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Why the House Iran war powers vote could weaken Trump’s conflict strategy
The House Iran war powers vote signals rising congressional pressure on Trump over military authority, casualties, oil prices and war strategy.
French police shootings bill passes lower house as ‘licence to kill’ warning grows
France’s National Assembly has approved a bill that would presume police shootings lawful unless proved otherwise, intensifying a national debate over officer protection, racialised policing and accountability after fatal use of force.
United States House defies Trump with Ukraine aid and Russia sanctions vote
Trump wants control over Ukraine policy. The House just showed Congress still has votes for Kyiv, sanctions and a tougher Russia line.
Trump proposes largest military budget in US history at $1.5tn for fiscal 2027
The White House has proposed $1.5 trillion in defense spending for fiscal 2027, the largest military budget request in US history, as the country remains at war with Iran.