Once a week, David Hawkings, editor-in-chief of The Fulcrum, walks us through the biggest stories out of Washington, D.C. Top of mind right now: Congress is back and reacting to escalating tensions with Iran.
Washington Roundup: The War Powers Act Explained
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi plans to hold a vote on the War Powers Resolution later this week.
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In interview, Trump says Jews who vote for Democrats 'hate Israel'
Former President Donald Trump, in an interview, had been asked about Democrats' growing criticism of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
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Lawmakers reach unofficial deal on government funding
Lawmakers have agreed on the key components of the bill, but the language will still need to be prepared ahead of a Friday funding deadline.
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2 Latino Dems fight for Illinois House seat, clashing over immigration
A congressional race in Illinois on Tuesday pits two Democratic Hispanics against each other — with staunchly different views on immigration policy.
In interview, Trump says Jews who vote for Democrats 'hate Israel'
Former President Donald Trump, in an interview, had been asked about Democrats' growing criticism of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
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Lawmakers reach unofficial deal on government funding
Lawmakers have agreed on the key components of the bill, but the language will still need to be prepared ahead of a Friday funding deadline.
Former Tesla worker settles discrimination case after $3M verdict
This settles appeals both sides were pursuing after a federal jury awarded the former employee nearly $3.2 million last April.