Politics
Government Funding Disputes and Iran Conflict
The U.S. government funding process is facing significant challenges, with partisan disagreements over defense spending and domestic issues. Additionally, President Trump’s Iran war stance is encountering growing resistance from Senate Republicans, potentially leading to a vote on a war powers resolution.
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The Hill
The process of funding the government is hitting a wall in the Senate, and lawmakers aren’t optimistic about finding a solution as a uniquely partisan Senate collides with an age-old problem: how much to spend on defense versus issues at home. The leaders of the Senate Appropriations Committee, Sen
2026-06-11 10:00 UTC
The Hill
President Trump’s acceleration of the start date for his controversial pick to lead the intelligence community is pushing both sides to dig in on their impasse over renewing the nation’s spy powers, further complicating even a short-term extension. House and Senate efforts to bring a bill to the fl
2026-06-11 10:00 UTC
The Hill
President Trump is facing growing pushback from Senate Republicans over his handling of the military conflict with Iran, leaving Democrats believing they are on the verge of having enough votes to pass a war powers resolution directing the president to withdraw U.S. forces. Four Republican senators
2026-06-11 10:00 UTC
The Hill
President Trump’s highly publicized Board of Peace is facing new questions over the sources — and destinations — of its funding, even as its flagship project, the U.S. peace plan for Gaza, stalls in the face of numerous obstacles. At an inaugural signing ceremony for the board in February, Trump tou
2026-06-11 10:00 UTC