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President Trump stayed in Washington this weekend amid speculation that a deal with Iran is imminent.

White House

Trump says Iran deal announcement coming ‘shortly’

Hawks fret that agreement could leave Iran with ability to control the Strait of Hormuz while ceding U.S. military leverage

By John T. Bennett
Posted May 23, 2026 at 5:50pm

Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard testifies during a Senate Intelligence Committee hearing on global threats on March 18.

White House

Tulsi Gabbard out as DNI but Trump doesn’t tee up a confirmation fight

By John T. Bennett
Posted May 22, 2026 at 3:02pm
Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., is seen in the Senate subway on Dec. 9. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call)

White House

Dems see ‘missed opportunity’ in Trump resisting Xi’s Hormuz help

By John T. Bennett
Posted May 22, 2026 at 10:55am
“The last thing that our country needs right now is a regime change war in Cuba based on imaginary threats," said Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., a leading proponent of efforts to rein in the president's war powers. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call)

Congress

Democrats renew effort to prevent US military action against Cuba

By Rebecca Kheel
Posted May 22, 2026 at 6:53am
Sens. Bill Cassidy, R-La., left, and John Cornyn, R-Texas, are seen after a Senate GOP luncheon at the Capitol on June 3, 2025. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call)

Trump could face foreign policy squeeze in Senate after primary ruckus

By John T. Bennett
Posted May 21, 2026 at 2:37pm
US President Donald Trump walks with China's President Xi Jinping as the US leader departs following a visit to Zhongnanhai Garden in Beijing on May 15.

Trump’s trip to China doesn’t move the needle on low approval ratings

By John T. Bennett
Posted May 18, 2026 at 1:25pm
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth takes questions during a press briefing at the Pentagon on Tuesday. (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

US military actions test Trump’s claim the Iran war is over

By John M. Donnelly
Posted May 5, 2026 at 5:03pm
President Donald Trump departs the White House on Friday, traveling to Florida for the weekend.

Hostilities with Iran ‘terminated,’ Trump says in War Powers letter

By John T. Bennett
Posted May 1, 2026 at 2:35pm
President Donald Trump, first lady Melania Trump, King Charles III and Queen Camilla visit a White House garden and beehive on Tuesday. (Alex Brandon-Pool/Getty Images)

Trump focused on own priorities as House GOP wrestled over policy

By John T. Bennett
Posted April 30, 2026 at 2:22pm
Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, leaves the Capitol on Thursday. He has been among Republicans seeking changes to the FISA law. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call)

New FISA proposal unveiled in House

By Ryan Tarinelli
Posted April 23, 2026 at 5:02pm