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A bipartisan housing bill, the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, is expected to become law without President Donald Trump's signature, according to House Speaker Mike Johnson. Trump has criticized the bill as 'a big yawn' and prioritized the SAVE America Act, which faces Senate resistance.

President Donald Trump criticized a Supreme Court ruling that upheld Mississippi's law allowing mail-in ballots received up to five days after Election Day to be counted. Trump argued the decision, which opposed his push for stricter election rules, necessitates immediate congressional action to pass the SAVE America Act, a bill requiring voter ID and restricting no-excuse mail-in voting. The ruling included a rebuke from Justice Amy Coney Barrett, a Trump appointee, who rejected arguments for stricter ballot deadlines.

Chuck Todd warned that President Trump is isolating his party by criticizing GOP Sen. Lisa Murkowski, increasing the likelihood Democrats need only 3 Senate seats to gain control.

President Donald Trump met with Senate Republicans to address party divisions but the closed-door lunch failed to resolve disagreements over policy goals like a voter identification law and a housing bill. Tensions escalated during discussions about the Iran war, with Senator Bill Cassidy recounting a confrontation with Trump over lack of classified briefings.

President Donald Trump met with Senate Republicans in an attempt to unify the party but left without resolving deep divisions over policy goals like a nationwide voter identification law. Tensions escalated during the closed-door lunch, with Senator Bill Cassidy recounting a confrontation with Trump over Iran war information and the War Powers Resolution, while Trump prioritized his controversial SAVE America Act over a bipartisan housing bill.

President Trump is clashing with Senate Republicans who resist his demands, particularly over the SAVE Act. Senators like Bill Cassidy and Lisa Murkowski reject Trump's push to end the filibuster and prioritize his legislative agenda, opting instead to uphold Senate traditions. Trump's efforts to influence Senate processes have led to public disputes and stalled bipartisan initiatives.

President Donald Trump met with Senate Republicans in an attempt to unify the party but left the closed-door meeting without resolving deep divisions over policy goals like a nationwide voter identification law. Senators reported minimal progress, citing conflicts with Trump over the Iran war and a canceled housing bill signing to prioritize his SAVE America Act.

President Trump met with Senate Republicans in an attempt to unify the party but left divisions unresolved, particularly over a voter identification law and lack of information on the Iran war. Senate Republicans criticized the meeting as unproductive, with Senator Bill Cassidy recounting a confrontation with Trump over classified briefing delays.

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy confronted President Donald Trump over the lack of information on the Iran war during a closed-door Republican Senate meeting. The meeting failed to resolve GOP divisions on policies like a nationwide voter identification law. Four Republican senators, including Cassidy, voted with Democrats to approve a War Powers Resolution, prompting criticism from Trump.

President Donald Trump had a shouting match with Republican senators during a closed-door meeting, calling Sen. Bill Cassidy a 'Loser' and criticizing Sens. Lisa Murkowski and Rand Paul. The meeting focused on the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act (SAVE America Act), which aims to increase election regulations, including requiring proof of citizenship.

The Senate approved a symbolic war powers resolution to block U.S. military action against Iran, marking the first time lawmakers curbed a president's war powers. The 50-48 vote reflects growing concerns over President Trump's Iran conflict and the deal he struck, with four Republicans joining Democrats. Trump criticized the vote as 'poorly timed and meaningless,' while the Pentagon seeks $80 billion for war-related expenses.

Konstantinos Ligris, President Donald Trump's nominee for a top Justice Department role, deleted hundreds of social media posts that disparaged law enforcement and insulted lawmakers from both parties. A review of archived posts revealed offensive remarks targeting specific senators and calls for impeaching federal judges who ruled against the Trump administration.

The US Senate approved a House-passed War Powers Resolution to end hostilities in Iran, marking the first time both chambers agreed in rebuking President Donald Trump. The 50-48 vote did not require Trump’s signature, and some Republicans joined Democrats in supporting the measure. Trump administration officials, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio, argued the resolution is unconstitutional.

