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The conference calls took place more than a week after the president signed a controversial peace deal.

The annual defense policy legislation, one of the few measures almost guaranteed to pass each year, is held hostage by a Republican battle over an elections overhaul.

The Arizona Democratic senator was close friends with ex-Rep. Eric Swalwell, who was accused of sexual misconduct.

The top Trump officials will host a bipartisan, bicameral call at 4 p.m.

Speaker Mike Johnson is hoping to move quickly to pass a series of party priorities before the July 4 recess, but hard-liners are still threatening procedural delays.

Another week that could electrify the left

Federal judgeships and Labor secretary are among the vacant posts waiting for presidential nominees.

Fresh off his controversial Trump invite, the Florida Republican says he's trying to make a mark but not trying to challenge John Thune.

Insurers are embracing the health secretary's Make America Healthy Again movement as the GOP looks to cut health care costs.

"I certainly want him to take the biggest, boldest marker that he has and do that big Trump signature proudly on that legislation," Speaker Mike Johnson said.