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This week: Congress debates war and reconciliation - Roll Call

The budget reconciliation package continues to dominate Congress, as lawmakers are also expected to debate military strikes in Iran.

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Marco Rubio Dismisses System of Checks and Balances: 'Judge Cannot Tell Me How to Conduct Foreign Policy'

Trump administration Secretary of State Marco Rubio denied the judiciary's authority over him during a heated exchange with a Democratic Senator while testifying in front of the legislature.

Latin Times

Will Trump's Order To Lift U.S. Sanctions on Syria Be Followed?

Reason heard from a minister in the new Syrian government about the Trump administration's outreach.

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Senate panel leaders back Trump's lifting of sanctions on Syria - Roll Call

Senate Foreign Relations Committee leaders offered rare bipartisan support for an executive action this week by President Donald Trump.

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Fiscal hawks show a change of heart toward spending bills - Roll Call

There are now only two Republicans in Congress who have never backed a regular appropriations or stopgap spending law.

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Senate panel backs diplomatic nominees after Democratic delay - Roll Call

The Senate Foreign Relations Committee backed three nominees for diplomatic posts, including the ambassador to NATO.

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New Senate bill seeks to tackle the flow of fentanyl into the US from China and Mexico

In a rare bipartisan move, two senators have introduced legislation in the latest attempt to fight the flow of fentanyl and its precursors into the U.S. from China, Mexico and through other borders

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Air Force plane forced to return to America after mid-flight mechanical issue

The issue on the C-32, a converted Boeing 757, happened about 90 minutes after the flight took off

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Musk hit on USAID riles Dems; many in GOP would absorb it into State Department - Roll Call

Democrats criticized the actions at USAID, blaming Elon Musk, but Republicans seemed contend with absorbing it into the State Department.

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Vulnerable lawmakers begin 2026 cycle with modest war chests - Roll Call

Fourth-quarter fundraising reports filed with the FEC show many vulnerable lawmakers starting the cycle with modest war chests.

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Senate Republicans Introduce Bill To Prohibit Foreign Aid For Abortions

The American Values Act seeks to restrict U.S. foreign aid funds for abortions and align foreign assistance with American values, emphasizing the sanctity ...

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Canada's First Female Military Chief Defends Women In Combat

Gen. Jennie Carignan, Canada's first female military chief, defends women's role in combat amid debate sparked by U.S. senator's comments.

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Shaheen poised to make history on Senate Foreign Relations - Roll Call

Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., will make history next year by becoming the first woman among leaders of the Senate Foreign Relations panel.

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Bipartisan Senate bill prods US to help end Sudan war - Roll Call

A group of senators revealed draft legislation to push the U.S. into taking a more active diplomatic role in ending Sudan's civil war.

The Guardian - UK

‘Ukraine must defend itself’: Washington leaders dismiss Putin’s war talk

Russian leader’s warning of potential direct war with Nato regarded as sabre-rattling to weaken support for Ukraine

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Senators welcome G7 deal to use Russian assets to aid Ukraine - Roll Call

Senators pushed to use frozen Russian assets to help Ukraine rebuild from the damage caused by Russia's invasion in 2022.

The Independent UK

Bureau of Land Management shrinks proposed size of controversial Idaho wind farm project

The federal Bureau of Land Management's preferred alternative for a proposed large-scale wind energy farm in southern Idaho would shrink the size by nearly half and keep it farther away from a national historic site

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As House readies a vote on Israeli arms, Democrats whip members in opposition - Roll Call

The House plans to vote on a bill that would force the administration to ship approved arms to Israel, as Democrats seek unity in opposition.

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