Senate Republicans clear go-it-alone path for ICE funding
An early-morning budget vote sets the stage for a planned $70 billion immigration enforcement bill.
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GOP senators hope for a quick Cabinet shakeup
Approving replacements for Donald Trump’s embattled deputies could get complicated, lawmakers are warning.
Senate eyes AI expansion for congressional business
The Senate’s top cybersecurity official is requesting a $2.8 million funding boost to support AI expansion.
Vote-a-Rama starts tonight
The Senate will kick off a marathon amendment voting session Wednesday night as Republicans aim to adopt a budget blueprint for immigration enforcement funding. The chamber is expected to start the vote-a-rama free-for-all around 8 p.m., according to three people granted anonymity to disclose private scheduling. Senate Republicans need to adopt the budget resolution in
New Jersey’s most vulnerable GOP incumbent is MIA
Rep. Tom Kean Jr.’s team said the absence is due to unspecified health issues.
Oversight members split over whether to pardon Ghislaine Maxwell, committee chair says
The only convicted associate of Jeffrey Epstein has said she would testify to Congress if granted clemency — a power held solely by the president.
Hakeem Jeffries finally gets a signature win
Allies say the House Democratic leader’s redistricting counteroffensive showed he’s worthy of stepping into Nancy Pelosi’s shoes.