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US Senate Blocks Bid to Curb Trump's Iran War Powers Amid Tensions

US Senate Republicans blocked a legislative effort to restrict President Trump's authority to wage war against Iran, even as the administration continued to issue new threats and financial measures against the country. This occurred amidst ongoing US-Iran tensions and discussions about potential diplomatic progress.

15 Apr, 14:17 — 15 Apr, 22:28
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ReutersVery High3h ago

Trump threatens to fire Powell if he doesn't quit Fed board; ongoing probe clouds Warsh confirmation - Reuters

Trump threatens to fire Powell if he doesn't quit Fed board; ongoing probe clouds Warsh confirmation  Reuters

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APVery High4h ago

Trump’s budget director defends White House plan for massive boost in military spending - AP News

Trump’s budget director defends White House plan for massive boost in military spending  AP News

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BBCHigh1h ago

From friendship to friction: Inside the growing tensions between Trump and Starmer

BBC’s Sarah Smith examines how the Iran war has led to discrepancies between the US president and UK prime minister.

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NYTMostly Factual1h ago

Trump’s Portrayal of the War in Iran Collides With Reality

President Trump is confronting a crisis that is not bending to his narrative of a “pretty reasonable” new regime in Iran and all-but-assured victory for the United States.

By Anton Troianovski

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bloombergHigh3h ago

S&P 500 on Pace for Record Close as Ceasefire Rally Continues - Bloomberg.com

S&P 500 on Pace for Record Close as Ceasefire Rally Continues  Bloomberg.com

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economistHigh2h ago

How to end the war in Iran

America and Iran must resume their efforts to strike a deal, even though it is sure to be an imperfect one

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wapoMostly Factual5h ago

House opposes Trump on immigration with move to help Haitians

The vote to advance a bill extending protections for Haitians marks the first time Republican lawmakers have voted this term to oppose Trump’s immigration policy.

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The GuardianMostly Factual6h ago

Trump’s largest crypto venture investor accuses company of freezing account and secret blacklisting

Justin Sun said World Liberty Financial built a ‘backdoor blacklisting function’ that froze his account. ‘We have the truth. See you in court,’ the company responded Sign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inbox The largest investor in Donald Trump’s crypto venture has claimed that the firm “secretly” implemented a tool to unilaterally freeze his holdings of its cryptocurrency. He claimed the company could do the same to any other user. In posts on social med...

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Fox NewsMixed1h ago

ODNI sends criminal referrals to DOJ for ex-IG, whistleblower tied to Trump impeachment

Fox News Digital learned the Office of the Director of National Intelligence sent criminal referrals for the whistleblower whose allegations led to the 2019 impeachment of President Donald Trump.

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Al JazeeraMostly Factual3h ago

US Senate rejects another war powers resolution to limit Trump on Iran

Fourth Senate War Powers vote - first since Trump threatened to destroy Iranian civilisation - fails to gain traction.

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CNNMostly Factual6h ago

5 takeaways from recent Iran polls that look increasingly grim for Trump - CNN

5 takeaways from recent Iran polls that look increasingly grim for Trump  CNN

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cbcHigh2h ago

Trump administration signals optimism about ending Iran war — even as it levels new threats

The Trump administration expressed optimism on Wednesday about reaching a deal to end the war with Iran, while also warning of increasing economic pressure against Tehran if it remains defiant.

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cnbcMostly Factual4h ago

Regulators are reportedly zeroing in on suspicious trades ahead of market-moving Trump post

The information sought includes so-called Tag 50 identifiers, which can be used to determine who was behind the trades.

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DWHigh4h ago

Iran war: White House mulling fresh talks with Tehran

The Trump administration is considering plans for a second round of in-person talks between the US and Iran in Pakistan, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said. DW has the latest.

