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Scoop: Dem House candidate Analilia Mejìa won't commit to voting for Hakeem Jeffries

"I look forward to sharing my concerns," the New Jersey progressive told Axios.

Axios

Despite impasse on CR, Thune pushes forward on DHS spending bill

The battle over immigration enforcement has become a fight over whether to temporarily extend funding for the last fiscal 2026 spending bill.

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Federal prosecutors reportedly failed to secure indictments against six Democratic lawmakers over US military video – as it happened

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DHS funding is set to expire in days. Will Democrats hold firm or just kick the can again?

ANALYSIS: Democrats laid out a 10-point list of demands for ICE and DHS reforms. Will they hold this red line or back away again, asks John Bowden

The Independent UK

White House, Democrats negotiate as shutdown deadline nears

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

Roll Call

Trump news at a glance: ‘This is going to be a free and fair election,’ says Hakeem Jeffries after Trump’s comments

Jeffries says Democrats will stop Donald Trump from trying to steal this year’s midterm elections – key US politics stories from Sunday 8 February at a glance

The Guardian - US

‘America’s elections are rigged, stolen’: Trump renews claims, warns US must fix system or lose country

Former President Donald Trump is once again asserting that American elections are rigged, demanding sweeping reforms like mandatory photo ID and proof of citizenship to restore trust. He proposes limiting mail-in voting, framing these as crucial for the nation's survival.

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Democrats will stop Trump from trying to nationalize midterms, Jeffries says

Top House Democrat says president’s suggestion for Republicans to ‘take over’ elections really means ‘steal it’

The Guardian - US

Top Democrat’s dire warning over Trump threat to ‘steal’ the midterm congressional elections

Trump told podcaster Dan Bongino that feds should ‘take over the voting’ in as many as 15 jurisdictions run by Democrats

The Independent UK

Trump news at a glance: Trump creates distance, but no apology, after promoting racist video of Obamas

Democrats outraged and Republicans mostly silent after president shared racist video of former president and first lady

The Guardian - US

House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries in new video: "F*** Donald Trump"

Jeffries called on GOP leaders to "denounce this serial fraudster who's sitting at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue."

Axios

Pardoned January 6 rioter pleads guilty to threatening Hakeem Jeffries

Christopher Moynihan pleads guilty to misdemeanor charge over threats last October to kill congressman

The Guardian - US

"Schumer needs to get the hell out": House Democrats fume over DHS funding talks

"The main feeling among members is a lack of trust in his strength and ability to strike a hard bargain."

Axios

Dems outline 10 demands in letter to GOP leaders in ICE funding fight

Demands include barring ICE agents from donning masks and requiring that they wear body cameras.

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Democratic leaders pitch wish list ahead of DHS funding deadline

Top Democrats in the House and Senate outlined their demands Wednesday for negotiations on full-year DHS funding ahead of a Feb. 13 deadline.

The Independent UK

ICE funding and surge across the nation set up Schumer for more shutdown pain

ANALYSIS: Democrats want ICE reforms but many want steeper changes than party leaders are willing to demand right now, John Bowden writes

The Guardian - US

Trump signs $1.2tn funding bill, ending partial government shutdown

Appropriations measure will let Democrats negotiate with White House and GOP leaders over mass deportation efforts

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White House, GOP leaders sway votes for rule on spending bill

Top House Republicans are plowing forward with plans to vote Tuesday on a roughly $1.2 trillion spending package.

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Trump urges US House of Representatives to vote quickly to end partial government shutdown

Trump has implored lawmakers to quicky end the partial government shutdown, promising to “work in good faith” on raised issues and concerns. The shutdown comes as Democratic lawmakers demand changes to immigration operations after the fatal shooting of two US citizens in Minneapolis in January.

The Times of India

Epstein case: Hillary and Bill Clinton to testify in House

Bill and Hillary Clinton will testify before the house oversight committee regarding Jeffrey Epstein, averting criminal contempt charges. Attorneys confirmed their compliance, though final deposition dates are pending. Chairman James Comer insists on sworn testimony, rejecting alternative proposals. This development follows Republican efforts to compel their appearance, marking a significant…

The Independent UK

Bill and Hillary Clinton agree to testify in House Epstein probe as contempt vote looms

Rep. James Comer had been preparing criminal contempt of Congress charges against the Clintons

The Independent UK

Winning in Trump’s backyard and raking in money: Democrats begin 2026 with warning to Republicans

NEWS ANALYSIS: Another win for Democrats in Trump territory comes as the party is building a number of powerful campaign war chests, writes John Bowden

The Independent UK

What to know about the partial government shutdown as debate over ICE deepens

A number of federal agencies are snared in the funding standoff as the government went into a partial shutdown over the weekend

Roll Call

House leaders face dicey math to clear major spending package

Speaker Johnson will try to clear a $1.2 trillion package in the House this week despite Democratic opposition and fractures within the GOP.

Roll Call

This week: House GOP tries to end partial government shutdown

All eyes will be on the House this week as Republicans seek to bring a quick end to the partial government shutdown that began on Friday.

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