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politics19 hours ago•8 min saved

Automatic Draft Registration Moves Forward, Tying Men to a Broader Federal Database

The Selective Service System plans to auto-register 18–25-year-old men by December 2026, replacing the current self-registration process to boost compliance and feed a broader federal database network. Congress would still need to authorize any actual reintroduction of conscription, and the plan requires coordination with agencies like the SSA and Census Bureau. The move is framed as a manpower tool amid geopolitical considerations, following a long history that ended the draft in 1973 and longstanding resistance to compulsory service.

via The Intercept|

#congress #draft-registration #federal-databases

politics22 hours ago•5 min saved

Lawmakers uncover overcrowded Mesa ICE site lacking beds or showers in surprise visit

Three Democratic lawmakers conducted a surprise overnight tour of ICE’s Mesa AROCC holding facility after reports of severe overcrowding, discovering six rooms packed with detainees, no beds or showers, and about 250 people inside—well above the facility’s stated capacity. Data show 2026 detainee stays averaging around 36 hours and roughly 274 detainees per day, with a peak of about 777, even though ICE says stays are typically under 12 hours. The visit drew sharp criticisms as lawmakers vowed to push for changes and scrutinize funding for ICE.

via Arizona Mirror|

#congress #ice #immigration

politics1 day ago•4 min saved

Democrats pause impeachment push as focus shifts to Iran and domestic priorities

Democrats acknowledge impeachment of Trump is unlikely to pass without winning control of at least one chamber, so leadership is avoiding a proactive push this year and instead focusing on policy goals like addressing Iran issues, war powers, inflation, and other legislation; while some members push for impeachment or the 25th Amendment, leaders have shown restraint and signaled a preference for tangible wins over a broad impeachment effort.

via Axios|

#congress #democrats #impeachment

politics1 day ago•9 min saved

GOP infighting freezes Congress as Trump stays distant

Republican-on-Republican clashes between the House and Senate are stalling a wide range of bills and plunging Congress into legislative limbo ahead of the midterms, with Trump largely keeping his distance; housing, aviation safety, college athletics NIL, tech regulation, and DHS funding loom as leaders haggle over conference talks and reconciliation options.

via Politico|

#congress #gridlock #intraparty-divisions

labor1 day ago•1 min saved

NALC Urges Congressional Action as USPS Pauses FERS Contributions

The Postal Service will temporarily pause employer contributions to the defined-benefit portion of the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) through the end of the fiscal year due to financial constraints, with no immediate impact on current or future retirees. NALC blames Congress for inaction and urges policy changes—such as a new USPS retirement-investment strategy, a fair recalculation of Civil Service Retirement System obligations, and higher borrowing authority—to prevent future pauses and protect jobs, retirements, and reliable service.

via National Association of Letter Carriers|

#congress #fers #labor

politics1 day ago•1 min saved

Melania Trump Denies Epstein Ties in White House Address

Melania Trump publicly denies ties to Jeffrey Epstein, insisting she is not Epstein's victim and that Epstein did not introduce her to Donald Trump; she noted meeting Epstein in 2000 and referenced a casual email to Ghislaine Maxwell, signaling a personal push to counter rumors as Congress weighs the Epstein files and she urges victims to testify under oath.

via Axios|

#congress #epstein #melania-trump

politics1 day ago•81 min saved

Democrats weigh removal as Trump’s Iran threats ignite impeachment talk

In response to President Trump’s threats over Iran, Democratic lawmakers are pondering actions to remove him—potentially via impeachment or the 25th Amendment—driven by constituent fear and concerns about national security, though there is no unified push in the Republican-leaning House. Some lawmakers urge immediate accountability, while others favor a cautious approach, reflecting a broader struggle over how the party should respond to the president’s confrontational rhetoric.

via AP News|

#25th-amendment #congress #donald-trump

politics2 days ago•8 min saved

Rand Paul gates the immigration funding debate

Sen. Rand Paul, chair of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, must decide whether to back a party-line DHS immigration-enforcement package tucked into the budget reconciliation process, a move likely to shape tens of billions for ICE and CBP ahead of a June deadline, while balancing his libertarian-leaning views, Trump-era pressure from party leadership, and his own 2028 presidential bid.

