The US House of Representatives passes a critical spending bill to keep the federal government running ahead of midterm elections, temporarily averting a shutdown crisis while budget negotiations continue.
Core Summary US Senator Lindsey Graham, a Republican from South Carolina and close ally of President Donald Trump, died on July 12, 2026, following what was described as a brief and sudden illness. He was 71 years old. Graham served in the Senate for over two decades and was known for his hardline foreign policy positions and conservative stance on national security. President Trump released a statement calling Graham a true American patriot who will be greatly missed. ...
Core Summary The US Senate voted on June 23 to pass a resolution aimed at limiting the president’s authority to conduct military operations against Iran without explicit congressional authorization. The vote is seen as a rare institutional rebuke of the White House’s Middle East policy and a reassertion of Congress’s constitutional role in war-making decisions. Event Details The vote comes amid ongoing tensions between the US and Iran. In recent weeks, the White House has repeatedly signaled possible preemptive strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, triggering bipartisan concern in Congress. The resolution invokes the War Powers Resolution of 1973, requiring the president to obtain explicit congressional authorization within 60 days of deploying forces to hostilities, or withdraw them. ...
[Brief] The US House of Representatives has passed a $70 billion appropriations bill to fund immigration enforcement and border security. According to Reuters, the bill aims to support current immigration management policies. The legislation covers funding for personnel expansion, technology upgrades, and infrastructure improvements. Supporters argue it is necessary for maintaining national security and border order, while critics question the efficiency and prioritization of such a large expenditure. Policy analysts note that this represents one of the largest single investments in border security in recent US history. The move sends multiple signals: immigration remains a core domestic political issue, and the funding will likely drive growth in related industries including border monitoring technology and data analytics systems. ...
[Brief] The US House of Representatives has passed a labor-friendly bill with the support of 20 Republican lawmakers, marking a rare show of bipartisan cooperation. According to NPR, this represents a significant breakthrough in labor legislation. The bill includes provisions to strengthen union organizing rights, improve workers’ bargaining position, and enhance workplace conditions. The cross-party support is particularly notable in the current polarized political environment. Labor advocates have welcomed the result, viewing it as evidence that the labor movement is gaining real political influence. Business representatives, however, have expressed concerns about potential increases in operational costs. ...
House Oversight Chairman Comer has launched an investigation into insider trading on prediction market platforms Kalshi and Polymarket, sending letters to both CEOs with a deadline to respond by June. The move follows India’s recent crackdown on Polymarket. Prediction markets, as an emerging financial instrument, operate in a regulatory gray area. The probe will examine whether trades exploiting non-public information have occurred, whether platforms have adequate monitoring mechanisms to detect and prevent insider trading, and whether prediction markets should fall under CFTC oversight. ...
The U.S. government approved approximately $8.6 billion in arms sales to four Middle Eastern nations, waiving congressional review — a move that comes amid escalating US-Iran tensions in the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump sends formal letter to Congress declaring that hostilities with Iran ‘have terminated’ as the 60-day War Powers Act authorization deadline arrives, sparking debate over executive war powers.
The Trump administration declares hostilities with Iran ’terminated’ ahead of a 60-day congressional deadline, while attempting to reset the War Powers clock — a move that ignites constitutional debate.
President Trump writes to Congress claiming hostilities with Iran ‘have terminated’ due to a ceasefire, arguing he does not need congressional authorization for military action.