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US House approves war powers resolution to rein in Trump's military actions

House lawmakers voted 215-208 on the resolution, with four Republicans joining Democrats, an outcome that saw cheers erupting in the House chamber in what is a clear rebuke of Trump’s war strategy.

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Ceasefire offers Trump exit as Iran war becomes political liability

The ceasefire deal with Iran might come at the right moment for Donald Trump, as it could stop the erosion of domestic support for the President. But Trump is left facing scrutiny over why and for what did the US get into war.

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In upcoming elections, Republicans have a Texas problem — and so do Democrats

With less than nine months until the midterm elections, Donald Trump's party is in trouble. The president's policies and actions are unpopular, Republicans keep losing special elections, and now even have to defend once-solid seats in Congress. One state has become a focal point: Texas.

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Shutdown countdown – what happens when the US government freezes?

Political dysfunction in Washington is threatening to plunge the United States into another government shutdown – with far-reaching consequences for more than two million federal employees across the country.

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CNBC journalist calls Trump ‘insane,’ host wonders if he’s out to ‘manufacture’ a recession

At the “risk” of his job, a veteran CNBC journalist has blasted President Donald Trump’s tariff threats as “absolutely insane” — and popular financial news host Jim Cramer wondered if Trump is deliberately “manufacturing” a recession.

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Sen. Warren To Vote 'No' On HUD Secretary Nominee

Senator Warren opposes Eric Scott Turner's HUD Secretary nomination due to lack of FBI background check, sparking debate in Senate Committee.

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‘Law of the land:’ Biden signals Equal Rights Amendment should be ratified

The outgoing US president called on others to ‘affirm’ the amendment, which bars discrimination on the basis of sex.

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US Congress debates last-minute spending bill to avert government shutdown

Nonessential government functions are expected to shutter on Saturday unless a government spending bill can be passed.

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Sandra Day O'Connor, first woman on the Supreme Court, dies

Sandra Day O'Connor was called "the most powerful woman in America" during her quarter of a century as a Supreme Court justice.

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The US’s budget deal is a victory for Mike Johnson. But for how long?

Far-right members of the Republican caucus have opposed the bipartisan budget bill, which averted a government shutdown.

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Minnesota Rep. Tom Emmer has dropped out of House speaker race

Rep. Tom Emmer, R-Minn., who earlier Tuesday was chosen by House Republicans to be the third speaker nominee in as many weeks, has dropped out.

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How the far right could remove McCarthy and why his fate could be in Democrats' hands

At least one House Republican, Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz, is publicly threatening to offer a resolution to try to remove the speaker. Here's how that procedural motion would work.

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US Senate moves forward with military nominations despite abortion protest

General CQ Brown has been confirmed as chairman of the Joints Chiefs of Staff, despite a months-long Senate blockade.

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In the tale of 5 presidential impeachments, how will the latest one stack up?

House Republicans have launched an impeachment inquiry into President Biden. But this case is different — both in substance and in process — than those of former presidents Nixon, Clinton and Trump.

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Age ain't nothing but a number but for aging lawmakers, it's raising questions

Elected officials are (almost) the oldest they have ever been in Washington which is causing discussions over what it means to be fit for office.

The Guardian - UK

First Thing: Nikki Haley suggests Mitch McConnell should step aside amid health concerns

Presidential hopeful makes comment after Senate Republican leader, 81, froze and was unable to speak this week. Plus, search for answers as Antarctic sea ice at historic lows

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Deal to raise debt ceiling passes US Senate, heads to Biden

The vote comes as the US hurtles towards a June 5 deadline to raise the government borrowing limit or face default.

The Guardian - US

The lady’s not for learning: Liz Truss tells US group she was right all along

Britain’s shortest-serving prime minister tries to channel Margaret Thatcher to buff her image – 3,500 miles from her legacy of political chaos and near economic disaster

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Republicans say they won't cut Social Security. So why does it keep coming up?

Republicans committed publicly at the State of the Union not to cut Social Security or Medicare. But it remains the party's third rail amid talks over the debt ceiling.

The Guardian - US

US House votes to remove bust of judge who wrote Dred Scott decision defending slavery

Supreme court justice Roger Taney wrote 1857 decision justifying slavery, widely regarded as one of worst rulings in history

The Guardian - US

On the chopping block? Ron Johnson denies threatening social security

Spokesman for Wisconsin senator targeted by Democrats in midterms says he is not trying to end spending on key programs

Al Jazeera

Senate bid to ensure US abortion rights nationwide fails

Republicans block legislation proposed by Democrats that seeks to ensure access to abortion in all 50 states.

Al Jazeera

The US Senate’s path to a Supreme Court hostile to Roe v Wade

How Mitch McConnell and Senate Republicans gamed the system to give Trump three Supreme Court picks.

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Republicans block voting rights protections from advancing – as it happened

Chamber expected to reject Democrats’ voting rights bill – follow the latest

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