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Donald Trump Aides Admit to Creating 'Ghost Job' to Keep Kristi Noem Out of the Senate—Is She a Liability?

Trump aides allegedly created a 'made up' special envoy job to keep Kristi Noem out of a South Dakota Senate race, according to multiple administration sources.

International Business Times UK

Theological squabble distracts from Tax Day messaging

On a day when they had hoped to focus messaging on last year’s tax cut law, congressional Republicans spent Tax Day focusing on theology. A dayslong spat between the Trump administration and the Vatican left lawmakers urging the White House to stay in its lane on matters of liturgy and…

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Battle over Trump’s SAVE Act must have John Thune missing ‘Majority Leader’ Mitch McConnell by now

ANALYSIS: The current leader is now faced with the ultimate temptation, writes Eric Garcia — whether to go nuclear and end the filibuster in the Senate. It’s a sword of Damocles that Thune has had over his head ever since he took the mantle from McConnell after Trump came back…

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Threats hearing leaves unanswered questions on Iran war

U.S. intelligence leaders testified on Wednesday that Iran’s clerical leadership has been damaged but not ousted from power, and the mullahs may rebuild their degraded military capabilities over the next several years despite ongoing U.S. and Israeli strikes. The top civilian witnesses before the Senate Select Intelligence Committee — Director…

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Donald Trump's Top Secret UFO Files Order: Satellite Photos of Non-Human Craft to Be Disclosed

Trump's order to release UFO files reignited debate on Washington's knowledge, with a former defence official citing satellite images of craft 'obviously not manmade'.

International Business Times UK

US holds satellite images of UFO craft ‘not made by humans,’ former Pentagon official claims

A former defense intelligence official claims the U.S. government possesses extensive UFO evidence, including satellite imagery of non-manmade craft. This comes as President Trump ordered the release of related files, though agencies are scrambling with no clear timeline. The expert anticipates some compelling data but doubts confirmation of alien contact.

The Times of India

Kristi Noem, Corey Lewandowski Split Rumours: Alleged Affair Ends After ICE Barbie's DHS Removal

Kristi Noem's rumoured affair with Corey Lewandowski has reportedly ended after her ouster from the Department of Homeland Security, with insiders claiming the relationship was driven by power, not romance.

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Housing bill leaves deep divide with House after Senate passage

Just after the Senate overwhelmingly passed a major housing bill Thursday, the top Senate Democratic lawmaker and the top House Republican on the issue diverged over what the House response to the measure should be. The Senate voted, 89-10, in favor of the bill that comprises more than three dozen…

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Mullin moving to Cabinet would set off Appropriations shuffle

Sen. Markwayne Mullin’s departure to lead the Department of Homeland Security would shake up the Senate Appropriations Committee.

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Republican Senator says Americans will need to display ‘little yellow star’ to officials to be allowed to vote

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White House rejects Democrats' DHS demands to unlock funding bill

The White House rejected a Democratic call for restraints on immigration agents, saying talks should be separate from a big spending measure.

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Hints of progress to end Senate immigration funding quagmire

Senators reported positive discussions Tuesday night as they search for a way to end an impasse over Homeland Security funding.

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Republican senator says future of Iran’s leader is ‘limited’ as Trump leans towards action

White House picks up key Democratic ally as foreign policy hawks eye chance to destabilize Iran’s government

The Independent UK

Fears of military action in Greenland grow after Venezuela operation - Roll Call

After Trump’s decision to use military force to bend Venezuela to his will, some senators are now wondering: Is Greenland next?

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Two Republicans oppose Pete Hegseth’s censure of fellow Senator Mark Kelly

Pushback from Susan Collins and Thom Tillis is striking amid tepid response from most other Republican senators

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Trump pledges executive action to counter state AI laws - Roll Call

Congress did not include a moratorium on state artificial intelligence laws in the annual defense policy bill released on Sunday.

The Independent UK

Abortion is becoming a key issue for Republicans as they try to figure out their long-promised healthcare plan

The Affordable Care Act already prevents federal funds from being spent on abortions in covered plans, but some Republicans are pushing for harder limits as they seek a deal to address health care costs

The Guardian - US

Dan Driscoll: envoy pushing Ukraine ‘peace’ plan belies Vance influence

Army secretary presented a Russian wishlist to Ukraine, highlighting differences with the administration

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The Mary Sue

Donald Trump’s ‘peace plan’ for Ukraine is just a 28-point surrender note to Russia

Even peace doesn’t come without controversy if Donald Trump is behind the plan. In his latest effort to bring the Russia-Ukraine war to an end, the U.S. president has presented a 28-point plan. But if you think that helps Ukraine, think again.

International Business Times UK

Rubio Drops Bombshell: US Wrote Ukraine Plan—Not a Russian 'Wishlist'

Rubio denied telling senators the Ukraine peace plan was a Russian 'wishlist,' claiming the US authored the proposal. High-stakes political crisis ensues.

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US senators claim Rubio told them Trump’s Ukraine peace plan is Russia’s ‘wish list’

The White House said that Rubio and Trump envoy Steve Witkoff worked on the widely leaked 28-point US-backed peace proposal for a month, with participation from both Russians and Ukrainians.

The Independent UK

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Europe and Kyiv seek changes to peace plan as US hails progress

Marco Rubio said Sunday’s talks were “probably best meeting and day we've had so far”

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White House isn't giving up on AI regulations ban - Roll Call

The White House is pushing for a moratorium on state artificial intelligence laws either in the annual defense policy bill or through an executive order.

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Senate GOP divided over House push to repeal payout provision - Roll Call

Senate Republicans were divided Wednesday over whether to repeal a controversial provision that could net hefty payouts for senators.

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Democrats torn over shutdown endgame after election victories - Roll Call

As the shutdown reached its 36th day Wednesday, breaking a record, hopes for a resolution this week appeared to dim.

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