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- 1US-Saudi nuclear deal would allow uranium enrichmentโThe U.S. just signed a nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia that could let the kingdom enrich its own uranium, skipping the "g
The United States has signed a nuclear cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia that could permit the kingdom to enrich its own uranium. The deal drops the so-called 'gold standard' restrictions Washington required of the UAE in 2009, which barred enrichment. Lawmakers from both parties are raising alarms about the agreement's implications for nuclear proliferation and stability in the Middle East.
- 2Hegseth says War Powers deadline void amid Iran ceasefireโHegseth says War Powers deadline doesn't apply because of ceasefire with Iran
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the War Powers resolution deadline does not apply to US forces because a ceasefire with Iran is in place. The claim comes as lawmakers have pressed the administration to withdraw troops involved in strikes against Iran, arguing legal deadlines for congressional approval have passed. The dispute centers on whether hostilities have truly ended and whether Congress should have a say.
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Polling is drawing attention to a potential US Senate race in Texas between incumbent Republican Senator John Cornyn's orbit, with Attorney General Ken Paxton and Democratic state lawmaker James Talarico emerging as leading possible contenders. Outlets including The Guardian are examining whether Talarico could help Democrats compete statewide in Texas, as surveys test matchups and fuel speculation about the 2026 contest.
- 4Tlaib, Pressley and Markey Unveil Bill Targeting Banks Over Climate FinancingโReps. Tlaib, Pressley, Senator Markey Announce Legislation to Stop Big Banks from Bankrolling the Climate Crisis
Representatives Rashida Tlaib and Ayanna Pressley, together with Senator Ed Markey, have announced legislation aimed at stopping major US banks from financing fossil fuel projects. The measures would curb what the lawmakers describe as Wall Street's role in bankrolling the climate crisis. The announcement is expected to renew debate over banks' lending to oil, gas and coal companies and pressure financial institutions over their climate records.
- 5Congressional candidates clash over US stance on Iran warโCongressional candidates debate critical, cautious views on Iran war
Congressional candidates have debated the Iran war, laying out sharply different positions. Some candidates took a critical view of the military conflict, while others urged a more cautious approach, reflecting broader divisions among US lawmakers over America's role in the confrontation with Iran.
- 6Supreme Court term to tackle immigration, guns and votingโSupreme Court term to tackle immigration, guns, voting and more
The US Supreme Court opens a new term expected to address several of the country's most divisive issues, including immigration, gun rights and voting rules, along with other major cases. The docket could produce significant rulings affecting policy and elections, drawing close attention from lawmakers, advocacy groups and the public as arguments begin.
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The US Farm Bill has expired, leaving federal agriculture and nutrition programs without renewed authorization as Congress faces a tight deadline to pass new legislation. The lapse puts pressure on lawmakers to reach agreement on subsidies, crop insurance, and food assistance funding. Farmers and rural communities are watching closely to see what happens next.
- 8Waltz accuses Russia and China of ending Iran sanctions panelโผWaltz blasts Russia, China for killing Iran snapback sanctions panel at United Nations
US lawmaker Mike Waltz accused Russia and China of killing the United Nations panel responsible for snapback sanctions on Iran, which would have restored international penalties if Tehran breached the 2015 nuclear deal. He criticised the two powers for blocking the mechanism at the UN. The charge highlights ongoing tensions over enforcement of Iranian nuclear restrictions and great-power divisions at the Security Council.
- 9Lawmakers' web forms require full contact details from constituentsโWhen I write my congressmen, they require that you use their web form, and give them all your contact information includ
A complaint is circulating that members of the US Congress only accept constituent messages through their official web forms, which require name, address, email and phone number. Lawmakers say this verifies residency in their district, but the forms also ask whether visitors want to sign up for newsletters, raising privacy concerns.
- 10Former US Rep. David Rivera Gets 10 Years Over Venezuela LobbyingโFormer GOP Rep. David Rivera sentenced to 10 years for secret Venezuela lobbying
Former Republican Congressman David Rivera of Florida has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for secretly lobbying on behalf of the Venezuelan government. Prosecutors said he failed to register as a foreign agent while taking millions of dollars from Venezuela, including work related to a US government indictment against a Venezuelan official. Rivera, who served in the House from 2011 to 2013, denied wrongdoing and plans to appeal.
- 11Senate Vote Expected on Trump-Saudi Nuclear Pact After MidtermsโUS Senators Expect Vote After Midterms on Trump's Nuclear Power Pact With Saudi Arabia
US senators say a vote on the Trump administration's nuclear power agreement with Saudi Arabia will likely come only after the midterm elections. The 123 agreement would open the door to American nuclear technology and cooperation with Riyadh, and its timing and conditions remain closely watched in Congress as lawmakers weigh proliferation and oversight concerns.
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A resolution introduced in the US Congress calls for formal recognition of the Nakba, the 1948 displacement of hundreds of thousands of Palestinians during the creation of Israel. The measure has drawn attention as part of ongoing debates in Washington over Palestinian history and US policy toward Israel, drawing support from progressive lawmakers and criticism from others.