterrorism Center, has officially stepped down over the US and Israeli war on Iran, making him the first senior official to openly break ranks with the White House on the conflict. Kent announced his resignation on X in a letter to President Donald…

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Trump cries over Iran, says it’s ‘unfair’ that they are retaliating after he attacked them unprovoked

On February 28, 2026, Donald Trump joined forces with Benjamin Netanyahu and attacked Iran because he believed they were planning to attack the United States. While that remains debatable, Trump’s efforts in Iran since they first began continue, and if you go by what he has said during his speeches…

The Mary Sue

Johnson declines to name election fraud SAVE America Act would prevent

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The Independent UK

Mike Johnson refuses to name any election fraud SAVE America Act would stop

Mike Johnson refused to give a specific example of election fraud that the SAVE America Act would prevent.

The Independent UK

House Speaker Mike Johnson calls for more spending for Iran – despite saying America is not at war

The speaker tellsThe Independent that the conflict has drained the United States’s munitions

The Independent UK

Donald Trump Takes Aim At Official Who Resigned Over Iran War: 'Very Weak On Security'

President Donald Trump took aim at Joe Kent, the official who quit over reservations about the war in Iran, saying he "always thought he was weak on security."

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‘Good thing that he’s out’: Donald Trump says Joe Kent was ‘weak on security’ after counterterrorism chief quits over Iran War

US President Trump welcomed the resignation of NCTC director Joe Kent, calling him "very weak on security" after Kent protested the Iran war. Kent stated Iran posed no imminent threat, attributing the conflict to Israeli pressure. Republicans defended the strikes, while Democrats sided with Kent, highlighting internal dissent amid heightened…

Latin Times

Mike Johnson Slams Trump Official Who Quit Over Reservations About The War In Iran: 'Dont Know Where He Is Getting His Information'

House Speaker Mike Johnson slammed Joe Kent, the official who quit over reservations about the war in Iran, saying the intelligence he got supported the decision.

International Business Times UK

Erika Kirk Under Fire: Charlie Kirk's Widow Faces Intense Scrutiny Over Public Mourning Style

Erika Kirk, widow of assassinated conservative Charlie Kirk, battles online trolls accusing her of faking grief after a joyful tribute montage.

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Since things are changing anyway, senior Trump official heavily encourages a immigration pivot

Trump’s encouragement of aggressive tactics is making his team very nervous.

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That Wasn't Public, But Yeah, Okay' — Johnson's Stunned Reaction as Trump Outs Neal Dunn's Secret Diagnosis

During a White House meeting, President Trump unexpectedly revealed Florida Congressman Neal Dunn's terminal heart diagnosis, raising questions about privacy in politics.

The Guardian - US

Trump discloses Florida Republican’s ‘terminal’ diagnosis in meandering talk

President revealed details of Neal Dunn’s health prompting Mike Johnson, the House speaker, to say it ‘wasn’t public’

The Independent UK

‘Dead by June’: Trump drops jaws by revealing Republican’s ‘terminal diagnosis’ in course of Kennedy Center press conference

Trump blurted out that a Florida congressman had been given months to live as House Speaker Mike Johnson seemed caught off guard

Roll Call

Trump lets slip Rep. Dunn’s medical diagnosis

Doctors initially predicted the Republican would “be dead by June,” the president said. “OK, that wasn’t public,” Speaker Mike Johnson added.

Roll Call

This week: Senate tries to break the SAVE standstill

This week’s Senate action is an effort by GOP leadership to put Democrats on the record — and respond to growing pressure.

The Independent UK

Republican Islamophobia comes unleashed in the US amid Trump’s war with Iran

ANALYSIS: The Grand Old Party used to condemn anti-Muslim rhetoric. Now, Eric Garcia writes, they tacitly accept it

Axios

Democrats move to censure GOP Reps. Randy Fine and Andy Ogles for anti-Muslim posts

Democratic leadership is working with rank-and-file lawmakers on a censure against Fine, sources told Axios.

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