House Lawmakers Take a Second Shot at Curbing Trump’s Iran War

House Lawmakers Take a Second Shot at Curbing Trump’s Iran War

Payton Anderson
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July 23, 2026
The House of Representatives voted 214-208 to pass another War Powers Resolution to once again call on President Donald Trump...
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Trump Announces U.S.-Saudi Arabia Civil Nuclear Deal

Trump Announces U.S.-Saudi Arabia Civil Nuclear Deal

Payton Anderson
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July 23, 2026
Earlier today, President Donald Trump announced a new Civil Nuclear Deal with Saudi Arabia that would allow the Kingdom to...
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The ‘Clown Show’ Congressional Stock Ban That Couldn’t Avoid a Voter-ID Fight

The ‘Clown Show’ Congressional Stock Ban That Couldn’t Avoid a Voter-ID Fight

Payton Anderson
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July 23, 2026
The House of Representatives voted 232 to 198 to restrict members of Congress from buying individual stocks, but Republicans attached...
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Democrats Break With Tradition As NDAA Becomes a Foreign Policy Fight

Democrats Break With Tradition As NDAA Becomes a Foreign Policy Fight

Payton Anderson
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July 23, 2026
The usually bipartisan National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) has been through the wringer in the last few weeks as members...
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Iran War Enters New Phase: Lawmakers Weigh Diplomacy vs. Military Pressure

Iran War Enters New Phase: Lawmakers Weigh Diplomacy vs. Military Pressure

Payton Anderson
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July 23, 2026
The war between the United States and Iran has entered a new phase, as lawmakers weigh whether America’s allies are...
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John Cornyn Threatens To Break With Trump on Nominees

John Cornyn Threatens To Break With Trump on Nominees

Payton Anderson
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July 22, 2026
The Senate voted along party lines to continue with the nominations of two diplomatic posts, despite threats from Texas Senator...
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Chip Roy’s Push to Lock In Trump’s Border Policies

Chip Roy’s Push to Lock In Trump’s Border Policies

Payton Anderson
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July 22, 2026
Representative Chip Roy (R-TX) is leading the charge among Republican lawmakers to cement Trump-era immigration policies into law, warning that...
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Who Gets to Tell America’s Story? Congress Debates the Smithsonian’s Role.

Who Gets to Tell America’s Story? Congress Debates the Smithsonian’s Role.

Payton Anderson
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July 22, 2026
A White House report criticizing the Smithsonian National Museum of American History’s portrayal of America's past has sparked a broader...
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AI Chip Exports to China Face Bipartisan Pushback on Capitol Hill

AI Chip Exports to China Face Bipartisan Pushback on Capitol Hill

Payton Anderson
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July 21, 2026
Lawmakers scrutinized the Trump administration’s AI Action Plan on Capitol Hill, questioning whether its export control strategy is strong enough...
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Monica De La Cruz Pushes Plan to Cut Red Tape, Lower Housing Costs

Monica De La Cruz Pushes Plan to Cut Red Tape, Lower Housing Costs

Payton Anderson
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July 21, 2026
As rising costs continue to strain American households, Representative Monica De La Cruz (R-TX) is targeting a hidden driver of...
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