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Tariff case has big stakes for Congress
A monumental case on President Donald Trump’s trade powers is on deck at the Supreme Court today. The political stakes for Congress are high.
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Republican Jewish Coalition summit draws top GOPers
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Challenges abound for Graham’s ‘Russia week’ push
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Thune says Russia sanctions bill on ‘pause’ again
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What Congress is saying about the Israeli-Hamas hostage deal
Trump’s ceasefire-and-hostage deal between Israel and Hamas is hitting its crescendo today, with Hamas releasing the last 20 living hostages back to Israel.
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Foreign Policy
Rubio reassures Republicans on AUKUS
Rubio sought to reassure Senate Republicans last week that the AUKUS security pact will survive an ongoing Pentagon review.
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Trump is in Israel for a triumphant hostage release. Plus, Day 13 of shutdown
This is Day 13 of the government shutdown. There’s no resolution to this crisis in sight.The House isn’t in session and the Senate returns Tuesday night.
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Trump’s farm bailout another flashpoint with Dems
President Donald Trump admitted Thursday that his tariffs have been hurting American farmers. His solution requires congressional approval.
White House
Turner says sanctions ‘only way’ to cripple Russia
Mike Turner is armed with a renewed conviction that Russian sanctions legislation is “the only way” to hamper Moscow’s war effort.
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Trump officials try to assuage boat strike concerns
Top Trump administration officials tried to reassure lawmakers about the legality of ongoing strikes against drug boats ahead of a looming Senate vote to restrict these types of military operations against Venezuela.
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Defense
Grassley, Jordan probe judicial leaks
Chuck Grassley and Jim Jordan are urging Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts to investigate federal judges speaking to the media.
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Supreme Court
Calvert, Kim will battle for GOP House seat
The Golden State’s GOP delegation will shrink from nine members to as few as four. Southern California was the hardest hit.
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K Street has doubts about RFK Jr.
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has a credibility problem in the lobbying world, our most recent Canvass survey shows.
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