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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

By Marcus Webb · Friday, February 6, 2026 · 4 min read
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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.

By Marcus Webb · Friday, February 6, 2026 · 3 min read
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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.

By Eleanor Cross · Friday, February 6, 2026 · 3 min read
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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.

By Diane Park · Friday, February 6, 2026 · 4 min read
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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.

By Eleanor Cross · Friday, February 6, 2026 · 4 min read
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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.

By James Callahan · Friday, February 6, 2026 · 4 min read
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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.

By Diane Park · Friday, February 6, 2026 · 4 min read
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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.

By James Callahan · Friday, February 6, 2026 · 3 min read
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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.

By James Callahan · Friday, February 6, 2026 · 4 min read
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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.

By Marcus Webb · Friday, February 6, 2026 · 4 min read