House Republicans press Trump to let Jones Act waiver expire
House Speaker Mike Johnson and 51 GOP lawmakers urged Trump on July 1 to let the Jones Act waiver lapse in mid-August.
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House rule vote stalls defense bill amid SAVE America Act fight
United States Congress Oversight and Policy Fights – A 198-224 House rule defeat blocked the FY2027 NDAA package and sharpened the GOP fight over SAVE America Act demands. ([clerk.house.gov](https://clerk.house.gov/Home/ViewBills))
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Housing bill awaits Trump as House prepares to start the clock
Congress passed a bipartisan housing package, but as of June 29 it still had not been signed, leaving renters, buyers and builders waiting on the next step.
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Supreme Court keeps mail-ballot grace periods in place ahead of midterms
United States Breaking National Politics – The Supreme Court’s 5-4 Watson ruling lets states keep counting some mailed ballots that arrive after Election Day.
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Congress clears immigration funding, shifting budget fight
A new law funds DHS immigration enforcement through FY2029, but the FY2027 DHS bill and other spending fights still affect federal services.
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Congress locks in nearly $70 billion for ICE and Border Patrol through 2029
The Secure America Act is now law, sending nearly $70 billion to ICE, Border Patrol and DHS-related costs nationwide through fiscal year 2029.
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Trump signs nearly $70B immigration bill, locking ICE, CBP funding through fiscal 2029
Trump signed a nearly $70 billion immigration enforcement bill on June 10, funding ICE, CBP and DHS operations across the country through fiscal 2029.
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FISA Section 702 nears June 12 lapse amid Trump-Pulte standoff
Section 702 faces a June 12 lapse unless Congress acts, as Trump backs Bill Pulte and the House weighs a short-term fix to keep the program running.
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House passes Ukraine aid and Russia sanctions bill, sending it to the Senate
The House passed a Ukraine aid and sanctions bill on June 4, and the Senate now decides whether to move, amend, or slow the measure.
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Senate passes $70B immigration enforcement bill, sending it to House
The Senate passed the Secure America Act 52-47 on June 5. The bill would fund ICE and CBP through 2029, but it still needs House action.
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Supreme Court lets Alabama use GOP-leaning map for 2026 elections
The Supreme Court’s stay keeps Alabama’s 2023 congressional map in place for now and leaves Aug. 11 special primaries on track in four districts.
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U.S. issues AI chip guidance to close export loophole for D:5, Macau buyers
BIS clarified chip export licensing for D:5- or Macau-tied buyers, and Senate Democrats are pressing for oversight and testimony on enforcement.
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Supreme Court Louisiana ruling starts a new redistricting fight
The Supreme Court’s Louisiana v. Callais ruling could reshape Voting Rights Act cases nationwide, and Louisiana has already suspended House primaries.
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Congress extends FISA powers 45 days, pushing deadline to June 12
Congress and the White House approved a short FISA extension, avoiding a lapse in Section 702 while leaving the bigger debate for June 12.