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Senators want a briefing as Trump touts Iran ‘deal’

President Donald Trump used a press conference at the end of the G7 summit Wednesday in France to laud a war-ending pact with Iran, as senators back home criticized a lack of information about the deal and questioned his declaration the previous day that U.S. relations with Iran are “normalized.”…

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Graham Platner shrugs off scandals to win Maine Democratic Senate primary

Platner, whose campaign was hit by series of negative headlines, to face Susan Collins in key midterm contest

The Guardian - UK

Platner clinches Democratic nod to take on Collins in Maine

Graham Platner is officially the Democratic nominee in Maine to face Republican Sen. Susan Collins this fall, easily winning Tuesday’s primary to set up what’s expected to be among the most competitive Senate races of the year. Platner was leading the primary field with 75 percent of the vote when…

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Dems Slam Trump's Surprise Choice for Acting Intelligence Head: 'By Any Objective Assessment, This Appointment Makes No Sense'

"Americans need intelligence leadership dedicated to protecting our nation, not political loyalists pursuing Trump's revenge tour," said Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi

Latin Times

FBI, CIA chiefs meet with Senate GOP over spy authority renewal

Two key Trump administration officials huddled with Senate Republicans behind closed doors Wednesday to discuss a powerful but controversial surveillance authority that expires next month, an issue that for years has bitterly divided privacy hawks and intelligence-focused lawmakers. FBI Director Kash Patel and CIA Director John Ratcliffe came to Capitol…

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Senator Elizabeth Warren Warns Trump Has No Plan and Says US War Is Based on Lies, Risking Prolonged Conflict

Senator Elizabeth Warren exposes lack of strategy in Iran conflict after classified briefing. Over 150 casualties at Iranian school, 6 US service members dead. Congress debates War Powers Resolution.

International Business Times UK

Trump Doesn't Have an Iran War Plan, 'Hasn't Done Enough Explanation Why it was Necessary'

Trump's Iran war lacks clear reasons; shifting justifications and Israel's influence raise questions about the true motives behind the conflict.

International Business Times UK

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Who Skipped Trump's State Of The Union Address: Here's Full List Of Those Who Boycotted The Event And Why

Over 80 Democratic lawmakers boycott President Trump's State of the Union Address, highlighting political divisions.

International Business Times UK

Vote Studies 2025: Republicans power Trump to record success

In 2025, President Donald Trump compiled a record of party support that stands apart from his predecessors and even from his own first term.

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The U.S. spent $30 billion to ditch textbooks for laptops and tablets: The result is the first generation less cognitively capable than their parents

Neuroscientist Jared Cooney Horvath said older generations “screwed up” giving students access to so much technology: “I genuinely hope Gen Z quickly figures that out and gets mad.”

Fortune

White House, Democrats negotiate as shutdown deadline nears

White House sends counterproposal to Senate Democrats as deadline to re-up Homeland Security spending approaches.

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Democrats offer an ultimatum to GOP: Fix ICE or face another government shutdown

ANALYSIS: Democrats think they have a chance to pass modest reforms to ICE. But, Eric Garcia writes, they face numerous challenges

The Independent UK

White House rejects Democrats' DHS demands to unlock funding bill

The White House rejected a Democratic call for restraints on immigration agents, saying talks should be separate from a big spending measure.

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Trump nominee for Southern Command pressed on Latin America military operations

The general admitted he does not know how long the heightened focus will endure

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Defense panels still not clear on Golden Dome's attributes - Roll Call

Seven months after Trump announced a Golden Dome missile shield, lawmakers say they have yet to learn meaningful information about the plans.

Reason

Demand Justice Targets Democrats Over Judicial Nominees

The progressive advocacy group thinks voting for any Trump judicial nominees is inexcusable.

The Mary Sue

Donald Trump’s ‘peace plan’ for Ukraine is just a 28-point surrender note to Russia

Even peace doesn’t come without controversy if Donald Trump is behind the plan. In his latest effort to bring the Russia-Ukraine war to an end, the U.S. president has presented a 28-point plan. But if you think that helps Ukraine, think again.

Euronews

US senators claim Rubio told them Trump’s Ukraine peace plan is Russia’s ‘wish list’

The White House said that Rubio and Trump envoy Steve Witkoff worked on the widely leaked 28-point US-backed peace proposal for a month, with participation from both Russians and Ukrainians.

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The Guardian - US

Forty-two days: how the US shutdown unfolded in key moments

Week by week, key moments from the 43-day shutdown that disrupted flights, food benefits and federal work

The Guardian - US

Senate Democrats who defected in shutdown vote: ‘This was the only deal’

Seven Democrats and an independent face fury over support to advance funding bill amid 40-day shutdown

Axios

Which Senate Democrats voted to end the shutdown?

Seven Senate Democrats and one independent broke ranks Sunday night.

The Independent UK

Democrats rage after 8 cross the aisle and join Republicans in vote to end shutdown: ‘Senseless surrender’

‘What on Earth does the base have to do to convince Dems they need to fight?’ a Democratic activist groused after the Sunday night vote

The Independent UK

Who are the eight Democrats who voted to reopen the government?

The decision by the eight Democrats has split their party’s position, with some divisions even being opened between senators from the same states

Axios

Democrats fold on biggest government shutdown demand

"It's been six weeks," one senator said.

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This week: Shutdown could end as Senate spending deal prompts House to return - Roll Call

Senators reached a deal Sunday night that will lead to reopening the government — assuming the House goes along with the plan.

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