President Trump faces a Friday deadline under the War Powers Resolution limiting U.S. military action in Iran without congressional approval. The administration argues the conflict is paused under a ceasefire, while lawmakers debate the legality of continued hostilities.
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Senator Markwayne Mullin appeared before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee for a confirmation hearing to become the next Secretary of Homeland Security, facing scrutiny over past remarks and concerns about his readiness to lead amid ongoing departmental challenges. While Republican supporters praised Mullin’s experience and work ethic, Democrats expressed reservations about his ability to address issues such as immigration enforcement reforms, funding impasses, and agency misconduct. The committee’s recommendation will move Mullin’s nomination to the full Senate, where a simple majority vote is needed for confirmation.
West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin has announced he will not be running for re-election in the United States Senate, citing political divisions and a desire to bring Americans together. Manchin has served in the Senate since 2010 and is a centrist Democrat, and his decision will have a significant impact on the battle for Senate control in 2024. He has indicated that he will continue to work to bring Americans together and find common ground after his term ends in January 2023.
Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) has opened an inquiry into the PGA Tour's agreement with the Saudi-backed LIV Golf, citing concerns about the influence of the Saudi government and the risks posed by a foreign government entity assuming control over a cherished American institution. He has requested a slew of records related to the agreement from the two sports organizations to shed light on the behavior of the Saudi Public Investment Fund, the PGA Tour's tax-exempt status, and any law enforcement investigations. The results of the inquiry and its implications for the agreement remain to be seen.
U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut suffered a broken leg during a victory parade for the University of Connecticut men's basketball team on Saturday, but is expected to make a full recovery after successful surgery. Despite the injury, Blumenthal got back up and finished the parade, and is currently staying at Stamford Hospital overnight. He plans to be back at work next week.
Connecticut Senator Richard Blumenthal fractured his femur during a UConn men's basketball victory parade on Saturday after a fellow parade attendee tripped and fell on him. Blumenthal will undergo routine surgery on Sunday to ensure proper healing, and is expected to make a full recovery. Fellow Connecticut Democrat Senator Chris Murphy jokingly commented on the incident on Twitter.
A bipartisan group of senators have introduced the RESTRICT Act, which would give the executive branch new powers to take action against tech companies with ties to foreign adversaries. This comes in response to concerns about the data collection and algorithm control of Chinese-owned social media platform TikTok. If passed, the bill would be the first major piece of legislation to address the security risks posed by foreign-owned tech companies.