The U.S. Senate approved a House-passed War Powers Resolution to end hostilities in Iran, marking the first time both chambers agreed to rebuke President Trump. The resolution, passed 50-48 without requiring Trump's signature, saw support from four Republicans alongside Democrats. The Trump administration argues the measure is unconstitutional, while congressional leaders assert its binding nature.

The Senate approved a war powers resolution to block U.S. military action against Iran, marking the first such approval in history. The 50-48 vote reflects growing bipartisan concern over President Trump’s Iran conflict and his negotiated deal. Trump criticized the resolution as 'meaningless,' while Senate Democrats accused Republicans of prioritizing his war over public interest.

The US Senate approved a war powers resolution to prevent Donald Trump from continuing hostilities against Iran, passing by a 50-48 vote. Four Republicans—Susan Collins, Lisa Murkowski, Bill Cassidy, and Rand Paul—voted with Democrats to support the measure, which had previously passed the House of Representatives.

The U.S. Senate approved a House-passed War Powers Resolution to end hostilities in Iran, marking the first time both chambers rebuked President Donald Trump over his war in Iran. The resolution passed 50-48 and does not require the president’s signature, with four Republicans joining Democrats in support.

The U.S. Senate approved a House-passed War Powers Resolution to end hostilities in Iran, marking the first time both chambers agreed in rebuking President Trump. The resolution, which passed 50-48 without requiring the President’s signature, drew bipartisan support from four Republicans and all Democrats, amid ongoing peace deal negotiations with Iran.

The U.S. Senate approved a House-passed War Powers Resolution to end hostilities in Iran, marking the first time both chambers rebuked President Donald Trump over his war in Iran. The resolution, which passed 50-48 and does not require Trump’s signature, saw bipartisan support with four Republicans joining Democrats, including Lisa Murkowski, Rand Paul, Bill Cassidy, and Susan Collins. Trump administration officials and the Supreme Court have previously questioned the constitutionality of such congressional measures.

The US Senate approved a House-passed War Powers Resolution to end hostilities in Iran, marking the first bipartisan rebuke of President Trump's war policies. The resolution, which passed 50-48 without requiring Trump's signature, saw four Republicans join Democrats, but Trump's administration argues it is unconstitutional.

The U.S. Senate approved a House-passed War Powers Resolution to end hostilities in Iran, marking the first time both chambers jointly rebuked President Trump over the conflict. The 50-48 vote does not require Trump’s signature, but its enforceability remains debated, with the administration arguing it is unconstitutional. Four Republicans joined Democrats in supporting the measure, while the White House declined to comment.

The Republican-led U.S. Senate approved a War Powers Resolution to end hostilities in Iran, rebuking President Donald Trump. The 50-48 vote marked the first time both chambers agreed on this measure, with four Republicans joining Democrats, including Lisa Murkowski, Rand Paul, Bill Cassidy, and Susan Collins. The resolution, which does not require the president’s signature, faces constitutional challenges from the Trump administration.

A bipartisan majority in Congress voted to pass a non-binding war powers resolution directing President Trump to remove U.S. forces from hostilities with Iran. The Senate approved the measure 50 to 48, with four Republican senators joining Democrats, while the House had previously passed it. President Trump criticized the resolution as an attempt to limit his authority during ongoing negotiations to end the conflict.

The US Senate approved a war powers resolution to limit Donald Trump's military authority regarding Iran, with four Republicans joining Democrats in a 50-48 vote. The measure, described as a symbolic rebuke, reflects public opposition to the conflict, though one Democrat, John Fetterman, voted against it.

The Senate approved a war powers resolution to block U.S. military action against Iran, marking a rare bipartisan effort as lawmakers expressed concerns over President Trump's Iran deal. The 50-48 vote included support from four Republicans, reflecting growing skepticism about the conflict and its funding. The resolution is symbolic, but highlights tensions between Trump and parts of his party over the Iran agreement.

The Senate approved a war powers resolution to block U.S. military action against Iran, marking the first such approval and reflecting bipartisan concerns over President Trump's Iran conflict and its resolution. The 50-48 vote included four Republican senators supporting the measure, while the Pentagon seeks $80 billion in funding for the conflict.

