Severe storms are threatening millions across the central U.S. this week with flash flooding, destructive hail, damaging winds and possible tornadoes. Flood watches remain in effect in several states as forecasters also warn of dangerous heat from Minnesota to Texas.
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Golden Tempo won the Belmont Stakes at Saratoga five weeks after taking the Kentucky Derby, holding off Commandment as Renegade finished third. Trainer Cherie DeVaux became the first woman to win multiple Triple Crown races.
The House voted 215-208 to approve a war powers resolution aimed at forcing President Donald Trump to withdraw U.S. forces from Iran unless Congress authorizes the conflict. Trump denounced the four Republicans who joined Democrats as “GRANDSTANDERS” and called the vote “unpatriotic.”
President Trump is expected to announce $700 million in federal support for coal plants, new projects and a coal export terminal. The plan drew praise from the coal industry and sharp criticism from environmental groups.
The House passed a Democrat-led war powers resolution directing President Trump to remove U.S. forces from hostilities with Iran unless Congress authorizes the conflict. Four Republicans joined Democrats in the 215-208 vote.
The Supreme Court overturns the murder conviction of Terry Pitchford, citing racial discrimination in jury selection during his 2004 Mississippi trial. The 5-4 ruling highlights ongoing concerns about racial bias in the criminal justice system.