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US Senate narrowly rejects latest attempt to restrict Donald Trump’s Iran war powers
Congress is increasingly challenging Donald Trump’s Iran campaign, but a one-vote Senate defeat leaves military authority firmly with the White House.
Democrats open eight-point midterm lead as voters demand sweeping change in Congress
Democrats lead Republicans by eight points in a new CNN midterm poll as voter anger, independent support and turnout reshape the 2026 race.
Donald Trump secures House victory, but Iran war package faces Senate resistance
The House backed a $95bn Iran war blueprint, but no money has moved. The real battle now shifts to Senate rules, deficits and voting restrictions.
Saudi nuclear deal explained: Why uranium enrichment is alarming Washington
Washington is fighting Iran over enrichment while opening that pathway to Saudi Arabia. The nuclear deal now tests US non-proliferation credibility.
Ro Khanna says armed Israeli settlers detained his group during West Bank visit
United States Representative Ro Khanna said armed Israeli settlers blocked and held his delegation for more than an hour during a visit to the occupied West Bank, an incident that could intensify Democratic scrutiny of Israeli settlement policy and United States military assistance.
Trump moves to lift Turkey sanctions as S-400 obstacle still blocks F-35 return
Donald Trump’s sanctions decision removes a major irritant in United States-Türkiye relations, but Congress, Russia’s S-400 system and regional objections still stand between Ankara and the F-35 fighter jet.
US judge blocks Trump federal voter-list and mail-ballot order before 2026 midterms
Trump sought federal control over voter lists and mail ballots. A judge ruled the president cannot rewrite election systems without Congress.
Why Trump’s massive Iran war funding request could trigger a new Republican revolt
Trump’s $87.6 billion funding request puts Iran war costs, Pentagon spending, farmer aid and congressional resistance under scrutiny.
US Congress votes to halt Iran war as Senate delivers historic war powers rebuke to Donald Trump
Congress voted to halt the Iran war, but Donald Trump says the resolution has no force. A historic war powers showdown is moving towards the courts.
Trump Kennedy Center fight escalates as Justice Department challenges name removal order
A signage fight is now a power test. The Kennedy Center appeal could define who controls Washington’s national cultural institutions.