via Politico|

#budget-reconciliation #congress #homeland-security

politics2 days ago•3 min saved

Democrats Push for Trump's Removal as Republicans Largely Silent on Iran Threat

After Trump threatened to attack Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, most Republicans in Congress stayed largely silent or cautious, with a few voicing unease; Democrats in both chambers urged invoking the 25th Amendment or impeachment, including Pelosi. Outside voices also criticized him. Less than two hours before the 8 p.m. deadline, Trump announced a ceasefire contingent on Iran’s opening of the Strait, delaying a large-scale attack.

via CBS News|

#ceasefire #congress #impeachment

politics2 days ago•4 min saved

Trump-backed Fuller clinches Georgia's 14th District runoff

Republican Clayton Fuller, a former district attorney and ally of Donald Trump, won Georgia’s 14th District special election runoff against Democrat Shawn Harris, capturing the seat vacated by Marjorie Taylor Greene. Fuller led 54% to 46% when the AP projected the result, marking a GOP win in a deeply conservative district but with a narrower margin than usual. He will serve the remainder of Greene’s term and pursue a full term in May primaries, aided by outside groups and Trump’s endorsement. The outcome hints at tightening dynamics for Republicans as Democrats look to upcoming special elections in New Jersey and California and as the midterms approach.

via Roll Call|

#clayton-fuller #congress #election-2026

politics10 days ago•3 min saved

Judge pauses Trump's White House ballroom project pending congressional authorization

A U.S. judge temporarily halted construction of the White House ballroom after the National Trust for Historic Preservation sued, ruling that Congress authorization and other required planning steps were not followed. The 14‑day pause gives time for potential appeal. The project, reportedly costing about $400 million and funded privately, prompted demolition of the East Wing; Trump criticized the ruling while supporters say restoration must follow constitutional processes.

via BBC|

#congress #historic-preservation #lawsuit

politics10 days ago•176 min saved

Court blocks White House ballroom project without Congress approval

A federal judge (Richard Leon) halted further above-ground construction on the White House East Wing ballroom, a roughly $400 million project, ruling that Trump lacked congressional authorization under federal law. He postponed enforcement for two weeks to allow any appeal and warned that continued construction without Congress’ approval could be dismantled. The case, brought by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, emphasizes Congress’s oversight over the build and leaves open whether funding or a different authorization path could proceed.

via CNN|

#ballroom #congress #judge

politics10 days ago•41 min saved

Court halts White House ballroom project pending Congress approval

A federal judge ordered construction of President Trump’s White House ballroom halted until Congress authorizes the project, marking a legal check on White House renovations. The live brief also notes King Charles III’s April U.S. state visit, a ruling that Trump’s NPR/PBS funding order violated the First Amendment, and other Trump-related items including CBP One migration-status reversals, a Penn subpoena dispute, a class-action suit by fired FBI agents, JD Vance’s forthcoming faith memoir, consideration of LOCUST anti-drone lasers near Fort McNair, a Russian oil tanker docking in Cuba, and Trump’s video rendering of a planned Miami presidential library.

via The New York Times|

#congress #judiciary #king-charles

politics12 days ago•3 min saved

GOP eyes health-spending cuts to fund Iran war

House Republicans are weighing offsets from federal health programs—potentially cutting ACA subsidies and other Medicare payments—to help finance a budget bill up to $200 billion for funding a war in Iran and immigration enforcement. The plan could reduce subsidies, raise out-of-pocket costs for some enrollees, and save more than $30 billion; discussions are in early stages, with moderates wary and Democrats ready to attack. Any legislation would likely use reconciliation to bypass a Senate filibuster, aimed for a 60–90 day timeline.

via Axios|

#aca #budget #congress

politics12 days ago•17 min saved

Democrat Veteran Bets on Georgia Upset Against Marjorie Taylor Greene

Democrat Shawn Harris, a retired Army general, is challenging Republican Marjorie Taylor Greene for Georgia’s 14th Congressional District. After making the March 2026 runoff against Republican Clay Fuller, Harris’s bid signals a potential flip in a conservative district and has drawn national attention as the race progresses.

via AP News|

#congress #democrat #elections