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Congress poised to weigh in on Venezuela campaign - Roll Call

When it returns to Washington next week, Congress will face the fallout from Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro's ouster.

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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 Democrats riled over exclusion from Venezuela briefing - Roll Call

The Trump administration organized a Republican-only classified briefing on military strikes in the Caribbean, angering Democrats.

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Taiwan Has 'Absolute Right To Remain Free,' Says Roger Wicker As Trump Recalls Xi Jinping Assured No Invasion

Sen. Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), chairman of the Armed Services Committee, told Taiwan President Lai Ching-te on Friday that the island has an absolute right to remain free and preserve self-determination.

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Senate Republicans circle wagons as Trump beats war drum on Iran: ‘They’ve all had their spines removed’

Senate Republicans are largely standing with President Donald Trump as he escalates U.S. involvement in Israel’s war with Iran.

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Covert actions key to Israel's strikes on Iran: Mossad - Roll Call

Covert operations by Mossad preceded Israel's strikes targeting Iran's nuclear weapons program, escalating tensions in the region.

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Parties split on deploying troops against California protesters - Roll Call

Lawmakers divided along party lines on whether U.S. military forces should deploy to quell protests even over the objections of a governor.

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Democrats renew call for probe of Musk-Putin ties - Roll Call

Democrats renew their push for probes into Elon Musk's conversations with top Russian officials, given his access to sensitive information.

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Bipartisan chorus seeks probes after Signal group chat incident - Roll Call

Senators from both parties were poised to formally request probes into senior officials’ use of Signal to discuss a military operation.

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‘Heads should roll’: Democrats and Republicans calling for action in the wake of Signal text leak

Jeffrey Goldberg says that 18 national security and cabinet officials – including Pete Hegseth, JD Vance and Marco Rubio – were added to the ‘Houthi PC small group’ chat

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Republicans mostly mum on Trump’s upending of Russia policy - Roll Call

Congressional Republicans have largely avoided criticizing Trump over his dramatic shift of America's long-standing Russia policy.

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Trump's proposed Ukraine reset gets mixed Hill reaction - Roll Call

Donald Trump spoke with both Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy ahead of peace talks in Munich.

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Democrats say Trump sees Gaza as 'the future Atlantic City’

ANALYSIS: Republicans avoid going into detail about what Trump meant by his remarks about Gaza and Israel, Eric Garcia reports.

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Top Democrats continue to oppose Hegseth amid new allegations - Roll Call

The ex-wife of Pete Hegseth's brother submitted an affidavit alleging the Defense secretary nominee was abusive towards his then-wife.

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Sen. Joni Ernst Supports Trump's Defense Secretary Pick Pete Hegseth

As a rape survivor and advocate for tackling sexual assault in the military, Ernst's support for Hegseth had seemed uncertain due to allegations of sexual assault against him.

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FBI did not interview Hegseth accuser

“There are significant gaps and inadequacies in the report," said one senator briefed on its contents

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Sen. Reed Questions Hegseth's Qualifications For Secretary Of Defense Role

Sen. Reed raises concerns about Pete Hegseth's qualifications for secretary of defense, highlighting the importance of selecting a capable candidate.

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Ranking Democrat Lays Out 'Alarming' Issues With Pete Hegseth's Nomination in Scathing Opening Speech: 'I Do Not Believe You Are Qualified'

Democratic Sen. Jack Reed unleashed a scathing attack on Donald Trump's Defense Secretary nominee at the start of his confirmation hearing.

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Senators warn that Pete Hegseth’s hearings will echo Brett Kavanaugh’s with fervor from both sides

Texas Republican Senator tells secretary of defense nominee confirmation hearings will be ‘miserable experience’

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House sends compromise NDAA to Senate - Roll Call

The House passed the annual defense policy bill despite move than half of the chamber's Democrats voting in opposition.

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Hegseth soldiers on with meeting GOP senators - Roll Call

Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump's choice to lead the Pentagon, met with Republican senators as questions linger about his personal history.

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Pentagon’s priority on AI spending could shield it from cuts - Roll Call

Planned investments in artificial intelligence may be safeguarded from concerns that could cut into other Department of Defense accounts.

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House Republicans divided on path forward for Ukraine aid - Roll Call

Lawmakers have started to brainstorm options as Speaker Mike Johnson appears unlikely to bring up the Senate-passed bill.

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As lawmakers digest supplemental, a way forward remains unclear - Roll Call

The lack of a House speaker is just one factor in an uncertain legislative path for President Biden's $106 billion emergency funding request.

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DOD’s top levels feel effects of Tuberville blanket holds - Roll Call

The Marines do not have a Senate-confirmed commandant for the first time in more than a century because of Tuberville's nomination blockade.

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