At Trump rallies, data centers take back seat to butts - Roll Call At Trump rallies, data centers take back seat to butts - Republicans Roll Call · 14h ago
Tech Firms That Donated to Trump-Linked Projects Could Face Subpoenas if Democrats Take the House Democrats could subpoena Amazon, Apple, and Microsoft over donations to Trump's White House ballroom project if they win the House in November's midterms. International Business Times UK · Oct 14
Report shows steady improvement in Long Island Sound water quality A report from Save the Sound highlights improvements in Long Island Sound’s water quality due to infrastructure upgrades in Connecticut and New York The Independent UK · Sep 24
Trump rails against ‘communist’ Democrats as he rolls out red carpet for Xi Communism, President Donald Trump says, is the greatest threat the U.S. has ever faced The Independent UK · Sep 21
Trump’s questionable claims cast doubt over midterms as Dems fret President Donald Trump on Thursday night used a historically stunning primetime address to peddle unfounded conspiracy theories about the 2020 presidential election, taking a major political risk as Republicans fight for their congressional majorities and conjuring warnings from Democrats about November’s midterms. Trump appeared eager to sow doubt about the… Roll Call · Jul 17
Days into his new job, Pulte raises eyebrows in Senate With Bill Pulte just days into his job acting director of national intelligence, senators on both sides of the aisle are already expressing concern about his performance. Pulte began Friday, after weeks of criticism over his appointment. On Monday, he reportedly began firing intelligence officials and staff at the DNI en… Roll Call · Jun 23
Trump’s acting intelligence director begins purge with wave of firings: report Bill Pulte, a Trump loyalist, took over from Tulsi Gabbard last week and has vowed to cut hundreds of intelligence jobs The Independent UK · Jun 23
‘Lots of pain might have been avoided’: Trump’s new nominee for Intelligence Director praised after initial pick caused an uproar in Congress A Democrat noted that he will make “a terrific DNI.” We Got This Covered · Jun 15
Key US government surveillance program is set to expire. A look at what that means A vital US spy program, Section 702, has expired. Congress failed to extend its powers. This tool helps prevent terror attacks and track foreign spies. A court order allows its use for another year. Lawmakers are on recess. The program's renewal has been contentious due to privacy concerns. A new… The Economic Times · Jun 12
A key US government surveillance program is set to expire. A look at what that means A key surveillance tool seen as vital in preventing terror attacks and catching foreign spies is set to expire after congressional efforts to temporarily extend it failed in bipartisan fashion The Independent UK · Jun 12
FISA spy powers are likely to expire after House vote collapses in bipartisan fashion The law is set to expire on Friday at midnight The Independent UK · Jun 11
Trump has once again chucked a grenade on the Senate floor ahead of a key funding deadline ANALYSIS: Senate Majority Leader John Thune could well end up the loser of Trump’s war with Democrats over Bill Pulte simply because House Speaker Mike Johnson is closer to the president, writes John Bowden The Independent UK · Jun 11
House vote puts surveillance authority on path to lapse The House did not pass a short-term extension of a powerful surveillance tool Thursday morning as members headed out of town for a recess, all but ensuring the spy power’s statutory authority would lapse going into the weekend. The vote to reject a reauthorization of Section 702 of the Foreign… Roll Call · Jun 11
Lawmakers sound the alarm on Trump’s ‘most dangerous’ Cabinet pick Bill Pulte’s temporary role as intelligence director is just long enough to disrupt midterm elections, Democrats fear The Independent UK · Jun 7
Axios · Jun 7 "People are not happy": Lebanon vote has House Democrats at each others' throats "This resolution does nothing to advance a solution," one House Democrat fumed.
The Guardian - AU · May 29 Ukraine war briefing: Gripen fighter jet deal ramps up after Zelenskyy visit to Sweden Ukraine to receive first 16 of the Swedish planes in early 2027; US congressmen back Zelenskyy plea for more Patriots. What we know on day 1,556
The Independent UK · Apr 15 What is FISA 702? Trump urges Congress to extend controversial spy program U.S. authorities say the program is essential to national security
International Business Times UK · Apr 3 'Vile and Evil': Lawmakers Slam 'Totally Unfit' Donald Trump After 'Pathetic' Iran Speech Democratic lawmakers, led by Congressman Seth Moulton, criticise President Trump's speech on the US-Iran conflict, calling it 'pathetic' and 'dangerous.'
Axios · Mar 29 Oil prices rise as Iran war escalates with Houthi attacks The increase came as the war moved into its fifth week, showing little sign of abating.
Reason · Mar 27 Trump Backs Section 702 Reauthorization After Once Calling To 'KILL FISA' The president is much less concerned about the law's potential for overreach now that he's in charge of the government wielding it.
Roll Call · Mar 18 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…
We Got This Covered · Feb 27 Donald Trump demands Congress ignore privacy concerns and extend intrusive law to spy on Americans’ private communications Each day the right to privacy shrinks further.
The Independent UK · Jan 4 MTG breaks with Trump one last time and claims US involvement in Venezuela ‘doesn’t serve’ American people Greene says Trump’s voters ‘sick and tired’ of foreign policy focus that she says enriches wealthy interests
The Guardian - US · Jan 4 ‘They lied to our face’: Democrats decry Trump’s military raid on Venezuela Lawmakers call US intervention and capture of Maduro ‘wildly illegal’ and say it lacked congressional approval
Reason · Dec 17, 2025 Hegseth Won't Let Us See a Video That Might Undermine Support for Trump's Bloodthirsty Anti-Drug Strategy The defense secretary claims the video, which shows a second strike that killed two floundering survivors, would compromise "sources and methods."