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The Supreme Court affirmed birthright citizenship in a 5-4 ruling, overturning an executive order by President Donald Trump. Congressional Republicans, including House Speaker Mike Johnson and Senators Rand Paul and Lindsey Graham, called for amending the Constitution to end the practice, though the process requires significant legislative hurdles.

The US Senate blocked an Iran war powers resolution after a closed-door meeting where President Trump clashed with Republican lawmakers. Senators Bill Cassidy and Rand Paul shifted positions following White House intervention, preventing the resolution from advancing despite earlier support. The administration seeks $70bn for the war, requiring Democratic backing to overcome the 60-vote threshold.

President Donald Trump met with Senate Republicans to address party divisions but the closed-door lunch failed to resolve disagreements over policy goals like a voter identification law and a housing bill. Tensions escalated during discussions about the Iran war, with Senator Bill Cassidy recounting a confrontation with Trump over lack of classified briefings.

Senate Republicans reversed their position on an Iran war vote after President Donald Trump criticized them, rejecting a war powers resolution in a late-night vote. The move aimed to appease Trump following a tense exchange where he berated senators, including Bill Cassidy, for opposing his Iran policy.

President Donald Trump met with Senate Republicans in an attempt to unify the party but left without resolving deep divisions over policy goals like a nationwide voter identification law. Tensions escalated during the closed-door lunch, with Senator Bill Cassidy recounting a confrontation with Trump over Iran war information and the War Powers Resolution, while Trump prioritized his controversial SAVE America Act over a bipartisan housing bill.

Senate Republicans rejected a war powers resolution after President Donald Trump criticized them for opposing his Iran war. The vote followed a tense meeting where Trump berated GOP senators, including Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy and Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul, who had previously supported similar measures. The resolution failed 47-50-1, with some senators later receiving White House briefings to address concerns.

President Donald Trump and his allies secured a Senate victory after a charm offensive on his Iran deal. Vice President JD Vance and White House envoy Steve Witkoff hosted GOP senators, leading skeptics to allow more negotiation room. Sen. Rand Paul and Bill Cassidy's votes helped defeat a resolution to limit Trump's Iran war powers, following Trump's criticism of Cassidy.

A bipartisan bill introduced by two senators aims to expand access to methadone treatment for opioid addiction by allowing board-certified addiction medicine doctors to prescribe methadone directly for pharmacy pickup.

Senate Republicans rejected a war powers resolution after President Donald Trump criticized them for opposing his war in Iran. The vote followed a closed-door meeting where Trump berated GOP senators, particularly targeting Sen. Bill Cassidy, who had previously voted with Democrats. The measure failed 47-50-1, and Senate leaders later confirmed Trump was pleased with the outcome.

Senate Republicans rejected a war powers resolution after President Donald Trump berated them during a Capitol meeting for opposing his Iran war. The vote, which failed 47-50-1, followed a similar measure passed the previous day and was largely symbolic. Senators Bill Cassidy and Rand Paul, who had previously supported anti-war efforts, voted against or abstained from the resolution to appease Trump.

Senate Republicans rejected a war powers resolution after President Trump berated them for opposing his Iran war. The vote followed a tense meeting where Trump criticized senators, particularly Louisiana's Bill Cassidy, who later voted against a similar resolution after a White House briefing with Vice President JD Vance and envoy Steve Witkoff. The measure failed 47-50-1, and Trump expressed satisfaction with the outcome.

President Donald Trump met with Senate Republicans in an attempt to unify the party but left the closed-door meeting without resolving deep divisions over policy goals like a nationwide voter identification law. Senators reported minimal progress, citing conflicts with Trump over the Iran war and a canceled housing bill signing to prioritize his SAVE America Act.

President Trump met with Senate Republicans in an attempt to unify the party but left divisions unresolved, particularly over a voter identification law and lack of information on the Iran war. Senate Republicans criticized the meeting as unproductive, with Senator Bill Cassidy recounting a confrontation with Trump over classified briefing delays.

