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GOP Senate Majority Leader Says Trump Will Withdraw “Anti-Weaponization” Fund
The decision could end congressional gridlock over a $70 billion funding package for ICE and Border Patrol.
House GOP Cancels Iran War Powers Vote for Second Day in a Row
The cancellation comes just after four GOP senators joined Democrats to pass a Senate war powers resolution.
After Months of Failed Votes, Senate Finally Advances Iran War Powers Resolution
Sen. Bill Cassidy voted in favor of the resolution days after losing his primary race to a Trump-endorsed candidate.
Absence of the Word “Black” in Black Maternal Health Bills Concerns Advocates
Advocates worry that the changes attempt to avoid anti-DEI attacks at the expense of making legislation less effective.
Decades of Congressional Inaction Contributed to Illegal US-Israeli War on Iran
Congress can limit further escalation with Iran via the War Powers Resolution, appropriations, and impeachment.
Republicans Are Using a Dangerous Loophole to Fund ICE Without Democratic Votes
The budget reconciliation process opens the door to an even stronger GOP monopoly on congressional power.
Trump Bypasses Congress on $8.6 Billion Arms Deal
The deal sends weapons across the Middle East as outrage grows over unchecked war powers.
May 1 Marks a Crucial “War Powers” Deadline for Trump’s War in Iran
Trump can seek a 30-day extension, but would have to show Congress that the war is an “unavoidable military necessity.”
Senate GOP Blocks Sanders Amendment That Would Have Cut Drug Prices by Half
The amendment would have mandated that Americans pay similar prices for medications as people in many wealthy nations.
OMB Head Russ Vought Refuses to Provide Financial Estimates on Iran War Costs
One policy expert estimates that costs will likely exceed $1 trillion by the end of the war.