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House Republicans unveiled a roughly $95 billion package aimed at backing a potential Iran conflict and advancing Donald Trump’s policy priorities, signaling a major budget and national-security debate as lawmakers weigh funding for defense and related security measures.
Illinois voters head to the polls in a Tuesday primary that will usher in a new generation of Democratic leaders for both the U.S. House and Senate amid near-record retirements opening multiple seats and reshaping the state’s congressional map.
The Republican majority in the House is on edge as a series of early resignations have left them with a slim 217-213 lead over Democrats. With the potential for further departures, there's concern that the GOP's majority could slip away, possibly leading to a historic mid-term flip in control. While the chances of Democrats taking over mid-Congress are relatively low, the GOP's minuscule majority makes mid-session departures more consequential. The upcoming special elections are unlikely to jeopardize the GOP majority, but internal party fractures and threats to House Speaker Mike Johnson's position add to the uncertainty.
The House committee is holding its final impeachment hearing for Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, with Republicans accusing him of failing to enforce immigration laws and Democrats arguing there is no legal basis for impeachment. Mayorkas declined to appear in person at the hearing, citing a conflicting meeting with Mexican officials about border enforcement. If the GOP-controlled House impeaches Mayorkas, it is unlikely that he would be convicted in a trial in the Senate, which has a Democratic majority.