The House approved new Ukraine aid and Russia sanctions after Democrats and a small group of Republicans used a discharge petition to bypass GOP leaders. The measure now faces an uncertain path in the Senate and would need President Donald Trump’s signature to become law.
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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.”
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.
House Republicans delay a vote on a war powers resolution that would restrict President Trump's military actions in Iran, with lawmakers expected to revisit the issue after Memorial Day recess amid ongoing debate over war authority.
President Trump declares hostilities with Iran have ended as the 60-day War Powers Resolution deadline passes. Legal experts and some lawmakers dispute the claim, citing ongoing military actions including a naval blockade.
President Trump faces a Friday deadline under the War Powers Resolution limiting U.S. military action in Iran without congressional approval. The administration argues the conflict is paused under a ceasefire, while lawmakers debate the legality of continued hostilities.
A 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon begins amid ongoing conflict with Hezbollah and regional tensions involving Iran. The truce aims to pave the way for peace talks, though challenges remain as violations and military deployments continue.