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DNC avoids taking a stance on Israel, AIPAC

shift within its base — a challenge that has returned to the fore with Israel’s involvement in the unpopular U.S. operation in Iran. That’s being compounded by tensions over AIPAC after the historically bipartisan

US House rejects war powers resolution that would prevent further action against Iran

military action against Iran, as Democrats united against continued US involvement in the conflict amid peace talks that have yet to make a breakthrough. The resolution introduced by Greg Meeks, the top Democrat

House approves short-term extension of surveillance law in blow to Republicans’ long-term plan – US politics live

military”, especially during the war in Iran – a dramatic shift from his call two years ago to “[KILL FISA](https://reason.com/2026/03/27/trump-backs-section-702-reauthorization-after-once-calling-to-kill-fisa/)” after accusing the FBI of misusing

Fisa surveillance vote sparks fierce debate as Congress splits on warrantless monitoring

Democrats and far-right Republicans is pushing for reform of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (Fisa), but they face strong bipartisan opposition from lawmakers advocating for an 18-month renewal with

Kentucky primaries 2026: Poll times, key races and what to watch

military action against Iran without congressional approval. Trump and his allies have instead backed challenger Ed Gallrein, a former Navy SEAL officer, turning the race into a broader test of Trump’s grip

Senate vote on arms sale shows ‘massive cracks’ in US support for Israel

military bulldozers to Israel. Only seven crossed party lines to join the Republican majority in sinking the bill. “While the measure didn’t pass, the vote makes clear that a majority of Senate Democrats

Block the bombs: Support grows for US bill to restrict arms for Israel

shifts The Congressional Progressive Caucus has also endorsed the bill. On Thursday, its chair, Greg Casar, said the growing support shows that speaking out, marching and contacting legislators can effectuate change. “We need clearly

US House votes to end Trump’s Iran war: Does it matter?

military operations in Iran do not require congressional approval. The War Powers Act, which has been in force since 1973, requires the president to seek lawmakers’ approval before entering armed conflict. Only imminent attacks

House passes war powers resolution directing Trump to end hostilities with Iran

shift GOP support to kill the measure. Ahead of the vote, House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., defended President Trump's decision to attack Iran. [![People gather on paddleboards in shallow water as cargo

Whisky tariffs deal sparks political squabble over who claims credit

Iran war. The prime minister has faced criticism from President Trump for not joining US military action. That included a jibe about Keir Starmer not being Winston Churchill. And while Starmer has refused

Hegseth faces questions about Iran in first congressional appearance since war began

shifting justification for the conflict. Hegseth dismissed the criticism as political and rebuked lawmakers who pushed him for answers. "The biggest challenge, the biggest adversary we face at this point are the reckless, feckless

First Thing: Trump warns ‘clock is ticking’ for Iran to secure peace deal

voting against his signature tax and spending cuts bill, helping to force the justice department to release the Jeffrey Epstein files, and insisting on congressional oversight over the military actions in Venezuela and Iran

‘It’s kind of a tough situation’: US Catholics torn in feud between president and the pope

actions on refugee and immigration policy – unusually forceful by the church’s historic standards.  Mark Takano, a California Democratic representative, shows Donald Trump

GOP races to fund immigration enforcement. And, U.S. indicts former Cuban president

voted yesterday to pass a bill to tackle** the nation's housing affordability crisis. The legislation [aims to encourage homebuilding](https://www.npr.org/2026/05/20/nx-s1-5827166/house-passes-housing-affordability-bill) and to ban corporate landlords from buying more than 350 houses. **Trump

Iraq’s ruling Shia bloc races to choose PM as US, Iran watch

military invasion. Ismail Qaani, the head of the Quds Force, the foreign branch of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), visited Baghdad at the weekend, aiming to break the leadership deadlock, according to sources