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The U.S. and Israel have launched a massive military campaign against Iran targeting its leadership and military infrastructure, triggering a fierce Congressional fight over war powers as lawmakers push to reassert their authority over military operations. On the domestic front, Congress is advancing a $90 billion DHS funding bill that pairs $26.3 billion in disaster relief with $10 billion for immigration detention, while new proposals would force Texas to connect its independent power grid to neighboring states by 2037 and require social media platforms to automatically protect children's privacy.
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Their air defense, Air Force, Navy, and Leadership is gone. They want to talk. I said “Too Late!”https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2026/03/03/iran-strike-venezuela-military-trump-doctrine/?pwapi_token=eyJ0eXAiOiJKV1QiLCJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9
"As important as what Trump is doing is how he’s doing it. With Operation Epic Fury, we are witnessing the birth of a new doctrine to guide U.S. global leadership in the 21st century: the Trump Doctrine."https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2026/03/03/iran-strike-venezuela-military-trump-doctrine/
President Trump will not get the United States into a years-long conflict with no clear objective. Iran can never be allowed to obtain a nuclear weapon. That is the goal of this operation and President Trump will see it through to completion. https://t.co/Spi2Mcke6F
Starting last night, and in the next few days, there will be complete control of Iranian skies. U.S. forces have struck or sunk to the bottom of the ocean more than 20 ships from the Iranian regime. America's military might on FULL DISPLAY. Operation Epic Fury 🇺🇸 https://t.co/qdOxC5qm6n
SECRETARY RUBIO: We are going to destroy Iran’s missiles and their missile launchers. We are going to destroy their capability to make them. We are going to destroy their navy. Acting at this time gave us the highest probability of success in achieving these objectives. https://t.co/aYaytMWQo1
This is insanity. https://t.co/kevratNOCs
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DEVELOPINGCongress Designates National FFA Week 2026, Honoring 1 Million Students
Congress and the Senate have designated February 21-28, 2026, as National FFA Week to celebrate its one million student members. The resolution also commemorates the 50th anniversary of Alaska's membership in the national agricultural education organization.
DEVELOPINGVeterans & MilitaryGI Bill Parity Act Expands Education Benefits for Guard and Reserve Members
Lawmakers advanced the Guard and Reserve GI Bill Parity Act of 2025 to ensure all training and full-time duty counts toward education benefits. This bipartisan legislation retroactively applies to service performed since 2001, providing long-awaited parity for service members.
DEVELOPINGVeterans & MilitaryCongress Expands Disability Benefits for Nevada Test Range Radiation Exposure
New legislative measures aim to simplify disability claims for veterans and civilians exposed to toxins at the Nevada Test Range by shifting the burden of proof to the government. These bills establish a presumption of exposure dating back to 1951 to ensure easier access to VA healthcare.