The U.S. Senate approved a war powers resolution rebuking President Trump's intervention in Iran, passing 50-48. The resolution, also passed by the House, is symbolic and does not require Trump's signature, but signals congressional opposition to continued war funding. Republican Senators Bill Cassidy, Susan Collins, Lisa Murkowski, and Rand Paul joined Democrats in supporting it, while Democratic Sen. John Fetterman opposed it.

The Senate voted to block further U.S. military action against Iran, with bipartisan support from four Republicans and Democrats, despite President Trump's efforts to promote a peace deal. The resolution, which lacks legal force, reflects growing congressional opposition to the ongoing conflict and Trump's negotiated agreement with Iran.

The Trump administration initially planned to dismantle the Ocean Observatories Initiative (OOI), a major ocean research program, but reversed the decision after bipartisan senatorial intervention. While the OOI is now protected for at least a decade, other critical ocean and climate research programs like the Argo program remain at risk due to potential funding cuts.

The Trump administration reversed its decision to dismantle a deep-ocean monitoring system after bipartisan criticism. The National Science Foundation had planned to remove equipment from sites off Alaska, North Carolina, and Greenland, but bipartisan legislation now blocks funding for dismantling until a review is conducted.

Congress is demanding transparency about a potential U.S.-Iran peace deal negotiated by President Trump, as Senate Democrats criticize the lack of details and call for a public briefing. A war powers resolution to restrict military action against Iran failed for the ninth time, with limited bipartisan support.

The Senate failed to advance a war powers resolution to halt U.S. military action against Iran, with a 47-48 vote. The resolution, proposed by Sen. Raphael Warnock, aimed to check President Donald Trump's authority in the conflict. Four Republicans joined Democrats in supporting the measure, marking the ninth attempt to end the war.

The Senate failed to pass a war powers resolution to halt US military action against Iran, with a 47-48 vote. The effort, led by Sen. Raphael Warnock, saw bipartisan support but fell short of the majority required. Congress continues to debate measures against the Trump administration's Iran policy as negotiations for an agreement proceed.

The Senate failed to pass a war powers resolution to halt U.S. military action against Iran, with a 47-48 vote. The effort, led by Sen. Raphael Warnock, is part of ongoing congressional attempts to limit President Trump's authority in the conflict. Some Republicans, including Lisa Murkowski and Susan Collins, joined Democrats in supporting the resolution.

US lawmakers, including Republican senator Lisa Murkowski and Democratic groups, are opposing the Trump administration's plan to dismantle the $386m Ocean Observatories Initiative, a network of 900 ocean sensors used to track climate data and marine ecosystems. The National Science Foundation faces calls to reverse its decision, with House lawmakers alleging the agency is acting illegally.

Lawmakers, including Democratic and Republican senators and House committees, are urging the National Science Foundation to halt its plan to dismantle the $386 million Ocean Observatories Initiative, a network of 900 ocean sensors. They argue the decision to remove instruments by 2027 lacks scientific review and may be illegal, threatening data on ocean ecosystems, climate change, and extreme weather.

Lawmakers from both parties sent letters to the National Science Foundation opposing its plan to dismantle the Ocean Observatories Initiative, a $386 million ocean monitoring network. They argued the decision lacked scientific review and legal justification, threatening coastal safety and environmental research.

President Donald Trump is pushing for a third party-line spending bill with $350 billion in defense funding and voter ID requirements, but Senate Republicans doubt it can secure 50 votes. Senators Lisa Murkowski, Susan Collins, and Mitch McConnell have expressed skepticism, while Senate Majority Leader John Thune remained noncommittal.

President Donald Trump signed a $70 billion bill to fund immigration enforcement and detention activities over three years. The funding includes $38.53 billion for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and $26.02 billion for Customs and Border Protection (CBP), with Republicans opposing Democratic demands for stricter law enforcement standards. Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski criticized the use of budget reconciliation to bypass bipartisan negotiations.

President Donald Trump signed a $70 billion immigration enforcement bill into law, funding agencies like ICE and CBP through September 2029. The bill passed with nearly all Republicans supporting it, despite Democratic demands for oversight measures after immigration officers killed two U.S. citizens in January 2026.