The Senate narrowly passed a $70 billion budget plan to fund U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Border Patrol, advancing efforts to end the Department of Homeland Security's partial shutdown.
The Senate narrowly passed a $70 billion budget plan to fund U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Border Patrol, advancing efforts to end the Department of Homeland Security’s partial shutdown . PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: The Senate passed a $70 billion budget plan for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Border Patrol in a 50-48 vote, aiming to end a partial government shutdown at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The bill, advanced through reconciliation to bypass the filibuster, now heads to the House for further consideration. DETAIL: The budget plan includes funding for ICE and Border Patrol through the end of President Donald J. Trump’s term. The vote took place at 3:30 AM on Thursday,…Open
As the Democratic Party faces internal primary contests, several of its lawmakers have begun to distance themselves from the Laken Riley Act, a law championed by President Donald J. Trump that mandates the detention of non-citizens arrested for various crimes committed within the United States. The post Dems Reverse Support for Laken Riley Act to Appease Far Left. appeared first on The National Pulse .
PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: Democrat lawmakers are retracting their support for the Laken Riley Act, backed by President Donald J. Trump, as they face primary pressure from the pro-illegal immigrant far left . WHO WAS INVOLVED: Representative Angie Craig (D-MN), Sen. Mark Warner (D-VA), Rep. April McClain Delaney (D-MD), and Rep. Jahana Hayes (D-CT) are among those disavowing the law. WHEN & WHERE: The disavowals are occurring in 2026 as the party prepares for internal primaries. KEY QUOTE: “I regret my vote ,” wrote Rep. Angie Craig in a local newspaper. IMPACT: The shift in stance reflects the growing influence of the far left in the Democrats’ internal party dynamics. IN FULL As the Democratic Party faces internal primary…Open
A week after the White House unveiled its long-awaited national AI legislative framework , Washington has renewed momentum to pass federal laws but no roadmap on how to get there. Why it matters: The administration's loose AI playbook for Congress is exposing cracks beneath the GOP's apparent consensus. What they're saying: At the Axios AI+DC Summit this week, attendees grumbled about a lack of clarity in the copyright section of the framework as Republican members of Congress showcased diverging opinions on AI's impact on voters and kids. - White House Office of Science and Technology Policy director Michael Kratsios struck a hopeful tone about Congress getting something done, even as disagreements about how far Congress should go…
A week after the White House unveiled its long-awaited national AI legislative framework , Washington has renewed momentum to pass federal laws but no roadmap on how to get there. Why it matters: The administration's loose AI playbook for Congress is exposing cracks beneath the GOP's apparent consensus. What they're saying: At the Axios AI+DC Summit this week, attendees grumbled about a lack of clarity in the copyright section of the framework as Republican members of Congress showcased diverging opinions on AI's impact on voters and kids. - White House Office of Science and Technology Policy director Michael Kratsios struck a hopeful tone about Congress getting something done, even as disagreements about how far Congress should go…Open
Sen. Mark Warner (D-Va.) said on Wednesday at Axios' AI+DC Summit that placing a moratorium on the construction of AI data centers would be "idiocy," adding that it would grant China an edge in the race to dominate artificial intelligence. Why it matters: Warner's comments come the same day that Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) unveiled legislation to pause all new data center construction nationwide until AI safeguards are in place. - "That would be idiocy," Warner said when asked about the idea of a moratorium to ease the transition to AI. - "A data center moratorium simply means China is going to move quicker," he added. Driving the news: Sanders and AOC are staking out one of the most…
Sen. Mark Warner (D-Va.) said on Wednesday at Axios' AI+DC Summit that placing a moratorium on the construction of AI data centers would be "idiocy," adding that it would grant China an edge in the race to dominate artificial intelligence. Why it matters: Warner's comments come the same day that Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) unveiled legislation to pause all new data center construction nationwide until AI safeguards are in place. - "That would be idiocy," Warner said when asked about the idea of a moratorium to ease the transition to AI. - "A data center moratorium simply means China is going to move quicker," he added. Driving the news: Sanders and AOC are staking out one of the most…Open
Sen. Mark Warner (D-Va.) has questions about a $10 billion fee that TikTok's buyers reportedly are paying the U.S. Treasury Department, on top of what they spent to buy the actual business from China's ByteDance. - But those involved are keeping silent. Driving the news: Warner yesterday sent a letter to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, asking about how the fee was determined, approved and how the money would be spent without violating the Anti-Deficiency Act — a rule that prohibits federal agencies from spending money without Congressional appropriation (unless used for deficit reduction). - His office seems to have no additional information than what was first reported by the WSJ . - For context, a typical M&A banker would take…
Sen. Mark Warner (D-Va.) has questions about a $10 billion fee that TikTok's buyers reportedly are paying the U.S. Treasury Department, on top of what they spent to buy the actual business from China's ByteDance. - But those involved are keeping silent. Driving the news: Warner yesterday sent a letter to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, asking about how the fee was determined, approved and how the money would be spent without violating the Anti-Deficiency Act — a rule that prohibits federal agencies from spending money without Congressional appropriation (unless used for deficit reduction). - His office seems to have no additional information than what was first reported by the WSJ . - For context, a typical M&A banker would take…Open
Sen. Mark Warner, D-Va., says the war with Iran could last longer than others expect it to because of President Donald Trump's preference to pick Iran's next leader. Get a fast-paced look at the latest from the border to Main Street to the White House on "NewsNation Live." Weekends starting at 10a/9C Saturdays and 11a/10C Sundays. #NewsNationLive NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans.
Democrats called Saturday for Congress to act fast on war powers resolution votes after the Trump administration launched overnight strikes on Iran . Why it matters: President Trump launched the strikes without approval from Congress, triggering backlash from Democrats and one Republican. - The U.S. and Israel began "major combat operations" in Iran overnight with the aim of destroying the country's military capabilities and fostering regime change, Trump announced in a video statement. What they're saying: "The Senate should immediately return to session and vote on my War Powers Resolution to block the use of U.S. forces in hostilities against Iran," Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.) said in a statement. - "Every single Senator needs to go on…
Democrats called Saturday for Congress to act fast on war powers resolution votes after the Trump administration launched overnight strikes on Iran . Why it matters: President Trump launched the strikes without approval from Congress, triggering backlash from Democrats and one Republican. - The U.S. and Israel began "major combat operations" in Iran overnight with the aim of destroying the country's military capabilities and fostering regime change, Trump announced in a video statement. What they're saying: "The Senate should immediately return to session and vote on my War Powers Resolution to block the use of U.S. forces in hostilities against Iran," Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.) said in a statement. - "Every single Senator needs to go on…Open
