House rejects Tlaib’s Lebanon war powers effort

House rejects Tlaib’s Lebanon war powers effort

The House rejected a war powers resolution by Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-MI) on Thursday that aimed to block U.S. support for Israeli operations against Hezbollah in Lebanon, after House Democratic leaders publicly came out against the effort. But the Democratic leaders said they would support a future effort by Tlaib along similar lines that will... <a href="">Read More</a>

House committee blocks effort to strip U.S.-Israel cooperation provision from annual defense bill

The House Armed Services Committee blocked an amendment that sought to strip a relatively routine provision on U.S.-Israel cooperation out of the 2027 National Defense Authorization Act by a bipartisan voice vote. Leaders of the committee on both sides of the aisle spoke out against the amendment, led by Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA), saying that... <a href="">Read More</a>

Platner's other shoe drops

This premium edition explores critical developments in the Maine Senate race, escalating Israel-Hezbollah tensions, U.S. war powers resolutions, and shifting diplomatic ties between Iran, Russia, and Slovenia.

House Republicans propose $315 million for nonprofit security grants in 2027

Republicans on the House Appropriations Committee proposed providing $315 million for the Nonprofit Security Grant Program in 2027, a slight increase from 2026 funding levels but far below the $1 billion that supporters of the program in the House and Jewish and other faith communities have called for. The 2026 funding bill contains $300 million... <a href="">Read More</a>

House Republicans propose $315 million for nonprofit security grants in 2027

Republicans on the House Appropriations Committee proposed providing $315 million for the Nonprofit Security Grant Program in 2027, a slight increase from 2026 funding levels but far below the $1 billion that supporters of the program in the House and Jewish and other faith communities have called for. The 2026 funding bill contains $300 million... <a href="">Read More</a>