Joe Wilson

President Donald Trump is expected to remove Syria's state sponsor of terrorism designation during a meeting with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa at the NATO summit in Ankara. The move aims to facilitate private-sector investment in Syria and align with broader U.S. strategic goals in the Middle East, though the State Department notes several steps remain before the designation can be officially lifted.

Republican lawmakers Roger Wicker and Joe Wilson clashed over hosting the 2027 Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe Parliamentary Assembly session in Charleston. Wicker reversed his initial support, citing catering and staffing issues, leading Wilson to accuse him of insensitivity. Wicker later threatened to bar Wilson from the delegation's flight, a threat he later reversed.

A group of moderate House Republicans, including Rep. Don Bacon, is threatening to block an $88 billion Iran war spending bill unless 4,200 U.S. troops are redeployed to Poland. The rebels argue the abrupt withdrawal of troops from Poland last month was mishandled and demand answers from the Pentagon, risking the bill's passage due to the narrow Republican majority and potential Democratic opposition.

House Democrats and seven Republicans advanced a security package providing military aid for Ukraine and sanctions on Russia, defying GOP leadership. The bill mandates NATO defense spending increases and faces uncertain prospects in the Senate and potential veto by Trump.

House Democrats, with support from seven Republicans, advanced a Ukraine security package providing military aid and sanctions on Russia, defying GOP leadership. The bill now moves to a final vote and faces uncertainty in the Senate and potential veto from Trump.

The Treasury Department is preparing a $250 note featuring President Donald Trump's portrait for the nation’s 250th anniversary, but the bill requires Congress to amend a law prohibiting living individuals on U.S. currency. Republican Rep. Joe Wilson introduced the legislation, which faces opposition from Democratic lawmakers who criticize it as prioritizing Trump's legacy over the anniversary celebration.

The Treasury Department is preparing a $250 note featuring President Donald Trump’s portrait for the nation’s 250th anniversary, but the project requires Congress to amend a law prohibiting living individuals on U.S. currency. Republican Rep. Joe Wilson introduced legislation to enable the bill, facing opposition from Democrats who criticize it as prioritizing Trump’s legacy over the anniversary celebration.

Republican lawmakers propose a $250 bill featuring President Trump for the 250th anniversary celebration, but federal law prohibits living individuals from appearing on U.S. currency, creating legal and legislative hurdles. The Treasury Department is preparing prototypes but acknowledges the bill requires congressional approval, as current legislation has stalled in the House Committee on Financial Services.

Democrats claim that Republican redistricting efforts in the South are aimed at reducing Black representation in Congress, while Republicans argue it's a fair response to past Democratic actions. The redistricting could lead to the loss of up to 19 members of the Congressional Black Caucus. This is part of a larger national conflict over voting rights and representation.