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Democratic Senator Mark Kelly of Arizona expressed concerns over the Biden administration’s handling of the ongoing conflict, highlighting a lack of strategic goals amid escalating military actions. He emphasised the rising costs affecting Americans and questioned the proposed defence funding requests in light of mounting national debt.

South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster appointed Darline Graham Nordone to complete her brother Lindsey Graham’s Senate term, following his death at age 71. Graham Nordone will serve until January 3, 2027, with her swearing-in scheduled for Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. ET.

The House is scheduled to vote on a $70 billion bill to fund immigration enforcement agencies, following Senate approval. House GOP leaders expect success despite potential attendance issues. Rep. Kevin Kiley plans to oppose the bill, citing concerns over a lack of bipartisan reforms.

Israeli strikes in Lebanon killed at least a dozen, defying hopes from Trump’s intervention in Deadly violence in Lebanon despite Trump intervention.

Trump proposes a historic $1.5trn defence budget with a $500bn increase, cutting non-defence spending by 10% for fiscal 2027.

King Charles III has been invited to address Congress, reaffirming the US-UK alliance during his state visit.

Pro-Iranian hackers posted personal photos of FBI director Kash Patel online after claiming to have hacked his account.

Democrats have flipped a Florida seat, winning a special election in a district that includes Trump’s Mar-a-Lago home.

Joe Kent, Trump’s top counterterrorism official, resigned, citing lack of imminent threat from Iran amid the ongoing war.

Pentagon spent $7 million on lobster in one month amid Iran war briefings in Pete Hegseth: $7m lobster, public prayer, and bombing Iran.