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Todd Blanche nomination falters as Republican revolt exposes Trump’s Senate problem
Todd Blanche’s attorney general nomination stalls as Republican senators challenge a $1.8 billion fund and Trump tax-audit protections.
Fauci invokes Fifth Amendment as explosive Rand Paul COVID hearing ends in contempt threat
Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment at a heated Senate COVID hearing as Rand Paul threatened contempt action over his refusal to testify.
US House votes to curb Trump’s Iran war powers as Senate blocks parallel measure
The House voted to curb Trump’s Iran war, but the Senate blocked action. Congress is challenging the conflict while still preparing to finance it.
Revised Russia sanctions bill targets India and China over Moscow energy purchases
Washington cut its Russia tariff threat from 500% to 100%, but India and China remain exposed. Donald Trump’s waiver may determine the real impact.
US Senator Lindsey Graham dies after brief illness one day after Kyiv visit
United States Senator Lindsey Graham has died at the age of 71 following a brief and sudden illness, ending a three-decade congressional career that placed the South Carolina Republican at the centre of American debates over Donald Trump, Iran, Israel, Russia and Ukraine.
Why Trump’s proof-of-citizenship voting order just hit a major court wall
Trump’s proof-of-citizenship voting order faces a major court setback as judges, states and Congress clash over election authority.
Why Trump’s surprise housing bill move could backfire on Republicans
Trump’s housing bill delay puts voter ID, housing affordability, Senate rules and Republican midterm strategy at the center of a new fight.
Why the Senate’s Iran war powers vote could complicate Trump’s nuclear deal
The Senate’s Iran war powers vote raises new pressure on Trump’s nuclear deal, congressional authority and IAEA inspection demands.
US Congress votes to halt Iran war as Senate delivers historic war powers rebuke to Donald Trump
Congress voted to halt the Iran war, but Donald Trump says the resolution has no force. A historic war powers showdown is moving towards the courts.
Jay Clayton faces intelligence test as FISA surveillance powers hit political roadblock
Washington’s surveillance fight now has a leadership test. Jay Clayton must calm FISA concerns while proving intelligence independence.