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- 1US Congress briefed that Saudis have not ruled out nuclear weapons▼US Congress received intel Saudis haven’t ruled out nuclear weapons program — report
US Congress has received intelligence indicating that Saudi Arabia has not ruled out pursuing a nuclear weapons program, according to a report. The assessment raises fresh concerns in Washington about Riyadh's nuclear intentions at a time when US-Saudi relations, regional security and any future civil nuclear cooperation remain under scrutiny.
- 2House Democrats plan vast oversight of Trump administration▼House Democrats plan vast oversight of Trump administration. Impeachment is an option
House Democrats are laying out plans for extensive oversight of the Trump administration, with congressional investigations into its policies and conduct. Party leaders say impeachment remains an option on the table, though they have not committed to it. The announcement signals Democrats intend to keep sustained pressure on the administration through their investigative powers in Congress.
- 3Senate rejects war powers resolution on Trump's Iran strikes▼Senate rejects war powers resolution aimed at rebuking Trump over Iran war
The US Senate has voted down a war powers resolution intended to rebuke President Trump over military action against Iran. The measure would have sought to limit or block further hostilities without congressional approval, but it failed to advance. The rejection keeps Trump's Iran policy intact and underscores the ongoing divide in Congress over presidential war authority and US involvement in the conflict.
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President Trump is moving to withhold roughly $800 million in funding that Congress had already approved, according to reporting carried by Reuters and other outlets. The effort raises immediate questions over presidential authority and the separation of powers, as lawmakers on both sides weigh whether the administration can refuse to spend money explicitly appropriated by Congress.
- 5Trump administration cancels refugee and immigrant funding▼Trump admin cancels funding for refugees, immigrants and others in move lawmakers argue is illegal
The Trump administration has cancelled funding for programmes serving refugees, immigrants and other groups, a move that lawmakers argue is illegal. Critics in Congress say the cuts exceed the administration's legal authority, while the administration defends the cancellations as part of its broader immigration agenda. The decision affects organisations that rely on federal money to provide resettlement and support services.
- 6Hegseth says War Powers deadline void amid Iran ceasefire▼Hegseth says War Powers deadline doesn't apply because of ceasefire with Iran
Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said the War Powers resolution deadline does not apply to the deployment against Iran, arguing the ceasefire between Israel and Iran has ended the hostilities that triggered it. Lawmakers had sought to force a vote on limiting US military action, and his interpretation is likely to sharpen the dispute over congressional authority over war powers.
- 7Trump cancels nearly $1bn in congressionally approved funding▼Trump cancels nearly $1bn in funding approved by Congress
Donald Trump has moved to cancel nearly $1bn in federal funding that had already been approved by Congress, according to reporting by the Guardian. The decision raises fresh questions over presidential authority to withhold money appropriated by lawmakers and is likely to draw legal and political challenges from opponents in Washington.
- 8Lawmakers slam Trump's cancellation of $810 million in Congress-approved funding▼Lawmakers slam Trump’s move to cancel $810M in funding approved by Congress
President Trump is moving to cancel roughly $810 million in funding that Congress had already approved, drawing sharp criticism from lawmakers who say the move usurps Congress's constitutional power of the purse. Critics argue the rollback will strip resources from programs lawmakers deliberately funded, and the clash is fuelling a fresh fight over presidential authority over federal spending.
- 9Trump administration claws back nearly $1B in Congress-approved spending▼Trump administration uses rare authority to claw back nearly $1B in spending approved by Congress
The Trump administration is using a rarely invoked authority to rescind nearly $1 billion in federal spending that Congress had already approved. The move, reported by PBS, reignites a constitutional dispute over presidential power versus Congress's control of the purse, with critics calling it an overreach and supporters framing it as fiscal discipline. Lawmakers and watchdogs are expected to challenge the rescission.
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President Trump has moved to cut nearly $1 billion in federal spending without seeking approval from Congress, a step that bypasses the legislature's constitutional power of the purse. The move is drawing attention over its legality and its implications for congressional authority over the federal budget, with debate expected over whether the White House can unilaterally withhold funds already appropriated.
