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Congress Dysfunction Surges as G.O.P. Suffers Increasing Defeats

TL/DR - Republicans in the U.S. Congress faced significant setbacks on various fronts, including military aid to Ukraine and Israel and the impeachment attempt against homeland security secretary Alejandro N. Mayorkas. An effort to pass a bill for $17.6 billion in military assistance to Israel was defeated due to opposition from Democrats and…

Prosecution Can Still Pursue Donald Trump

TL/DR - The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit has ruled that former President Donald Trump is not immune from federal prosecution, rejecting arguments from Trump's lawyers that he had immunity as a former president. The decision from the three-judge panel means Trump will face trial on a criminal indictment alleging he sought to overturn…

Senators Unveil Border Deal to Free Up Ukraine Aid, but Outcome Still Unclear

TL/DR - Senate Republicans and Democrats have proposed a $118.3 billion bill to strengthen border security and provide security aid to Ukraine. The bill, which emerged from bipartisan talks, features measures such as expanded detention capacity, stricter asylum claim restrictions, and the potential for border closure if unlawful migration exceeds…

Trump Questions Ronna McDaniel’s Future as Chairwoman at RNC Meeting

TL/DR - Former President Donald Trump suggested running for the White House again in 2024 as a third-party candidate, but has since aligned with the Republican Party and is close to becoming its official standard-bearer. There is uncertainty surrounding the fate of Ronna McDaniel, the current head of the Republican National Committee, as Trump…