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Senate blocks defense bill as the Iran war reshapes the debate

A 50–46 procedural vote stopped the Senate from opening debate on the annual defense policy bill after Democrats demanded a larger role for Congress in the Iran conflict.

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Federal election monitors deployed to three Arizona counties

Justice Department personnel observed primary-election voting procedures in Maricopa, Apache and Pima counties with credentials issued by local election officials.

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House Republicans outline a $95 billion war, farm and election package

The new budget framework would open a fast-track process for Iran-war funding, agricultural aid and election-policy changes, but it is still several votes from becoming law.

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The House votes to make daylight saving time permanent

A bipartisan 308–117 vote advances a plan to end the twice-yearly clock change, but Senate approval is still required.

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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth listens during a Pentagon meeting in Washington
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Senate blocks defense bill as the Iran war reshapes the debate

A 50–46 procedural vote stopped the Senate from opening debate on the annual defense policy bill after Democrats demanded a larger role for Congress in the Iran conflict.

By Genuine Update News Desk
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Darline Graham takes the oath in South Carolina's Senate transition

Darline Graham has been sworn in to complete her late brother's term, becoming the first woman to represent South Carolina in the U.S. Senate.

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