The Senate narrowly rejects a resolution to limit President Trump’s military actions in Iran, with Democrats pledging to continue efforts to rein in the conflict. Some Republicans express concerns as the 60-day War Powers deadline approaches.
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Justice Sonia Sotomayor apologized for critical remarks about Justice Brett Kavanaugh's upbringing following a dispute over immigration enforcement rulings. The rare public clash highlights growing tensions within the Supreme Court.
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq hit record highs Wednesday as investors remain optimistic despite ongoing Iran conflict and rising energy prices. Strong corporate earnings and expectations of de-escalation in the Middle East have fueled the rally.
Dr. Erica Schwartz, a former deputy U.S. surgeon general and Coast Guard rear admiral, is the leading candidate to become the next CDC director. The nomination requires former President Trump’s approval amid ongoing agency challenges and vaccine policy controversies.
American YouTuber Johnny Somali is sentenced to six months in a South Korean prison for offensive stunts, including disrespecting a statue honoring wartime sexual slavery victims. The court cited multiple charges and ordered his immediate detention.
Influencer Clavicular, known for extreme appearance modification, was hospitalized after a suspected overdose during a Miami livestream. Video showed him disoriented before being rushed to a hospital by friends.
Prosecutors from Jeanine Pirro's office attempted an unannounced visit to the Federal Reserve's renovation site but were denied access amid a criminal investigation into Fed Chair Jerome Powell. The probe and visit have complicated the confirmation of President Trump's nominee to succeed Powell.
The Justice Department has filed motions to vacate convictions of 12 Proud Boys and Oath Keepers members related to the January 6 Capitol attack, aiming to erase some of the last remaining charges after President Trump's mass pardons. The move has drawn both praise from defendants' lawyers and criticism from former prosecutors.