Senate G.O.P. Again Blocks Bid to Stop Iran War Until Trump Wins Authorization

For the second time since the war began, Senate Democrats tried and failed to win passage of a resolution that would have halted the offensive until President Trump went to Congress for approval.

By Robert Jimison

Opinion | Why the SAVE America Act . . . Won’t - WSJ

Opinion | Why the SAVE America Act . . . Won’t  WSJ

Senate votes down measure aiming to limit Trump’s war powers by 53-47 vote

Republicans block resolution to take up the measure, which Democrats vow to bring up ‘again and again and again’ Sign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inbox Senate Republicans on Wednesday blocked a measure that aimed to reign in Donald Trump’s power to wage war against Iran without congressional authorization. The 53-47 vote against taking up the measure fell almost completely along party lines, with no movement from earlier this month when Republicans blo...

By Lauren Gambino

GOP blocks Booker-led push to curb Trump's military authority in Iran

Senate Democrats plan multiple war powers resolutions to challenge President Donald Trump's Iran military operations in a bid to force public testimony from top administration officials.

Top US spy accused of omitting Iran intel that contradicts Trump

Top US spy was accused of altering testimony on Iran, omitting details that contradict Trump’s threat claims.

Trump has delayed the Beijing summit. China wonders if he'll ever come to the negotiating table

The question echoing through Beijing’s diplomatic and political circles is whether U.S. President Donald Trump will show up for a summit in Beijing that was originally supposed to take place this month. Distracted by a self-launched war in Iran and facing mounting domestic pressure, Trump has pushed the China file to the side to focus on war strategy.

'Not a one-person regime': Why Iran's Islamic Republic is so hard to topple

Since the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on February 28, US and Israeli strikes have decimated the regime's top ranks, from the commander of the Revolutionary Guards, to the country's security and intelligence chiefs. But even as the heads of the Iranian leadership roll, regime change remains unlikely anytime soon. FRANCE 24 spoke to Middle East expert Filippo Dionigi to understand why.

By Louise NORDSTROM

'I'm not political': Tim Cook responds to backlash against his relationship with the Trump administration

Tim Cook says he isn't political. Fabrice COFFRINI / AFP via Getty Images Tim Cook said he's politically neutral and focuses on policy when interacting with President Donald Trump. The Apple CEO also discussed the company's $600 billion investment in US manufacturing in a recent GMA interview. Trump has promised tariff relief for companies like Apple that are building in the US. Tim Cook is bucking any labels you might assign to his political beliefs, despite what his critics think. The App...

Tim Cook on backlash against his relationship with the US government; says: I focus on policy

Apple CEO Tim Cook clarified his engagement with the US government, stating it centers on policy, not politics, in response to criticism. He highlighted Apple's commitment to US manufacturing, with glass components for iPhones now sourced from Kentucky. This focus has led to some tariff exemptions, though Apple still faced significant tariff bills.

By TOI TECH DESK

Joe Kent Resigns on Anti-Israel Principle

A counterterror official says the Jewish lobby dragged Trump into war.

'Iran Wasn't Restarting Nuclear Program': US Intel Chief Contradicts Trump

US intelligence concluded Wednesday that Iran was not rebuilding nuclear enrichment capacities destroyed last year by the United States and Israel, contradicting a key justification by President Donald Trump for his ongoing war.

Top counterterror official Joe Kent quits, but poll shows Trump base still backs war - analysis

Not all opposition to war is created equal. There is a difference between an argument about costs and risks, and a narrative that attributes policy to a hidden.

Joe Kent, who quit as Trump's counter-terror chief, is a conspiracy theorist with far-right pals

In a resignation letter, Kent accused senior figures in the US government of acting in concert with Israeli officials to spread “misinformation”.

US adds Tunisia, 11 others to list requiring big visa deposits

The latest additions will bring the Trump administration's "visa bond program" to 50 nations when it takes effect on April 2, the State Department said. The post US adds Tunisia, 11 others to list requiring big visa deposits appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Henry Oduah

The politics of martyrdom and the failure of 'decapitation' - Tehran Times

The politics of martyrdom and the failure of 'decapitation'  Tehran Times