Politics
US Political Landscape Shifts Amid Iran Conflict
Gas prices have spiked to historic levels due to the ongoing Iran conflict, straining public support for President Trump's policies. Meanwhile, Senate Republicans are facing internal disagreements over a budget reconciliation package aimed at funding immigration enforcement.
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The Hill
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy will testify before a House Appropriations Committee subpanel on President Trump's fiscal 2027 budget request — as airline travelers experience rising costs amid a jet fuel shortage sparked by the Iran war. The White House is seeking $26.6 billion in funding for t
2026-05-21 17:53 UTC
The Hill
Senate Republicans have cancelled plans to begin voting this week on a budget reconciliation package that would provide approximately $70 billion to fund immigration enforcement operations through 2029 amid a furious disagreement within their conference over the Trump administration’s proposal to es
2026-05-21 17:53 UTC
The Hill
Americans are left wondering how long they’re expected to absorb the economic fallout from a conflict happening thousands of miles away — a conflict that was supposed to last less than six weeks.
2026-05-21 17:58 UTC