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Trump claims hostilities in Iran 'have terminated' in letter sent to top US lawmakers

Trump sidestepped a legal deadline for gaining approval from members of Congress over his war in Iran as he sends a letter to top lawmakers claiming that hostilities have ended due to the ongoing ceasefire.

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Trump’s $400M White House ballroom just got a GOP lifeline and some Democrats might be on board

Donald Trump’s $400 million White House ballroom just got a major GOP lifeline, and a handful of Democrats might actually be open to the idea. According to Fox News, Senators Lindsey Graham, Katie Britt, and Eric Schmitt are pushing a new bill that would foot the entire $400 million bill…

The Mary Sue

GOP emerges from ‘hell week’ with deep divisions between Senate and House

During the final vote to close out the House’s “hell week,” a handful of Republicans had a message for the Senate: You’re responsible for the “suffering” agenda. Standing on the steps outside the Capitol on Thursday, House Freedom Caucus members loudly aired their grievances with the Senate. Republicans there have…

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When a 5-minute vote takes 5 hours

The clock was ticking in the House chamber. Or was it? A key vote on the floor began with famous last words: “This is a 5-minute vote.” More than two hours later, it was still going. Later that day, it happened again. Leaders held open another seemingly endless vote, as…

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Trump admin claims Iran ceasefire 'terminated' hostilities ahead of US-Congress 60-day deadline

The Trump administration asserts the U.S. is not at war with Iran, despite approaching the War Powers Resolution's 60-day deadline. House Speaker Mike Johnson echoed this, stating no congressional authorization is needed as active hostilities have ceased. This stance, however, faces challenges from Democrats who argue the deadline remains binding.

The Times of India

House Passes Bill To End Record DHS Shutdown; Immigration Enforcement Operations Left Out

The House voted on Thursday to fund most of the Department of Homeland Security, putting an end to a record shutdown of the agency that had been in place since February 14.

International Business Times

US House passes bill funding much of DHS, ending agency’s longest shutdown

Bipartisan measure includes funding for Secret Service and TSA, but excludes immigration enforcement operations

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House approves DHS funding to end 75-day partial shutdown and get TSA staff paychecks

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House Republicans Approve Budget Plan to Give ICE, Border Patrol £55B in Funding Despite Record Low Public Support

House Republicans passed a Senate-approved budget resolution to fund U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, marking a first step toward securing funding without Democratic support.

International Business Times UK

Funding bill to end Homeland Security shutdown signed into law

President Donald Trump signed a bill funding most of the Department of Homeland Security within hours of it clearing the House on Thursday, effectively ending an 11-week partial shutdown. The bill, which the House cleared on a voice vote, funds all of the vast department — covering the Secret Service,…

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Trump focused on own priorities as House GOP wrestled over policy

Donald Trump focused on other matters this week as House Republicans struggled to pass measures related to surveillance powers, agricultural policy and immigration enforcement funding, with former officials saying the president’s own priorities are likely to increasingly draw him away from the legislative grind. The chief executive was heavily focused…

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Budget resolution for immigration funds adopted in House

The House took a major step toward providing funding for immigration enforcement agencies by adopting a Senate-backed budget resolution Wednesday evening. Now that both chambers have adopted the budget blueprint, lawmakers can move forward with a filibuster-proof reconciliation bill to provide around $70 billion in immigration enforcement funding. That money…

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House overcomes floor hurdle on spy authority reauthorization

The House is expected to vote as soon as Wednesday afternoon on a measure to reauthorize a powerful surveillance tool for three years — a day before its statutory authority is set to expire — after Republican leadership muscled through a resolution that set the guidelines for floor debate. Congressional…

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Johnson puts down GOP revolt that left House agenda in limbo

A small group of Republicans voted "no" on the procedural rule to begin debate on three items.

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GOP leaders twist arms, flip votes on mega rule

Major chunks of House Republicans’ pre-recess agenda were back on track Wednesday as GOP leaders narrowly corralled the votes to push through a rule for floor debate on several big-ticket pieces of legislation. The 216-210 vote on the rule came as there was no “Plan B” for the moment with…

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Supreme Court invalidates Louisiana congressional map over race

The Supreme Court invalidated Louisiana’s congressional map Wednesday ahead of the midterm elections, in a decision that reshaped legal protections for minority voters and could lead to further redistricting nationwide. The 6-3 decision found that Louisiana should not have been forced to draw a second congressional map with a second…

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UnitedHealthcare Fires Staffer After Viral 'Aww They Missed' Remark Regarding The Donald Trump Assassination Attempt

UnitedHealthcare fired a social media manager after she expressed sympathy for an assassination attempt on President Trump, highlighting the company's zero-tolerance policy on violence.

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Mike Johnson's "hell week" collides with GOP infighting

The House is effectively frozen after GOP leaders failed to move a rule out of committee.

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Senate Republicans Push $70bn Funding for ICE and Border Patrol Only — House Says No and Wants Full DHS Deal

The US is currently grappling with the longest DHS shutdown in US history as Congress remains deadlocked over a $70 billion ICE funding plan.

International Business Times UK

Secret Service Agent Protected President Trump Despite Unpaid Status During Record 72-Day DHS Shutdown

DHS shutdown reaches 72 days, leaving Secret Service agents who shielded Trump at WHCD and 100,000 workers facing missed pay. Speaker Johnson blocks Senate bill, prolonging the crisis.

International Business Times UK

DHS Funding Bill Faces Shake-Up as Mike Johnson Warns Senate Version 'Zeroes Out' ICE Budget

DHS funding bill faces uncertainty as Mike Johnson warns Senate plan could delay ICE and CBP funding, prompting House revisions, raising concerns over enforcement.

Axios

Correspondents' Dinner shooting fails to budge Democrats on DHS shutdown

"Using any one incidence of violence for a political end is pretty sad," said Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.

Axios

GOP leaders duke it out over DHS funding

Both are staking out public positions that could make a private deal harder to reach.

The Independent UK

Trump shooting attempt puts heat on Mike Johnson and House Republicans to fund DHS — now

ANALYSIS: Democrats may have started out the gamesmanship on Homeland Security. But, Eric Garcia writes, every day Mike Johnson doesn’t pass a spending bill is a day Republicans own the shutdown

The Guardian - US

Florida’s Republican governor unveils plan for redrawn congressional maps

Proposal from Ron DeSantis would net Republicans up to four additional US House seats ahead of midterm elections

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