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Turkey's F-35 Reset: What Trump Can Deliver
Trump's commitment to lift CAATSA sanctions and reconsider the F-35 sale to Turkey faces legal hurdles and congressional opposition, benefiting European defense firms.
2026-07-09
Duckworth Reopens $14B Taiwan Arms Deal
Senator Duckworth's visit to Taipei seeks to reaffirm US-Taiwan security ties and reclaim a $14 billion arms package paused by the Trump administration.
2026-07-08
Sánchez Concedes to Fujimori, Congress Fight
Roberto Sánchez concedes Peru's election to Keiko Fujimori, vowing to lead a vigilant opposition in Congress amid a contentious political landscape.
2026-07-07
Iran's $300B Windfall Splits Washington in
Trump's proposed Iran reconstruction fund splits Congress ahead of the midterms, fueling a partisan fight over US spending and Middle East strategy and policy.
2026-06-18
House Rebels: Trump's Iran War Faces Pushback
A bipartisan House vote to limit Trump's war powers against Iran reveals rifts in Congress, signaling rising resistance to military escalation in the region.
2026-06-04
House Defense Bill Seeks to Box In Trump
House Republicans use a sweeping defense bill worth over a trillion dollars to constrain Trump's planned troop cuts in Europe and reassure NATO allies.
2026-05-27
Rubio’s $500 Billion Claim Sparks Debate
Marco Rubio's claim of a $500 billion Indian import pledge has sparked political debate, with Congress questioning the figure and its meaning for trade ties.
2026-05-25
Iran Deal Push Splits Washington on Party
A pending U.S.-Iran deal is splitting Washington on party lines, with Congress divided over Trump's nuclear push even before the agreement's terms are released.
2026-05-24
BJP Exploits Ajay Rai Video for Political Le{
Yogi Adityanath and the BJP are turning a viral Ajay Rai video into a political weapon, using the row to undermine Congress's standing across Uttar Pradesh.
2026-05-23
House Republicans Blink on Iran War Powers
House Republicans postponed a vote on Iran war powers for now, exposing internal divisions over Trump's policy and how far Congress should constrain him.
2026-05-22
GOP Cancels Iran War Vote, Trump’s Weakness
GOP leaders canceled a war-powers vote on Iran, exposing Trump's weak grip over Congress and deep Republican divisions on how far to push military action.
2026-05-22
Hegseth's Iran War Powers Strategy Explained
Hegseth's war powers bet claims Trump holds authority to continue Iran military operations, buying the administration more time as Congress debates its limits.
2026-05-12
Hegseth's Iran Hearing Sparks Budget Clash
Hegseth's Iran hearing turns into a budget fight as senators press the Pentagon on mounting war costs, war powers and the price tag of prolonged US operations.
2026-05-12
Hegseth's Congress Hearing on Iran War
Hegseth faces Congress as the Iran war tests Trump's grip on the GOP, with Republicans probing war powers and weighing loyalty against oversight duties.
2026-05-12
BJP's Karnal Win Reveals Haryana Vulnerabilit
The BJP's Karnal win masks a falling vote share that signals real vulnerability in Haryana, as farmer discontent erodes its base against a resurgent Congress.
2026-05-11
Bharuch Taluka Panchayat: Congress Key Player
The death of AAP's Gunvant Vasava has deadlocked the Netrang taluka panchayat in Bharuch, leaving Congress as the unexpected kingmaker in Gujarat politics.
2026-05-08
Trump's Iran War Powers Shift Congress Tides
Trump's declaration that hostilities with Iran are terminated upends Democrats' war-powers votes, shifting congressional dynamics over presidential authority.
2026-05-07
Trump Claims Iran War End, Skirts Congress
Trump's declaration of terminated hostilities with Iran raises concerns over the War Powers Act and Congress's ability to authorize military action.
2026-05-05
Senate GOP Links $1B Security to Immigration
Senate Republicans linked $1B for Trump's ballroom to a $70B immigration enforcement bill, navigating the Byrd Rule to secure funding for ICE.
2026-05-05
Congress: Key to U.S. Trade Policy Stability
After the Supreme Court ruling, Congress must act to reclaim its tariff authority, but it remains inactive, risking U.S. trade policy stability.
2026-05-05
Congress Tackles $38.8 Trillion Debt Crisis
As U.S. debt hits $38.8 trillion, Congress proposes commissions and caps, avoiding binding votes on taxes or entitlements.
2026-05-05
Actor Vijay's Political Move
Actor Vijay sworn in as Tamil Nadu's chief minister, ending a 59-year Dravidian duopoly and reshaping the state's political dynamics.
2026-05-05
White House Prepares for 2026 Democratic Win
The White House is bracing for aggressive oversight and investigation battles should Democrats flip the House in the 2026 midterms, reshaping its strategy.
2026-05-04
Kerala's CM Race
The UDF's Kerala comeback shifts the chief minister contest to a Congress power play between V.D. Satheesan and K.C. Venugopal, exposing party fault lines.
2026-05-04