The Latest Breaking News from Mike Rounds

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

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We Got This Covered · Feb 18

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.

Roll Call · Jan 28

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.

Roll Call · Jan 27

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 Independent UK · Nov 27, 2025

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

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

The Guardian - US · Nov 24, 2025

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.

The Mary Sue · Nov 24, 2025

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.

International Business Times UK · Nov 23, 2025

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.

Euronews · Nov 23, 2025

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”

The Independent UK · Nov 23, 2025

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.

Roll Call · Nov 21, 2025