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Iranian attacks toward Bahrain and Kuwait preceded U.S. self-defense strikes inside Iran, raising the risk of a wider Gulf conflict. The House then twice advanced a war powers challenge to limit further escalation, though the measure is unlikely to bind Trump.
The Senate advanced roughly $70 billion for immigration enforcement, expanding the resources available for detention, deportation, and border operations through Trump’s term. A federal judge simultaneously blocked restrictions affecting asylum and visa access for people from 39 countries, putting expansion against judicial limits.
A court blocked Trump’s proposed $1.8 billion anti-weaponisation fund, forcing the Justice Department to pause the program while it appealed. The fund then became a political flashpoint, appearing in arguments over Republican resistance and Trump’s abrupt end to an interview.
Trump installed ally Bill Pulte as acting director of national intelligence without a full confirmation process, increasing his influence over intelligence priorities and briefings. The appointment drew warnings from lawmakers concerned about the risks of putting a political ally in charge.
The Supreme Court restored Alabama’s Republican-favoring congressional map, while New York Democrats moved to permit more frequent redistricting. Together, the moves sharpened the fight over congressional control and the remaining avenues for protecting minority voting power.
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