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Still on the House agenda? Tension with the Senate

The House returns from its August break with a short to-do list: Squash the possibility of a government shutdown so members can focus on the looming midterm elections. So far, so good, if they can stick to the plan of quickly clearing a Senate-passed spending stopgap this week. From there,…

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US Senate passes Russia sanctions bill championed by Lindsey Graham

Late senator spent final days of his life working to advance bill that will now head to the House after 86-11 Senate vote

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'The Clock Is Ticking': Trump Wins Senate Iran Vote as GOP Defectors Warn 60-Day Limit Is Running Out

The Senate narrowly rejected a war powers resolution, allowing President Trump to continue military action against Iran, despite the House passing a non-binding measure to withdraw US forces.

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Why Did Congress Vote To End the Iran War After It Finished?

Democrats and Republicans alike dragged out the process to vote on the Iran war. Antiwar advocates say their vote still matters.

Reason

Republican Lawmakers Again Break With Trump on Ukraine Aid in Second Major Foreign Policy Rebuke in as Many Days

The Ukraine legislation would provide more than $1 billion in security and reconstruction assistance to Ukraine while making an additional $8 billion available through defense loans

Latin Times

House approves Ukraine aid package despite Republican objections

The legislation seeks to cement US assistance for Ukraine by providing more than $1 billion in aid

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Democrats Call GOP 'Coward' For Canceling Vote That Could Have Limited Trump's Military Power in Iran

House Republicans cancelled a vote on limiting Trump's war powers over Iran, sparking Democratic accusations of cowardice and political manoeuvring to avoid bipartisan rebuke.

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Republican lawmakers call off vote on Trump's War Powers Resolution that was on the verge of passing

Democrats slammed Republicans as “cowards” for delaying the voting procedure into next month, while Republicans argue the move was to allow lawmakers unable to attend the vote a chance to cast their say.

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How Did David Scott Die? Cause of Death, Advocacy and The Remarkable Life Of a Georgia Congressman

David Scott, the veteran Georgia congressman and former House Agriculture Committee chair, has died at 80 after more than two decades in Washington.

International Business Times UK

U.S. House just let Donald Trump’s war with Iran continue, and it only took 1 Democrat to keep it going

The U.S. House just came one vote short of forcing an end to the war with Iran, and a single Democrat’s decision to break ranks kept the conflict alive. On April 16, 2026, the House voted 213-214 against a resolution that would have ordered the president to withdraw U.S. forces…

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State Department orders drawdown at more Mideast diplomatic missions as familiar criticism mounts

The State Department has drawn down personnel at more U.S. diplomatic missions in and around the Middle East as it comes under increasing but historically familiar criticism for not doing enough to prepare

The Independent UK

US House votes to overturn President Trump's tariffs on Canada

Six Republican lawmakers joined Democrats to block the tariffs in a 219 to 211 vote. Trump is expected to veto the measure.

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Top Democrat reveals Donald Trump is turning America into ‘regional bully’ to benefit his donors and himself

Alll the chaos and destruction to fill his pockets.

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Senate advances war powers resolution to stop Trump from taking further military action in Venezuela

Democratic-led resolution would require US president to seek Congress’s approval to use military against Venezuela

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Trump won’t go to Congress over war with drug cartels: ‘They’re gonna be, like, dead’

President says US is ‘just going to kill people’ as military accelerates campaign against South American regimes

Latin Times

Federal Judge Prevents Kari Lake From Laying Off Hundreds Of People At Agency Overseeing Voice Of America

A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to suspend hundreds of layoffs at the agency overseeing Voice of America, which is led by Kari Lake

Reason

Trump Critics Should Stop Treating Diplomacy Like a Gift to America's Enemies

His negotiations with North Korea and Russia should be judged by their results. But opposing those talks from the beginning is a pro-war position.

The Guardian - US

Donald Trump delivers letter from first lady to Vladimir Putin

Melania Trump’s letter, obtained by Fox News, does not reference abducted Ukrainian children despite White House comment

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Lawmakers Introduce Bill Seeking Plan To Address Crisis in Haiti As UN Warns Country Is 'Closer To The Brink'

Two lawmakers introduced a bill to force the Trump administration to present a clear strategy to address the security challenges facing Haiti

Latin Times

Trump Official Holds Up Trump's Picture After Being Questioned Over Hundreds of Job Cuts to Her Agency

A top Trump administration official held up the president's picture after being questioned about the recent mass job cuts to the agency she leads.

Latin Times

Trump Admin Sidesteps Congress by Calling Trade Deficit a National Emergency, Dem Lawmaker Says: 'It Hasn't Been for Four Decades'

Rep. Gregory Meeks (D-NY) criticized Scott Bessent for claiming that long-standing trade deficits constitute a "national emergency" and bypassing Congress.

The Guardian - US

Republicans trying to change rules to avoid House vote on Trump tariffs

Proposed procedural change would shield Republican representatives from having to vote on chaotic trade policy

The Independent UK

Trump moves to officially close USAID and tells remaining employees their jobs will be eliminated

The Trump administration is moving to effectively close global aid agency as federal appeals court clears path for DOGE cuts

The Independent UK

US updates a science and technology pact with China to reflect growing rivalry and security threats

The U.S. has updated a decades-old science and technology agreement with China to reflect their growing rivalry for technological dominance

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Congressman Meeks Critiques Afghanistan Report And Gold Star Families

Congressman Meeks critiques report on U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan and emphasizes honoring military families' sacrifices.

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