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Can the GOP trifecta meet their ‘mandate’ moment?

When Republicans won in 2024, they promised to use their coveted trifecta to deliver on an “unprecedented and powerful mandate” for President Donald Trump’s agenda. With few legislative days left ahead of midterms, some argue they should have done more. It’s left some lawmakers questioning the effectiveness of their red…

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What to expect when you’re not expecting a clear Senate winner

ANALYSIS — Twenty months down and less than four months to go, you’d think there would be more clarity in the fight for the Senate. But Republicans only have a narrow advantage and, if history is a guide, control of the chamber will likely remain up for grabs all the…

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Pentagon seeks $80 billion from Congress for Iran war

The Pentagon is seeking an additional $80 billion, primarily for the ongoing conflict with Iran, adding to President Trump's substantial defense spending proposals. This request faces skepticism from lawmakers concerned about the war's justification and the high cost of living for Americans. While some Republicans see it as an investment…

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Trump endorses scandal-ridden Ken Paxton in dagger to Cornyn’s Texas reelection bid over longstanding grudge

Trump’s endorsement of Paxton marks second move against sitting GOP senators in 2026 midterms cycle

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Capitol Lens | Space time

From left, Sens. John Hoeven, R-N.D., Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., and Jerry Moran, R-Kan., meet with Artemis II crewmembers in the Dirksen Senate Office Building on Tuesday. The Artemis II crew are, from left, Mission Specialists Christina Koch and Jeremy Hansen, Commander Reid Wiseman and Pilot Victor Glover.

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Future for voter ID bill unclear in Senate

Five weeks ago, Senate Republicans said they were bracing for an extended fight as they kicked off debate on their marquee election overhaul bill. Now, they have quietly set aside what’s known as the SAVE America Act. The question is: For how long? And is there an appetite to return…

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Theological squabble distracts from Tax Day messaging

On a day when they had hoped to focus messaging on last year’s tax cut law, congressional Republicans spent Tax Day focusing on theology. A dayslong spat between the Trump administration and the Vatican left lawmakers urging the White House to stay in its lane on matters of liturgy and…

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Moratorium on federal employee layoffs lapses amid shutdown

A moratorium on federal employee layoffs lapsed with the partial shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security.

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Senate Republicans detail farm aid package components

Key GOP senators released more details Friday on a farm aid package they’re pushing to be included in upcoming government funding legislation.

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Six fiscal 2026 spending bills done, six more to go

The Senate cleared a three-bill spending package Thursday, marking a halfway point in completing long-delayed fiscal 2026 appropriations.

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House passes second spending package with more bills in pipeline

The package moves now to the Senate, which isn’t expected to take it up until the final week of January after a week-long recess.

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Scenic route at US beauty spot shut for six years finally reopens

The area includes colorful bluffs, dramatic formations from erosion and petrified tree stumps

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Top four appropriators set to meet on spending package - Roll Call

The top four leaders of the House and Senate spending panels plan to huddle Thursday to try to make headway on a major spending package.

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USDA is reopening some 2,100 offices to help farmers access $3B in aid despite the ongoing shutdown

The Agriculture Department will reopen about 2,100 county offices all across the country Thursday despite the ongoing government shutdown to help farmers and ranchers get access to $3 billion of aid from existing programs

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US ranchers oppose Trump's plan to import more Argentine beef and experts doubt it will lower prices

President Donald Trump’s plan to cut record beef prices by importing more meat from Argentina is running into heated opposition from U.S. ranchers who are enjoying some rare profitable years and skepticism from experts who say the president’s move probably wouldn’t lead to cheaper prices at grocery stores

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USDA's Rollins says food stamp funding to dry up in two weeks - Roll Call

Nearly 42 million people could be left without monthly food benefits if the federal government doesn't reopen before funding runs out.

The Independent UK

Hardly working: Senate heads home with House already gone as shutdown persists and Americans suffer

ANALYSIS: Everyone knows the shutdown is a loser. But nobody has given the other side a reason to assume good faith, Eric Garcia writes

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Shutdown drags on amid talk of side deals to get stopgap unstuck - Roll Call

Senators left town for the weekend after more unsuccessful votes to reopen the government, but bipartisan talks provided a glimmer of hope.

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FBI headquarters fight stymies spending bill in Senate - Roll Call

Plans for Senate appropriators to approve a Justice Department funding bill collapsed over the location of a new FBI headquarters.

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Fired federal workers lobby for help on Capitol Hill – is anyone listening?

Democrats have been receptive to the ‘Tuesday Group’ but the Republicans who control Congress are looking the other way

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Congress Supports Advocates In Effort To Save Wild Horses

Advocates push to save wild horses in Theodore Roosevelt National Park amid debate over their future.

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