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The South Carolina Senate rejected Trump's plan to redraw district boundaries. Logistic issues and political risks prevented the change to the electoral map.
Republicans postponed the vote due to the risk of defeat and the absence of lawmakers. The document was intended to limit Donald Trump's military campaign against Iran.
Votes gathered in the U. S. Congress to bring Ukraine aid to the floor: what this means and whether there are chances for approval.
A discharge petition for aid to Ukraine and sanctions against the Russian Federation has reached 218 signatures in the US. The vote will take place bypassing the House leadership.
The US Navy plans to acquire 15 Trump-class battleships by 2055. The cost of a single ship will be $14.5 billion, which is more expensive than modern aircraft carriers.
U. S. Secretary of Defense explains to the Senate the $25 billion expenditure on the war in Iran. Democrats criticize the Pentagon's strategy and the dismissal of generals.
The Court has restricted the ability of minorities to challenge electoral district boundaries. The ruling favored Republicans and will impact the November Congressional elections.
Speaker Mike Johnson proposes to extend FISA 702 for three years without warrants for Americans' data. Trump is ready to risk rights for security, the committee will consider the compromise on Monday.
Congressman Eli Crane initiates a reduction of H-1B visa quotas to 25,000 and a three-year moratorium. New rules envision the abolition of the visa lottery.
US Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick announced the first approval of a Gold Card visa. Hundreds of foreigners are awaiting verification after paying the fee and contribution.
House Republicans rejected a resolution to limit the US president's powers. This is the second failed attempt by congressmen in a week.
The House rejected Democrats' attempt to limit the president's right to military action. Republicans supported Trump's status as commander-in-chief.
Donald Trump fired Pam Bondi from the position of US Attorney General due to dissatisfaction with investigations into the Epstein cases and his opponents. Todd Blanche became the interim head of the department.
Donald Trump seeks to overturn automatic citizenship for children of foreigners through the courts. The initiative could strip 250,000 people of their passports each year.
Massive protests have swept across the country due to the war in Iran. However, the procedure for removing the president depends on votes in the Senate, not on street pressure.
After 44 days of budget deadlock, 12% of TSA personnel did not report to work. Trump signed an executive order on payments contrary to law while Congress was on recess.
Massive protests against the war in Iran, immigration policy, and Trump's economy have begun in the US. Protesters also express support for Ukraine.
The Speaker of the House of Representatives stated that Iran needs to consider US military power. Trump approved sending over 1,000 soldiers to the region.
The US spent years' worth of critical ammunition in the first days of the conflict. The Pentagon is preparing a request for $50 billion to replenish its arsenals.
Due to shelling of energy infrastructure and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, Brent crude oil prices reached $120. Israel attacked Tehran in response to drone strikes.
American billionaire Les Wexner said he was "naive, foolish, and gullible" in trusting financier Jeffrey Epstein. He accused Epstein of stealing "vast sums" of money from his family.
US President Donald Trump signed a $1. 2 trillion package of bills that ended a three-day partial shutdown of federal agencies. The document allows the resumption of funding for most government agencies until the end of the current fiscal year.
Donald Trump stated the need to "nationalize" elections in at least 15 states, which drew sharp criticism from Democrats. They fear that such statements will undermine the legitimacy of the 2026 midterm elections.
Bill and Hillary Clinton have agreed to testify before a US House of Representatives committee in the Jeffrey Epstein case. This will allow them to avoid official charges of contempt of Congress.
House Democrats have informed Republican leaders that they will not help pass a funding package through an expedited procedure. This complicated Speaker Mike Johnson's plan to quickly pass the measure and keep the government running.
Most of the US government shut down on January 31 due to a shutdown. The funding hiatus is expected to be short-lived.
U. S. President Donald Trump and Senate Democrats have reached an agreement to avoid a prolonged shutdown of much of the federal government. The deal provides funding for the entire government, except for the Department of Homeland Security, until September.
The Trump administration has informed Congress of the phased reopening of the US embassy in Caracas following the removal of Nicolás Maduro. This is the first step towards normalizing relations with Venezuela's new government.
In the US, the risk of a new partial government shutdown is growing due to threats from Democrats in the Senate to block bills to fund federal agencies if they include funds for the Department of Homeland Security. The White House hopes that "common sense will prevail."
The US House of Representatives rejected a resolution that would have required President Donald Trump to obtain special authorization for military operations in Venezuela. The vote ended in a tie, leaving the White House free to act in the region.