‘De-escalate’: Trump team’s moves suggest it’s not part of the plan President Trump might have talked about moves to "de-escalate" his aggressive second term, but his actions suggest the opposite is the plan. Roll Call · Feb 4
Congress turns to Homeland Security funding clash Congress now looks to move forward on a Homeland Security spending measure ensnared in controversies over immigration enforcement. Roll Call · Feb 3
Senate passes shutdown fix, extends DHS talks The package funds non-DHS programs through Sept. 30 and continues DHS funding at its current level for two weeks. Axios · Jan 31
Wrap-up: Senate plows spending work back to the House With choice words and blunt instruments, people chipped away at obstacles in Washington this week — and it wasn’t just the “snowcrete.” Roll Call · Jan 30
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. Roll Call · Jan 30
US Senate approves deal to fund government and discuss ICE restrictions Partial shutdown of government still expected to begin after midnight Friday, lasting at least through weekend The Guardian - US · Jan 30
Graham outlines demands as clock ticks on spending package South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham laid out a list of demands Friday to get him to allow swift action on the $1.2 trillion spending package. Roll Call · Jan 30
Last-minute hiccups hit Dems' deal with White House as shutdown looms The deal includes a stopgap measure to continue current funding for DHS for two weeks. Axios · Jan 30
White House and Democrats strike deal to prevent government shutdown The deal emerges as the nation grapples with the deaths of two protesters in Minneapolis The Independent UK · Jan 30
Iranian foreign minister will not attend Davos, WEF confirms Iran's foreign minister will not be attending the Davos summit in Switzerland this week, the World Economic Forum said on Monday. Araghchi was supposed to appear on Davos stage on Tuesday. Euronews · Jan 19
Jimmy Kimmel Slams Sleepy Trump as Greenland Takeover Saga Turns Into Farce Jimmy Kimmel ridicules Trump's Greenland takeover plans and government chaos, highlighting hypocrisy and a farcical international saga. International Business Times UK · Jan 15
Iran protests latest: Trump envoy tells UN ‘all options on the table’ as US aircraft carrier heads for region Iran accuses US of 'direct involvement in steering unrest to violence' The Independent UK · Jan 15
Trump cheats at golf, Lindsey Graham’s secret testimony suggests The newly obtained grand jury transcript indicates Graham did not deny that Trump gets some help with his golf game The Independent UK · Jan 14
Lindsey Graham explodes on live TV after DNC chair makes comparison that sent him over the edge Graham completely lost it on live TV over this one comparison. We Got This Covered · Jan 13
Latin Times · Jan 13 GOP Senators Move to Rein in Trump's Foreign Policy: 'He Didn't Bluff With Venezuela' Several Senate Republicans are moving to curb President Donald Trump's foreign policy authority amid concerns that his actions in Venezuela signal a broader willingness to deploy U.S. military force abroad without congressional approval.
We Got This Covered · Jan 12 Lindsey Graham says killing one person would bring peace to the Middle East, and he wants Trump to do it Politicians aren't supposed to say THIS part out loud.
The Independent UK · Jan 12 Republican senator says future of Iran’s leader is ‘limited’ as Trump leans towards action White House picks up key Democratic ally as foreign policy hawks eye chance to destabilize Iran’s government
Roll Call · Jan 12 Spending bills, prices, health care top 2026 agenda for Congress Republicans in Congress have to weigh how aggressive they need to be to try to advance President Trump's policies as the midterms approach.
International Business Times UK · Jan 12 Lindsey Graham Urges Trump To 'Kill' Iran's Leaders As Nationwide Protests Turn Deadly Republican Senator Lindsey Graham urged US President Trump to assassinate Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei amid nationwide protests and lethal government crackdowns.
International Business Times UK · Jan 10 Trump Reposts Lindsey Graham's Warning to Iran Amidst Anti-Government Protests in Tehran Donald Trump reposted Lindsey Graham's warning to Iran on Truth Social, following his show of solidarity to the Iranian people in the ongoing protests.
The Guardian - US · Jan 10 Self-interest over ideology as disparate inner circle shapes Trump foreign policy Administration officials, his family and even Mar-a-Lago guests wield outsized influence on a mercurial president
Roll Call · Jan 9 White House signaled a domestic pivot, but Trump had other plans President Trump has begun 2026 by again focusing heavily on foreign policy, but one Senate ally says he's focusing on domestic matters, too.
The Independent UK · Jan 8 Trump approves major sanctions bill that could threaten 500% tariff on India Washington claims India’s import of discounted Russian crude is helping fund Moscow’s war effort
The Independent UK · Jan 8 Ukraine-Russia war latest: Kyiv and Lviv struck by drones and missiles after Zelensky warns of ‘massive’ attack Russia fires suspected hypersonic missile at critical infrastructure in Lviv after Zelensky accuses Putin of weaponising winter
We Got This Covered · Jan 7 America sets sights on Iran as Senator Lindsey Graham warns Ayatollah ‘Donald J. Trump is going to kill you’ Lindsey Graham has promised to "Make Iran Great Again."