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Trump polled advisers about replacing Tulsi Gabbard as intelligence chief

Exclusive: Pressure intensifies for Gabbard after president’s displeasure with Iran war testimony

The Guardian - US

More doctors and nurses hoping to operate in Congress

ANALYSIS — At a time when most voters are skeptical of politicians, both parties are looking to doctors and nurses to secure control of Congress. With nearly two dozen doctors and nurses currently serving on Capitol Hill, it’s a pretty good strategy. Even if health care isn’t the top issue…

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Rep. Jared Moskowitz Reveals Being Targeted By Would-Be Antisemitic Shooter Who Was 'Ready For War': 'We Got Lucky'

Since the incident, Moskowitz has raised awareness about antisemitism in the U.S., including testimony at Capitol Hill hearings such as a House Judiciary subcommittee session last summer.

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Becoming a target hits home for Rep. Jared Moskowitz

Not far from Rep. Jared Moskowitz’s home, police officers found body armor, smoke grenades and firearms inside the house of a convicted felon, along with a handwritten list of “targets” that included the name of the Florida Democrat. The Justice Department said it was evidence of a would-be active shooter…

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Uncertainty shrouds key surveillance authority renewal in House

House lawmakers who met with Trump administration officials Wednesday on Capitol Hill emerged with no clear consensus, with some still undecided over whether to reauthorize a powerful surveillance authority without adding more privacy guardrails. The administration, according to lawmakers, has said it wants Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance…

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Top US counter-terrorism official Joe Kent resigns in protest against Iran war

As head of the National Counterterrorism Center, Kent was in charge of an agency tasked with analysing and detecting terrorist threats.

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This week: Senate tries to break the SAVE standstill

This week’s Senate action is an effort by GOP leadership to put Democrats on the record — and respond to growing pressure.

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US War With Iran Costs Billions In Six Days, Pentagon Tells Congress The Shocking Figure

Discover the staggering $11.3 billion cost of the US-Iran conflict's first six days, driven by advanced munitions and Operation Epic Fury. Explore the Pentagon's financial challenges and strategic debates.

International Business Times UK

SPR drawdown might not be enough for consumers, Democrats say

President Donald Trump’s decision to draw crude oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve received little criticism on Capitol Hill Thursday, although Democrats expressed reservations that it would not do much to insulate Americans from global price volatility resulting from the war in Iran. Senate Energy and Natural Resources ranking member…

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Pentagon tells lawmakers Iran war costs top $11.3bn – but true price unknown

US already spent more than $11.3bn in first six days of conflict, but price tag does not include all spending

The Guardian - US

Filibuster becomes flashpoint in Texas Senate primary

Texas is more than a thousand miles away from Capitol Hill, but the race between Sen. John Cornyn and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton for the state’s Senate seat Wednesday centered on a D.C.-centric topic: the filibuster. The fight is the latest chapter in both men’s quest to earn an…

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Senate leadership doesn’t budge on filibuster

Senate Republican leadership is not budging against pressure to use a so-called talking filibuster to pass the party’s voter identification legislation, despite President Donald Trump’s adding weight to that dogpile this week. “We don’t have the votes either to proceed to get on a talking filibuster, nor to sustain one if…

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Sidestepping Congress, IndyCar to race around National Mall

The IndyCar race planned for this summer as part of America’s 250th anniversary won’t go through the Capitol grounds, but will instead follow a 1.66-mile, seven-turn street circuit course around the National Mall, event organizers announced Monday. It comes after President Donald Trump signed an executive order in January establishing…

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Republicans switch focus to Pam Bondi with subpoena after Kristi Noem’s ousting: report

‘I just think it’s time to get some answers,’ one GOP lawmaker said. ‘She’s in the batter’s box’

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The Conversation

When Washington and the states are in conflict, the ultimate winner is not always certain

The Trump administration’s aggressive policies on immigration are receiving pushback not just on Capitol Hill but across the country. Democratic leaders in multiple states are refusing to cooperate with immigration arrests.

The Independent UK

Trump-connected PAC is fundraising off Iran war: ‘Will you stand strong with me?’

The fundraising campaign has a list of suggested donations, ranging from $26 to $3,300, and asks voters to ‘rally behind’ President Trump

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Justifications for war multiply at White House

The Trump administration is trying to justify its decision to bomb Iran, but the panoply of voices muddles the message.

International Business Times UK

New York's Most Vulnerable Sites Put Under Armed Watch as US and Israel Open War on Iran

Following a joint US-Israel military operation in Iran, NYPD increases security at key locations across New York City.

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Beads, bones and bipartisanship: Tillis’ last pawrade

Dogs strut down the halls of Hart in what’s become a popular Capitol Hill tradition — a costume parade featuring lawmakers, staff and their dressed-up pets.

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Push for a ‘talking filibuster’ stalls in Senate GOP conference

The plan is a nonstarter for most GOP senators, who have warned of a monthslong suck of precious floor time.

The Independent UK

Epstein survivors rip Trump in rally ahead of State of the Union: ‘He knows we’re there’

Many of the survivors of Epstein will attend as guest of Democrats in Congress

International Business Times UK

State of the Union 2026 Becomes Trump's Biggest Test Yet—When and How to Watch Searches Skyrocket

Explore the political tensions and public interest surrounding Trump's State of the Union 2026, as Democrats plan protests and counterprogramming.

Fortune

The Supreme Court's landmark tariff decision is the latest defeat 'piercing President Trump's seeming invincibility'

"This is significant at a time that the president seeks to head into midterm elections with a head full of steam."

Kiplinger

U.S. Congress to End Emergency Tax Bill Over $6,000 Senior Deduction and Tip, Overtime Tax Breaks in D.C.

Here's how taxpayers can amend their already-filed income tax returns amid a potentially looming legal battle on Capitol Hill.

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Kennedy’s push to find cause of autism divides Hill Republicans

One year into his term, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s focus on autism is polarizing Capitol Hill Republicans.

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