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House Votes Down War Powers Resolution Against Iran Strikes
The House of Representatives narrowly rejected a war powers resolution designed to limit President Trump's authority to authorize military strikes against Iran. This vote followed a similar failed attempt in the Senate and comes amid escalating tensions with Iran
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Democrat Analilia Mejia Wins New Jersey Special Congressional Election
Democrat Analilia Mejia defeated Republican Joe Hathaway in a special election to fill the seat vacated by New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill. The victory further narrows Republicans' already slim majority in the House of Representatives
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Trump Administration Cancels $11 Million Catholic Charities Contract
The Trump administration cancelled an 11 million dollar contract with Catholic Charities that was intended to help care for migrant children. The administration stated the funding cut was justified because fewer migrants are now entering the US
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Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons Plans to Step Down
Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons, who has led the immigration agency through Trump's immigration crackdown, announced plans to step down later in spring. A US immigration agent also faces assault charges after allegedly pointing a gun at two people on a Minnesota highway
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United States Completes Military Base Handover in Syria
The United States completed a formal handover of military bases in Syria, marking the end of U.S. military presence in the country. This action followed Trump's February order regarding military operations in the region
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Trump Imposes Maritime Blockade on Iranian Shipping
The United States imposed a maritime blockade on Iranian shipping through the Strait of Hormuz after high-level negotiations collapsed in Islamabad. The blockade includes restricting vessels entering or leaving Iranian ports while allowing international transit under strict monitoring
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Supreme Court Justice Sotomayor Apologizes to Justice Kavanaugh
Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor issued an apology to Justice Brett Kavanaugh for criticism she leveled at him over an emergency immigration case. The apology marks a notable moment of reconciliation between the two justices over their disagreement on the case
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Trump Nominates Dr. Erica Schwartz as CDC Director
President Trump nominated Dr. Erica Schwartz to serve as head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The nomination comes as the administration continues reshaping federal health agencies
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Justice Clarence Thomas Criticizes Progressivism at UT Austin
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas delivered a speech at the University of Texas at Austin in which he stated that progressivism represents a political philosophy that 'seeks to replace the basic premises of the Declaration of Independence and hence our form of government'.
RFK Jr. Testifies Before House on Federal Health Overhaul
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. testified before the House Ways and Means Committee regarding his overhaul of federal health agencies. His testimony addressed the administration's plans for restructuring health organizations
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Democratic Senate Candidates Vastly Out-Raise Republican Opponents
Democratic Senate candidates significantly out-raised their Republican counterparts in fundraising during the first quarter of 2026. The fundraising advantage highlights the competitive nature of the upcoming Senate races
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