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GOP Leaders Float Short-Term Fix for Warrantless Spy Powers
House Republican leaders are discussing a roughly two-month extension of expiring warrantless surveillance authorities as they struggle to unify the conference behind a longer reauthorization. The short-term idea underscores how privacy concerns and national-security demands are colliding on Capitol Hill — with real consequences for intelligence agencies, ongoing investigations, and the political calendar.
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Republicans Sell Bigger Refunds as Midterms Loom — and Blue States Push Back
Republicans are intensifying their pitch that tax cuts and expanded deductions will translate into larger refunds for working families ahead of the midterm elections. Some Democratic-led states are resisting or warning the changes could complicate state tax systems and shift benefits unevenly, setting up a federal-state political fight over who gets relief and who pays for it.
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Ex–Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax Killed Wife, Then Himself, Police Say
Police say former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax fatally shot his wife, Cerina Fairfax, and then died by suicide at their home overnight. The deaths are a devastating personal tragedy with public ripple effects in a state where Fairfax remained a prominent political figure, and officials are expected to release more details as the investigation continues.
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Iran After Strikes: U.S. Says Tehran Working to Recover Weapons Sites
U.S. officials say Iran is “digging out” bombed weapons-related facilities following major joint U.S.-Israeli strikes that President Trump said marked “major combat operations” against Iran. The updates point to a conflict moving from initial strikes into a longer phase of assessment, disruption, and potential retaliation — raising stakes for regional security and energy markets tied to the Strait of Hormuz.
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Veterans’ Federal Job Protections in the Crosshairs, Report Says
A new report highlights proposals that could weaken federal job protections that many veterans rely on, in a workforce where veterans make up more than a quarter of employees and a majority of veteran federal workers are disabled, according to OPM data cited. Changes could affect hiring, discipline, and layoffs across agencies — potentially reshaping job stability for veterans who often choose federal service for its structure and benefits.
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