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Senator Tim Kaine has denounced the Trump administration's strikes on Iran as an "illegal war," sparking a heated debate over war powers and the role of Congress in authorizing military action.
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Recent military action and congressional testimony raise concerns about diplomatic effectiveness and impartiality
Operation targets ballistic missile facilities, Senator Graham hints at new Saudi-Israeli ties
President Trump has agreed to speak with Iran's interim leadership after US and Israeli strikes killed Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, as the region's future hangs in the balance.
Senator Mark Kelly says he's unlikely to vote for a War Powers Resolution after strikes on Iran, pending a review of the White House's strategy.
Iran establishes new leadership after Supreme Leader's killing, while a new report sheds light on the vast disparity in US residents' net worth across states.
Military strikes, casualties, and rising tensions between Washington and Tehran
Tensions rise as Trump threatens 'force never seen before' and Israel launches new strikes
Mass shooting in Austin, US-Iran tensions rise, and Trump probes take shape
As the Texas Senate primary heats up, Democrats are grappling with internal conflicts over race and gender, while Trump's comments on racial progress and military action in Iran threaten to alienate supporters.
International leaders call for calm, Democrats push for war powers vote
The US has launched a bombing campaign in Iran, which President Trump says could last a week or longer, after weeks of lobbying from Saudi Arabia and Israel.
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran's supreme leader for 36 years, was killed in joint US-Israeli strikes on Saturday, sparking a mix of praise and condemnation from world leaders and lawmakers.
Emboldened by recent wins, the party sets sights on midterm elections
Trump's grip on Congress wavers as lawmakers defy White House
Censure threats, cartel violence, and Epstein fallout roil the nation's capital
Labor Secretary's Husband Banned, Iran Tensions Rise, and Questions Over Trump's Control
The US men's hockey team wins its first Olympic gold since 1980, while JPMorgan closes Trump's accounts and Amazon surpasses Walmart in sales.
A House Democrat advocates for diplomacy with Iran, an 89-year-old volunteer shines at the Olympics, and US trade officials note a shift in GOP lawmakers' views on tariffs.
President Trump's week was marked by controversy and intrigue, with announcements on UFOs and alien life, a lawsuit over a planned monument, and a campaign ad featuring profanity aimed at him.
A tumultuous week for the Trump administration saw Prince Andrew's arrest, renewed Iran nuclear talks, and a war on truth, as the president faces criticism for promoting fake history and science.
A series of high-profile controversies and scandals have dominated the headlines in recent days, with figures from the worlds of sports, politics, and healthcare finding themselves at the center of attention.
A series of recent events has sparked debate about whether powerful men are finally being held accountable for their actions, from the arrest of Prince Andrew to a shooting at Mar-a-Lago.
The Trump administration is grappling with a surge in anti-ICE student protests, a court ruling on tariff refunds, and escalating tensions with Iran, as the president seeks to maintain leverage in trade negotiations and