Claudia Grisales
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White House seeks record defense budget, but Congress has questions about spending
The White House is seeking $1.5 trillion from Congress for the Pentagon and is expected to send a separate ask for the Iran war. Lawmakers want more transparency around how the money will be spent.
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Republicans in Congress brace for a fight over the Iran war price tag
In recent days, multiple GOP lawmakers have gone public with their concerns over the war -- a range of issues Republican leadership will have to address as they face the task of securing new funding.
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Congress faces a litany of issues as lawmakers return to session
Congress faces a series of thorny problems when they return to session this week, including the ongoing partial government shutdown that has disrupted travel at U.S. airports.
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Sen. Markwayne Mullin faces intense questioning at his DHS confirmation hearing
Oklahoma Sen. Markwayne Mullin faced a difficult hearing on Wednesday on his nomination to lead the Department of Homeland Security.
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Senate Democrats ramp up pressure campaign for public hearings on war with Iran
Congressional Democrats are demanding transparency in the form of public hearings from Trump administration officials on the timeline and objectives of the war in Iran.
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House to vote after Senate failed to constrain Trump's war in Iran
The Senate did not approve a measure to constrain President Trump's actions in Iran the House is set to vote on a similar measure on Thursday.
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A split Senate votes against measure to constrain Trump's authorities in Iran
Democrats in the Senate were facing an uphill climb Wednesday in their push to restrain President Trump's ability to wage war against Iran.
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Videos of Bill and Hillary Clinton's depositions in Epstein probe are released
Republicans on the House Oversight Committee have released videos of Bill and Hillary Clinton's depositions in the committee's ongoing investigation into the Epstein files.
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GOP Rep. Tony Gonzales faces pressure from party over affair allegations
The Texas Republican is facing calls from fellow House Republicans to resign, following allegations of an affair with a staffer who later died by suicide.
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For the first time, lawmakers are reviewing unredacted copies of the Epstein files
Lawmakers are just beginning to review unredacted versions of the Epstein files but those who have read them say the system is complicated and insufficient.
