Three Republican senators broke with their leadership Wednesday and voted to advance a Democratic-sponsored resolution under the 1973 War Powers Act to halt the conflict with Iran unless Congress formally authorizes further military action.
Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) joined fellow GOP Sens. Susan Collins (Maine) and Rand Paul (Ky.) — along with almost every Senate Democrat — in voting to advance the resolution directing President Trump to remove U.S. armed forces from hostilities against Iran.
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Trump demands GOP staffer be fired for making McConnell look ‘out of it’
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President Trump on Wednesday demanded that a GOP staffer be fired for making Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) look “out of it” while leading a recent Senate Appropriations subcommittee hearing.
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Live updates: Warsh confirmed as Fed chair to replace Powell; Trump lands in Beijing
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The Senate confirmed President Trump’s pick to lead the Federal Reserve, with Kevin Warsh getting through on a 54-45 vote.
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Ukraine bill heading to the floor after discharge petition wins 218th signature
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Ukraine’s supporters in Congress won a big victory on Wednesday when legislation to bolster Kyiv in its war with Russia secured the 218th signature on a discharge petition forcing the bill to the House floor.
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Trump administration freezes Medicare enrollments for new home health care, hospice providers
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The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is placing a moratorium on new Medicare enrollments from home health care and hospice providers, as part of the Trump administration’s efforts to combat fraud.
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Protecting Patients from America’s No. 1 Killer
Thursday, May 14, 8 a.m. - 10 a.m. ET
Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in America — yet gaps in screening, treatment access, and health equity continue to cost lives. The Hill and the Partnership to Advance Cardiovascular Health (PACH) are bringing together members of Congress, leading cardiologists and patient advocates to examine the policy solutions that can change that.
Speakers include:
Rep. Don Davis (D-N.C.) Rep. Claudia Tenney (R-N.Y.) Dr. Richard Kovacs, Chief Medical Officer, American College of Cardiology
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Platner calls Collins’s questioning of Hegseth ‘spineless’
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Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner went after Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) over her questioning of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth during a hearing on Tuesday, calling her “spineless.”
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RFK Jr.’s chief HHS spokesperson resigns over flavored vapes
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Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s chief spokesperson resigned from the role on Wednesday, citing irreconcilable differences with an effort to advance e-cigarette flavors that could cause children to become addicted.
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Senate GOP balks at $1B in security for White House ballroom, despite Secret Service pitch
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A proposal to provide $1 billion in federal funds to provide security for a new White House ballroom is in danger of being stripped from a budget reconciliation package after Republicans responded skeptically to the idea.
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What Republicans said about suspending gas tax under Biden
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Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) said Monday he is going to introduce legislation to suspend the federal gas tax, saving drivers 18.4 cents per gallon at a time when many Americans are feeling pain at the pump amid the war against Iran.
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