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Delta Suspends Special Congressional Services
“Delta Air Lines is suspending its dedicated flight assistance service for members of Congress as airport security lines grow longer amid the ongoing partial government shutdown,” The Hill reports. Save…
Putin’s Post-Iran Paranoia
Julia Ioffe: “Vladimir Putin is, according to the chatter, completely spooked by the U.S.-Israeli war against Russia’s old ally, particularly the reports that Israel targeted the ayatollah by hacking traffic…
Quote of the Day
“Pete, I think you were the first one to speak up. You said, ‘Let’s do it.’” — President Trump, making sure everyone knows Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth was first of…
Profanity Hidden in Title of Anti-ICE Bill
A New Jersey Democratic state lawmaker is facing a complaint from one of her Republican colleagues over an expletive laced into the title of a bill that targets U.S. Immigration…
Trump Tells Republicans to Pass Voting Law ‘For Jesus’
President Trump pressed Republicans to link voter ID and Homeland Security funding, telling them to make the vote “for Jesus,” Reuters reports. Save to Favorites
Trump’s Approval Hits New 36% Low
“President Donald Trump’s approval rating fell in recent days to its lowest point since he returned to the White House, hit by a surge in fuel prices and widespread disapproval…
Focus Shifts to Kremlin Spy Outpost in Cuba
New York Times: “A Russian oil tanker possibly bound for Cuba is highlighting a key U.S. security concern: the communist island’s ties to foreign adversaries who use Cuba to spy…
Republicans Revolt on Funding Plan
Punchbowl News: “The one-day-old plan to reopen the Department of Homeland Security is hitting massive turbulence from Republicans.” “Everyone from hardline conservatives to moderate Republicans is rapping the plan as…
Republicans Step Up Efforts to Reach Funding Deal
New York Times: “Less than 24 hours after President Trump threw cold water on their efforts to cut a deal with Democrats to reopen the Department of Homeland Security, Senate…
House GOP to Stuff Election Measures in Party-Line Bill
Politico: “The chair of the House committee overseeing elections is circulating a list of proposals to include in a budget reconciliation bill as Senate Republicans and the White House move…
King Charles to Make First U.S. State Visit
Politico: “England’s King Charles III will make his first state visit to Washington next month… The king will address Congress in a joint meeting the week of April 27.” Save…
Trump’s Threat to Iran Crosses a Line
New York Times: “President Trump’s threat to ‘obliterate’ power stations in Iran if its leaders failed to open the Strait of Hormuz suggests that the United States is willing to…
Bannon Says ICE at Airports Is ‘Test Run’ for Midterms
Steve Bannon said that ICE officers assisting with airport operations is a “test run” for the 2026 midterms, The Hill reports. Save to Favorites
James Lankford Won’t Change the Filibuster
“Sen. James Lankford (R-OK) warned against Republicans using their Senate majority to change the chamber’s filibuster rules, arguing the move could have far-reaching consequences,” NOTUS reports. Said Lankford: “I’ve been…
Markwayne Mullin Seeks to Revive Homeland Security
Bloomberg: “He is taking over a department whose budget has soared as it carries out Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown. Its tactics drove Democrats to block annual funding and played a…
Democrats Hit GOP for High Gas Prices
CNBC: “The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee on Tuesday is launching a digital ad campaign targeting President Donald Trump and Republicans for rising gas prices amid the war in Iran.” “The…
Saudi Prince Pushes Trump to Continue Iran War
New York Times: “Saudi Arabia’s de facto leader, Prince Mohammed bin Salman, has been pushing President Trump to continue the war against Iran, arguing that the U.S.-Israeli military campaign presents…
Alan Armstrong Will Replace Markwayne Mullin
New York Times: “Gov. Kevin Stitt of Oklahoma said on Tuesday that he had chosen an energy executive and fellow Republican, Alan S. Armstrong, to temporarily fill the Senate vacancy…
Republicans at Risk of Losing Latino Support
Bloomberg: “Latino voters, who helped seal President Donald Trump’s return to power in 2024, could be the reason why he loses control of the House and, possibly, the Senate.” “More…
War in Iran Is Disrupting Air Travel
New York Times: “The war in Iran is disrupting air travel around the world, but airlines in regions like the Middle East and elsewhere in Asia are being hit much…
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