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In visit to Capitol, Jessie Diggins and other Olympians push for climate change solutions

Olympian Jessie Diggins is visiting Capitol Hill with her four medals in hand to advocate for clean air, clean water and a healthy planet

The Independent UK

Trump’s top Senate ally Lindsey Graham breaks with president on fight over intelligence chief

Trump is losing Lindsey Graham in the fight over Bill Pulte as the president’s relationship with the Senate GOP deteriorates

The Independent UK

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

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'Raise the Cap for Payroll Taxes': Former Commissioner's Social Security Fix as New Study Predicts Insolvency by 2032

Social Security trust funds may deplete by 2033, prompting calls for reforms. Experts suggest raising payroll tax caps to avert benefit cuts, while lawmakers debate solutions.

International Business Times UK

Trump Blows Up GOP Spy Bill After Senate Republicans Reject Voter ID Push

President Donald Trump sank a major Senate Republican effort to renew a critical U.S. surveillance program this week after demanding lawmakers attach his voter identification legislation to the bill, exposing a rare split between the White House and GOP leaders on Capitol Hill.

Latin Times

Senate clashes over fate of ‘anti-weaponization’ fund

Senate Democrats sought to pass legislation to abolish the White House’s supposedly defunct “anti-weaponization” fund Tuesday, in a floor move blocked by Sen. Bill Hagerty, R-Tenn. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., attempted to pass via unanimous consent the measure to stop the $1.8 billion fund from the Department…

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Trump Says Iran Peace Deal Is On But The CIA Isn't Convinced

US President Trump expresses confidence in a peace deal with Iran at the G7 Summit, but internal doubts persist about Iran's commitment to nuclear concessions.

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UAP Task Force Member Thinks She May Have Encountered Two Aliens 'Humanoid Enough To Blend In'

A former UAP Task Force member told a lead UFO investigator that she might have had a personal encounter with two aliens disguised as regular people.

International Business Times UK

Iran-US war latest: Trump hopes to put war in ‘rearview mirror’ and says Strait of Hormuz will stay toll-free

Reports suggest the deal would appear to offer Iran major concessions that would boost its economy

The Independent UK

Fight night: FISA and beyond

Brawling in the ring at Sunday’s UFC fight came with a show of Republican unity, as congressional leaders like Senate Majority Leader John Thune and Speaker Mike Johnson turned up to watch the event on the White House lawn. But outside the Octagon and behind the scenes, another fight was…

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Nancy Mace reveals how she will get ‘revenge’ on Trump after her primary election defeat

South Carolina Republican said she plans to return to the private sector on leaving Capitol Hill in January

The Independent UK

Donald Trump Exposed? Reuters Finds First Family Made Billions From Crypto While Risking Zero Own Capital

A Reuters investigation reveals the Trump family made billions from cryptocurrency ventures, leveraging licensing deals, while investors suffered substantial losses.

International Business Times UK

Alien Corpse Cover-Up: Whistle-Blower Accuses US Government Of Hiding Extraterrestrials

A former US intelligence officer said the government is hiding 'non-human' alien corpses and other evidence of extraterrestrial life, escalating a long-running fight over UFO secrecy.

International Business Times UK

Lindsey Graham says Trump is ‘not far behind God’ after he survived primary challenge

‘You’re the gold standard in the Republican world, the most consequential endorsement, I think, in the history of politics,’ Graham told Trump

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College sports bill sparks unusual alliances

A push on Capitol Hill to craft legislation to rein in college sports amid skyrocketing costs and roster upheaval has created strange alliances across both the political and athletic spectrums, as was on display Wednesday at a roundtable hearing to rally support for the Senate’s version. The head football coaches…

International Business Times UK

'Every Minute I Spent With Him, I Regret': Bill Gates Faces Fresh Epstein Questions as Investigators Examine Years of Ties

Bill Gates will address his past links to Jeffrey Epstein in a closed-door Capitol Hill session, amid renewed scrutiny from the House Oversight Committee following newly released Justice Department files.

The Conversation

Why the director of national intelligence needs more than political loyalty to do the job

President Donald Trump’s choice for acting director of national intelligence, Bill Pulte, has proved controversial. Pulte’s lack of background in national security matters has sparked resistance from Democrats on Capitol Hill, which is not surprising. But some Republicans, too, have expressed dismay at the president’s choice, a Trump loyalist who…

Latin Times

Mamdani Infuriates Congressional Hispanic Caucus With Endorsement of Progressive Candidate

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has opened a new front in the Democratic Party's internal war, this time with Latino power players in Washington. Mamdani's decision to endorse Darializa Avila Chevalier, a democratic socialist challenging Rep. Adriano Espaillat in New York's 13th Congressional District, has infuriated members of the…

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ICE Ends Reporting of Detainee Deaths After Release as Custody Deaths Rise

ICE has revised its policy to stop reporting deaths occurring within 30 days of detainee release, amid rising fatalities. Critics argue this obscures accountability and transparency in immigration facilities.

The Times of India

US lawmakers defy Trump in voting to end Iran war, plan to deny him funds for MAGA insurrectionists

Republican lawmakers are showing rare signs of independent thought, voting against President Trump's priorities on Capitol Hill. Recent acts of rebellion include opposing the Iran war without congressional authorization and blocking a controversial fund for alleged Biden administration overreach. While Trump's grip on the GOP remains strong, these small but…

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Bipartisan AI draft proposes three-year preemption of state laws

Another artificial intelligence regulation framework has joined the growing ranks on Capitol Hill, this time focused primarily on model safety and workforce impacts. Reps. Jay Obernolte, R-Calif., and Lori Trahan, D-Mass., unveiled their long-expected framework as a discussion draft bill on Thursday. Notably, it includes a three-year preemption of state…

The Independent UK

The Latest: Scott Bessent testifies before the House on Treasury Department priorities

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is back on Capitol Hill to testify before the House Ways and Means Committee on the department’s priorities, one day after he refused to say whether President Donald Trump and his family would still get immunity from IRS audits after the administration abandoned plans for a…

The Independent UK

Trump’s Iran gamble leaves him trapped between hawks and voters

It’s been nearly a week since U.S. and Iranian negotiators reached a tentative agreement to extend the ceasefire in the conflict by 60 days and start a new round of talks on Iran’s nuclear program that required Trump’s sign-off

The Guardian - US

US House passes war powers resolution to curb Trump’s authority in Iran

Stunning rebuke to president as lawmakers vote 215-208 for measure forcing him to seek congressional approval

The Independent UK

Katie Miller blames the victims in response to report about pervasive sexual harassment in DC

Miller’s comments came after CNN reported female staffers face widespread harassment but don’t alert authorities because of fear of reprisal

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