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The IndependentMostly Factual4h ago

If President Trump can no longer be trusted on trade, Britain should look elsewhere for reliable partners

Editorial: By threatening to rip up last year’s UK trade deal, the US president has shown once again that Britain must move closer to its European neighbours

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YahooMostly Factual4h ago

LIV Golf Rumors Appear To Be Bad News For President Trump

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Times of IndiaMostly Factual2h ago

White House denies US sought truce extension, says new talks may happen in Pakistan

The White House denied formally requesting a ceasefire extension with Iran, despite ongoing diplomatic engagements. While cautiously optimistic about a deal, the US has made its "red lines" clear. Meanwhile, Pakistan's army chief visited Tehran with a potential new framework for talks, following previous negotiations that stalled over key issues like Iran's nuclear program.

By TOI WORLD DESK

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hindustan-timesMostly Factual2h ago

Israel cabinet weighs Lebanon ceasefire as US pressure mounts in Hezbollah war

US President Donald Trump earlier said the war with Iran could end soon, telling the world to watch out for an "amazing two days".

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jerusalem-postMostly Factual1h ago

US Senate Republicans block latest bid to rein in Trump Iran war powers

The Senate voted 52-47 not to advance the war powers resolution, underscoring his party's continuing support for the Republican president's war policy more than six weeks after the war began.

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sbs-newsMostly Factual2h ago

Trump says war 'very close to being over' as US flags fresh talks with Iran

US President Donald Trump said negotiations with Iran could resume in the coming days and the conflict was close to being over.

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cyprus-mail4h ago

White House denies U.S. requested ceasefire, says new talks may happen in Pakistan

Reports that the White House has requested a ceasefire in the Iran war are wrong, press secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters on Wednesday but added that discussions about a second round of talks with the Iranians were ongoing and productive. Speaking at a White House press briefing, Leavitt said any fresh talks would likely be […]

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irish-independent9h ago

US optimistic of peace deal with Iran as Trump warns buyers of Iranian oil could be hit with sanctions

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channel-news-asiaMostly Factual4h ago

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The WeekMostly Factual5h ago

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news24-saMostly Factual7h ago

Trump says Iran war 'close to over'; army chief of mediator Pakistan arrives in Tehran - News24

Trump says Iran war 'close to over'; army chief of mediator Pakistan arrives in Tehran  News24

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Premium TimesMostly Factual2h ago

Trump threatens to scrap UK trade deal over Starmer’s refusal to join Iran war

Responding to this, Keir Starmer, who earlier denied Mr Trump’s requests to assist the US Navy in a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, said he would not be yielding to Mr Trump’s threat. The post Trump threatens to scrap UK trade deal over Starmer’s refusal to join Iran war appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

By Beloved John

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Daily SabahMixed2h ago

US Senate again blocks bid to halt Trump’s war on Iran

Republicans in the U.S. Senate on Wednesday prevented passage of a Democratic-led measure seeking to limit President Donald Trump’s authority to continue military action against Ir...

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global-timesLow7h ago

US reportedly hints Iran conflict ‘close to over’; remark reflects US Hormuz blockade unsustainable and mounting domestic pressure: Chinese expert - Global Times

US reportedly hints Iran conflict ‘close to over’; remark reflects US Hormuz blockade unsustainable and mounting domestic pressure: Chinese expert  Global Times

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screen-rantMixed2h ago

The Boys Predicted Donald Trump's AI Jesus Image Before It Happened

The Boys' satirical nature has often mimicked what's going on in the real world, and somehow, it even predicted Donald Trump's latest AI controversy.

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daily-star-lebanonMixed7h ago

Trump: Iran war ‘very close to being over’ - The Daily Star Lebanon

Trump: Iran war ‘very close to being over’  The Daily Star Lebanon

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vanguard-ngMixed3h ago

Dangote, Trump, Xi Jinping, others named in TIME 100 influential people

Africa’s leading industrialist, Aliko Dangote, has been named in the 2026 TIME100 list of the world’s most influential people. The post Dangote, Trump, Xi Jinping, others named in TIME 100 influential people appeared first on Vanguard News.

