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Half of Americans are under a major heat advisory, with political divisions influencing official responses and warnings. New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani faced right-wing backlash after advocating for unity amid the crisis.

House Republicans passed a $70 billion budget reconciliation package to fund Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Border Patrol through 2029, a victory for President Trump and GOP leaders. The bill, which had stalled in the Senate, passed the House by a vote of 214-212.

House Republicans passed a nearly $70 billion reconciliation package to fund Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Border Patrol through 2029, passing the House by 214-212, marking a victory for President Trump and GOP leaders.

The House approved new Ukraine aid. Several Republicans supported a Democratic-led discharge petition to bypass GOP leaders on the issue.

The House approved new Ukraine aid after several Republicans supported a Democratic-led discharge petition to bypass GOP leaders.

The House passed the agriculture, rural development, Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and related agencies appropriations bill as part of the fiscal 2027 funding process. The vote was 213-210, marking a key milestone for GOP leaders managing the government funding agenda.

Republican incumbents snubbed by President Trump in the midterms are becoming more independent, challenging GOP leaders. They aim to pass an immigration enforcement funding package and other legislative goals.

Populist and union-friendly Republicans are gaining influence in the House with legislative wins, including a rail safety bill added to a transportation package, despite opposition from traditional conservatives and GOP leaders. Key developments highlight shifting dynamics within the Republican Party.

The House extended surveillance powers for 10 days after GOP leaders' attempts to secure a five-year or 18-month renewal failed. President Trump had advocated for the 18-month extension, but it did not pass.

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) expressed skepticism about extending the government’s warrantless surveillance powers under Section 702 of FISA without new privacy safeguards. He indicated potential opposition to a clean extension but did not confirm final stance, as GOP leaders push for renewal.