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WASHINGTONPOST (Theodoric Meyer, Noah Robertson) - War powers vote will test Senate’s support for Trump’s war with Iran

Some Republicans have expressed concerns about the war as it approaches the two-month mark, saying the administration must make the case for continuing it.

NPR (Eric McDaniel) - Under pressure from President Trump, can the filibuster survive 2026?

President Trump wants to do away with the filibuster in order to pass the Save America Act. But many Senate Republicans are reluctant, wary of what it would mean if they were to lose their majority.

NPR (Arielle Zionts) - They counted on a rural dialysis unit to keep them alive. Then it closed

A hospital in Nebraska shut down the only dialysis unit for miles, upending lives. That's despite a new federal program that gave the state more than $200 million to improve rural health care access.

AXIOS (Andrew Solender) - Scoop: House Democrats introduce 5 articles of impeachment targeting Pete Hegseth

House Democrats will introduce five articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Wednesday accusing him of abuse of power, war crimes and other serious wrongdoing. Why it matters: The measure has virtually no chance of passing this Congress, but it is the latest sign that Democrats have coalesced around Hegseth as their new top target in Trump's Cabinet. - Democrats previously pushed to impeach former Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and former Attorney General Pam Bondi , both of whom were ousted by Trump in recent months. - With his longstanding scandals and now the conflict with Iran, Hegseth is a prime candidate to become the party's latest boogeyman. What they're saying: "This is just another Democrat…

AXIOS (Dave Lawler) - Americans grow a bit friendlier toward China

Data: Pew ; Chart: Axios Visuals The percentage of Americans holding favorable views of China rose for the third straight year, according to an annual Pew survey, and has nearly doubled since 2023. - Meanwhile, the share of Americans who view China as an "enemy" has fallen significantly over that time. Why it matters: Distrust of China hardened into a bipartisan consensus beginning in Trump's first term. It's now softening somewhat during Trump 2.0. - The U.S. and China are the world's two superpowers, locked in a competition for technological dominance and global influence. - How their citizens see one another could have some bearing on that competition. By the numbers: China's favorability among Americans bottomed out in 2023, with…

AXIOS (Joann Muller) - Mobility's new Big Three: Tesla, Waymo and Uber

As the race toward autonomy unfolds, a new U.S. "Big Three" in mobility is emerging: Instead of GM, Ford and Chrysler, it's Waymo, Tesla and Uber. Why it matters: Automotive and tech giants, along with many well-funded startups, are vying for a slice of the self-driving future. The big picture: Autonomous driving technology is no longer science fiction. It's here. - Robotaxis are operating in about a dozen cities — with tests underway in many more — and driverless semi trucks are hauling loads across Arizona and Texas. - But safely deploying AV technology is only the start — the next phase of the AV race is about who can operate networks at scale. This will require building the infrastructure and large-scale operations needed to…

ABCNEWS - UN nuclear chief urges strict Iran checks in any deal to end war

The head of the U.N.’s nuclear watchdog says that “very detailed” measures to verify Iran’s nuclear activities must be put in place in a potential U.S.-Iran agreement to end their war in the Middle East