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Senate Confirms Army and Marine Chiefs, but Tuberville’s Blockade Drags On

Senator Chuck Schumer’s move to clear the way for the confirmation of three top generals left unanswered the question of what would happen to hundreds…

Schumer to Lead Senate Delegation to China Amid Tensions

The Senate majority leader, a longtime China hawk, plans to visit Beijing in the fall in another high-level visit as the Biden administration tries to…

As Ukraine Aid Benefits Their Districts, Some House Republicans Oppose It

The American push to fund Kyiv’s war effort has created big economic opportunities for Mesquite, Texas, and other cities around the country. Some of their…

Hard Right Injects Immigration Into Spending Fight, Raising Shutdown Fears

The House Freedom Caucus has said it will not support any spending measure — even a stopgap bill to keep the government open while lawmakers…

Biden Cancels Space Command Move to Alabama Amid Tuberville Feud

The Pentagon said the decision was because of military readiness, but it comes as the Republican senator from Alabama has held up military promotions to…

Senate Passes Bipartisan Defense Bill, Setting Up a Clash With the House

Senators steered clear of the social policy dictates that sapped Democratic support for the House bill, but the legislation was headed for a contentious negotiation…

Israeli President Herzog Calls U.S. Bond ‘Irreplaceable’ in Speech to Congress

In a speech to Congress, President Isaac Herzog acknowledged problems at home that have strained Israel’s bond with the United States, but appealed for continued…

House Votes Resoundingly to Back Israel, Rebuking Democratic Critics

Republicans rushed to schedule a vote on the measure after a leading progressive Democrat condemned Israel as racist ahead of an address to Congress by…

In Congress, Democrats’ Rift Over Israel Flares on Eve of Herzog Visit

After a leading progressive called Israel “a racist state,” Democratic leaders criticized the statement. But a planned boycott of the Israeli president’s speech by liberals…

Defense Bill’s Fate Teeters After G.O.P. Wedges In Social Issues

Democrats said they could not support the measure after the House adopted a raft of social policy provisions, including limits on abortions, gender transition procedures…