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tvinsider.compolitics2 days ago
House Republicans Advance Voter ID and Citizenship Proof Measures Through Reconciliation Spending Bill
President Donald Trump has pressed congressional Republicans to pass the SAVE America Act requiring voter ID and proof of citizenship for federal elections. The measure lacks Senate support to overcome a filibuster, leading House leaders to pursue components via a $95 billion spe…
livemint.compolitics11 days ago
U.S. pastor released from Chinese prison after Trump raised case with Xi
A U.S. pastor jailed since October 2025 arrived back in the United States on Friday after President Trump discussed the case during a meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. Congressional Republicans credited the release to the president’s intervention, while some Democrats also…
Semaforpolitics17 days ago
Republicans Support Letting USMCA Lapse as Trade Talks Continue
Key congressional Republicans back a plan to let the USMCA trade agreement with Canada and Mexico lapse temporarily while negotiations proceed. Trade representatives will meet virtually and announce continued talks rather than a 16-year extension. The agreement is due for an exte…
foxnews.compolitics39 days ago
Trump Appoints 38-Year-Old Housing Regulator With No Intelligence Experience as Acting DNI on Temporary Basis
President Donald Trump announced that his 38-year-old housing regulator will serve as acting director of national intelligence beginning June 19. Congressional Republicans urged a permanent selection before key surveillance provisions expire on Friday.
nbcnews.compolitics55 days ago
Trump Says Iran Negotiations Progressing as Lawmakers Oppose Proposed Funds
President Trump stated that talks with Iran are advancing. Congressional Republicans have raised objections to two administration-backed funding proposals.
The Hillpolitics57 days ago
President Trump Secures Primary Wins While Facing Congressional Setbacks
President Trump recorded election victories in several Republican primaries this week. He also criticized some congressional Republicans and encountered a legislative loss.
citizen.co.zapolitics58 days ago
Analyst Discusses Party Tensions and Legislative Agenda
A political analyst examined current tensions between the president and congressional Republicans. The discussion addressed possible effects on the administration's legislative priorities.
japantimes.co.jppolitics64 days ago
Congressional Republicans Probe Foreign Funding Ties at Nine U.S. Universities
A group of congressional Republicans sent letters to nine universities seeking information on funding received from foreign entities linked to the Chinese Communist Party. The inquiry follows a Department of Education report documenting hundreds of millions of dollars provided to…
The Free Presspolitics66 days ago
Congressional Republicans Send Letter Blaming Brown University Policies for 2025 Campus Shooting
Twelve Congressional Republicans sent a letter to Brown University president Christina Paxson on May 13, 2026, accusing the school of a pattern of capitulation to anti-police activism that they said enabled the December 2025 campus shooting.
thenation.compolitics67 days ago
Trump Announces No Republicans Have Advised Him on Cuba Policy
President Trump stated Tuesday that no Republicans have approached him about Cuba as he detailed plans for potential military action following Iran and a new executive order expanding sanctions. He described Cuba as a failed country while noting talks could occur. The vast majori…
Semaforworld99 days ago
US Lawmakers Await Pentagon Funding Request Amid Iran Ceasefire Developments
Congressional Republicans are monitoring the status of a reported ceasefire with Iran. They are awaiting a funding request from the Pentagon, the details of which remain undisclosed. The situation involves ongoing observations by lawmakers regarding US-Iran relations.