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U.S. lawmakers are divided over the legality and necessity of a military attack on Iran, which has sparked a debate on presidential war powers and Congressional approval.

Baltic Advocacy Days bring together around 40 participants to the Capitol to influence US policy towards the Baltic states, with initiatives aiming for increased engagement from lawmakers.

US lawmakers from both parties are criticizing President Trump's military actions against Iran, prompting a congressional push to assert war powers.

Bill Clinton is set to testify before US lawmakers regarding the Epstein case a day after Hillary Clinton's own testimony.

Democratic lawmakers expressed anger over the US military mistakenly shooting down a Customs and Border Protection drone at the Texas-Mexico border, highlighting administrative incompetence under the Trump administration.

Hillary Clinton testified before a US Congress committee, insisting she had no prior knowledge of Jeffrey Epstein's crimes and urged lawmakers to question President Donald Trump in relation to Epstein.

The Pentagon reportedly shot down a US border patrol drone with a laser-based anti-drone system near the Mexican border, prompting flight restrictions by the FAA.

Missing materials related to a woman who accused former President Trump of sexual abuse are absent from recently released Epstein documents, raising concerns among lawmakers.

A military system used to combat drones may have mistakenly shot down a U.S. government drone near the Mexico border, according to Democratic lawmakers.

Republican lawmakers have introduced a bill to prevent illegal immigrants from possessing firearms while serving as law enforcement officers.

Democratic lawmakers are urging the energy department to halt increased liquefied natural gas exports as US energy prices rise sharply for households.

Hillary Clinton testified before U.S. lawmakers that she had no knowledge of Jeffrey Epstein's crimes and had never met him.

Documents related to Donald Trump have been removed from the Epstein case files, prompting calls for transparency from US lawmakers.

US lawmakers express a desire for stable trade relations with China while emphasizing a lack of trust in Chinese practices regarding technology and trade.

Marco Rubio is set to brief top US lawmakers on Iran as tensions rise and the US increases its military presence in the Middle East.

EU lawmakers have postponed a vote on the trade agreement with the US, pending clarity on new tariffs announced by President Trump.

EU lawmakers have decided to suspend approval of a significant trade deal with the US following a Supreme Court ruling that invalidated many of Trump's tariffs.

EU lawmakers announced the suspension of a significant trade agreement with the US after a Supreme Court decision invalidated tariffs imposed by former President Donald Trump.

European Parliament negotiators plan to meet to officially agree on freezing the approval of last year’s trade agreement with the USA.

European lawmakers are poised to suspend the implementation of a trade agreement with the United States following a US Supreme Court ruling that invalidated Donald Trump's reciprocal tariffs.

The American EPA has announced a significant deregulation package, revoking the 2009 Endangerment Finding that recognized greenhouse gases as a public health threat, fundamentally altering CO₂ emissions standards in the automotive and energy sectors.

US lawmakers are advocating for the release of Rodney Taylor, a double amputee detained by ICE in Georgia, citing concerns over his deteriorating health.

Democratic lawmakers celebrate a Supreme Court ruling that limits President Trump's authority to impose tariffs, deeming them illegal under a 1977 emergency powers law.

Donald Trump accuses Democratic lawmakers of hampering economic growth as new data releases show lower-than-expected growth rates in the US economy.

Liberian lawmakers are baffled by a US$19.4 million contract awarded to a Ghanaian firm without the oversight of the Public Procurement and Concession Commission.

The arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor in the UK has intensified demands from US lawmakers and survivors for accountability regarding his connections with Jeffrey Epstein.

US lawmakers expressed outrage over the lack of arrests related to the Jeffrey Epstein case following the recent arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.

Republican lawmakers claim funding disputes over the Department of Homeland Security are unfairly hurting the Coast Guard amid growing international pressure from China and Russia.

Members of Congress are calling for accountability regarding the treatment of a Palestinian-American teenager who was detained in Israel for nine months.

Lawmakers are advocating for a Quad summit to strengthen ties among Indo-Pacific democracies ahead of Trump's meeting with Xi Jinping, amid concerns about coordination on China policy.

Pam Bondi, the U.S. Attorney General, faces criticism after asserting in a letter that all files related to Jeffrey Epstein have been released, prompting calls for transparency from some lawmakers.

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick's connections to Jeffrey Epstein have raised concerns among Republican lawmakers regarding potential political ramifications.

U.S. senators expressed their support for the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) amid discussions on its future by President Trump.

The partial shutdown of the U.S. government began after Congress failed to pass a funding deal, while some lawmakers faced criticism for attending an international conference in Europe during the crisis.

A budget standoff between US lawmakers has resulted in a partial shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security over immigration funding.

US lawmakers have requested Peter Mandelson to testify regarding his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein as part of an ongoing investigation.

Democratic lawmakers are raising concerns that Trump’s immigration policies are worsening the childcare crisis in the US by threatening the availability of immigrant childcare workers.

The Chinese government rejects claims by US lawmakers regarding illegal mining activities in Nigeria, labeling them as baseless accusations.

The Chinese embassy in Nigeria dismissed allegations from U.S. lawmakers regarding illegal mining and financing of terrorism, labeling them as unfounded.

US lawmakers are questioning the Department of Justice over allegations of monitoring congressional investigators during their review of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein.

A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers is urging Taiwan to enhance its defense spending amidst rising military threats from China.

U.S. lawmakers are advocating for a new bill aimed at addressing religious persecution in Nigeria, emphasizing the need to hold the federal government accountable.

US Attorney General Pam Bondi defended her department's handling of Jeffrey Epstein's files while clashing with Democratic lawmakers during a hearing.

US lawmakers voted to reject former President Trump's tariffs on Canadian goods, though the measure largely serves as a symbolic rebuke.

President Trump warns Republican lawmakers of political repercussions for opposing his tariffs on Canada, following a House vote that seeks to roll back these tariffs.

The article discusses the impact of a freeze on US foreign aid on Nigeria's Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) sector and the response from Nigerian lawmakers to address funding gaps.

US lawmakers are criticizing the Department of Justice for releasing documents related to the Epstein case that expose victims while protecting the identities of perpetrators.

Democratic members of Congress are accusing the US Attorney General of attempting to cover up information related to Jeffrey Epstein's case.

US lawmakers questioned Attorney General Pam Bondi about the release of files related to Jeffrey Epstein's case.

American lawmakers have introduced a bill aimed at imposing sanctions on Nigerian politician Rabiu Kwankwaso due to alleged religious freedom violations.