The House voted 220-204 to limit President Trump’s ability to continue military action against Iran, with seven Republicans joining Democrats. The measure faces an uncertain path in the Senate and a likely veto if it reaches Trump’s desk.
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Federal prosecutors charged five people accused of working with Russian intelligence in plots to kill Kremlin critics and attack infrastructure in countries aligned with Ukraine. Authorities said one alleged murder-for-hire plot targeted a Russian dissident believed to be in the Washington, D.C., area.
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The House Oversight Committee voted 41-0 to recommend holding Leon Black in contempt of Congress for defying subpoenas in its Jeffrey Epstein investigation. Black is suing to block the subpoenas and says they are invalid and violate privacy rights.
Bo French, the Republican nominee for the Texas Railroad Commission, drew sharp criticism from Texas Republicans after posting about nonwhite University of Texas students celebrating a football win. Karl Rove reportedly said he would vote for French’s Democratic opponent, ending a decades-long streak of backing Republicans.