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- 1Salazar Introduces Tropical Forest and Coral Reef Conservation BillโRepresentative Maria Elvira Salazar introduces H.R. 10505: Tropical Forest and Coral Reef Conservation Reauthorization Act of 2026
Representative Maria Elvira Salazar has introduced H.R. 10505, the Tropical Forest and Coral Reef Conservation Reauthorization Act of 2026, in the US House of Representatives. The bill would reauthorise existing US conservation programmes that fund protection of tropical forests and coral reefs abroad. Further details on the bill's provisions and its prospects in Congress were not immediately available.
- 2Trump rejects Iran deal as GOP fights to hold CongressโSunday shows preview: Trump rejects Iran deal after week of high-stakes meetings; GOP clammers to keep Congress
President Trump has rejected a proposed deal with Iran following a week of high-stakes meetings, according to The Hill's Sunday shows preview. The development is set to dominate weekend political talk shows, alongside Republican efforts to keep control of Congress ahead of upcoming elections. The rejection signals a hardening US stance toward Tehran, though details of the meetings and the deal's terms remain limited.
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President Trump has moved to cut nearly $1 billion in federal spending without congressional approval, bypassing the legislature's power of the purse. The action, reported by US broadcasters, is expected to intensify disputes between the White House and Congress over budget authority and presidential power. Critics are likely to challenge the move, while supporters frame it as reining in wasteful expenditure.
- 4Congress Delays AI Action as Lawmakers Push for RegulationโCongress kicks AI fight down the road as lawmakers demand action
Congress has put off decisive action on artificial intelligence regulation despite growing calls from lawmakers for concrete rules. The delay leaves the US without a federal framework for AI at a time when other countries are moving ahead with their own laws, and it has drawn criticism from legislators who want Congress to address the technology's risks now rather than later.
- 5McConnell still blocking election security bills despite warningsโDespite warnings, McConnell still blocks election security bills
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is continuing to block election security legislation, despite warnings about foreign interference in US elections. Critics say his refusal to bring election security bills to the Senate floor leaves the country vulnerable heading into future elections, while McConnell has argued the measures are unnecessary or overly partisan.
- 6Survey points to trouble for Trump ahead of midtermsโNew survey predicts trouble for Trump ahead of midterms | CNN Politics
A new poll covered by CNN suggests voter sentiment is turning against Donald Trump ahead of the US midterm elections. The survey indicates potential difficulties for Trump and allied candidates, fueling debate in Washington and among commentators about how the results could reshape Congress and the president's political standing going into the vote.
- 7Trump-backed sticker mogul draws attention with congressional bidโThe bizarre backstory of the Trump-endorsed sticker mogul who could be headed to Congress
A sticker business owner endorsed by Donald Trump is running for a seat in Congress, and reporting has surfaced unusual details from the candidate's past. The story, published by Mother Jones, highlights the strange backstory behind the Trump-endorsed contender, drawing attention to how political endorsements are elevating unconventional candidates in US races.
- 8Crypto Shifts Focus From Congress to RegulatorsโHow Crypto Stopped Waiting for Congress and Learned to Love the Regulators
The crypto industry is increasingly working directly with US regulators rather than waiting for Congress to pass comprehensive crypto legislation. The shift reflects frustration with stalled market-structure bills and a pragmatic turn toward engaging agencies such as the SEC on rulemaking and compliance. Commentators see it as a sign that policy is now being shaped in regulatory channels rather than on Capitol Hill.