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DOJ Pauses Trump ‘Anti-Weaponization’ Fund as Six States Vote
The department says it will follow a federal judge’s order blocking work on the disputed fund for now, while primaries in California and Iowa draw attention for their fall implications
Rubio heads to Congress as GOP unease grows over Trump’s Iran strategy
The secretary of state is set for four budget hearings as lawmakers in both chambers weigh measures to restrict U.S. military involvement without congressional approval
House GOP splits with Trump over Senate housing bill
Trump wants the House to pass a Senate-approved affordability package, but House Republicans are advancing a modified plan that could slow its path to his desk
Supreme Court ruling sets off new redistricting fight before midterms
Republican-led Southern states are moving quickly after the court limited a key Voting Rights Act tool, while Democrats look for countermeasures in states such as New York
Pentagon puts Iran war cost at $25B as lawmakers question the real bill
Defense officials say the figure mainly covers munitions and operational costs; Democrats and economists argue fuel, food, repairs and long-term obligations could push the total far higher
Republicans move to approve Trump’s White House ballroom after press dinner shooting
A shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner has revived a stalled $400 million project that critics say needs congressional approval