Capitol agenda: Senate heads into a weekend grind
Lawmakers will remain in town to continue debating the GOP’s partisan elections bill and advance nominees.
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Republicans balk at going it alone on Iran war funding
Key lawmakers doubt budget reconciliation is a viable path for a $200 billion Pentagon infusion.
Congress moves to scrutinize AI use in federal court
Clear federal guidelines for use of AI in U.S. federal courts have yet to be established, as broader concerns about the technology grow on Capitol Hill.
Epstein’s lawyer tells House Oversight investigators he had ‘no knowledge’ of Epstein’s crimes
Darren Indyke’s appearance is the latest in the Oversight committee’s string of closed-door depositions with people in Jeffrey Epstein’s orbit.
Senate recess at risk if DHS shutdown continues, Thune says
The funding lapse is nearly five weeks old.
Mullin’s nomination to be DHS chief advances out of committee
Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania broke with his fellow Democrats to vote to advance Mullin’s nomination.
Thune, Tim Scott endorse Hern for open Oklahoma Senate seat
Trump had already endorsed him as he seeks to replace Markwayne Mullin.