Second GOP-only bill faces new flash points

The Iran war, a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown, and President Trump’s demands for voting reforms are putting pressure on Republicans who were hoping to use a second shot at a GOP-only budget bill to pursue conservative priorities ahead of the midterms. None of those three factors were at play when GOP conservatives started…

Democratic lawmakers seek to block funds for military action in Cuba 

A pair of Democratic lawmakers on Thursday unveiled legislation to block the government from using funds for military action against Cuba without the consent of Congress, as President Trump floats a takeover of the island.  The bill was introduced by Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash.) and Rep. Gregory Meeks (D-NY), the ranking member of the House…

Trump Says Iranian Leaders Are ‘Negotiating, Want to Make a Deal So Badly’

President Donald Trump departs the White House on March 20, 2026. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times President Donald Trump on Wednesday night said that Iranian leaders “are negotiating” with the United States on a path to end the war. “By the way, and they want to make a deal so badly, but they’re afraid to say