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Iran War Powers resolution likely to fail
Sen. Tim Kaine’s War Powers Resolution for Iran is likely to fail when senators consider the measure on Friday night.
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Democrats skeptical after Iran briefing
Senate Democrats left a classified briefing on Thursday skeptical of the White House’s claim that U.S. air and missile strikes “obliterated” Iran’s nuclear program.
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Rustbelt Dems praise Trump’s steel tariffs
Midwestern Dems are finding a lot to like about President Donald Trump's steel tariffs.
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Dems move ahead on War Powers votes as Israel-Iran continue fighting
President Trump took on Iran without congressional approval and lawmakers are racing the clock to respond. Can Congress rein him in?
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Iran fires at US base in Qatar
Iran launched 10 missiles toward Qatar and one toward Iraq. Qatar is home to Al Udeid Air Base, the largest U.S. installation in the Middle East.
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As Trump heads to Texas, Dems press WH on disaster funding
Top House Democrats are warning that funding freezes and staffing cuts have made it harder for FEMA and other federal agencies to respond to natural disasters.
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The unsettled politics of market structure
In the Senate, the crypto sector’s road to regulatory clarity is getting murkier.
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Schumer stays quiet on Michigan Dem primary
Schumer slammed repeat GOP candidate Mike Rogers and issued a blanket prediction that “we're gonna win Michigan.”
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The Leader Look: Thune and Schumer
It’s Leader Look time! Anna and Jake discuss how Senate Majority Leader John Thune and Minority Leader Chuck Schumer are doing.
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