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The House shredded a combative Hegseth on Iran. A worse fate awaits him on Thursday in the Senate

ANALYSIS: Democrats say hearing ‘shows you what a f***ng joke he is.’ But, Eric Garcia writes, the Senate might be tougher for him

The Independent UK

The Key Electoral Races That Could Decide President Trump's Political Future

From party loyalty battles to razor-thin margins in Congress, a handful of contests could determine how much power the president holds after November

Latin Times

After Viktor Orbán's Defeat in Hungary, the 'New Right' Needs a New Foreign Despot To Admire

Hungary is Europe's basket case, a nation that saw little economic progress under Orbán—as well as diminishing freedoms.

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Nato chief says Trump ‘clearly disappointed’ by US allies’ refusal to join Iran war

Mark Rutte praises ‘very frank’ talks but declines to say if president discussed potential withdrawal from alliance

The Guardian - US

Republican senators McConnell and Tillis break with Trump on Nato withdrawal

They warned leaving the alliance would aid rivals, threaten US security and require Senate approval under 2024 law

The Guardian - US

Battle over Trump’s SAVE Act must have John Thune missing ‘Majority Leader’ Mitch McConnell by now

ANALYSIS: The current leader is now faced with the ultimate temptation, writes Eric Garcia — whether to go nuclear and end the filibuster in the Senate. It’s a sword of Damocles that Thune has had over his head ever since he took the mantle from McConnell after Trump came back…

The Independent UK

Too Old for Office? 63% of Americans Support Age 70 Cut-Off as Senior Lawmakers Urged to 'Pass the Torch'

Discover why 63% of Americans support age limits for political leaders. Explore the growing debate on generational change and its impact on senior politicians like Maxine Waters and Mitch McConnell.

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GOP fight to replace McConnell turns ugly over immigration

The primary is shaping up to be one of the cycle's most bruising intra-party battles.

Axios

Who in Hillary Clinton’s team thought it would be a good idea to capitalise on the Jeffrey Epstein case?

Tasteless political merch is nothing new to Donald Trump, but it’s a particularly bad look if you’re married to Bill Clinton, writes Arwa Mahdawi

The Guardian - UK

Trump pushes Senate Republicans to the brink with voter ID demands

ANALYSIS: Donald Trump is fracturing his party’s Senate caucus while Democrats are finally speaking in unison. The SAVE Act’s failure may be more trouble than it’s worth for Republicans, writes John Bowden

The Independent UK

Hill added $34 billion in unrequested defense program funds

Congress added billions of dollars beyond the Pentagon’s budget request for research and procurement projects that receive little scrutiny.

Roll Call

Beads, bones and bipartisanship: Tillis’ last pawrade

Dogs strut down the halls of Hart in what’s become a popular Capitol Hill tradition — a costume parade featuring lawmakers, staff and their dressed-up pets.

Roll Call

Supreme Court backs congressional power in tariff ruling

The Supreme Court stuck up for congressional power in a ruling Friday invalidating most of President Donald Trump's worldwide tariffs.

Roll Call

Angry Trump slams six Supreme Court justices who nixed his tariffs

President Trump said he would move ahead with global tariffs even after the Supreme Court nixed many of his import fees in a major setback.

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What Is Going on With Mitch McConnell?

Like...where is he?

The Independent UK

Number of members of Congress retiring approaches century-long record as Trump-influenced midterms loom

Nancy Pelosi, Mitch McConnell, Steny Hoyer, Jerry Nadler, Joni Ernst, Tommy Tuberville and Elise Stefanik among those not seeking re-election to current seats this year

Roll Call

Members split on plan to use reconciliation again to boost defense

Two GOP defense chairs would like to see Congress enact a second reconciliation package that includes $450 billion for national security.

The Independent UK

Senator Mitch McConnell, 83, hospitalized with ‘flu-like symptoms’

McConnell has had several public falls and moments when he froze on camera in recent years, raising concerns about his health

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The Guardian - US

Mitch McConnell admitted to hospital with ‘flu-like symptoms’

Statement says Republican senator, 83, checked himself into local hospital and prognosis is ‘positive’

Axios

Ex-Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell hospitalized over "flu-like symptoms"

"His prognosis is positive," a spokesperson said in a statement to Axios.

Roll Call

Top Republicans throw cold water on ‘nationalizing’ elections

The SAVE Act has become a rallying cry, but some see larger constitutional issues — or warn of slippery slopes in partisan times.

Roll Call

Democrats continue to outraise Republicans in key Senate races

Democratic Senate candidates continue to outraise their Republican opponents in battleground midterm races, new federal filings show.

The Guardian - US

Trump’s Greenland brinkmanship leaves leading Republicans rattled

With midterms looming some in Congress have dissented from the president – but it still falls well short of a rebellion

Roll Call

‘This is not good policy’: Some GOP senators question advice Trump is receiving

A growing number of Republican senators, including Thom Tillis of North Carolina, say President Trump is getting bad policy advice.

Latin Times

Republican Sen. Says He Would Move Against Trump If He Uses 'Kinetic Action' To Take Over Greenland

Republican Sen. Thom Tillis said he would move to prevent Donald Trump to use military action to take over Greenland if the president authorizes "kinetic action" for that purpose.

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