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Senate Democrats confront FBI director over reports of imbibing

FBI Director Kash Patel denied allegations about his alcohol consumption Tuesday as Senate Democrats raised concerns about his leadership, pressing him on a series of rolling controversies at the agency. At one point during a more than two-hour budget hearing, Patel lashed out at Sen. Chris Van Hollen after the…

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Donald Trump Shock: 'Father Of Fertility' Faces Health Fears After 'Nodding Off' During Event

Donald Trump declared himself the 'father of fertility' and appeared to nod off on camera, prompting fresh questions about the 79‑year‑old's stamina as aides insisted he was merely blinking.

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Congress Republicans Pushing to Fund Trump’s White House Ballroom

After the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, MAGA influencers, GOP members, and President Donald Trump began promoting the construction of the White House ballroom. Although initially said to be privately funded, Republicans are now pushing for congressional funding for Trump’s project.

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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…

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GOP readies bills to fund or authorize White House ballroom

Senate Republicans are pushing for passage of legislation that would back the Trump administration’s planned White House ballroom in the wake of a shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner on Saturday. Sens. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina, Katie Britt of Alabama and Eric Schmitt of Missouri announced plans to…

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Republicans seek elusive path to restoring DHS funding

Reconciliation may be Republicans' only path forward.

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DHS funding deal appears close after White House talks

Senators expressed newfound optimism Monday night that they were on the cusp of a deal to end a month-old partial shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security. After a White House meeting with President Donald Trump earlier in the evening, GOP senators appeared convinced a deal was at hand on…

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Democrats say immigration fight won't ease with Noem's departure

The ouster of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem appeared to have no immediate impact on her department's partial shutdown.

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White House will yell ‘fake news’ but apparently, Donald Trump is battling betrayal and plotting vengeance against Republicans

Is the Republican Party’s goal is still to serve the public — or simply to make Trump look good at all times?

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Trump privately lashed out at Republicans who condemned racist video depicting the Obamas as apes, report claims

‘Praying it was fake because it’s the most racist thing I’ve seen out of this White House,’ Republican Senator Tim Scott said in reaction to the video

The Independent UK

DHS shutdown looms after Senate Democrats block Homeland Security bill

Lawmakers in both chambers were put on notice to return to Washington should a deal be reached to avert the anticipated shutdown

The Independent UK

FEMA earmarks threatened by immigration funding standoff

Ongoing fight over fiscal 2026 funding for federal immigration agencies has also left disaster preparedness earmarks in limbo.

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Who’s in charge?! Hill Democrats want to know who is leading ICE reform talks – or if White House is

ANALYSIS: ‘We have different people going in different directions,’ Sen. Chuck Schumer tells Eric Garcia

The Independent UK

Another funding extension eyed as partisan immigration standoff deepens

Democrats have dismissed the idea of another continuing resolution over concerns that it would incentivize negotiators to drag out the talks.

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Senate passes spending package with Homeland Security punt

A two-week stopgap Homeland Security measure is intended to buy time for bipartisan negotiations on immigration enforcement tactics.

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Senate seeks escape from Homeland Security standoff

Senate leaders are hoping to save a six-bill spending package while easing Democratic concerns about immigration policy.

The Guardian - US

Bernie Sanders criticizes AI as ‘the most consequential technology in humanity’

Republican senator Katie Britt also proposes AI companies be criminally liable if they expose minors to harmful ideas

Benzinga

Trump's $2,000 Tariff Checks Gain Steam As Sen. Katie Britt Says Senate Should 'Take A Look' Amid Soaring 18% Consumer Tariff Burden

Momentum is building behind President Donald Trump's push to send Americans $2,000 in tariff-funded payments as GOP lawmakers signal a willingness to consider the proposal.

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Democrats torn over shutdown endgame after election victories - Roll Call

As the shutdown reached its 36th day Wednesday, breaking a record, hopes for a resolution this week appeared to dim.

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Senators unveil bipartisan chatbot child safety bill - Roll Call

The bill would give enforcement power to DOJ and states for its disclosure requirements and ban on AI companions for children.

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Hill added $100 billion-plus since 2022 on unrequested weapons - Roll Call

Appropriators have proposed a total of $52.2 billion for 1,403 “program increases” to the Pentagon’s weapons budget request for fiscal 2026

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Trump moves Space Command HQ to Alabama, citing Colorado's mail-in voting - Roll Call

President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that he would move U.S. Space Command's headquarters from Colorado to Alabama.

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14 Republican senators break ranks to sound alarm on Trump’s dangerous scheme that could put Americans at risk

GOP senators raise alarms over Trump’s actions.

Latin Times

WATCH: Alabama Senator Smiles When Told People Will 'Die' Because of 'Big, Beautiful Bill'

Video of Sen. Katie Britt (R-AL) smiling in response to concerns that "people will die" because of Trump's "Big, Beautiful Bill" is drawing attention online.

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TRIO cuts emerge as Education budget sticking point - Roll Call

Senators from both parties challenged Education Secretary Linda McMahon on Tuesday about proposed cuts to college student aid programs.

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