The Senate passed a symbolic Iran war powers resolution 50-48, directing President Trump to remove U.S. forces from hostilities. The vote, with bipartisan support, signals congressional resistance to Trump's Iran policy.
US lawmakers and pro-Israel groups are calling on President Trump to submit a recent memorandum of understanding with Iran to Congress for review, citing the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act (INARA) as precedent. The act requires congressional review of agreements related to Iran's nuclear program.
Workers have begun removing Donald Trump's name from the John F Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, DC, following a court ruling that the renaming was illegal. A judge rejected a last-minute appeal by the center's board to block the removal.
The US House of Representatives passed a resolution to limit President Trump's ability to take further military action against Iran without congressional approval. The vote followed 'Operation Epic Fury' and comes amid stalled negotiations.
The US House of Representatives passed a resolution by a majority vote on the 3rd, seeking the withdrawal of US troops from the military conflict with Iran unless President Trump obtains congressional approval. Four Republican lawmakers joined all attending Democratic lawmakers in voting yes.
The US House of Representatives voted 215-208 to force President Trump to seek congressional approval for military action against Iran, with four Republicans joining Democrats. This rebuke follows earlier attempts and comes amid low public support for the conflict and fears of rising fuel costs impacting midterm elections.
A US federal judge ordered the removal of President Donald Trump's name from the Kennedy Center and blocked plans for a temporary closure for renovations, citing the board's overreach of legal authority.
Congress has moved to curb Trump’s Iran war powers after the deadline for military operations without congressional approval expired Read Full Article at RT.com
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth claims the 60-day congressional approval clock for US military operations against Iran is paused due to the ceasefire in effect since early April. Friday marks the 60th day since Trump notified Congress of strikes on March 2. Legal experts dispute this interpretation, arguing the US blockade of Iranian ports constitutes ongoing hostilities that should not pause the War Powers Resolution clock. Trump said he is 'not happy' with progress toward a longer-term deal, as Iran reportedly sent a new proposal via Pakistani intermediaries.
The Trump administration faces a deadline today to seek Congressional approval for military action in Iran under the War Powers Resolution of 1973, but does not appear to be pursuing it. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth argues the current ceasefire doesn't count toward the 60-day deadline. The administration plans to continue confronting Iran through dueling blockades of the Strait of Hormuz, with Iranians proposing to reopen the Strait while negotiating nuclear restrictions later. President Trump insists a nuclear deal must be included.
The Trump administration claims the Iran conflict has ended due to a ceasefire, attempting to bypass the 1973 War Powers Resolution requirement for congressional approval after 60 days of military action.
Senate Democrats failed to pass a war powers resolution limiting Trump's authority to use military force against Cuba without congressional approval, with Republicans dismissing it 51-47 as out of order since there are no active hostilities. Senator Tim Kaine introduced the measure in March citing humanitarian crises caused by Trump's oil blockade, including medical care disruptions, water shortages and rising food prices. Trump imposed the blockade in February and has hinted at regime-change operations, calling Cuba 'next' after the US-Israeli war on Iran.
