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Why the director of national intelligence needs more than political loyalty to do the job

President Donald Trump’s choice for acting director of national intelligence, Bill Pulte, has proved controversial. Pulte’s lack of background in national security matters has sparked resistance from Democrats on Capitol Hill, which is not surprising. But some Republicans, too, have expressed dismay at the president’s choice, a Trump loyalist who…

The Conversation

Mamdani Infuriates Congressional Hispanic Caucus With Endorsement of Progressive Candidate

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has opened a new front in the Democratic Party's internal war, this time with Latino power players in Washington. Mamdani's decision to endorse Darializa Avila Chevalier, a democratic socialist challenging Rep. Adriano Espaillat in New York's 13th Congressional District, has infuriated members of the…

Latin Times

ICE Ends Reporting of Detainee Deaths After Release as Custody Deaths Rise

ICE has revised its policy to stop reporting deaths occurring within 30 days of detainee release, amid rising fatalities. Critics argue this obscures accountability and transparency in immigration facilities.

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US lawmakers defy Trump in voting to end Iran war, plan to deny him funds for MAGA insurrectionists

Republican lawmakers are showing rare signs of independent thought, voting against President Trump's priorities on Capitol Hill. Recent acts of rebellion include opposing the Iran war without congressional authorization and blocking a controversial fund for alleged Biden administration overreach. While Trump's grip on the GOP remains strong, these small but…

The Times of India

Bipartisan AI draft proposes three-year preemption of state laws

Another artificial intelligence regulation framework has joined the growing ranks on Capitol Hill, this time focused primarily on model safety and workforce impacts. Reps. Jay Obernolte, R-Calif., and Lori Trahan, D-Mass., unveiled their long-expected framework as a discussion draft bill on Thursday. Notably, it includes a three-year preemption of state…

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The Latest: Scott Bessent testifies before the House on Treasury Department priorities

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is back on Capitol Hill to testify before the House Ways and Means Committee on the department’s priorities, one day after he refused to say whether President Donald Trump and his family would still get immunity from IRS audits after the administration abandoned plans for a…

The Independent UK

Trump’s Iran gamble leaves him trapped between hawks and voters

It’s been nearly a week since U.S. and Iranian negotiators reached a tentative agreement to extend the ceasefire in the conflict by 60 days and start a new round of talks on Iran’s nuclear program that required Trump’s sign-off

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US House passes war powers resolution to curb Trump’s authority in Iran

Stunning rebuke to president as lawmakers vote 215-208 for measure forcing him to seek congressional approval

The Guardian - US

Katie Miller blames the victims in response to report about pervasive sexual harassment in DC

Miller’s comments came after CNN reported female staffers face widespread harassment but don’t alert authorities because of fear of reprisal

The Independent UK

Rubio says Iran ready to discuss nuclear deal as Tehran declares peace talks over

Secretary of state appears before Congress and repeats Trump administration’s claims that a deal is within reach

The Guardian - US

Pulte pick raises concerns about DNI independence

President Donald Trump’s pick of Bill Pulte to be the acting director of national intelligence got mixed reviews Tuesday on Capitol Hill, as some worried that the Trump ally may seek to weaponize the agency. Pulte, the director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency and chairman of Fannie Mae and…

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A former Vice President is calling the anti-weaponization fund ‘a bad idea from the start’

"My hope is the administration will drop it, drop the idea entirely."

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Aipac affiliate has funded lavish trips to Israel for dozens of Congress members since 7 October, filings reveal

Revealed: AIEF, a charitable affiliate of pro-Israel lobby Aipac, has spent millions on travel for lawmakers from both parties, even as voters’ support for Israel plummets

The Guardian - US

After the Anti-weaponization fund and other Trump actions, Democratic Senator is expecting increased GOP opposition

"This president is giving us a master class in our own democracy by tearing it down."

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The army doctor who came back from Gaza and is leading a New Jersey congressional race

Frontrunner Adam Hamawy has gone from political nobody to endorsements from Bernie Sanders, AOC and Ilhan Omar

The Mary Sue

Epstein Survivors Visit Capital Hill To Grill Congress

Survivors of Jeffrey Epstein’s abuse empire hit Capitol Hill today ahead of a massive congressional meeting. Members of Congress are meeting with former Attorney General Pam Bondi about the Epstein Files. They’re trying to get answers about why all of the files have not been released yet. Basically, why have…

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Florida’s Frederica Wilson announces retirement

Rep. Frederica S. Wilson will not seek reelection this year, bringing to a close a decadeslong career in Florida politics and decreasing the number of colorful cowboy hats worn on Capitol Hill. With her decision not to run for a ninth term, which she announced Friday at a ceremony in…

The Guardian - US

Donald Trump’s revenge tour against Republican dissenters is in full swing. Will it backfire?

With razor-thin majorities in Congress, the US president needs the votes of the very people whose careers he has destroyed

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Epstein Assistant Names Three New Abusers to Congress Panel—James Comer Confirms

A congressional hearing in Washington reveals new suspects in Jeffrey Epstein's abuse network, following testimony from his former assistant, Sarah Kellen, who provided crucial evidence and personal accounts.

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At the Races: Full disclosure, Jersey edition

Welcome to At the Races! Each week we bring you news and analysis from the CQ Roll Call campaign team. Know someone who’d like to get this newsletter? They can subscribe here. By Daniela Altimari, Mary Ellen McIntire and Niels Lesniewski New Jersey Rep. Thomas H. Kean Jr. hasn’t been seen in…

International Business Times UK

Ken Paxton for the Win? Senate Republicans Openly Seething After Trump Snubbed 20-Year Veteran John Cornyn in Texas

Donald Trump's endorsement of Ken Paxton over John Cornyn in the Texas Senate runoff has caused Republican tensions, potentially aiding Democrats in a seat they've long pursued.

The Independent UK

Jones and Jackson head to GOP runoff for Georgia governor race

The Republican nominee will try to hold onto the governor’s office for the party, which has won every election to the post since 2002

Reason

The Congressional Black Caucus Opposes a College Sports Bill Because of Gerrymandering

Plus: NCAA reform legislation on hold in Congress, the Senate discusses betting and sporting integrity, and private equity in youth sports

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Blanche faces questions over DOJ ‘anti-weaponization’ fund

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche offered a staunch defense of a new $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization fund” on Tuesday, while Democrats condemned the effort as a slush fund aimed at funneling taxpayer money to supporters of President Donald Trump. A bipartisan group of lawmakers during a budget hearing on Capitol Hill…

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Former DOJ attorney lambasts settlement with Live Nation

A former Trump Justice Department official on Monday criticized what he called the administration’s “shocking” settlement with Live Nation and its subsidiary Ticketmaster, telling lawmakers that the department abused its prosecutorial discretion to reach the deal. Roger Alford, a former principal deputy assistant attorney general in the department’s Antitrust Division,…

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