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Senate votes to move ahead with Trump's request for $9 billion in spending cuts

Senate Republicans voted to progress President Donald Trump's request to cancel $9 billion in previously approved spending on Tuesday, despite concerns.

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Paxton’s divorce adds another wrinkle to a chaotic Texas race that could decide control of the Senate

NEWS ANALYSIS: The battle over John Cornyn’s seat is shaping up to be one of the ugliest Senate races of 2026, writes John Bowden

The Independent UK

Texas AG and Senate candidate Ken Paxton’s politician wife files for divorce on ‘biblical grounds’

Paxton is running a MAGA challenge against an incumbent Texas senator -- and winning, according to polls

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What is America without shared ideals? - Roll Call

Messages of unity are the norm after tragedies, but Donald Trump’s ring hollow, Mary C. Curtis writes.

Roll Call

Lawmakers applaud resumption of US military aid to Ukraine - Roll Call

Defense-minded lawmakers from both parties welcomed the news that the U.S. is resuming the delivery of military aid to Ukraine.

Roll Call

Sen. John Cornyn looks to overcome Paxton primary challenge by embracing Trump

As he faces the toughest electoral challenge of his career, Cornyn has also wielded his powers as a U.S. senator to lean into partisan issues prized by the GOP base.

The Texas Tribune

Republican Senator Takes Jab at Vance and Top Trump Officials Amid Iran Tensions: 'Pretty Rabid'

McConnell is publicly challenging what he calls the Trump team's "rabid" shift toward isolationism, urging a recommitment to U.S. military strength.

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‘They said get over it’: Jasmine Crockett wants to remind you what GOP elites think of your personal ‘struggles’

Crockett won't let it slide.

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Republican Senator Declares Americans Will 'Get Over' Medicaid Cuts in Trump's 'Big, Beautiful Bill'

Sen. Mitch McConnell, representing one of the top Medicaid-dependent states, dismissed fears of GOP losses over proposed cuts.

Latin Times

Trump nominates federal judge who was nearly appointed by Biden in 2022

Trump may face some opposition to his latest judicial pick

The Independent UK

Trump’s plans to be a ‘peace’ president appear to have gone up in flames

NEWS ANALYSIS: The president’s decision to side with Israel’s offensive against Iran is the latest example of how his ambitions for non-interventionism have met reality, Eric Garcia writes

The Independent UK

Hegseth’s Ukraine ‘peace’ plan slammed – is it a strategy to ensure ‘Russia wins and America loses?’

Not every republican agrees with Trump.

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Hegseth Dodges Question on Who He Wants to Win the Russia-Ukraine War: 'Peace Serves Our National Interest'

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth drew ire after he avoided a question from Senator Mitch McConnell on which side he was supporting in the war between Russia and Ukraine.

Latin Times

Hegseth defends use of troops to protect immigration raids in Los Angeles

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is defending his decision to order National Guard troops to provide security during immigrations raids in Los Angeles

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Hegseth gets bipartisan pushback for defense spending strategy - Roll Call

Testimony comes after the Pentagon last month unveiled a “skinny budget” for fiscal 2026 with fewer details than typical.

Reason

James Comey's Deleted '86 47' Instagram Post Is Obviously Protected by the First Amendment

A lot of conservatives are falling prey to the same snowflakery they criticize.

The Independent UK

Overdose deaths in Kentucky dropped by nearly a third last year, Gov. Beshear says

Kentucky is reporting a 30.2% drop in drug overdose deaths in 2024

Reason

Senate Republicans Voted Overwhelmingly To Continue Trump's Trade War

Sen. Rand Paul's attempt to end the non-existent economic emergency failed to pass the Senate on Wednesday night.

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The Independent UK

The Latest: Resolution to block Trump’s global tariffs is voted down by Senate

Senate Republicans narrowly voted down a Democratic resolution that would have blocked global tariffs announced by President Donald Trump earlier this month, giving the president a modest win as lawmakers in both parties have remained skeptical of his trade agenda

International Business Times

Senate Republicans Block Democratic Resolution To Halt Trump's Global Tariffs

The resolution failed in a 49-49 vote, largely due to the absence of two senators, including one Democrat.

Roll Call

Senate rejects resolution to stop tariffs in tie vote - Roll Call

Senate Republicans thwarted an effort by Democrats to effectively end some of the tariffs put in place by President Donald Trump.

Roll Call

100 days in, Trump’s moves to overhaul election law get pushback from courts, Democrats - Roll Call

In his first 100 days, Trump has taken executive actions related to elections and campaign spending that have been challenged in court.

Latin Times

Mitch McConnell Cautions Trump of Previous 'America First' Policy That 'Did Not Work For Us' in Objection to Tariffs: 'Try Something Different'

Sen. Mitch McConnell listed reasons why Donald Trump's plan to implement tariffs, comparing the administration's economic goals to previous plans.

Roll Call

At the Races: The shifting Latino vote - Roll Call

Catch up on the political news of the past week in the latest At the Races newsletter, including Senate launches and Latino voter shifts.

Texas Observer

It’s a Long Way to the Top (if You Wanna Oust the Pols)

The Texas GOP’s dominance of the 21st Century has been marked by entrenchment in the highest offices. Is that changing?

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