War Powers Resolution

The U.S. House of Representatives rejected an updated version of Rep. Rashida Tlaib's war powers resolution on Lebanon. Democratic leaders had previously opposed the original language of the measure.

House Republicans face challenges from hard-liners threatening to delay key legislative priorities like the fiscal 2027 appropriations, defense policy, and kids online safety bills. Speaker Mike Johnson aims to pass these measures before the July 4 recess but faces resistance over concessions on the SAVE America Act and other demands. Democratic leadership also grapples with internal divisions over amendments to a spending bill and a war powers resolution.

Bill Cassidy accuses Trump of treating Congress as an appendage in handling the Iran war. Cassidy criticized Trump during a CBS News interview for failing to brief Congress on hostilities with Tehran, marking a rare instance of a Republican politician challenging Trump.

Bill Cassidy accused Donald Trump of treating Congress as 'merely an appendage' in handling the Iran war, citing a failure to brief Congress on hostilities with Tehran. The criticism occurred during a CBS News interview and a Capitol Hill lunch, marking a rare instance of a Republican politician directly rebuking Trump.

Democratic Congressman Ro Khanna accused President Trump of violating a congressional measure on Iran by conducting renewed strikes, citing the War Powers Resolution. Khanna threatened legal action to compel Trump to halt the military operations unless authorized by Congress.

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.

Senate Republicans rejected a war powers resolution in a late-night vote after Donald Trump pressured them over opposition to his war on Iran. The vote followed a previous day's action where senators allowed a measure to block Trump's conflict.

Senate Republicans rejected a war powers resolution after President Donald Trump criticized them for opposing his Iran war, while oil tankers used a new route through the Strait of Hormuz amid Iranian threats. Congressional Democrats demanded investigations into the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool's troubled $16 million renovation.

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.

Senate Republicans rejected a war powers resolution after President Donald Trump criticized them for opposing his Iran war, while congressional Democrats demanded investigations into the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool's troubled $16 million renovation. A key inflation gauge rose to a three-year high in May, driven by higher gas prices and computer equipment costs.

Two earthquakes in Venezuela killed at least 164 people and injured 700, with the USGS predicting thousands of deaths. Tensions persist in the Iran war over Lebanon's southern region, and the U.S. Senate rejected a war powers resolution to block President Trump from resuming hostilities against Iran.

Senate Republicans, after being berated by President Donald Trump for opposing his war in Iran, reversed their position and voted late-night to appease him. The vote aimed to address Trump's criticism over their initial opposition to the military action.

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.

The Senate blocked a resolution aimed at limiting the president's war powers, resulting in a victory for Trump. Sen. Bill Cassidy supported the majority of Republicans in opposing the resolution.

The Senate rejected a Democratic attempt to limit President Trump's war powers in Iran, marking a victory for his administration as negotiations with Iran continue. The resolution, previously passed by Sen. Tim Kaine, was blocked after internal GOP discussions and Trump's arguments about its impact on negotiations.

President Donald Trump and Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy had a heated exchange during a private lunch, with Trump criticizing Cassidy's support for a war powers resolution blocking U.S. military action against Iran. Trump allegedly called Cassidy a 'lunatic,' while Cassidy accused Trump of failing to communicate with the public about Iran developments. The confrontation reflects ongoing tensions between Trump and Republicans uneasy about his Iran policies and past political conflicts.

President Donald Trump met with Senate Republicans to address party divisions but failed to resolve disagreements over policies like a nationwide voter identification law. The closed-door lunch left senators as divided as before, with tensions highlighted by a confrontation between Trump and Senator Bill Cassidy over Iran war briefings and legislative priorities.

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 Donald Trump and Sen. Bill Cassidy had a heated exchange during a private lunch, with Trump reportedly calling Cassidy a 'lunatic' after the senator criticized the lack of public communication about Iran policy. Cassidy, who voted for a war powers resolution against Iran, argued that objectives had not been achieved, and Trump referenced Cassidy's recent primary election loss during the confrontation.

President Donald Trump and Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy had a heated exchange during a private lunch, with Trump reportedly calling Cassidy a 'lunatic' after Cassidy criticized Trump for not providing public clarity on Iran policy. The dispute reflects ongoing tensions between Trump and GOP senators, particularly over military actions and political conflicts, including Trump's role in Cassidy's recent primary defeat.

President Donald Trump and Sen. Bill Cassidy had a heated exchange during a private lunch, with Trump calling Cassidy a 'lunatic' and demanding he sit down. The argument centered on Cassidy's support for a war powers resolution blocking U.S. military action in Iran and Trump's criticism of Cassidy's election loss.

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.

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.

Anti-ICE protestors in Texas received harsh sentences for violent acts during a 2025 protest, while a Trump-appointed judge blocked the DOJ from accessing voter data in Minnesota. A Trump-supporting company pledged $1 million to repair the White House lawn, and the Senate passed a war powers resolution limiting Trump's military authority in Iran. Small business owners reported declining optimism due to economic challenges.

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.

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.

The US Senate passed a War Powers Resolution instructing President Donald Trump to withdraw US forces from Iran, with a 50-48 bipartisan vote. The House of Representatives had earlier passed the resolution this month.

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 and House of Representatives passed a war powers resolution directing President Donald Trump to halt U.S. military action against Iran, with the Senate voting 50-48. The legislation reflects growing concern among some of Trump's Republicans about the conflict that began on February 28.

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.

The Senate approved a war powers resolution to block U.S. military action against Iran. This marks the first time the Senate has taken such action, which serves as a rebuke to Trump over the Iran conflict.

The Senate approved a war powers resolution to block U.S. military action against Iran, marking the first such approval and serving as a rebuke to Trump.

The Senate approved a war powers resolution to block U.S. military action against Iran, marking the first such approval. The move serves as a rebuke to Trump over the Iran conflict.

The Senate approved a war powers resolution for the first time to block U.S. military action against Iran. The move serves as a rebuke to Trump over the Iran conflict.