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WATCH: State Department holds news briefing as Rubio helps brief Congress on Iran strikes

By Associated Press

The classified briefing, originally scheduled for Tuesday, also comes as the Senate is expected to vote this week on a resolution that would require congressional approval if President Donald Trump were to order another strike on Iran.

WATCH: Trump adviser Kari Lake testifies in hearing on U.S. agency that runs Voice of America

By David Bauder, Associated Press

Kari Lake, the former Arizona newscaster turned Republican politician, testified that the U.S. Agency for Global Media is “rotten to the core” and that any salvageable parts should be put under the control of the U.S. State Department.

Trump administration pospones classified briefings on Iran strikes

By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press

Democrats in Congress, along with some Republicans, have questions about Trump’s unilateral decision to launch military action, arguing he should have gone to Congress for approval.

WATCH: Fed Chair Powell says interest rate cut can wait in testimony before House committee

By Chris Rugaber, Associated Press

“For the time being, we are well positioned to wait to learn more about the likely course of the economy before considering any adjustments to our policy stance,” Jerome Powell said in testimony Tuesday before the House Financial Services Committee.

WATCH: Health Secretary RFK Jr. questioned about vaccine policy, transparency in House hearing on funding request

By Joshua Barajas

Democratic lawmakers repeatedly grilled Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy in a House hearing Tuesday about his actions in the Trump administration so far, including what they described as a lack of transparency around major decisions.

Johnson voices opposition to Congress weighing in on use of military force against Iran

By Associated Press

“I don’t think this is an appropriate time for a War Powers resolution. And I don’t think it’s necessary,” House Speaker Mike Johnson told reporters Monday.

As some lawmakers cash in on Trump’s tariffs, others try to ban betting on Wall Street

By Lisa Desjardins, Kyle Midura

A recent Wall Street Journal analysis reveals a surge in stock trading by lawmakers and their families in early April, as President Trump’s shifting stance on tariffs sent markets into turmoil. But while some members cashed in, others are looking…

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3 big changes to Trump’s ‘big bill’

By Lisa Desjardins

The “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” is President Donald Trump’s signature agenda item in Congress.

WATCH: House approves Trump’s request to take back foreign aid, public media funding

By Kevin Freking, Associated Press

The House narrowly voted Thursday to cut about $9.4 billion in spending already approved by Congress as President Donald Trump's administration looks to follow through on work by the Department of Government Efficiency when it was overseen by Elon Musk.

WATCH: Vought said Trump could ask to rescind more money if Congress approves first request

By Erica R. Hendry

Office of Management and Budget Director Russ Vought told a House committee on Wednesday that the Trump administration could send more requests to claw back already appropriated money if its first attempt is successful.