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Second lawmaker, 83, absent for a month from Congress as staff repost old photos of her on social media

Frederica Wilson, 83, follows absence of New Jersey Republican who GOP leaders say left them in the dark

The Independent UK

US House leaders announce bipartisan effort to combat sexual misconduct in Congress

Announcement of taskforce comes after resignations of two congressmen amid sexual misconduct allegations

The Guardian - US

Mike Johnson dodges on reports DOJ will settle $10bn Trump lawsuit over leaked tax returns

Watch as Mike Johnson avoids a question on reports that the Department of Justice is considering settling Donald Trump’s $10billion lawsuit.

The Independent UK

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Democratic and GOP women announce ‘partnership’ to address sexual misconduct

As some worry that an uproar over sexual misconduct in Congress will pass without meaningful change, House members announced a “bipartisan partnership” Wednesday. The goal is to “identify reforms and solutions to make Congress a safer work environment for women and all survivors,” according to a news release. Reps. Teresa…

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House Democrats bypass Mike Johnson on Ukraine aid bill with Republican help

This is the eighth time in three years a discharge petition has reached 218 signatures.

Axios

Republicans turn ballroom fight into referendum on Trump's safety

"There have been three assassination attempts in just the last two years."

Axios

Johnson to address Senate Republicans amid escalating tensions

Johnson is expected to emphasize the need for open lines of communication.

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Congress' biggest reckoning since #MeToo

The loudest demands for accountability are coming from Republican women lawmakers.

Axios

‘People in Colorado being deprived of water’: Thomas Massie exposes the White House’s pressure campaign on Lauren Boebert over the Epstein petition

Party lines only hold for so long.

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Trump's redistricting revenge tour heads down South

"The leadership in South Carolina, they saw the results in Indiana."

Axios

Trump claims hostilities in Iran 'have terminated' in letter sent to top US lawmakers

Trump sidestepped a legal deadline for gaining approval from members of Congress over his war in Iran as he sends a letter to top lawmakers claiming that hostilities have ended due to the ongoing ceasefire.

Euronews

Trump’s $400M White House ballroom just got a GOP lifeline and some Democrats might be on board

Donald Trump’s $400 million White House ballroom just got a major GOP lifeline, and a handful of Democrats might actually be open to the idea. According to Fox News, Senators Lindsey Graham, Katie Britt, and Eric Schmitt are pushing a new bill that would foot the entire $400 million bill…

The Mary Sue

GOP emerges from ‘hell week’ with deep divisions between Senate and House

During the final vote to close out the House’s “hell week,” a handful of Republicans had a message for the Senate: You’re responsible for the “suffering” agenda. Standing on the steps outside the Capitol on Thursday, House Freedom Caucus members loudly aired their grievances with the Senate. Republicans there have…

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When a 5-minute vote takes 5 hours

The clock was ticking in the House chamber. Or was it? A key vote on the floor began with famous last words: “This is a 5-minute vote.” More than two hours later, it was still going. Later that day, it happened again. Leaders held open another seemingly endless vote, as…

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The Times of India

Trump admin claims Iran ceasefire 'terminated' hostilities ahead of US-Congress 60-day deadline

The Trump administration asserts the U.S. is not at war with Iran, despite approaching the War Powers Resolution's 60-day deadline. House Speaker Mike Johnson echoed this, stating no congressional authorization is needed as active hostilities have ceased. This stance, however, faces challenges from Democrats who argue the deadline remains binding.

International Business Times

House Passes Bill To End Record DHS Shutdown; Immigration Enforcement Operations Left Out

The House voted on Thursday to fund most of the Department of Homeland Security, putting an end to a record shutdown of the agency that had been in place since February 14.

The Guardian - US

US House passes bill funding much of DHS, ending agency’s longest shutdown

Bipartisan measure includes funding for Secret Service and TSA, but excludes immigration enforcement operations

The Independent UK

House approves DHS funding to end 75-day partial shutdown and get TSA staff paychecks

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House Republicans Approve Budget Plan to Give ICE, Border Patrol £55B in Funding Despite Record Low Public Support

House Republicans passed a Senate-approved budget resolution to fund U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, marking a first step toward securing funding without Democratic support.

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Funding bill to end Homeland Security shutdown signed into law

President Donald Trump signed a bill funding most of the Department of Homeland Security within hours of it clearing the House on Thursday, effectively ending an 11-week partial shutdown. The bill, which the House cleared on a voice vote, funds all of the vast department — covering the Secret Service,…

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Trump focused on own priorities as House GOP wrestled over policy

Donald Trump focused on other matters this week as House Republicans struggled to pass measures related to surveillance powers, agricultural policy and immigration enforcement funding, with former officials saying the president’s own priorities are likely to increasingly draw him away from the legislative grind. The chief executive was heavily focused…

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Budget resolution for immigration funds adopted in House

The House took a major step toward providing funding for immigration enforcement agencies by adopting a Senate-backed budget resolution Wednesday evening. Now that both chambers have adopted the budget blueprint, lawmakers can move forward with a filibuster-proof reconciliation bill to provide around $70 billion in immigration enforcement funding. That money…

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House overcomes floor hurdle on spy authority reauthorization

The House is expected to vote as soon as Wednesday afternoon on a measure to reauthorize a powerful surveillance tool for three years — a day before its statutory authority is set to expire — after Republican leadership muscled through a resolution that set the guidelines for floor debate. Congressional…

Axios

Johnson puts down GOP revolt that left House agenda in limbo

A small group of Republicans voted "no" on the procedural rule to begin debate on three items.

Roll Call

GOP leaders twist arms, flip votes on mega rule

Major chunks of House Republicans’ pre-recess agenda were back on track Wednesday as GOP leaders narrowly corralled the votes to push through a rule for floor debate on several big-ticket pieces of legislation. The 216-210 vote on the rule came as there was no “Plan B” for the moment with…

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