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Hegseth's Congressional Hearing Reveals $25 Billion Iran War Cost, Stalled Diplomacy
Pentagon discloses first official cost estimate as Iran offers to open Strait of Hormuz and Trump rejects the proposal.
House Approves Renewal of Warrantless Spy Powers Resolution Despite Concerns
The Foreign Intelligence Accountability Act passed 235-191 and now heads to the Senate, where it must clear a Friday deadline to renew Section 702 of FISA.
House Republicans Fracture Over Pesticide Provision in Farm Bill as MAHA Movement Flexes Its Muscle
The 280-142 vote to strip liability protections for pesticide manufacturers exposed deep divisions within the GOP, with 73 Republicans bucking party leadership.
House Renews FISA Spy Program 235-191 Amid GOP Chaos Over DHS Shutdown
The spy program expires Thursday as Republicans struggle to advance their agenda with a narrow 217-212 majority, delaying efforts to reopen the Department of Homeland Security.
Hegseth Faces Senate Scrutiny on Iran War, Defense Budget as House Prepares DHS Vote
Defense secretary testified in House Wednesday over Pentagon firings and withheld Ukraine aid as Congress navigates funding crunch and voting rights ruling.
Speaker Johnson Moves Closer to Renewing FISA Surveillance Program After Conservatives Fall in Line
The House approved a procedural measure 218-210, teeing up a final vote on extending Section 702 surveillance authorities before Thursday's deadline.
Walz Absent From State Fraud Hearing, GOP Leader Says Governor Was in Building
State Rep. Kristin Robbins accused the governor of refusing to answer questions about billions in stolen taxpayer dollars during a committee hearing he skipped.
Democratic Senate Hopeful Mallory McMorrow Faces Backlash Over Deleted Social Media Posts Disparaging Middle America
The Michigan state Senate majority whip deleted roughly 6,000 posts including comments about dreaming that coasts would annex from middle America, according to CNN's K-File investigation.
Hegseth, Caine Testify Before House Armed Services Committee as Senate Banking Panel Votes on Warsh Fed Nomination
Defense Secretary and Joint Chiefs Chair face questioning on 60th day of Iran conflict while Powell prepares for likely final news conference.
Hegseth Tells House Panel Democrats' Opposition to Iran Strategy Is 'Defeatist'; Supreme Court Strikes Down Louisiana Redistricting Map
Defense secretary faces questions as U.S. war in Iran reaches 60 days without resolution, while Senate advances Kevin Warsh nomination to lead the Federal Reserve.