- 11Trump rejects Iran deal as GOP fights to hold Congress▼Sunday shows preview: Trump rejects Iran deal after week of high-stakes meetings; GOP clammers to keep Congress
President Trump has rejected a proposed deal with Iran following a week of high-stakes meetings, setting the tone for Sunday's political talk shows. Meanwhile, Republicans are working to keep control of Congress, with the party's legislative prospects in focus. The dual storylines of foreign policy and midterm maneuvering are expected to dominate weekend political discussion.
- 12Trump Moves To Cancel $810 Million in Congress-Approved Spending▼Trump Moves To Cancel $810 Million in Spending Approved by Congress
President Trump has moved to cancel $810 million in federal spending that was previously approved by Congress. The move raises questions over executive authority versus congressional control of the budget, and is likely to draw objections from lawmakers in both parties whose approved appropriations are being targeted.
- 13Supreme Court again blocks Missouri congressional map favoring Republicans●For the third time, Supreme Court declines to allow Missouri to use congressional map expected to aid Republicans
The US Supreme Court has for the third time declined to let Missouri put in place a new congressional map expected to help Republicans win more House seats. The order leaves the map on hold while litigation continues, and it marks repeated refusals by the justices to intervene on the state's behalf, keeping the redrawn districts out of use for now.
- 14Hegseth clashes with lawmakers over Iran war and firings▼Hegseth battles with Democrats -- and some Republicans -- over the Iran war and top officials' firings
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is facing pointed criticism from Democrats and resistance from some Republicans over the US conflict with Iran and his dismissals of senior Pentagon officials. The disputes center on the administration's Iran strategy and concerns about the removals of top defense leadership, making the Pentagon chief a focal point of congressional tension.
- 15Trump cancels nearly $1 billion in Congress-approved spending●# Trump is canceling nearly $1 billion in spending already approved by # Congress , the White House announced on Friday,
The White House announced on Friday that President Trump is canceling nearly $1 billion in spending already approved by Congress. The administration is using a rare and legally contested power to rescind the funds, targeting money allocated for immigrant services and diversity-focused initiatives. The move, carried out through the Office of Management and Budget, is expected to trigger legal and political challenges over presidential authority to undo appropriations.
- 16Democrats court voters by running on Christian faith●These Democrats are running for Congress on Christian faith. Will it pay off?
Several Democratic congressional candidates are openly campaigning on their Christian faith, arguing it can connect with religious voters who have leaned Republican in recent elections. The approach tests whether Democrats can narrow the GOP's advantage among churchgoing Americans in upcoming races, and observers are watching closely to see whether faith-forward messaging translates into electoral gains.
- 17Trump administration claws back $1 billion in congressionally approved spending●Trump administration uses rare authority to claw back $1B in spending
President Donald Trump is canceling nearly $1 billion in spending approved by Congress, the White House announced Friday. The Office of Management and Budget is using a rare and contested authority to rescind funds earmarked for immigrant services and diversity-focused initiatives, raising questions over presidential power versus Congress's control of the purse.
- 18Trump cancels nearly $1 billion in Congress-approved spending▼Trump cancels nearly $1 billion in spending approved by Congress, a move some lawmakers called illegal
The Trump administration has moved to cancel close to $1 billion in federal spending that had already been approved by Congress. Several lawmakers say the move is illegal because it bypasses Congress's constitutional power of the purse. The cancellation is expected to trigger legal challenges and deepen disputes between the White House and legislators over control of federal funds.
- 19Trump cancels nearly $1 billion in funding without Congress●Trump cancels nearly $1B in funding, bypassing Congress
The Trump administration has moved to cancel nearly $1 billion in federal funding without seeking approval from Congress, according to a report picked up by international outlets. The decision bypasses the legislature's traditional power of the purse, drawing criticism from opponents who call it an overreach of executive authority. Observers are questioning which programs will lose money and what legal challenges may follow.
- 20House Democrat Introduces 26 Articles of Impeachment Against Trump▼Donald Trump Hit With 26 Articles Of Impeachment
A House Democrat has introduced 26 articles of impeachment against Donald Trump, alleging sweeping abuses of power during his second presidency. The move puts impeachment back on the political agenda even though the Republican-controlled Congress is unlikely to act on it. Supporters are hailing the effort as overdue accountability, while critics call it a symbolic gesture ahead of upcoming battles over the administration's policies.
