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The Trump administration is invoking a rarely used authority to rescind nearly $1 billion in federal spending that Congress had already approved. The move tests the limits of executive power over the purse and is likely to spark a legal and political fight on Capitol Hill over whether the White House can unilaterally cancel appropriations lawmakers enacted into law.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth remains firmly protected by President Trump, but his backing on Capitol Hill is weakening, according to the Wall Street Journal. Lawmakers who once tolerated his controversies are growing wary, raising questions about how long his political cover can hold as friction within the president's own party builds.

President Trump has rejected a proposed deal with Iran following a week of high-stakes meetings, according to The Hill's Sunday shows preview. The roundup also highlights Republicans' efforts to keep control of Congress heading into upcoming elections. The twin storylines are expected to dominate the Sunday political talk shows and shape the week's political conversation in Washington.

An author from Appalachia known for a memoir about the region has launched a campaign for Congress, declaring 'I'm not JD Vance' to set herself apart from the vice-president whose own hill-country memoir drew criticism for stereotyping Appalachian communities. The race is drawing attention as a contest over who gets to represent and speak for the region.

An opinion piece in The Hill argues that American colleges and universities must do more to help the country keep the promises it makes to service members, particularly in supporting veterans as they transition to higher education after military service. The author calls on higher education institutions to strengthen their commitments to those who served, framing it as a national obligation rather than a favor.

The Trump administration is seeking to cancel nearly $1 billion in funds already approved by Congress, according to a report by KEYE. The move, if it goes ahead, would claw back money lawmakers had specifically earmarked, raising questions over presidential authority over federal spending and likely triggering opposition from members of both parties on Capitol Hill.

The crypto industry is increasingly working directly with US regulators rather than waiting for Congress to pass comprehensive crypto legislation. The shift reflects frustration with stalled market-structure bills and a pragmatic turn toward engaging agencies such as the SEC on rulemaking and compliance. Commentators see it as a sign that policy is now being shaped in regulatory channels rather than on Capitol Hill.

Congressional leaders have opened an investigation into how components for US F-35 fighter jets ended up diverted to Hong Kong. Lawmakers want to determine whether the parts reached Chinese hands through suppliers or intermediaries, raising concerns about export controls and potential exposure of sensitive stealth aircraft technology to Beijing.

Trending term refers to reports that Iran has proposed a seven-day plan to the United States for reopening a strait, most likely the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global oil shipping route. The only evidence available is a headline from The Hill stating that Iran pitched this plan, with no further detail on the plan's terms or the US response. The reason it is trending and what people are saying beyond the headline is not clear from the available posts.

Chris Jones and French Hill, candidates in Arkansas' 2nd Congressional District, are attracting national attention as the race draws wider media coverage. The contest between Jones and incumbent Hill is being watched as a potentially competitive House race in a district that has not often been in the national spotlight.

A tracker has found that the staff of New York Representative Tom Suozzi ranks first among all House members' offices in education level. The finding, reported by Newsday, highlights the academic credentials of Suozzi's team compared with congressional staff across the chamber. The ranking has drawn attention to questions about staff backgrounds and hiring on Capitol Hill.