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The Trump administration has proposed a 15-point ceasefire plan to end the month-long conflict with Iran, though Iranian officials have publicly rejected the offer as 'fake news' while the U.S. continues to deploy more troops. Meanwhile, a partial government shutdown over Department of Homeland Security funding is causing major delays at airports as TSA agents work without pay. In Florida, Democrat Emily Gregory won a surprise victory in a special election for the district that includes Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate.
- The DHS Appropriations Act (H.R. 4367) provides over $10 billion for ICE and $18 billion for border protection, while setting aside $26.4 billion for disaster relief and giving air traffic controllers a 3.8% raise. [Pay Our Homeland Defenders Act], [Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026]
- The SAVE America Act, which failed in the House 214-217, would have forced voters to show a passport or birth certificate to register, while the Federal Working Animal Protection Act (H.R. 20) passed the House to allow deportation for harming police animals. [SAVE America Act], [Federal Working Animal Protection Act]
- New child care bills, including the Child Care Workforce Act, would use federal grants and tax credits of up to 7% to help small daycare centers raise worker pay and expand their facilities. [Child Care Modernization Act of 2025], [Child Care: Tax Credits for Raising Worker Pay]
- The No Harm Data Centers Act would force large tech facilities to pay for their own power grid upgrades, while the Dakota Water Resources Act proposes $1.4 billion for new pipelines and treatment plants. [No Harm Data Centers Act], [Dakota Water Resources Act Amendments of 2026]
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Trump Creates Task Force to Crack Down on Fraud in Welfare and Food Stamp Programs
Establishing the Task Force To Eliminate Fraud
Trump Orders Agencies to Cut Housing Regulations and Energy Mandates to Lower Construction Costs
Removing Regulatory Barriers to Affordable Home Construction
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Promoting Access to Mortgage Credit
House Passes SAVE America Act Requiring Proof of Citizenship to Register to Vote
S 1383
Veterans Accessibility Advisory Committee Act of 2025
Sen. Sanders Proposes 5% Wealth Tax on Billionaires to Fund Child Care and $60,000 Teacher Salaries
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Make Billionaires Pay Their Fair Share Act
Rep. Ciscomani Introduces Bill to Fund Homeland Security and Guarantee Back Pay for Federal Workers
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Pay Our Homeland Defenders Act
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View all ›Senators Introduce Resolution to Pull 50,000 U.S. Troops Out of Conflict With Iran
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The IndependentHouse Passes SAVE America Act Requiring Proof of Citizenship to Register to Vote
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PBS NewsRep. Schmidt Proposes Ending Court Power to Appoint Interim U.S. Attorneys
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