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Hegseth criticized for locking Democrats out of closed-door defense budget talks

Republican lawmakers express concern after US defense secretary repeatedly excluded Democrats from briefings

The Guardian - US

South Dakota Democratic nominee exits Senate race, bolstering independent rival

The Democratic Senate nominee in South Dakota ended his campaign Tuesday following calls from party activists to exit the race and leave independent Brian Bengs as the main competitor against Republican Sen. Mike Rounds. Julian Beaudion, a former state trooper, cited “extraordinary personal challenges,” including a house fire, financial struggles…

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Zelensky asks for Trump’s help to win Elon Musk’s approval for Starlink drones plan

Zelensky is looking for alternate ways to mitigate the need for U.S. Patriot air defense systems to thwart Russian attacks

The Independent UK

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Artificial intelligence becomes ripe target for taxes

Some progressives are floating various plans to spread the wealth of the AI boom in the run-up to the midterm elections this fall, with proposals ranging from taxes on AI tokens to an excise tax on the energy used by data centers. But other stakeholders are urging a more cautious approach, and…

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Trump’s GOP alliance starts cracking as Republicans turn on the president

The relationship between President Donald Trump and Senate Republicans neared a breaking point this week

The Independent 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.

International Business Times UK

Senate advances measure to end Iran war as Bill Cassidy flips vote

Since President Trump ordered an attack on Iran at the end of February, Democrats have repeatedly forced votes on war powers resolutions

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One of world’s largest energy storage plants launches in South Dakota

South Dakota has become an energy hub with a new thermal energy storage project

The Independent UK

Pete Hegseth Faces GOP Revolt as Senators Warn of 'Hollowing Out' at Pentagon

Senate Republicans are turning on Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, accusing him of hollowing out top military ranks and mishandling senior personnel changes at the Pentagon.

International Business Times UK

Donald Trump Aides Admit to Creating 'Ghost Job' to Keep Kristi Noem Out of the Senate—Is She a Liability?

Trump aides allegedly created a 'made up' special envoy job to keep Kristi Noem out of a South Dakota Senate race, according to multiple administration sources.

International Business Times UK

Theological squabble distracts from Tax Day messaging

On a day when they had hoped to focus messaging on last year’s tax cut law, congressional Republicans spent Tax Day focusing on theology. A dayslong spat between the Trump administration and the Vatican left lawmakers urging the White House to stay in its lane on matters of liturgy and…

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Battle over Trump’s SAVE Act must have John Thune missing ‘Majority Leader’ Mitch McConnell by now

ANALYSIS: The current leader is now faced with the ultimate temptation, writes Eric Garcia — whether to go nuclear and end the filibuster in the Senate. It’s a sword of Damocles that Thune has had over his head ever since he took the mantle from McConnell after Trump came back…

The Independent UK

Threats hearing leaves unanswered questions on Iran war

U.S. intelligence leaders testified on Wednesday that Iran’s clerical leadership has been damaged but not ousted from power, and the mullahs may rebuild their degraded military capabilities over the next several years despite ongoing U.S. and Israeli strikes. The top civilian witnesses before the Senate Select Intelligence Committee — Director…

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Donald Trump's Top Secret UFO Files Order: Satellite Photos of Non-Human Craft to Be Disclosed

Trump's order to release UFO files reignited debate on Washington's knowledge, with a former defence official citing satellite images of craft 'obviously not manmade'.

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The Times of India

US holds satellite images of UFO craft ‘not made by humans,’ former Pentagon official claims

A former defense intelligence official claims the U.S. government possesses extensive UFO evidence, including satellite imagery of non-manmade craft. This comes as President Trump ordered the release of related files, though agencies are scrambling with no clear timeline. The expert anticipates some compelling data but doubts confirmation of alien contact.

International Business Times UK

Kristi Noem, Corey Lewandowski Split Rumours: Alleged Affair Ends After ICE Barbie's DHS Removal

Kristi Noem's rumoured affair with Corey Lewandowski has reportedly ended after her ouster from the Department of Homeland Security, with insiders claiming the relationship was driven by power, not romance.

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Housing bill leaves deep divide with House after Senate passage

Just after the Senate overwhelmingly passed a major housing bill Thursday, the top Senate Democratic lawmaker and the top House Republican on the issue diverged over what the House response to the measure should be. The Senate voted, 89-10, in favor of the bill that comprises more than three dozen…

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Mullin moving to Cabinet would set off Appropriations shuffle

Sen. Markwayne Mullin’s departure to lead the Department of Homeland Security would shake up the Senate Appropriations Committee.

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Republican Senator says Americans will need to display ‘little yellow star’ to officials to be allowed to vote

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White House rejects Democrats' DHS demands to unlock funding bill

The White House rejected a Democratic call for restraints on immigration agents, saying talks should be separate from a big spending measure.

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Hints of progress to end Senate immigration funding quagmire

Senators reported positive discussions Tuesday night as they search for a way to end an impasse over Homeland Security funding.

The Independent UK

Republican senator says future of Iran’s leader is ‘limited’ as Trump leans towards action

White House picks up key Democratic ally as foreign policy hawks eye chance to destabilize Iran’s government

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Fears of military action in Greenland grow after Venezuela operation - Roll Call

After Trump’s decision to use military force to bend Venezuela to his will, some senators are now wondering: Is Greenland next?

The Guardian - US

Two Republicans oppose Pete Hegseth’s censure of fellow Senator Mark Kelly

Pushback from Susan Collins and Thom Tillis is striking amid tepid response from most other Republican senators

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Trump pledges executive action to counter state AI laws - Roll Call

Congress did not include a moratorium on state artificial intelligence laws in the annual defense policy bill released on Sunday.

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