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DAILYCALLER (Nicole Silverio) - Jay Clayton Confirmed By Senate, Sets Up Possible Vote On Warrantless Spying Tool

Tulsi Gabbard’s Permanent Replacement Confirmed By Senate, Sets Up Possible Vote On Warrantless Spying Tool

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AXIOS (Herb Scribner) - What's in the GOP megabill Trump is rallying behind

House Republicans are pressuring the Senate to advance their reconciliation package as President Trump pushes for quick action. Why it matters: The roughly $95 billion package is House Republicans' latest effort to enact Trump's priorities without Democratic votes using the reconciliation process. - The framework already cleared some early hurdles, but House Republicans are pressing the Senate to move quickly to keep Trump's legislative agenda on track before the midterm elections. - The reconciliation plan would require a simple majority in the Senate and avoid the 60-vote filibuster. - "We are ready to work side-by-side with the Senate to get this done for the American People!" Trump wrote on Truth Social last week. Here are key…

Why does the reconciliation process matter for the Senate vote on this package?
The reconciliation plan would require only a simple majority in the Senate, which allows it to avoid the 60-vote filibuster.
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What are the specific positions of Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) regarding the reconciliation bill?
Majority Leader John Thune has shown some resistance to the bill, stating that he plans to wait until government funding is resolved before tapping into the budget resolution.
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How does the reconciliation package address the SAVE America Act and what is its projected cost?
The bill calls for the House Administration Committee to make legal changes, expected to implement aspects of the SAVE America Act, which could increase the deficit by a maximum of $10 billion. Instead of the full Act, the package offers grants to states to adopt voter ID requirements.
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What is the purpose of the $12 billion deficit increase allowed for the House Agriculture Committee?
This funding is intended to provide farm aid to help struggling farmers and is separate from the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026.
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How much of the $95 billion package is allocated toward the House Armed Services and House Intelligence committees for defense and military operations?
The combined total for these committees could increase the deficit by up to $73 billion. Specifically, the Armed Services Committee has a cap of $60 billion, while the Intelligence Committee has a cap of $13 billion. This funding is expected to aid defense priorities, potentially including military operations related to the Iran war.
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What is the total approximate value of the GOP reconciliation package being pushed by House Republicans?
The package is valued at roughly $95 billion. It is being used by House Republicans to enact President Trump's priorities without requiring Democratic votes.
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YOUTUBE (Newsmax) - Former White House stenographer claims Biden documents missing from National Archives

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On Tuesday’s “Finnerty,” former White House stenographer Mike McCormick claimed the National Archives is deleting some material related to former President Joe Biden and discussed the newly released Biden audio recordings.

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JUSTTHENEWS (Misty Severi) - Trump administration formally bans gain-of-function research

The State and Health and Human Services departments claim that although biomedical research has produced lifesaving vaccines and medical breakthroughs, it must never come at the expense of public safety or national security.

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