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Who is Ken Paxton? Trump endorses Paxton, putting the GOP Senate seat under fresh spotlight- Will his endorsement cost Republicans the seat?

Donald Trump has backed Ken Paxton for Texas Senate, intensifying a Republican battle. This move alarms party leaders who fear Paxton's controversies could jeopardize the seat. The endorsement highlights Trump's sway over the GOP. Democrats see an opportunity as Republicans grapple with internal conflict and potential resource drain. The race…

The Economic Times

Top Democrat calls newly confirmed Fed chair Kevin Warsh a ‘sock puppet’ for Trump – as it happened

Elizabeth Warren condemns confirmation of Trump’s pick to lead the Federal Reserve; John Fetterman was lone Democrat to support the nomination

The Guardian - US

Senate fails to curb Trump’s war on Iran even as Republican opposition grows

Resolution fails by 49-50, with Lisa Murkowski and fellow GOP members Rand Paul and Susan Collins voting in favor

The Guardian - US

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Bipartisan bill would study maternal health-violence link

A bipartisan pair of senators on Monday introduced legislation that would support research into the link between intimate partner violence and maternal deaths and illness. The legislation by Sens. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., and Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, would direct the Health and Human Services Department to support research on how domestic…

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Lawmakers buck calls to defund low-income heating program

Lawmakers are signaling they’ll reject a Trump administration request to eliminate funding for a program that provides heating and cooling assistance to low-income Americans, one of the few on-topic issues repeatedly raised during hearings on the Health and Human Services Department budget. The administration’s fiscal 2027 budget request for the…

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Congress members ‘worried’ as late-night fights become the norm: ‘Dysfunction is getting worse’

One lawmaker blamed ‘less mature’ Congress members for the turmoil

The Independent UK

Democrats opened the door to a third Trump impeachment over Iran. Here’s what they need to happen next

ANALYSIS: Even if Democrats win back the majority, Eric Garcia writes, they have to ask themselves: Should they try to impeach Trump again?

The Independent UK

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Trump’s Iran threats resonate even after ceasefire announcement

President Donald Trump may have backed down on his Tuesday threat to eliminate the “whole” Iranian civilization, but Democrats hope his social media posts triggered enough outcry to buoy them to a congressional majority and, possibly, lead to a push to impeach Trump for the first time this term and…

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Ceasefire offers Trump exit as Iran war becomes political liability

The ceasefire deal with Iran might come at the right moment for Donald Trump, as it could stop the erosion of domestic support for the President. But Trump is left facing scrutiny over why and for what did the US get into war.

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GOP dissenters emerge on Trump's threat against Iranian "civilization"

The vast majority of rank-and-file Republicans stayed quiet on Tuesday.

Axios

Senate to stay on SAVE after recess

It was a beautiful, warm Sunday in Washington, D.C., and Sen. Lisa Murkowski was leaving the Capitol to go “pot some plants.” The Alaska Republican, along with her Senate colleagues, were in town that day for a rare weekend session to continue extended debate on the GOP’s voter ID bill…

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Trump’s Maha agenda stalled as top CDC and surgeon general roles sit empty

Trump has yet to nominate a permanent CDC director and the Senate confirmation of his pick for top doctor is in limbo

The Guardian - US

Dr. Casey Means’ surgeon general nomination stalled as GOP senators cast doubt

Dr. Means, a 38-year-old Stanford-educated physician, became disillusioned with traditional medicine and did not complete her surgical residency

The Independent UK

CDC dilemma: Nominee may need both MAHA and science chops

As a deadline arrives this week to nominate a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention director, some Republicans are skeptical the administration will find someone who can check all the boxes necessary for confirmation. The candidate will need the “Make America Healthy Again” mindset of Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s…

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Week ahead: Senate SAVE and shutdown ‘show’ continues

Lawmakers face a final sprint this week before a mini spring break recess — that is, if leadership lets them leave. With new urgency to fund the Department of Homeland Security, the focus will be on off-the-floor negotiations to end the partial government shutdown. And President Donald Trump is further…

The Independent UK

‘Should my son not run for president?’ GOP senator lashes out over Trump’s learning disabilities crack

EXCLUSIVE: Lisa Murkowski, who has a son with dyslexia, responds to Trump’s comment that, ‘I think a president should not have learning disabilities’

The Independent UK

Trump pushes Senate Republicans to the brink with voter ID demands

ANALYSIS: Donald Trump is fracturing his party’s Senate caucus while Democrats are finally speaking in unison. The SAVE Act’s failure may be more trouble than it’s worth for Republicans, writes John Bowden

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Broadband program uncertainty has lawmakers, states on watch

The Trump administration has asserted for months that its “bargain” version of the federal $42.5 billion grant program to expand access to broadband internet would save taxpayers money. That made states and their representatives in Congress nervous that funds left over after deployment proposals would be clawed back. Under pressure…

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The Independent UK

This Republican put a nail in the coffin for Kristi Noem. His next target: Stephen Miller

IN FOCUS: Thom Tillis may be on his way out. But, writes Eric Garcia, he’s not leaving quietly and has taken on Trump by going on the attack against members of his White House

Roll Call

Trump removes Noem, picks GOP Sen. Markwayne Mullin to lead DHS

President Trump on Thursday ousted Kristi Noem as DHS secretary and picked a Senate GOP ally to replace her.

Roll Call

Vote studies: 2025 sets new mark for partisanship on Capitol Hill

Results point to the changing dynamics of the Senate, where the parties have each become more partisan aligned over the years.

Axios

Surgeon general nominee won't say she urges vaccination

Nutrition influencer Casey Means faced tough questioning about her vaccine views from senators.

Roll Call

Senators press Lutnick over connections with Epstein

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick told senators that “I have nothing to hide” in relation to his interactions with Jeffrey Epstein.

The Independent UK

Republicans in the House and Senate spar over Trump’s election takeover claims

ANALYSIS: Trump’s comments clash with historic Republican support for letting states handle elections, Eric Garcia writes

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GOP leaders splitting up and launching into an internal battle over ICE

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