Lindsey Graham’s Iran problem Pro-Trump media figures warn the president is trapped in a hawkish echo chamber around the senator Salon · Mar 14
Rand Paul Challenges Trump, Endorses Rep. Critical Of Him In Kentucky: 'Reelect Him' Republican Sen. for Kentucky Rand Paul challenged President Donald Trump by endorsing Rep. Thomas Massie, a lawmaker from the same state who has also been highly critical of Trump on different matters. Latin Times · Mar 12
The Iran War is causing Americans pain at the pump — but gas price hikes are spelling doom for these guys ANALYSIS: Republicans are heading towards an election season led by a president who just launched an unpopular war in the Middle East that is raising gas prices, writes John Bowden. Sound familiar? The Independent UK · Mar 11
Rand Paul Warns Republicans Will Face a 'Disastrous Election' If War In Iran Continues Republican Senator Rand Paul warned that Republicans will face a "disastrous election" in the midterms if the war in Iran continues. International Business Times · Mar 11
Congress' Housing Bill Goes From Small Supply Booster to Housing Killer The Senate's proposed inclusion of an effective ban on build-to-rent housing in a bipartisan housing bill could significantly shrink new home production. Reason · Mar 10
Trump Sparks Major Outrage on Social Media After Wearing a Baseball Cap During Transfer of US Soldiers Killed in the Iran War A white baseball cap worn by Trump during a dignified transfer ceremony for six soldiers killed in Iran has sparked widespread criticism. International Business Times UK · Mar 8
The Latest: Trump fires Homeland Security Secretary Noem amid criticism over immigration enforcement President Donald Trump has fired his embattled Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem The Independent UK · Mar 5
Senate GOP cheers Trump's decision to dump Noem Mullin is "pretty well vetted around here," Majority Leader John Thune said of Noem's replacement. Axios · Mar 5
We Lost the Lyme Vaccine. Under Rand Paul's New Vaccine Liability Bill, We'll Lose More. The End the Vaccine Carveout Act would expose vaccine makers to lawsuits that once drove companies out of the industry. Reason · Mar 5
Rand Paul Is The Lone Republican Senator To Support War Powers Resolution Limiting Trump's Ability To Wage War In Iran Rand Paul was the lone Republican senator to support the War Powers Resolution that would have limited President Donald Trump's ability to continue waging war in Iran. Latin Times · Mar 5
John Fetterman Is The Lone Democrat To Vote Against War Powers Resolution Restricting Trump's Ability To Wage War In Iran John Fetterman was the lone Democratic senator to vote against the War Powers Resolution seeking to limit President Donald Trump's ability to continue waging war in Iran. International Business Times · Mar 5
Vote studies: 2025 sets new mark for partisanship on Capitol Hill Results point to the changing dynamics of the Senate, where the parties have each become more partisan aligned over the years. Roll Call · Mar 5
Attacking Iran ‘won’t make the Epstein files go away,’ Republican lawmaker warns Trump GOP Rep. Thomas Massie accuses President Donald Trump of attempting to distract from the Jeffrey Epstein scandal by launching new offensive overseas The Independent UK · Mar 2
War Powers showdown looms as Democrats — and some Republicans — challenge Trump on Iran Democrats have vowed to force a vote next week on the president’s war powers. We Got This Covered · Mar 1
The Guardian - US · Feb 28 US lawmakers condemn Trump over Iran strikes: ‘acts of war unauthorized by Congress’ Members of Congress swiftly denounced the president’s military action against the Islamic Republic alongside Israel
Roll Call · Feb 28 War powers votes unlikely to rein in Trump after Iran strikes A procedural vote on the resolution could happen as soon as Tuesday, according to a source familiar with the situation.
International Business Times · Feb 25 Trump Tariffs About to Become 'A Lot More Complicated' After SCOTUS Ruled Against Them President Trump's tariff policy is about to get a lot more complicated after this month's ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court nullified the majority of his tariffs.
Reason · Feb 24 Trump Replaces Old Illegal Tariffs With New Illegal Tariffs Plus: The U.S. could be going to war with Iran, the 2026 Winter Olympic Games, and why AI surveillance is worrying civil libertarians
Roll Call · Feb 20 Supreme Court backs congressional power in tariff ruling The Supreme Court stuck up for congressional power in a ruling Friday invalidating most of President Donald Trump's worldwide tariffs.
Axios · Feb 20 Congress risks major loss to Trump over war powers vote on Iran An early defeat of one in either chamber could make it easier for Trump to let slip the dogs of war.
The Independent UK · Feb 14 Perjury probe into ICE testimonies marks latest shooting where evidence contradicts Trump officials Federal authorities have announced an investigation into two immigration officers who appeared to have made untruthful statements under oath about a shooting in Minneapolis last month
The Times of India · Feb 12 ‘You should resign’: Shouting match erupts between Josh Hawley and Keith Ellison over fraud probe Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) and Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison got into a shouting match during a Senate hearing Thursday morning over a federal investigation into fraud in the state.
Roll Call · Feb 9 Congress set to drill down on immigration enforcement at hearings Republican lawmakers set up oversight hearings starting this week after the fatal shootings of two Americans by immigration agents last month.
The Conversation · Feb 4 Congress has exercised minimal oversight over ICE, but that might change President Donald Trump and Congress agreed to separate funding for the Department of Homeland Security from a larger spending bill that enables the federal government to continue operations. They now face a self-imposed deadline of Feb. 13, 2026, to negotiate potential changes to immigration enforcement.
Reason · Feb 2 Shutdown Showdown Plus: the Epstein files, the officers who shot Alex Pretti, and more...