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Reports say the Trump administration is seeking to withhold roughly $800 million in funds that Congress had already approved. The single headline surfaced here offers no further detail on which programmes are affected or the administration's stated justification. Withholding money appropriated by Congress typically raises questions about executive authority and spending battles between the White House and lawmakers, but based on the available posts the specific reasons and reactions are not clear.
- 22Supreme Court Rejects Republican Gerrymander in Missouri▼Election Dispatches: Democrats Notch a Win as the Supreme Court Tosses a Republican Gerrymander in Missouri
The Supreme Court has struck down a Republican-drawn congressional map in Missouri, handing Democrats a notable win in the ongoing battle over redistricting. The ruling comes as election watchers track how district lines drawn after the 2020 census could shape control of Congress, with partisan map fights playing out in multiple states.
- 23Epstein's longtime money manager confirmed before Congress▼Richard Kahn, the man who managed every dollar # Epstein moved for over a decade and who appears more than 50,000 times
Richard Kahn, Jeffrey Epstein's longtime financial manager who appears more than 50,000 times in the Justice Department's Epstein files, was questioned by Congress. Under questioning he confirmed that a woman who accused Donald Trump of sexual abuse received a settlement payment. The testimony has drawn attention to the financial trail behind Epstein's operations and its potential connections to Trump.
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Congress has passed a war powers resolution, a measure aimed at limiting or checking the president's authority to take military action. Outlets are framing it as a rare bipartisan rebuke of President Trump. The available evidence consists only of a headline, so details on the vote count, which chamber passed it, and reactions from lawmakers or the White House are not clear from the posts.
- 25Lawmakers Slam Trump's 'Unlawful' Cut of $810 Million in Federal Funds▼Lawmakers slam Trump’s ‘unlawful’ move to cut $810 million in federal funds
Democratic lawmakers are accusing President Trump of acting unlawfully after his administration moved to withhold $810 million in federal funding. Critics in Congress say the cuts bypass legislative authority and threaten programs that depend on the money, and they are demanding the funds be released. The dispute adds to ongoing fights between the White House and Congress over spending power.
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Sudan is objecting to the United Arab Emirates hosting a UN congress on crime, citing the UAE's alleged support for the Rapid Support Forces, the paramilitary group fighting Sudan's army in the country's civil war. Khartoum argues the UAE cannot credibly host an international law enforcement gathering while accused of backing a militia accused of widespread atrocities.
- 27Rahul Gandhi Holds Live Press Conference at Indira Bhawan, New Delhi●LIVE: Press Conference | Indira Bhawan, New Delhi
Rahul Gandhi is holding a press conference at the Congress party's Indira Bhawan headquarters in New Delhi. The event is being broadcast live and drawing large online audiences as viewers follow the Congress leader's remarks in real time. Details of the specific announcements or criticisms made at the briefing have not yet been fully reported, with attention focused on what Gandhi plans to say.
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President Trump is moving to withhold funds designated for immigration programs, a step that has drawn attention from outlets covering federal budget and immigration policy. The move raises questions over executive authority to redirect money already approved by Congress, and it is fueling debate between supporters who back tighter immigration enforcement and critics who see it as an overreach affecting migrant services and related operations.
- 29Trump urges Congress to return from recess to fund DHS amid shutdown▼Trump urging Congress to come back from recess to fund DHS as shutdown drags on, White House says
The White House says President Trump is pressing Congress to cut short its recess and return to Washington to pass funding for the Department of Homeland Security as the government shutdown continues. The standoff has left DHS operations under strain, and Trump is publicly blaming Democrats while lawmakers remain back in their districts, with no immediate sign of a deal to reopen the government.
- 30Trump Cancels $1 Billion in Federal Spending, Defying Congress▼Trump cancels $1B in federal spending in latest challenge to Congress
President Trump has cancelled roughly $1 billion in federal spending in a move that challenges Congress's authority over the federal budget. The decision, reported by Politico, is being framed as the latest escalation in a standoff between the White House and lawmakers over control of appropriations. Critics are expected to question the legality of bypassing Congress on funds it has already approved.
