McConnell says fall and pneumonia caused weeks-long Senate absence
What's new: The Kentucky Republican said he was briefly unconscious, had no stroke or heart attack, and is not ready to return to Senate votes.
CNBC, Fox News
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McConnell reveals fall, pneumonia behind weeks-long Senate absence
What's next: The 84-year-old Kentucky senator said he is in rehab and still cannot return to the Senate floor to vote.
The Straits Times, Fox News +1
McConnell remains hospitalized 3 weeks as GOP leaders describe calls
What's new: Senate leaders said they spoke with McConnell in recent days, countering online rumors as his office releases few details.
Trump halts housing bill signing, ties it to voter ID push
What's next: The measure could still become law in 10 days without Trump's signature unless he vetoes it or Congress adjourns.
The New York Times, BBC News (US & Canada) +6
Trump presses Senate Republicans on voting bill and filibuster
Why it matters: GOP leaders say they lack the votes both to pass the SAVE America Act and to weaken the Senate filibuster.
Bloomberg, The Hill +2
Trump halts housing bill signing to press Senate on voter ID measure
Why it matters: The bipartisan bill had been a rare cross-party win on affordability before Trump tied it to the stalled SAVE America Act.
CNBC, The Hill
Trump keeps Pulte at DNI, tangles FISA renewal and Clayton bid
Why it matters: The standoff threatens renewal of FISA Section 702 and gives Pulte access to highly classified intelligence as acting DNI.
The New York Times, Bloomberg
Congress fails to extend FISA Section 702 before Friday deadline
What's next: The surveillance authority appears set to lapse for the first time as lawmakers leave Washington without a deal.
NPR, The Hill +2
Trump presses $350 billion defense push as GOP balks on new bill
What's next: Republican leaders say a third reconciliation package is a long shot before the November midterms.
The Hill, Fox News
Trump, Johnson race to lock in FISA 702 deal before Friday deadline
What's next: The Senate still needs 60 votes, and Bill Pulte's acting DNI role has complicated the push to avoid a first-ever lapse.
Bloomberg, The Hill +1
Senate passes $70 billion bill for ICE and Border Patrol
What's next: The measure goes to the House after Democrats failed to curb a disputed $1.8 billion fund tied to Trump allies.
Senate vote to extend FISA stalls after Trump taps Pulte for DNI
What’s next: Congress faces a deadline next week, and Republican leaders need Democratic votes to keep Section 702 powers from lapsing.
The New York Times, Fox News
Court blocks Trump’s $1.8 billion fund as GOP pressure builds
What’s next: payments are halted until at least June 12, while Trump weighs whether to scrap the program altogether.
BBC News (World), The New York Times +8