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Bipartisan bill targets government censorship threats

A Biden-era push to remove certain social media posts about COVID-19 and the 2020 election and more recent pressure by the Trump administration against TV broadcasters have brought together a bipartisan Senate duo to try and prevent indirect government censorship. Senate Commerce Chairman Ted Cruz, R-Texas, and Sen. Ron Wyden,…

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Tucker Carlson and Marjorie Taylor Greene Are Back at the Center of Another Trump AI Controversy

The post is a clear dig at those who have fallen out of favor with Trump or publicly criticized him in recent months.

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‘Hush, child’: Ted Cruz unloads on 29yo MAGA influencer who told him to stop undermining Donald Trump’s Iran deal

Cruz just had his Zoolander moment.

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Hardline Republicans slam Trump’s emerging plan to end Iran war

President Donald Trump's proposed deal to end the Iran war is facing strong opposition from some Republicans. Critics worry the terms might allow Iran to develop nuclear weapons and control vital shipping lanes. Trump defends the deal, stating it is the opposite of the Obama-era agreement and that time is…

The Economic Times

Four of Trump’s allies break ranks, side with Democrats on vote against Iran war

Four Republicans joined Democrats in advancing a war powers resolution against President Trump's actions in Iran, highlighting congressional concerns over his authority. The symbolic vote underscores a growing divide as lawmakers question the administration's transparency and justification for continued military operations. Despite the measure's limited enforcement power, it signals increasing…

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After seven failed attempts, US Senate passes resolution to limit President Trump's war powers in Iran

The US Senate passed a resolution seeking to limit President Donald Trump’s war powers in Iran, with senators voting 50-47 to advance the measure. Four Republicans — Susan Collins, Lisa Murkowski, Rand Paul and Bill Cassidy — joined most Democrats in supporting the resolution.

The Economic Times

Donald Trump, Thomas Massie, and the Long, Slow Death of the Tea Party

Whatever happens in Kentucky's GOP primary, the populist right no longer even pretends to care about spending or government overreach.

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Trump Calls Boebert 'Weak-Minded' and Vows to Back Her Primary Challenger After She Sided With the Epstein Files Push

Donald Trump criticised Lauren Boebert, calling her 'weak-minded' and saying he would seek a primary challenger in Colorado, following her support for a bipartisan petition on Epstein files, straining their alliance.

International Business Times UK

Trump news at a glance: a warm welcome and a cold warning as US president visits China

China keen to put Taiwan at the top of agenda that risks being overshadowed by US-Israel war on Iran and disagreements over trade – key US politics stories from Thursday, 14 May at a glance

The Guardian - US

Rand Paul’s son apologizes for antisemitic and anti-gay rant after accosting lawmaker

In apology, William Paul said he had had ‘too much to drink’ and the things he said ‘don’t represent who I really am’

The Guardian - US

Top Democrat calls newly confirmed Fed chair Kevin Warsh a ‘sock puppet’ for Trump – as it happened

Elizabeth Warren condemns confirmation of Trump’s pick to lead the Federal Reserve; John Fetterman was lone Democrat to support the nomination

The Guardian - US

Sen. Rand Paul’s son ‘seeking help’ after drunken bar rant about ‘Jews’ to NY congressman

Jews are ‘anti-American,’ former House staffer and son of sitting senator rants to prominent congressman, in front of reporter at D.C. bar

The Independent UK

Whistleblower Tells Congress the CIA Illegally Spied on White House Officials Investigating COVID Origins

CIA officer James Erdman told the Senate's Homeland Security Committee that his employer suppressed its own assessments that COVID likely came from a lab.

Reason

Senate fails to curb Trump’s war on Iran even as Republican opposition grows

Resolution fails by 49-50, with Lisa Murkowski and fellow GOP members Rand Paul and Susan Collins voting in favor

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Trump swore his gold-plated ballroom would cost nothing but now Republicans want $1B in federal cash to ‘secure’ it

The new White House ballroom project, once promised to cost taxpayers nothing, is now at the center of a political storm after Republicans proposed $1 billion in federal funding to secure it. The request comes as the project’s budget has ballooned from $200 million to nearly $400 million, with President…

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Reconciliation bill text would fund ICE, CBP, ballroom security

Two Republican-led Senate committees late Monday released legislative text to flesh out a roughly $70 billion reconciliation package to fund immigration enforcement agencies at the Department of Homeland Security through the remainder of President Donald Trump’s term. The Senate Judiciary Committee text shows that panel’s piece of the package would…

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‘They got executed’: Iraq war veteran sees no difference between Hegseth’s Caribbean actions and war crimes Nazi’s were convicted for

Congress simply wants evidence.

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Prosecuting Fauci, Pirate Economy, and Mr. Beast's Red Button Blues

Robby Soave and Christian Britschgi discuss how Sen. Rand Paul is ready to go after Anthony Fauci's pardon and how Mr. Beast blew up the internet, again.

International Business Times UK

Senator Lindsey Graham Seeks £315M for New Ballroom and Plans to Offset Taxpayer Costs Through Increased Customs Fees

Senator Lindsey Graham supports using public funds for a new White House ballroom, citing national security. The proposal faces criticism and congressional hurdles over its $400 million cost.

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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…

International Business Times UK

US Treasury Department Adds Venmo Option to Solicit Public Donations for Staggering $39 Trillion National Debt Burden

The US Treasury now accepts Venmo and PayPal for debt donations, sparking viral attention, though the effort has little impact on the nation's $39 trillion debt.

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Budget resolution to unlock immigration funds adopted in Senate

The Senate adopted a GOP-written budget resolution early Thursday morning that marks a critical first step toward providing roughly $70 billion for immigration enforcement for the remainder of President Donald Trump’s term. After a marathon “vote-a-rama” on amendments that stretched through the night, the Senate voted 50-48 for a budget…

The Guardian - US

Trump’s Maha agenda stalled as top CDC and surgeon general roles sit empty

Trump has yet to nominate a permanent CDC director and the Senate confirmation of his pick for top doctor is in limbo

The Times of India

‘Loved to fight’: Shocking videos of DHS chief Markwayne Mullin's past ignite backlash, netizens call him 'unqualified'

Markwayne Mullin, Republican senator of Oklahoma was recently sworn in as the new Secretary of Department of Homeland Security, replacing Kristi Noem, who was fired this month after a succession of controversies.

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