- 31UN Crime Congress adopts Abu Dhabi Declaration unanimously▼The United Nation’s Crime Congress today saw countries unanimously adopt the Abu Dhabi Declaration in an effort to work
Countries at the United Nations Crime Congress have unanimously adopted the Abu Dhabi Declaration, committing to joint work on crime prevention and criminal justice. The declaration puts particular emphasis on the use and abuse of technology, addressing how digital tools are exploited by criminals and how states can respond. The unanimous adoption signals broad international agreement on the need for coordinated action on technology-linked crime.
- 32Social Security trust fund projected to run dry by 2032●JUST IN: Social Security’s main trust fund is now projected to run dry in 2032.
New projections indicate Social Security's main trust fund could be depleted by 2032, a year earlier than some prior estimates. If that happens, incoming payroll taxes would only cover a portion of promised benefits, likely forcing across-the-board cuts unless Congress acts. The news is drawing widespread reaction, with people debating the program's solvency, retirement security for younger workers, and the political difficulty of reform options like raising taxes or the retirement age.
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The New York Times reports that former President Donald Trump has proposed roughly $810 million in cuts to education and health spending, described as defying Congress. The single headline indicates a budget fight over federal funding, but no further posts or details are available, so it is not clear what specific programs are targeted or how lawmakers and the public are responding. Readers should treat this as an early political news item about proposed spending cuts awaiting congressional action.
- 34Trump's 'Pocket Rescission' Cancels $810 Million in Federal Funding▼What Is a ‘Pocket Rescission’? Inside Trump’s Move to Cancel $810 Million in Federal Funding
The Trump administration is moving to cancel $810 million in already-appropriated federal funding using a tactic dubbed a 'pocket rescission', an approach that has drawn attention for its unusual use of budget law. Commentators are questioning the legality of the manoeuvre and its implications for Congress's power of the purse.
- 35Trump rescinds nearly $1 billion in federal funding without Congress●Trump rescinds nearly $1B in federal funding, bypassing Congress
President Trump has moved to rescind nearly $1 billion in previously approved federal funding, acting without congressional approval. The decision bypasses the legislature's power of the purse and is likely to draw criticism from lawmakers who say the executive branch is overstepping its authority, while supporters may frame it as cutting wasteful spending.
- 36Trump attacks GOP congresswoman over immigration criticism●Trump posts series of attacks on GOP congresswoman who criticized him on immigration
Donald Trump has posted a series of attacks targeting a Republican congresswoman after she criticized his immigration policies. The clash highlights fresh tensions within the GOP over immigration, with Trump publicly turning on a member of his own party. News outlets including CNN are covering the intra-party dispute as it unfolds.
- 37Susan Collins condemns Trump's cancellation of Congress-approved spending●Sen. Susan Collins condemns "illegal actions" as Pres. Trump cancels spending approved by Congress
Senator Susan Collins of Maine has condemned what she called "illegal actions" after President Trump moved to cancel spending that had already been approved by Congress. The move touches on the constitutional power of the purse, and Collins, a senior Republican appropriator, has broken with her party's president over it. The dispute is likely to fuel wider debate over executive power and congressional authority over federal funds.
- 38Trump moves to cancel nearly $1B in approved funds▼Trump seeks to cancel nearly $1B in congressionally approved funds
President Trump is seeking to cancel nearly $1 billion in funds already approved by Congress, according to a report by KEYE. The move would withhold money lawmakers had earmarked for federal programs, setting up a likely confrontation with Capitol Hill over the president's authority to refuse spending that Congress has enacted into law.
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US lawmakers are facing pressure to act on artificial intelligence safety as concerns over the technology's risks move to the centre of the policy debate in Washington. Congress is being challenged to move from hearings and rhetoric toward concrete rules governing AI development, with industry warnings and public anxiety raising the political cost of inaction.
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A US Senate committee has voted to hold Anthony Fauci, the former top US infectious disease official, in contempt of Congress. The vote escalates a long-running standoff between Republican lawmakers and Fauci over documents and testimony connected to the federal response to Covid-19 and the origins of the pandemic. Fauci, who led the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases for decades before retiring in 2022, remains a frequent target of congressional scrutiny, and the move is likely to deepen partisan fights over pandemic-era decisions.