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The US Congress has passed a $901 billion defense bill for fiscal 2026, supporting Ukraine with $800 million, bolstering European security, and including provisions to strengthen military readiness, despite some political disagreements and culture war measures.
The US Congress has repealed the sanctions related to Syria known as the 'Caesar' sanctions, marking a significant change in US foreign policy towards Syria.
The U.S. Senate passed a short-term funding bill to end the government shutdown, sending it to the House, which is expected to vote on it as early as Wednesday. The bill would fund the government through January 30 and some agencies for the rest of the fiscal year, with the Senate voting 60-40 in favor. The House is returning to Washington to consider the bill, aiming to reopen the government promptly.
Nancy Pelosi, a prominent figure in US politics and the first woman to serve as Speaker of the House, has announced her retirement from Congress, effective January 2027, ending a decades-long influential career.
The article discusses the ongoing and upcoming redistricting efforts across various US states, driven by political strategies and legal challenges, which could significantly alter the composition of Congress by 2026, favoring either Republicans or Democrats depending on the state and legal outcomes.
The Trump administration is requesting an additional $58 million for security to protect government officials following the killing of Charlie Kirk, amid rising political violence and upcoming government funding deadlines that could lead to a shutdown.
US lawmakers Lindsey Graham and Brian Fitzpatrick are attempting to attach a comprehensive Russia sanctions bill to a government funding measure, leveraging the threat of a shutdown to push for stronger sanctions and secondary measures targeting countries buying Russian oil, amidst ongoing tensions over Ukraine and US policy responses.
Senate Majority Leader Thune highlights increased interest in passing Russia sanctions legislation amid recent provocations by Moscow, including drone incursions and attacks on Kyiv, with bipartisan support and White House negotiations ongoing. Meanwhile, other political developments include confirmations related to the Federal Reserve, immigration policy impacts, offshore wind projects, and efforts to disclose Jeffrey Epstein files, all amidst looming government funding debates and judicial rulings on federal officials.
The Doge project, a bureaucracy-slashing initiative under Donald Trump's administration, failed after 130 days due to internal volatility and opposition from US Congress, with Nigel Farage's associate suggesting Musk's challenge to Congress's control over the federal budget was a key obstacle.
U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson made an unannounced private visit to a settlement in the occupied West Bank, marking a rare and significant visit by a high-ranking U.S. official, and expressed support for Israeli claims to the territory. The trip, organized by a pro-Israel advocacy group, included meetings with Israeli officials and plans to visit Gaza, highlighting ongoing U.S.-Israel relations amid regional tensions.
A bipartisan bill called the Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act has been introduced in Congress to modernize federal regulations for professional boxing, including establishing Unified Boxing Organizations, setting minimum compensation and health standards, and potentially revitalizing the sport in the U.S.
The US House of Representatives has passed landmark legislation, including the Genius Act to regulate stablecoins and the Clarity Act to classify assets as securities, signaling a significant move towards formalizing cryptocurrency regulation and enabling banks to participate in digital assets, with the bills now heading to President Trump's desk for approval.
Bitcoin has reached a milestone of $120,000 as the US Congress prepares for a week focused on cryptocurrencies, highlighting growing institutional and governmental interest in digital assets.
US Congress is moving forward with a bill to impose harsher sanctions on Russia, including a 500% tariff on imports from countries buying Russian oil, but President Trump is seeking changes to maintain his authority over foreign policy. The legislation aims to pressure Russia amid ongoing tensions, while Trump has shown reluctance to fully support new sanctions, citing concerns over presidential authority. Meanwhile, Russia's elite faces a crackdown with recent detentions of prominent figures.
The US Conference of Catholic Bishops expressed concern over the final passage of the 'One Big Beautiful Bill Act,' criticizing its cuts to healthcare, food assistance, and programs protecting the environment, which they believe will harm the poor and vulnerable, despite some initial provisions aimed at supporting families and restricting funding for abortion and gender-transition procedures. Archbishop Broglio called for increased efforts to aid those at risk and advocated for future legislative improvements.