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy confronted President Donald Trump over the lack of information on the Iran war during a closed-door Republican Senate meeting. The meeting failed to resolve GOP divisions on policies like a nationwide voter identification law. Four Republican senators, including Cassidy, voted with Democrats to approve a War Powers Resolution, prompting criticism from Trump.

President Donald Trump had a shouting match with Republican senators during a closed-door meeting, calling Sen. Bill Cassidy a 'Loser' and criticizing Sens. Lisa Murkowski and Rand Paul. The meeting focused on the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act (SAVE America Act), which aims to increase election regulations, including requiring proof of citizenship.

The Senate approved a symbolic war powers resolution to block U.S. military action against Iran, marking the first time lawmakers curbed a president's war powers. The 50-48 vote reflects growing concerns over President Trump's Iran conflict and the deal he struck, with four Republicans joining Democrats. Trump criticized the vote as 'poorly timed and meaningless,' while the Pentagon seeks $80 billion for war-related expenses.

The US Senate approved a House-passed War Powers Resolution to end hostilities in Iran, marking the first time both chambers agreed in rebuking President Donald Trump. The 50-48 vote did not require Trump’s signature, and some Republicans joined Democrats in supporting the measure. Trump administration officials, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio, argued the resolution is unconstitutional.

Sen. Rand Paul subpoenaed Anthony Fauci to appear before the Committee on Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs. The Army and Navy have reinstated the flu shot requirement.

The U.S. Senate approved a House-passed War Powers Resolution to end hostilities in Iran, marking the first time both chambers agreed to rebuke President Trump. The resolution, passed 50-48 without requiring Trump's signature, saw support from four Republicans alongside Democrats. The Trump administration argues the measure is unconstitutional, while congressional leaders assert its binding nature.

The Senate approved a war powers resolution to block U.S. military action against Iran, marking the first such approval in history. The 50-48 vote reflects growing bipartisan concern over President Trump’s Iran conflict and his negotiated deal. Trump criticized the resolution as 'meaningless,' while Senate Democrats accused Republicans of prioritizing his war over public interest.

Sen. Rand Paul compared Dr. Anthony Fauci's influence over US-funded research to J. Edgar Hoover's power in an interview with 'Pod Force One.' Paul claimed Fauci's actions during the pandemic involved a 'cover up.'

The US Senate approved a war powers resolution to prevent Donald Trump from continuing hostilities against Iran, passing by a 50-48 vote. Four Republicans—Susan Collins, Lisa Murkowski, Bill Cassidy, and Rand Paul—voted with Democrats to support the measure, which had previously passed the House of Representatives.

The U.S. Senate approved a House-passed War Powers Resolution to end hostilities in Iran, marking the first time both chambers rebuked President Donald Trump over his war in Iran. The resolution passed 50-48 and does not require the president’s signature, with four Republicans joining Democrats in support.

The U.S. Senate approved a House-passed War Powers Resolution to end hostilities in Iran, marking the first time both chambers agreed in rebuking President Trump. The resolution, which passed 50-48 without requiring the President’s signature, drew bipartisan support from four Republicans and all Democrats, amid ongoing peace deal negotiations with Iran.

The U.S. Senate approved a House-passed War Powers Resolution to end hostilities in Iran, marking the first time both chambers rebuked President Donald Trump over his war in Iran. The resolution, which passed 50-48 and does not require Trump’s signature, saw bipartisan support with four Republicans joining Democrats, including Lisa Murkowski, Rand Paul, Bill Cassidy, and Susan Collins. Trump administration officials and the Supreme Court have previously questioned the constitutionality of such congressional measures.

The US Senate approved a House-passed War Powers Resolution to end hostilities in Iran, marking the first bipartisan rebuke of President Trump's war policies. The resolution, which passed 50-48 without requiring Trump's signature, saw four Republicans join Democrats, but Trump's administration argues it is unconstitutional.

The U.S. Senate approved a House-passed War Powers Resolution to end hostilities in Iran, marking the first time both chambers jointly rebuked President Trump over the conflict. The 50-48 vote does not require Trump’s signature, but its enforceability remains debated, with the administration arguing it is unconstitutional. Four Republicans joined Democrats in supporting the measure, while the White House declined to comment.

