Scoop: U.S. considers $20 billion cash-for-uranium deal with Iran The U.S. and Iran are negotiating over a three-page plan with some very sensitive elements. Axios · Apr 17
‘Artificial Intelligence and American Power’: Lawmakers gather to discuss fears over AI and the future Lawmakers on Capitol Hill conducted a roundtable over their AI Fears The Independent UK · Apr 17
Scoop: Democrats eye new strategy after Iran war powers fail Progressive Caucus members are discussing forcing a war powers vote in the House every day. Axios · Apr 16
Swalwell faces Ethics probe as members call for a House clean out The House Ethics Committee announced Monday they will investigate allegations of sexual assault and misconduct against California Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell. The announcement comes amid a growing bipartisan push to oust Swalwell after a handful of his former staff members accused him of sexual misconduct, and as House members seek… Roll Call · Apr 13
"Eric may have tipped the scale": Swalwell scandal threatens surge of House expulsions "We want a full house cleaning," one House Democrat said. "Get the garbage out of here." Axios · Apr 12
At the Races: Taxes on the trail Welcome to At the Races! Each week we bring you news and analysis from the CQ Roll Call campaign team. Know someone who’d like to get this newsletter? They can subscribe here. By Daniela Altimari, Niels Lesniewski and Mary Ellen McIntire Rising gas prices. Instability in the Middle East. President Donald Trump’s… Roll Call · Apr 9
Pamela Bondi will not appear at a House deposition over Epstein files Pamela Bondi will not appear for her scheduled deposition next week as part of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee’s investigation of deceased sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, a panel spokesperson said Wednesday. The panel stipulated the April 14 deposition date in a letter to the then-attorney general last month,… Roll Call · Apr 8
Defense-focused Trump budget seeks to cut Democratic priorities President Donald Trump unveiled a nearly $2.2 trillion spending request for fiscal 2027 Friday that features an enormous defense boost, posing a major challenge to GOP leaders as they seek an election-year spending deal with Democrats. National security spending would soar to $1.5 trillion in the fiscal year that begins… Roll Call · Apr 3
ICE Agents Deployed to Marine Corps Graduation Gate in a First-Ever Immigration Status Check on Families ICE agents are stationed outside Marine Corps graduation events at Parris Island, SC, screening families for immigration status in an unprecedented move. International Business Times UK · Mar 31
ICE agents will screen attenders of Marine Corps graduation ceremonies Families fear undocumented relatives could be turned away or detained at recruit celebrations in South Carolina The Guardian - US · Mar 31
Scoop: Nancy Mace eyes break with GOP on Iran war powers vote in blow to Trump Mace said she will "most likely" vote for Dems' war power resolution: "War with Iran needs to end." Axios · Mar 26
Americans skeptical about potential Iran war escalation New polling shows some Americans support current military efforts, but aren't sold on further action. Axios · Mar 25
A War by Any Other Name From Korea to Iran, the United States has employed countless euphemisms that not only obscure the true nature of its wars but also the constitutional limits designed to constrain them. Reason · Mar 24
Duke Is Still a Work in Progress—and That’s the Scary Part The Blue Devils are still a ball of wet clay, but its identity on defense is masking its inconsistencies and fueling its March Madness run. Sports Illustrated · Mar 22
Sports Illustrated · Mar 19 Duke Escapes No. 16 Siena’s Upset Bid, but the Illusion of Invincibility Is Gone The Blue Devils entered March Madness as the team to beat, but a double-digit deficit and late scramble in the first round showed just how thin the margin for error really is.
Roll Call · Mar 19 AI draft bill would revamp online landscape Sen. Marsha Blackburn on Wednesday proposed a sweeping national standard on artificial intelligence that seeks to make good on President Donald Trump’s call for a federal law in lieu of state regulations. Blackburn, R-Tenn., released a discussion draft bill and summary of her AI framework legislation, which would place a…
Sports Illustrated · Mar 16 Women’s March Madness 2026: Game Times, TV Channels and Full NCAA Tournament Schedule Here is the full television schedule for the women’s NCAA tournament, with March Madness tipping off next week.
Sports Illustrated · Mar 16 March Madness 2026: Game Times, TV Channels and Full NCAA Tournament Schedule Here is the full television schedule for the men’s NCAA tournament with the 68-team bracket officially set.
Tom’s Guide · Mar 13 Your weekend binge list: 10 new shows and movies to stream on Netflix, HBO Max and more (March 13-15) This weekend’s streaming picks across new movies and shows range from thrillers to comedies, including "Virgin River," "One Piece" and "Scarpetta"
Axios · Mar 10 Scoop: U.S. asks Israel to halt strikes on Iran's energy infrastructure The strikes blanketed Tehran in toxic black smoke and acid rain
Reason · Mar 9 March Madness Plus: A seventh American has been killed in the Iran conflict, the U.S. is almost certainly responsible for school strike, how Lindsey Graham helped start the war, and more...
Tom’s Guide · Mar 9 8 top new shows you can stream this week on Netflix, Hulu and more (March 9-15) This week’s TV lineup is packed with drama, thrills and laughs, including "Virgin River," "One Piece" and the Oscars.
Sports Illustrated · Mar 9 After Winning the SEC Tournament Gauntlet, This May Finally Be the Year for Texas Vic Schaefer’s Longhorns have long been knocking on the door of being a title contender and after dismantling South Carolina into an unrecognizable team Sunday, it feels like their time is now.
The Independent UK · Mar 7 Lauren Boebert slams disgraced Tony Gonzales and GOP colleagues who voted against sexual misconduct transparency bill Boebert criticized Gonzales for opposing the measure, saying it shields misconduct, and reiterated that she had urged him to resign or suspend his campaign, which he did
Budget and the Bees · Mar 4 Parents Alert: The New ‘Clear Bag’ Reality for Henry County Schools Starts Now If you are a parent in Henry County, your morning routine just got a bit more complicated, and honestly, it is for a reason that hits close to home. The school district has officially moved to a clear bag policy for all students to enhance campus security. While it feels…