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In a contentious California primary, progressives are challenging the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee’s support for moderate candidate Jasmeet Bains over Latino candidate Randy Villegas in a heavily Hispanic district. The DCCC’s backing highlights ongoing tensions within the party over its approach to Latino voters and candidate selection.

EUROPEAN UPDATE

This morning, Europe faces intensified discussions on fiscal policy.
Member states prioritise collaborative economic recovery efforts.

House Republicans delayed a vote on a war powers resolution aimed at limiting President Trump’s military actions against Iran, citing absent members. This decision follows uncertainty in congressional support for the ongoing conflict, despite a recent Senate advancement of a similar resolution with bipartisan backing.

President Trump postponed the signing of an executive order on artificial intelligence, citing concerns that certain aspects could hinder US leadership in AI development. He emphasised the importance of maintaining competitive advantages over China, while details of the order’s provisions remain unclear.

Senate Republicans have postponed a vote on a $72 billion reconciliation package for the Department of Homeland Security, primarily due to concerns regarding the Justice Department’s $1.776 billion “anti-weaponization” fund. GOP senators plan to strip funding for Secret Service security tied to a White House ballroom.