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kuwait-timesMixed7h ago

Trump says will fire Powell if he stays beyond mandate - Kuwait Times

Trump says will fire Powell if he stays beyond mandate  Kuwait Times

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press-tvLow6h ago

Trump: Loser of the Iran war - PressTV

Trump: Loser of the Iran war  PressTV

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irish-independent15 Apr, 14:17First to report

US optimistic of peace deal with Iran as Trump warns buyers of Iranian oil could be hit with sanctions

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news24-sa15 Apr, 15:45

Trump says Iran war 'close to over'; army chief of mediator Pakistan arrives in Tehran - News24

de-volkskrant15 Apr, 15:46

Ex-raadslid levert lintje in om koninklijk bezoek aan Trump: ‘Je mag best dineren, maar nu even niet’

berlingske15 Apr, 15:52

Trump: Krigen kan snart være slut. Forhandlinger med Iran de kommende dage

global-times15 Apr, 15:55

US reportedly hints Iran conflict ‘close to over’; remark reflects US Hormuz blockade unsustainable and mounting domestic pressure: Chinese expert - Global Times

dh-les-sports15 Apr, 16:13

"Mentalement à bout" : comment Trump, un "homme de coups" habitué aux victoires rapides, s’est perdu dans ses contradictions sur l’Iran

kuwait-times15 Apr, 16:27

Trump says will fire Powell if he stays beyond mandate - Kuwait Times

daily-star-lebanon15 Apr, 16:27

Trump: Iran war ‘very close to being over’ - The Daily Star Lebanon

The Guardian15 Apr, 16:53

Trump’s largest crypto venture investor accuses company of freezing account and secret blacklisting

CNN15 Apr, 17:07

5 takeaways from recent Iran polls that look increasingly grim for Trump - CNN

delo15 Apr, 17:22

Trump računa na Xijev »velik objem« in cenejšo nafto za ves svet

press-tv15 Apr, 17:38

Trump: Loser of the Iran war - PressTV

reporter-al15 Apr, 17:47

Lufta me Iranin kërkon një qasje të unifikuar nga shtetet e Gjirit

politiken15 Apr, 17:59

Samme dag som Trump truede med at udslette Iran, kom en techkæmpe med en advarsel, der kan være endnu mere alvorlig

The Week15 Apr, 18:03

The main issues Democratic candidates will focus on in 2028

le-figaro15 Apr, 18:11

États-Unis : l’ICE a expulsé 442.000 personnes en un an, soit à peine la moitié de ce qu’avait promis Trump

wapo15 Apr, 18:15

House opposes Trump on immigration with move to help Haitians

wsj15 Apr, 18:18

Opinion | Trump Gave the GOP a New, Populist Soul - WSJ

channel-news-asia15 Apr, 18:45

Trump-backed World Liberty Financial's early investors won’t be able to fully cash out until after Trump’s term

The Independent15 Apr, 18:47

If President Trump can no longer be trusted on trade, Britain should look elsewhere for reliable partners

cnbc15 Apr, 18:47

Regulators are reportedly zeroing in on suspicious trades ahead of market-moving Trump post

DW15 Apr, 18:53

Iran war: White House mulling fresh talks with Tehran

Yahoo15 Apr, 19:02

LIV Golf Rumors Appear To Be Bad News For President Trump

seeking-alpha15 Apr, 19:18

White House budget director won't estimate cost of Iran war

AP15 Apr, 19:18

Trump’s budget director defends White House plan for massive boost in military spending - AP News

cyprus-mail15 Apr, 19:22

White House denies U.S. requested ceasefire, says new talks may happen in Pakistan

straits-times15 Apr, 19:40

US Senate Republicans block latest bid to rein in Trump’s Iran war powers - The Straits Times

