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Newly sworn-in Sen. Darline Graham Nordone, Lindsey Graham’s sister, pledges her support for the SAVE America Act in her Senate debut and signals alignment with Trump, as House Republicans push to attach parts of the voting-restriction bill to a defense measure in a bid to pass it ahead of the midterms.
The House passed a Democratic-led war powers resolution to halt the Iran conflict for a second time, with four Republicans crossing the aisle in a 214-208 vote. The measure is largely symbolic and not expected to become law or be signed by President Trump, but it underscores growing congressional dissatisfaction as hostilities intensify and four U.S. service members were killed amid escalating tensions; the Senate may take up a companion vote later.
At a Cobb County, Georgia event, President Trump urged Braves fans to revive the Tomahawk Chop at home games, inviting former Braves manager Brian Snitker on stage while promoting his education policies and the Trump Accounts program; the piece notes the chop's ongoing cultural controversy and Trump's message that supporters should keep doing it.
Three-time Trump voters say they’re disillusioned by Trump’s Iran war as American casualties rise and costs climb, with Politico and Fox News polls showing waning support from his core base and growing skepticism about escalation; a Georgia rally backdrop also highlighted the mood, underscoring political risk for Trump ahead of midterms.
At a Senate Appropriations hearing on Iran, Sen. Jon Ossoff pressed Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, repeatedly quoting his past claims that Iran’s military had been destroyed and combat-ineffective, as Sen. Gary Peters pressed for accountability and a clear strategy in the Iran war.
Trump says the signed Saudi civilian nuclear deal will be approved only if Riyadh joins the Abraham Accords, with no enrichment and limited inspections; the agreement has drawn Israeli scrutiny and its fate remains uncertain as normalization with Israel is tied to the deal.
During the 1973‑74 energy crisis, the U.S. briefly adopted year‑round daylight saving time, but widespread dissatisfaction and logistical issues led to a quick rollback. Sleep experts warn permanent standard time better aligns with human circadian rhythms, fueling ongoing debates over permanent DST, permanent standard, or hybrid compromises that require a clear national decision rather than piecemeal changes.
Election officials from 37 states gathered in Boston for a routine conference as President Trump touted 'shocking' vulnerabilities in the election system; many questioned the evidence, noting DHS figures on non-citizens were inflated and require verification (a New Jersey software error briefly added thousands to the rolls). Despite threats of penalties from Mullin and DOJ warnings, officials emphasized keeping voter rolls accurate and elections secure rather than engaging in political theatrics.
AOC claimed the House-passed NDAA would merge parts of the U.S. military with the Israel Defense Forces, but Republicans and Trump officials say the provision simply expands defense cooperation—on technology, supply chains, AI, cybersecurity and joint exercises—without merging militaries. The House voted 219-206 to pass the NDAA with Section 219 intact. Some critics, including Rep. Thomas Massie, urged removing the section, while lawmakers like Rep. Ro Khanna argued against blocking debate. Zeldin and Lawler dismissed the merger claim, framing the measure as strengthening U.S.-Israel defense collaboration.
Black leaders want South Carolina to start the 2028 Democratic primary due to its large Black electorate, while Latino groups push Nevada for its sizeable Latino vote; the dispute, highlighted by statements from Rev. Al Sharpton and party leaders ahead of a DNC Rules & Bylaws Committee meeting, could influence early momentum for candidates and reflects broader intra-party tensions.
House Republicans push Recon 3.0, but Senate leaders warn of a rocky path: funding the government via a continuing resolution takes priority, deficit hawks pressure for offsets, and with McConnell absent, the reconciliation bill’s fate remains uncertain.
Gov.-elect Mikie Sherrill said a software error left about 6,600 non-citizens registered to vote in 2023–24, with roughly 400 of them casting ballots; she blamed her predecessor, former Gov. Phil Murphy, for a lack of transparency, while Murphy has not commented. Democrats say the issue is fixed and not evidence of widespread fraud, Republicans push for voter-ID measures, and the dispute underscores lingering tensions between Sherrill and Murphy as election debates intensify.
Morning Rundown reports growing friction between DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin and the White House over immigration enforcement, including Mullin’s order to pause vehicle stops and his nomination of an ally to lead ICE; the Secret Service notes a sharp rise in threats to protectees with drones emerging as a new risk ahead of the White House Correspondents’ Dinner; Tropical Storm Bertha made landfall in Louisiana and is moving toward Texas; the piece also examines cinema shifts driven by premium formats and AI filmmaking, highlighted by the AI-generated 'Odysseus: The Fall' amid industry debates over AI in film.
The bipartisan 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act is now law, but its rollout hinges on HUD’s ability to implement dozens of new rules and programs. The department has shed more than 30% of its core policy workforce in three years and lacks dedicated funding for staffing, raising concerns about how quickly regulations can be issued and affordability goals achieved, even as some lawmakers and allies push to support rulemaking efforts and partnerships to speed up the process.
The White House is threatening targeted tariffs on Canada (potentially 50% on some goods) and on certain generic drugs (up to 100%), part of a broader effort to pressure trade talks and reshoring manufacturing. Officials argue the measures are narrow and will be delayed, with carve-outs intended to blunt consumer impact, but Republicans fear the moves could raise prices and complicate affordability messaging before the midterms. Canada is pressing for renewed talks and warns the move could damage the American brand in swing states, while trade experts say the strategy could backfire if consumers feel higher costs even with exemptions. The plan fits into a larger push that could eventually affect dozens of countries and a broader toolkit following recent rulings that limited prior trade powers.