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The partial DHS shutdown is now in its second month, leaving TSA agents working without paychecks while Congress fights over whether to require proof of citizenship to vote. Meanwhile, the U.S. military campaign against Iran has entered its 20th day, pushing oil prices higher even as the White House promises the war will eventually lower gas prices — and lawmakers are filing impeachment charges against Attorney General Pam Bondi for allegedly hiding Epstein-related documents from Congress.
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Oil Prices Climb as Iran War Hits Day 20; White House Promises Gas Relief With No Timeline
As oil prices climb during the military campaign against Iran, the White House asserts that achieving Operation Epic Fury's objectives will eventually stabilize and lower domestic gas prices.
28 minutes ago
H.R. 22 · H.R. 4213
DHS Shutdown Enters Month Two as TSA Works Without Pay and SAVE Act Stalls in Senate
43 minutes ago
H.R. 4405 · H.Res. 1072
Democrats Walk Out of Bondi Briefing on Epstein Files, File Impeachment Articles
36 minutes ago
S. 127 · H.R. 2840
Senate-Passed Housing Bill Banning Corporate Home Buyers Faces Tough Fight in House
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Latest Executive Orders
View all executive orders ›Trump Creates Task Force to Crack Down on Fraud in Welfare and Food Stamp Programs
Trump Orders Agencies to Cut Housing Regulations and Energy Mandates to Lower Construction Costs
Trump Signs Order to Cut Mortgage Regulations for Small Banks to Lower Homebuying Costs
Bills to Watch
View all bills ›House Passes Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026, Including $26B Disaster Relief Fund
Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026
Congress Proposes $26 Billion for Disaster Relief and New Rules for Border Security in 2026 Budget
Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026
Sen. Lee and Sen. Durbin Introduce Bipartisan SAFE Act to Require Warrants for FBI Surveillance of Americans
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Senators Propose Resolution to Stop Unauthorized U.S. Military Strikes Against Iran
S.J.Res. 118
Military Times1 Dem · 1 Rep
Sens. Duckworth and Blackburn Push Bill to Expand Healthcare Access for Rural Veterans
S. 3033 · 2 days ago
Legis11 Dem · 1 Rep
Sens. Coons and Ernst Introduce Bill to Help Veterans Turn Military Training into College Credits
S. 2328 · Military Learning for Credit Act of 2025 · 2 days ago
Association of Defense Communities0 Dem · 2 Rep
Sen. Cramer Introduces the Critical Access for Veterans Care Act
S. 1868 · Critical Access for Veterans Care Act · 2 days ago
Legis1