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House of Representatives Democrats April 9

Republicans block Jeffries' gambit to curb Trump's Iran war powers

House Republicans blocked a Democratic attempt to curb Trump's war powers in Iran during a pro forma session amid a two-week ceasefire agreement.

Midterm Elections April 9

Pence launches GOP messaging blitz on One Big Beautiful Bill ahead of midterms

Pence's Advancing American Freedom rolls out a $10 million campaign and a policy booklet to help Republicans message on taxes ahead of midterms.

Treaties April 8

Trump’s Iran ceasefire rocked within hours amid reported missile, drone attacks

Trump announced a ceasefire with Iran, but reported drone attacks on Gulf states and Strait of Hormuz tensions signal the deal may already be strained.

Senate April 8

Dem Senate nominee distances herself from Kamala Harris ahead of visit: 'Will not be attending'

Hallie Shoffner pushed back on ties to former Vice President Kamala Harris and the national Democratic Party as she challenges Sen. Tom Cotton in Arkansas' Senate race.

Media April 8

Gen Jack Keane 'skeptical' that Iran ceasefire will hold, warns Tehran will 'delay and obfuscate'

Gen. Jack Keane says he is skeptical about the Iran ceasefire, warning Tehran has a track record of using negotiations to buy time and delay deals.

Congress April 8

Trump’s Iran threat rattles GOP as some Republicans break ranks

Some Republicans publicly broke with Trump over his threat that a "whole civilization will die tonight" if Iran does not reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Donald Trump April 7

Trump-backed Republican pads GOP's fragile House majority by winning showdown for MTG's former seat

Republican Clay Fuller wins Georgia's 14th Congressional District special election, reinforcing the GOP's slim 218-214 House majority for Speaker Johnson.

Congress April 7

Trump Iran threat sparks calls for his ouster, but one Dem says effort ‘not realistic’

Congressional Democrats push for the Trump 25th amendment after his Iran threat on Truth Social, but one senator calls the effort unrealistic.

Deportation April 7

Tennessee Senate passes bill criminalizing migrants who defy deportation orders

Tennessee Republicans pass a bill criminalizing remaining in the state after a final deportation order, with violators facing jail and up to $2,500 fines.

Media April 7

Canada hate bill could be ‘weaponized’ against people of faith, Conservative lawmaker warns

Canada's Combatting Hate Act draws backlash from critics who say repealing the religious defense could chill sermons and criminalize Scripture.