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Trump slams Senate war powers vote as 'poorly timed and meaningless', vows to push Iran deal through

President Trump fiercely criticized the Senate's war powers resolution against Iran, deeming it "meaningless" and accusing Republican defectors of aiding the enemy. The Senate narrowly passed the measure, with four Republicans joining Democrats, directing the halt of military action unless Congress declares war. This marks the first time such a…

The Economic Times

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

Inside John Thune’s arithmetic

John Thune is rubbing his jaw, one of his telltale signs he’s tired. What should’ve been a week of celebration after muscling through his party’s second budget reconciliation package as Senate majority leader — nearly a year and a half into his tenure — was instead spent navigating hurdles set…

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What Happened to Mitch McConnell? Senator Hospitalized as Office Issues Major Health Statement

At 84 years old, the Kentucky Republican's latest health scare sends fresh uncertainty through Washington as lawmakers grapple with questions about ageing leaders' fitness for office.

International Business Times UK

Mitch McConnell receiving medical care after being admitted to hospital

US senator is getting ‘excellent care’ after being hospitalized on Sunday morning, spokesperson says

The Guardian - US

Republicans split on following Trump’s demands for restrictive voting bill

US president urges congressional Republicans to use budget reconciliation procedure to enact his priorities

The Guardian - US

Mitch McConnell's Hemp Ban Betrays the Industry He Helped Create

Federal prohibition of hemp-derived THC products would destroy a $37.5 billion industry to solve a problem states are already handling.

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Both Democrats and Republicans give millions to universities in earmarks – but not in the same way

U.S. politicians have perhaps never been more divided, including when it comes to their views on higher education.

The Conversation

Four Senate Republicans Block SAVE Act in Latest Split With Trump as Fellow GOP Senator Says They 'Betrayed Their Constituents'

Sens. Susan Collins, Lisa Murkowski, Mitch McConnell and Thom Tillis voted with Democrats to prevent it from being attached to the immigration enforcement funding package

Latin Times

Bipartisan Trust Crumbles as Critics Blast President for Placing an Inexperienced Loyalist in Control of National Security Secrets

Democratic senator Chris Murphy has raised alarms about Pulte’s record of using private information for political gain.

The Mary Sue

Trump’s intelligence chief pick puts surveillance program renewal in doubt

Democrats say appointment of Bill Pulte could doom bipartisan agreement to renew section 702 of Fisa

The Guardian - US

Trump Is Reportedly Reconsidering His Politically and Legally Contentious 'Anti-Weaponization Fund'

The Justice Department signals a retreat from defending the blatantly corrupt scheme, which provoked vigorous objections from Republican lawmakers.

Reason

The fall of John Cornyn mirrors the fall of the Republican party

The Texas senator was emblematic of the era between Reagan and Trump, as Republicans shifted from the party of business to a cult of personality

The Guardian - US

Top Republican is on a collision course with Donald Trump. Can John Thune survive the crash?

ANALYSIS: Thursday’s showdown in the Senate was significant, writes John Bowden, but would the majority leader dare being labeled disloyal to King MAGA?

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The Art of the Deal

The Trump/DOJ Settlement Agreement:—"Utterly stupid, morally wrong."

The Guardian - UK

US arms sales to Taiwan on ‘pause’ due to Iran war, says acting navy chief

Hung Cao’s comments are latest blow to Taipei after Donald Trump recently cast doubt over US’s enduring support

The Independent UK

U.S. pauses $14bn Taiwan arms sale just days after Trump’s summit with Xi Jinping in China

Taipei says it’s yet to receive formal notice as concerns grow over Washington’s commitment to island’s security

The Economic Times

US pauses $14 billion Taiwan arms sale to preserve munitions stockpiles for Iran conflict

The United States has halted a significant arms sale to Taiwan. This pause is due to concerns about maintaining sufficient munitions for a US military operation. Officials state the sale will resume when deemed necessary. The decision comes amid discussions about US weapons stockpiles and Taiwan's defense needs.

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Ballotpedia

Missouri General Assembly puts two constitutional amendments on the Nov. 3 ballot

Welcome to the Thursday, May 21, 2026, Brew.

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Another bill upping Capitol Police retirement age passes the House

For the second time in less than four weeks, the House passed a proposal that could raise the retirement age for Capitol Police officers, part of an effort to address persistent staffing issues that have plagued the agency. The House cleared a bill by voice vote Tuesday that could allow…

The Guardian - US

‘I’ve got seven months left’: Massie speaks out after losing House primary to Trump-backed challenger Ed Gallrein –as it happened

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The Guardian - US

Six US states hold primaries as Trump urges Kentucky voters to oust Massie

Republican critic of president faces challenge from Ed Gallrein, while Georgia and Pennsylvania hold key contests

Ballotpedia

The Utah Supreme Court undergoes another change in structure with the resignation of Justice Diana Hagen

Welcome to the Tuesday, May 19, 2026, Brew.

Euronews

Pentagon says US has spent $29 billion on Iran war so far, amid concerns over weapons stockpiles

Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth came under intense questioning by Democratic and Republican lawmakers over the cost of war, Trump's end game and diminishing weapons stockpiles.

Reason

Why the Courts Will 86 the Flagrantly Unconstitutional Charges Against James Comey

The case defies more than half a century of rulings on the “true threat” exception to the First Amendment.

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