Reuters15 Apr, 19:45

Trump threatens to fire Powell if he doesn't quit Fed board; ongoing probe clouds Warsh confirmation - Reuters

der-standard15 Apr, 19:49

Trump droht Powell mit Entlassung aus Fed-Direktorium

Al Jazeera15 Apr, 19:53

US Senate rejects another war powers resolution to limit Trump on Iran

mkd-mk15 Apr, 19:55

Трамп: Може да го викате Ормуски теснец или Ормус, но не Трампов теснец (ВИДЕО)

dnevnik-bg15 Apr, 19:58

Тръмп ще строи Триумфална арка

svenska-dagbladet15 Apr, 20:00

Meloni får oväntat stöd efter bråket med Trump

la-vanguardia15 Apr, 20:01

La Casa Blanca reconoce contactos para una nueva ronda de conversaciones con Irán

bloomberg15 Apr, 20:06

S&P 500 on Pace for Record Close as Ceasefire Rally Continues - Bloomberg.com

n1-serbia15 Apr, 20:14

Američki Senat opet odbio da oduzme Trampu ratna ovlašćenja

la-repubblica15 Apr, 20:18

Trump attacca ancora Meloni: “Non c’è più lo stesso rapporto”

hotnews15 Apr, 20:29

Detaliul despre războiul cu Iran pe care Casa Albă nu-l poate „estima”

vanguard-ng15 Apr, 20:40

Dangote, Trump, Xi Jinping, others named in TIME 100 influential people

danas15 Apr, 20:43

Američki Senat opet odbio da oduzme Trampu ratna ovlašćenja

economist15 Apr, 20:48

How to end the war in Iran

screen-rant15 Apr, 21:00

The Boys Predicted Donald Trump's AI Jesus Image Before It Happened

nos15 Apr, 21:02

Koningspaar over bezoek Witte Huis: 'Aangegeven waar de knelpunten zitten'

iefimerida15 Apr, 21:04

Ο Τραμπ θα επικροτούσε ενδεχόμενη κατάπαυση του πυρός στον Λίβανο, λέει αξιωματούχος

sbs-news15 Apr, 21:04

Trump says war 'very close to being over' as US flags fresh talks with Iran

Daily Sabah15 Apr, 21:05

US Senate again blocks bid to halt Trump’s war on Iran

naftemporiki15 Apr, 21:10

«Και δεν έμεινε κανένας»: Πώς ο Ντόναλντ Τραμπ ξεμένει σιγά-σιγά από συμμάχους

index-hr15 Apr, 21:14

Trump odobrio nove dozvole za naftovode između SAD-a i Kanade

newsbeast15 Apr, 21:22

Ο Τραμπ θα στήριζε κατάπαυση του πυρός στον Λίβανο, δεν συνδέεται με τις συνομιλίες με το Ιράν, λέει Αμερικανός αξιωματούχος

Times of India15 Apr, 21:23

White House denies US sought truce extension, says new talks may happen in Pakistan

hindustan-times15 Apr, 21:27

Israel cabinet weighs Lebanon ceasefire as US pressure mounts in Hezbollah war

Premium Times15 Apr, 21:28

Trump threatens to scrap UK trade deal over Starmer’s refusal to join Iran war

NHK World15 Apr, 21:36

ナスダックとS&P500が最高値更新 米イラン協議前進に期待

cbc15 Apr, 21:44

Trump administration signals optimism about ending Iran war — even as it levels new threats

Fox News15 Apr, 21:47

ODNI sends criminal referrals to DOJ for ex-IG, whistleblower tied to Trump impeachment

klix-ba15 Apr, 21:53

SAD pripremaju novi teren za Iran: Potezi će biti "finansijski ekvivalent" bombardovanja

BBC15 Apr, 21:59

From friendship to friction: Inside the growing tensions between Trump and Starmer

observador15 Apr, 22:21

Senado chumbou travão aos ataques de Trump ao Irão

NYT15 Apr, 22:26

Trump’s Portrayal of the War in Iran Collides With Reality

jerusalem-post15 Apr, 22:28Latest update

US Senate Republicans block latest bid to rein in Trump Iran war powers