The Republican-led U.S. Senate approved a War Powers Resolution to end hostilities in Iran, rebuking President Donald Trump. The 50-48 vote marked the first time both chambers agreed on this measure, with four Republicans joining Democrats, including Lisa Murkowski, Rand Paul, Bill Cassidy, and Susan Collins. The resolution, which does not require the president’s signature, faces constitutional challenges from the Trump administration.

A bipartisan majority in Congress voted to pass a non-binding war powers resolution directing President Trump to remove U.S. forces from hostilities with Iran. The Senate approved the measure 50 to 48, with four Republican senators joining Democrats, while the House had previously passed it. President Trump criticized the resolution as an attempt to limit his authority during ongoing negotiations to end the conflict.

The U.S. Senate narrowly passed a resolution demanding President Donald Trump end the war on Iran, marking a symbolic rejection of the conflict. The 50-48 vote included bipartisan support, with some Republicans joining Democrats, and followed the Trump administration's 14-point peace plan with Iran. The resolution, while largely symbolic, reflects congressional pushback against Trump's Iran policy.

The US Senate approved a war powers resolution to limit Donald Trump's military authority regarding Iran, with four Republicans joining Democrats in a 50-48 vote. The measure, described as a symbolic rebuke, reflects public opposition to the conflict, though one Democrat, John Fetterman, voted against it.

The Senate approved a war powers resolution to block U.S. military action against Iran, marking a rare bipartisan effort as lawmakers expressed concerns over President Trump's Iran deal. The 50-48 vote included support from four Republicans, reflecting growing skepticism about the conflict and its funding. The resolution is symbolic, but highlights tensions between Trump and parts of his party over the Iran agreement.

The Senate approved a war powers resolution to block U.S. military action against Iran, marking the first such approval and reflecting bipartisan concerns over President Trump's Iran conflict and its resolution. The 50-48 vote included four Republican senators supporting the measure, while the Pentagon seeks $80 billion in funding for the conflict.

The U.S. Senate approved a war powers resolution rebuking President Trump's intervention in Iran, passing 50-48. The resolution, also passed by the House, is symbolic and does not require Trump's signature, but signals congressional opposition to continued war funding. Republican Senators Bill Cassidy, Susan Collins, Lisa Murkowski, and Rand Paul joined Democrats in supporting it, while Democratic Sen. John Fetterman opposed it.

The Senate voted to block further U.S. military action against Iran, with bipartisan support from four Republicans and Democrats, despite President Trump's efforts to promote a peace deal. The resolution, which lacks legal force, reflects growing congressional opposition to the ongoing conflict and Trump's negotiated agreement with Iran.

Senate Homeland Security Chairman Rand Paul subpoenaed Dr. Anthony Fauci after he withdrew from appearing before the committee. Paul cited issues including Fauci's pardon, gain of function research funding, and destruction of records as reasons for the subpoena.

The U.S. military conducted a strike on a vessel in the Caribbean, killing two people and leaving six survivors, claiming the vessel was involved in narco-trafficking. The Pentagon has not released identities of those killed or evidence of drugs, facing criticism from lawmakers and human rights groups over the strikes.

The memorandum of understanding between Washington and Tehran has triggered mixed reactions in the US Congress, with some lawmakers criticizing provisions that could support Iran's reconstruction efforts while others defend the agreement as a path to avoiding further conflict. Lawmakers like John Hickenlooper, Chris Van Hollen, and Elizabeth Warren expressed criticism, while Rand Paul supported the approach.

Congress is demanding transparency about a potential U.S.-Iran peace deal negotiated by President Trump, as Senate Democrats criticize the lack of details and call for a public briefing. A war powers resolution to restrict military action against Iran failed for the ninth time, with limited bipartisan support.

Cameron Hamilton, Donald Trump’s nominee to lead FEMA, pledged to assess disaster aid requests 'fairly and reasonably' during Senate hearings. Hamilton previously served as FEMA’s temporary head in 2025 before being fired after defending the agency’s existence. His nomination follows the administration’s shifting stance on FEMA, which had faced threats of dissolution.