Republicans stand by Trump’s war against Iran, reject war powers role for Congress
Republican lawmakers say they won’t restrict President Trump’s military operations in Iran as Democrats push for a War Powers vote requiring congressional approval.
Jennifer Shutt
Articles by Jennifer Shutt
Death toll for US service members in Iran war at 4 as Trump projects weeks of conflict
President Trump says the U.S. war with Iran will continue without a set timeline as troop deployments increase, casualties rise and Congress prepares war powers votes.
US Senate Democrats demand Trump administration refund tariff payments to businesses
Senate Democrats urge Treasury to refund over $130 billion in tariffs after the Supreme Court ruled the Trump administration lacked authority under federal law.
Trump vows new tariffs, attacks Supreme Court justices after ruling
President Donald Trump says he will maintain tariffs using alternative legal authority after the Supreme Court ruled he exceeded his power under IEEPA, signaling further legal and political clashes.
White House takes down racist meme of Obamas posted on Trump social media
The White House removed a Trump social media post depicting Barack and Michelle Obama as monkeys after bipartisan backlash, with lawmakers calling it racist and demanding an apology.
Attack on US Rep. Ilhan Omar follows major uptick in threats against members of Congress
Threats against members of Congress jumped to nearly 15,000 investigations last year, prompting expanded law enforcement partnerships and increased federal funding for lawmaker security.
Moderate US House Republicans join Dems to force vote on extension of health care subsidies
Moderate Republicans joined Democrats to force a House vote on extending ACA tax credits, challenging Speaker Mike Johnson as millions face higher premiums.
No US House vote to extend health care subsidies, Speaker Johnson says
House Speaker Mike Johnson blocked a bipartisan vote to extend ACA tax credits, despite warnings that millions could face higher health insurance costs.
Most ACA marketplace users can’t afford potential increases, poll shows
A KFF poll finds Americans on the ACA marketplace fear steep premium increases as enhanced tax credits expire, with most unable to absorb the cost and many placing blame on President Trump and GOP lawmakers.
US Senate panel seeks speedy bipartisan deal on health insurance subsidies
A Senate committee shows rare bipartisan support for extending ACA tax credits to prevent major premium hikes, but big political hurdles remain as lawmakers debate longer-term health care reforms.
Hemp growers, retailers targeted in section of government shutdown legislation
Sen. Mitch McConnell prevailed in a Senate battle over new hemp restrictions, keeping language in the spending deal that would sharply limit THC content in hemp products. Sen. Rand Paul and industry advocates warned the change would cripple the industry and nullify state laws, but McConnell argued the move is needed to stop the sale of intoxicating hemp-derived products.
Food assistance funding cliff approaching as shutdown persists
WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Democrats urged Republican leaders Wednesday to pass a bill to extend critical food assistance for the most vulnerable Americans during the ongoing government shutdown. Senate Minority…
