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House Republicans Grumbling About Skinny ICE Funding Package Complicates Its Path
Hard-line conservatives skeptical of separate immigration enforcement bill, doubt broader reconciliation will follow
Pat Fallon Launches Bid for House Oversight Committee Chairman as James Comer's Term Limit Nears
The Texas Republican is the only declared candidate to succeed Comer, citing priorities including COVID-19 spending oversight and combating what he calls foreign-funded protests.
Senate Hopeful Says US Should Be Far More Cooperative with China on Climate Change
Maine Democrat Graham Platner, polling ahead of primary challenger Janet Mills, argues cooperation with Beijing would be more effective than opposition on global challenges.
DeSantis Under Pressure as Florida Redraw Could Tip House Balance in GOP Map Fight
House Speaker Mike Johnson publicly endorsed redrawing Florida's congressional maps before November, adding to pressure on the governor ahead of a Tuesday special session.
House GOP Pushes Back on Senate's 'Skinny' Plan to End Record-Breaking DHS Shutdown
Conservative House Republicans want a broader reconciliation package that includes defense spending and cost-of-living measures, while the Senate wants to keep the funding plan narrow.
Mayor Mamdani Vetoes Bipartisan Antisemitism Bill, Drawing Fire from All Sides
The 30-19 council vote means supporters need just three additional votes to override the mayor's first veto and enact protest buffer zones at schools.
Mining Investors Jittery About Politics in Peru as Vote Count Drags On, Analysts Say
Political uncertainty in the Andean nation has created anxiety among international mining companies with significant operations there.
Harris Campaign Alum Launches Bipartisan Group to Advance Mexican-American Relations
The American Mexican Leadership Council brings together former ambassadors, ex-officials from both parties, and CEOs to strengthen ties with Mexico and advocate for the 40 million-person community.
Hegseth's Pentagon Turmoil Makes GOP Senators Uneasy
Several Republican defense hawks are questioning Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's leadership decisions, including the dismissal of senior military officials, ahead of his scheduled congressional testimony.
Senate Democrats Probe Kuwait Attack That Killed 6 US Service Members During Iran Conflict
The four senators are requesting documents from the Pentagon about security protocols and intelligence sharing ahead of the early March strike.