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Senate joins House in calling for stop to US war on Iran

The Senate voted on Tuesday to adopt a House-approved war powers resolution calling for a halt to any additional military action against Iran that Congress has not authorized. The Senate voted 50-48 to adopt a concurrent resolution by Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-N.Y., that the House had adopted by a 215-208…

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Kari Lake Grilled Over Cartel Allegations And Voice Of America Layoffs During Senate Hearing

Kari Lake's Senate hearing for US ambassador to Jamaica saw intense scrutiny over her political record, past allegations against Senator Ruben Gallego, and controversial leadership.

International Business Times UK

Interim US-Iran deal leaves the thorniest issue still to be negotiated: Tehran's nuclear program

America and Iran have reached a two-month interim agreement concerning Tehran's nuclear program. This deal aims to reopen oil shipments and provide financial incentives to Iran. However, many lawmakers and advocates express doubt about its workability and the short timeline for nuclear talks. The previous nuclear pact took much longer…

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Congress must review Iran agreement, senators say

Congress needs to be able to review the agreement between the Trump administration and Tehran that is intended to end the Iran war, senators in both parties said Monday. President Donald Trump announced Sunday that the United States and Iran had reached a memorandum of understanding to end the war,…

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US claims it is not responsible for strikes on Ecuadorian fishing boats – so who is?

Three vessels have been attacked in the eastern Pacific in recent months and the crews believe the US was to blame

The Guardian - US

Military strikes on water facilities in Iran may constitute a war crime, experts say

Strikes on Bemani damaged key water reservoir for 20,000 people living in area amid a historic drought in the country

The Guardian - US

Hantavirus, Ebola highlight political division over disease

The Trump administration’s shake-up of the United States’ public health apparatus in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic has public health experts concerned about the country’s ability to respond to emerging disease outbreaks like hantavirus and Ebola. Whether that’s a concern for Congress, however, often depends on the member’s party…

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Dems see ‘missed opportunity’ in Trump resisting Xi’s Hormuz help

Some congressional Democrats say Donald Trump fumbled a chance to convince Chinese President Xi Jinping to intervene in the president’s costly standoff with Iran over the Strait of Hormuz. Foreign policy experts have fingered Beijing as one of the global capitals still allied with Iran, meaning the powerful Xi might…

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Democrats renew effort to prevent US military action against Cuba

A trio of Senate Democrats is trying again to rein in President Donald Trump’s ability to order military action against Cuba. Sens. Tim Kaine, D-Va., Adam B. Schiff, D-Calif., and Ruben Gallego, D-Ariz., have introduced a war powers resolution that would direct Trump to “remove the United States Armed Forces…

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Trump could face foreign policy squeeze in Senate after primary ruckus

New questions have emerged about whether President Donald Trump has lost sway with some Republican senators as they mull action related to a number of thorny foreign policy matters after they have clashed with Trump over the Iran war, the White House ballroom and his targeting of respected incumbents. Trump’s…

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Senate Revolt Over Iran War: Trump Rebuked as Republicans Join Bid to Halt Military Action in Iran to End War

The US Senate advanced a resolution to limit President Trump's military actions in Iran, marking a significant bipartisan challenge to his authority and highlighting growing political divisions.

International Business Times UK

Senate Defies Trump: Four Republicans Back Push to Block Future Iran Strikes and Halt Conflict

The US Senate advances a resolution to limit President Trump's military actions against Iran, highlighting bipartisan concerns over executive power in military decisions.

International Business Times UK

Trump claims hostilities have ended in Iran in letter to congressional leaders

President seemed to suggest that legislative deadline to approve war no longer applies as Democrats push back

The Guardian - US

Troops at polling sites and true cost of Iran war: Key takeaways from Hegseth’s clash in the Senate

Secretary again on the defensive as Democratic senators demand answers on Middle East conflict

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Pentagon calls timeout on War Powers

The 60-day deadline is arriving on requiring the president to seek authorization.

The Guardian - US

Hung Cao, the former refugee who is Trump’s new acting navy secretary

Vietnam-born Cao stood twice for federal office in Virginia and has called for upgrading of fleet to face new threats

Euronews

US Navy Secretary John Phelan leaves post amid Iran war in latest Pentagon shake-up

The Pentagon shakeup continued as US Navy Secretary John Phelan suddenly departed during the Iran war, with Trump-backed combat veteran Hung Cao taking over temporarily.

The Guardian - US

Pentagon says navy secretary is leaving, marking another top leader’s departure

Exit of John Phelan, navy’s top civilian official, comes a week after Pete Hegseth fired army’s top officer

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Iran war powers resolution blocked for fourth time in Senate

Senate Republicans again fended off a Democratic attempt to force President Donald Trump to end the war in Iran, but there are signs GOP anxiety could bubble up as the conflict nears the 60-day mark. The Senate on Wednesday voted 47-52 against a motion to discharge from the Foreign Relations…

The Guardian - US

US lawmakers split on party lines over negotiations’ failure to end Iran war

Republicans call on Trump to ‘finish the job’ while top Democrats warn against resuming hostilities

International Business Times UK

House Republican Says US Boots In Iran Would Be For One Reason Only: Seizing Enriched Uranium

Rep. Mike Lawler has stated that seizing enriched uranium is the only justification for US boots on the ground in Iran. As Operation Epic Fury enters week six, the 60-day War Powers Act deadline looms.

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American most expensive warship ever built retreats from Iran conflict after a laundry room fire, Pentagon admits it may not be combat-ready

It cost more than $13 billion!

International Business Times UK

Senate Rejects Effort to Halt Trump's Iran Strikes 47-53 — Fetterman Joins GOP as Costs Reach $11 Billion

The US Senate rejects a war powers resolution to end military operations in Iran, marking the third failed attempt. Discover the implications for US foreign policy, taxpayer costs, and rising gas prices.

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Senators unable to detect any Trump exit strategy from Iran war

President Trump called Iran a "paper tiger" but said he was not ready to declare victory as senators fret over his lack of an exit strategy.

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Senate Democrats seek to prevent military action against Cuba

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