House Republicans blame White House for Hill FISA mess  Politico GOP hard-liners threaten to tank FISA vote  Politico Republicans move forward on last-minute spy powers deal, teeing… [more]

Gov. Greg Abbott threatens $200 million in funding from major Texas cities over ICE policies  The Texas Tribune Gov. Abbott says Houston will have to pay… [more]

Trump says war in Iran is going ‘swimmingly’ and ‘should be ending pretty soon’  CNBC ‘More compromises’: Trump wants an end to Iran war  Politico Iran War,… [more]

Analilia Mejia, a Progressive Democrat, Wins Mikie Sherrill’s House Seat  The New York Times Democrat Analilia Mejia will win House special election in New Jersey, CNN… [more]

Trump nominates former deputy surgeon general to lead CDC  Axios Public health veteran is Trump’s pick to lead CDC as administration shifts tone on vaccines  CNN Progressive… [more]

Iran Update Special Report, April 16, 2026  Institute for the Study of War Politics  The Economist Iran Update Special Report, April 15, 2026  Institute for the Study of… [more]

House passes bill extending protections for Haitian migrants in the U.S.  NPR House breaks with Trump, voting against ending deportation protections for Haitians  CBS News House defies… [more]

ICE head Todd Lyons planning to leave agency this spring  CBS News Acting ICE Director Says He Plans to Resign in May  The New York Times ICE… [more]

ICE head Todd Lyons planning to leave agency this spring  CBS News Acting ICE Director Says He Plans to Resign in May  The New York Times Acting… [more]

10-day ceasefire in Lebanon begins as Israel agrees to U.S.-backed deal  The Washington Post Iran war live: Ceasefire starts in Lebanon as Trump says Tehran deal… [more]