House votes to limit Trump's Iran war authority
The House of Representatives passed a war powers resolution on Wednesday directing President Donald Trump to end US military involvement in the Iran conflict. The vote saw some Republicans break with the White House as public opinion polling shows MAGA voters increasingly souring on the war's mounting costs. The resolution now heads to the Senate, where its prospects remain uncertain.
GOP pushes $95 billion budget through House
House Republican leaders successfully advanced a $95 billion party-line budget framework that combines Iran war funding, farm aid, and President Trump's push for strict new voter ID requirements. Speaker Mike Johnson faces a tight timeline with the election approaching and a potential government shutdown looming if the package fails to pass before the fiscal year ends.
US-Saudi nuclear deal sparks proliferation fears
The Trump administration announced a landmark deal with Saudi Arabia that would give the kingdom a civilian nuclear program using American technology, potentially allowing for uranium enrichment on Saudi soil. Critics warn the deal could fuel a nuclear arms race in the Middle East, while Israeli officials have expressed strong opposition to the arrangement.