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Congress Declines Again To Rein in Trump's Iran War

Republicans can’t decide whether the war is too early to stop, too late to stop, or nonexistent in the first place.

Reason

US Senate Republicans reject effort to halt Trump's Iran war

US Senate Democrats are increasingly divided over arms sales to Israel, with over three dozen backing Bernie Sanders' resolution to halt them. Citing Prime Minister Netanyahu's "reckless decisions" and the expanded conflict, some Democrats shifted their stance. Despite bipartisan opposition, the measures were ultimately rejected, highlighting a growing internal party…

The Times of India

Sanders’ effort to block arms sales to Israel falls short in Senate

The Senate on Wednesday defeated, largely along party lines, an effort by Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., to advance two joint resolutions that would block the sale of $446.8 million worth of weapons and equipment to Israel. The first joint resolution would have disapproved a $295 million sale of D9R and…

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At the Races: Crypto’s next stand

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. The cryptocurrency industry began flexing its political muscle in 2022, and crypto spending has only increased since. In advance of…

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Senate bills pressuring Russia advance into uncertain future - Roll Call

Congressional actions on Ukraine demonstrate support remains strong among majorities of both parties on Capitol Hill.

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Ukraine-Russia war latest: ‘Shoot down trespassing Russian jets if necessary’, Czech president tells Nato

It comes as the UK sent fighter jets to Poland in a warning to Putin to stay out of Nato territory after repeated incursions

The Independent UK

Faith leaders hope bill will stop the loss of thousands of clergy from abroad serving US communities

Faith leaders across the U.S. are hoping a bipartisan bill in Congress might finally provide relief to an immigration issue that has been vexing them for more than two years

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This week: Congress debates war and reconciliation - Roll Call

The budget reconciliation package continues to dominate Congress, as lawmakers are also expected to debate military strikes in Iran.

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Marco Rubio Dismisses System of Checks and Balances: 'Judge Cannot Tell Me How to Conduct Foreign Policy'

Trump administration Secretary of State Marco Rubio denied the judiciary's authority over him during a heated exchange with a Democratic Senator while testifying in front of the legislature.

Latin Times

Will Trump's Order To Lift U.S. Sanctions on Syria Be Followed?

Reason heard from a minister in the new Syrian government about the Trump administration's outreach.

Reason

Senate panel leaders back Trump's lifting of sanctions on Syria - Roll Call

Senate Foreign Relations Committee leaders offered rare bipartisan support for an executive action this week by President Donald Trump.

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Fiscal hawks show a change of heart toward spending bills - Roll Call

There are now only two Republicans in Congress who have never backed a regular appropriations or stopgap spending law.

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Senate panel backs diplomatic nominees after Democratic delay - Roll Call

The Senate Foreign Relations Committee backed three nominees for diplomatic posts, including the ambassador to NATO.

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New Senate bill seeks to tackle the flow of fentanyl into the US from China and Mexico

In a rare bipartisan move, two senators have introduced legislation in the latest attempt to fight the flow of fentanyl and its precursors into the U.S. from China, Mexico and through other borders

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Air Force plane forced to return to America after mid-flight mechanical issue

The issue on the C-32, a converted Boeing 757, happened about 90 minutes after the flight took off

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Musk hit on USAID riles Dems; many in GOP would absorb it into State Department - Roll Call

Democrats criticized the actions at USAID, blaming Elon Musk, but Republicans seemed contend with absorbing it into the State Department.

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Vulnerable lawmakers begin 2026 cycle with modest war chests - Roll Call

Fourth-quarter fundraising reports filed with the FEC show many vulnerable lawmakers starting the cycle with modest war chests.

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Pete Hegseth Meets With Republican Senators Ahead Of Confirmation Hearings

Pete Hegseth, Trump's defense secretary pick, meets with key senators amid misconduct allegations.

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