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US reacts to Israeli strikes: GOP backs Israel, Democrats push diplomacy

Capitol Hill was largely split along party lines over Israel’s strikes against Iran, though some MAGA leaders were skeptical.
Elizabeth Frantz/Reuters

Republicans may get a split decision on megabill silencer provision

The House-passed language delisting silencers and suppressors from the National Firearms Act maybe be deemed noncompliant with Senate rules or otherwise not be included.
John CornynTom Witham/USDA

Grenell juggles three unique jobs

Trump’s special missions envoy was recently named to Live Nation Entertainment’s board of directors, and also remains president of the Kennedy Center.
Ric Grenell and Nicolas Maduro Miraflores Palace/Handout via Reuters

Senate Republicans seethe as blue-state lawmakers dig in

The intra-party disagreement over the state and local tax deduction is becoming a big problem.
Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-IowaNathan Howard/Reuters

Trump troop deployment to California faces court scrutiny

California’s governor argued that the president’s decision to send National Guard troops to quell immigration protests violated state sovereignty.
California National Guard troops and police officers stand guard as people attend a rally against federal immigration sweeps.David Ryder/Reuters

Senator ‘manhandled’ in melee that upends Republican immigration offensive

Democrat Alex Padilla of California was handcuffed on the ground by federal law enforcement, an incident that rattled colleagues in both parties.
Sen. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., during his removal from the DHS eventAude Guerrucci/Reuters

US orders evacuations for personnel across the Middle East

The decision came as Israel is reported to be readying an operation in Iran.

Zohran Mamdani brings the Bernie Sanders method to New York

Days away from the primary, only Andrew Cuomo is posing a real threat to the Democratic Socialists of America member.

Trump’s top Africa diplomat to step down

Senior Bureau Official Troy Fitrell becomes the latest senior Africa official to leave his post.

Trump will target US employers in next phase of immigration crackdown, Homan says

“Worksite enforcement operations are going to massively expand,” the president’s border czar told Semafor.

The World of Work

The workplace is changing again. Here’s what’s next.

Trump says will set new global tariffs

The president’s latest threat, which sent stocks lower, came shortly after the US agreed a trade truce with China.

Senate Dems unveil their answer on Medicaid fraud

Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto’s measure is the centerpiece of a larger suite of proposals to try to stop fraud and abuse.

Dems struggle with economy messaging, poll finds

A new memo from Third Way argues that Democrats need to lean into the fight over fiscal responsibility.

David Hogg exits DNC

The Democratic activist ends his 130-day stint in a role that divided his party.

Trump and Thune grow closer as ‘big, beautiful’ vote nears

The president and Senate majority leader are in near-constant communication, an alliance that’s in part working to protect Trump’s so-called Big Four tax goals.

Pentagon set to review AUKUS nuclear submarine deal: Report

A number of US administration officials have criticized the landmark defense agreement with the UK and Australia.

Fearing Trump action, US nonprofits seek shelter in the UK

Several American nonprofits are exploring setting up legal entities in Britain, in part as a precautionary measure against feared executive orders.