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- 1Trump moves to claw back nearly $1 billion in approved funding▼Trump seeks to cancel nearly $1B in congressionally approved funds
President Trump is seeking to cancel close to $1 billion in funds already approved by Congress, a process known as a rescission that requires congressional approval to take effect. The move puts the White House on a collision course with lawmakers from both parties, who control federal spending under the Constitution and have previously resisted similar attempts to unwind appropriations.
- 2Lawmakers Slam Trump's Cancellation of $810 Million in Congress-Approved Funding●Lawmakers slam Trump’s move to cancel $810M in funding approved by Congress
Lawmakers are condemning President Trump's decision to cancel roughly $810 million in funding that had already been approved by Congress. Critics in both parties describe the move as an overreach of executive power that undermines Congress's constitutional authority over federal spending, and calls are growing for a legal and legislative response.
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Donald Trump says he wants to give American households a $5,000 dividend, a proposal he is pushing within the Republican Party. The idea is drawing attention as analysts question how it would be funded and whether it could gain traction in Congress. Supporters frame it as a direct payout to voters, while critics call it fiscally unrealistic.
- 4Rahul Gandhi holds live press conference at Congress headquarters●LIVE: Press Conference | Indira Bhawan, New Delhi
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is holding a press conference at Indira Bhawan, the party's headquarters in New Delhi, streamed live to a large audience. The event has drawn heavy attention, with viewers closely watching his remarks on national political developments and the party's positions on current issues.
- 5Congress punts on AI regulation as lawmakers press for action●Congress kicks AI fight down the road as lawmakers demand action
Congress has once again delayed action on artificial intelligence legislation, according to The Hill, even as lawmakers from both parties call for federal rules on the fast-moving technology. The report highlights growing frustration on Capitol Hill over the gap between demands for AI oversight and Congress's inability to pass meaningful regulation, leaving the US without a comprehensive AI framework while other jurisdictions move ahead.
- 6Congress sweeps Gujarat results, BJP draws blank●Gujarat में बीजेपी का सूपड़ा साफ, Congress 24, बीजेपी 0 | Rahul Gandhi | PM Modi | Amit Shah #dblive
News of a Congress sweep in Gujarat is circulating widely in India, with reports and commentary saying the party won 24 seats while the BJP won none — described in Hindi as a complete rout for the BJP. The results are being framed around senior figures Rahul Gandhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah, with supporters of both parties debating the scale of the setback for the BJP in PM Modi's home state.
- 7Some Iowa GOP Congress Members Split With Trump▼Inside Iowa Politics: The month some Iowa GOP members of Congress disagreed with President
Several Republican members of Congress from Iowa publicly broke with the president on a number of issues over the past month, according to a political roundup from Iowa news coverage. The divergence highlights occasional tensions within the party as Iowa's congressional delegation weighs constituent interests against alignment with the White House.
- 8Congress launches nationwide protest against Modi government●Modi's Bhajan Clubbing | Jantar Mantar 2.0 | Congress's Pan India Protest
India's Congress party is holding a pan-India protest, with demonstrators gathering at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi in what supporters are calling 'Jantar Mantar 2.0'. The protests feature devotional song sessions, or bhajans, directed at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, drawing criticism of his government and heavy attention on social media.
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News organizations are ramping up coverage of the 2026 United States midterm elections, with early polling on Congressional races drawing reader interest. The midterms will determine control of the House of Representatives and part of the Senate, and both parties are watching poll numbers closely as campaigns begin to take shape. Coverage so far focuses on poll tracking and key races to watch.
- 10Congress lawyers clash with Delhi police over Gyanesh Kumar●Congress lawyers clash with police at Sansad Marg station over Gyanesh Kumar! Female lawyer repri...
Lawyers linked to India's Congress party clashed with police at the Sansad Marg police station in New Delhi, in a protest connected to Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Footage circulating shows a female lawyer reprimanding officers during the confrontation. The incident has drawn wide attention as political tensions over the election commission continue to escalate.
- 11Iowa GOP members of Congress face new internal disagreements▼Inside Iowa Politics: New disagreements for Iowa GOP members of Congress
Iowa's Republican members of Congress are dealing with fresh disagreements within their party, according to political coverage from Inside Iowa Politics. The disputes add to tensions among congressional Republicans as the party navigates internal divisions over policy and leadership. The specific issues driving the rifts were not detailed in the available coverage.
- 12Democratic candidate challenges long-held East Texas GOP congressional seat●EAST TEXAS POLITICS: Democratic congressional candidate discusses bid for seat held by GOP since 2005
A Democratic candidate for Congress in East Texas is speaking publicly about their bid to unseat an incumbent party that has held the district's congressional seat since 2005. Local outlet KLTV covered the race, with the candidate discussing their campaign and the challenge of flipping a district that has voted Republican for nearly two decades.