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Jack Fitzpatrick

Jack Fitzpatrick covers Congress for MS NOW. He previously reported for Bloomberg Government, Morning Consult and National Journal. He has bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Arizona State University.

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Chuck Schumer smirks.

Trump’s newest pledge has Democrats cheering — and Republicans squirming

Vladimir Putin, left, and Donald Trump at a press conference.

‘Unholy alliance’: Republicans are suddenly nervous about Russia’s support for Iran

Patty Murray speaks into a microphone.

GOP points to Iran and terror threats to break DHS deadlock. Democrats aren’t convinced.

Donald Trump sits at a table with two phones in front of him and U.S. flags behind him.

Senate GOP gives Trump free hand in Iran as war powers vote fails

Greg Casar stands behind a podium that has a red sign that says "NO WAR WITH IRAN." He is surrounded by other people, and in the background is the Capitol.

As Trump teases showdown with Iran, lawmakers prepare for a fight of their own

Birds fly around the Capitol, which is seen both in true form and as a reflection in a puddle.

Republicans and Democrats are growing further apart on Homeland Security funding

Hakeem Jeffries wags his finger.

There is no end in sight for the DHS shutdown

The Capitol building with dark, ominous clouds in the background.

The Department of Homeland Security enters a shutdown — sort of

Mike Johnson, left, and John Thune leave. Press can be seen in the background.

Congress locks in a DHS shutdown as lawmakers leave Washington

Kristi Noem with her head tilted down, her "U.S. Department of Homeland Security" baseball cap obscuring her eyes.

Congress prepares for a Homeland Security shutdown