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Trump’s meeting with Zelensky broached a touchy subject that Congress will have lots of thoughts about — security guarantees for Ukraine.
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Trump has set an Aug. 8 deadline for Russia to reach a ceasefire deal with Ukraine or he will slap secondary sanctions on countries that buy Russian oil.
Gaza crisis deepens as members head to Israel
Dozens of House members head to Israel as Gaza’s humanitarian crisis worsens, highlighting Washington’s deepening divide over support for Netanyahu.
Israel losing Dem support amid Gaza crisis
Netanyahu’s prosecution of the war in Gaza is driving an unprecedented number of Senate Democrats to support measures blocking weapons sales to Israel.
More tariff votes coming to the Senate
Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.) is preparing to battle President Donald Trump once again over tariffs.
Mike Waltz advances to Senate floor with Dem help
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee voted to advance Waltz’s UN ambassador nomination to the floor via a 12-10 bipartisan vote.
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Dems go after Collins on stock trading
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Gardner taking over the NCTA, stepping back at SLF
Former Sen. Cory Gardner will be stepping down as chair of the board of the Senate Leadership Fund to serve as president and CEO of the NCTA.