Congressional efforts to restrict President Donald Trump from taking further military action against Iran without legislative approval have intensified after the U.S. and Israel launched Operation Epic Fury. Lawmakers plan votes this week on war powers resolutions requiring Trump to seek Congressional authorization for continued military engagement, citing the Constitution and the 1973 War Powers Resolution. Democratic leaders like Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries urged … Continue reading Lawmakers stress new urgency around war powers votes after Iran strikes

U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has reversed his earlier decision and will allow the U.S. to use British bases for “defensive” missions targeting Iranian missile capabilities. Starmer said destroying missiles at their storage sites or launchers is the only way to stop the threat amid rising risks to British military, civilian, and commercial interests in the Middle East. The U.S. requested permission for these specific … Continue reading Starmer says he will give US permission to use UK bases for Iran missions

On Day 2 of the U.S.-Israel war on Iran, the Pentagon confirmed the first American casualties, with three U.S. service members killed in Kuwait. President Donald Trump said the operation will continue “until all objectives are achieved” and could last up to four weeks, with more casualties possible. The initial strikes killed Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and about 40 senior Iranian officials, based on intelligence shared … Continue reading Trump says Iran operation could take “four weeks or less”

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) and other Democrats are demanding refunds after the Supreme Court struck down most of President Trump’s tariff policies last week. In a Friday letter to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, they urged U.S. Customs and Border Protection to start refunding over $130 billion in illegal tariffs within 90 days, prioritizing small businesses and those hardest hit. The move follows lawsuits … Continue reading Senate Democrats demand tariff refunds begin ‘immediately’

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney arrived in India Friday on a key visit aimed at diversifying trade amid tensions with the United States. He is set to meet business leaders in Mumbai and hold talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Monday, covering trade, energy, technology, AI, and defense. The visit follows U.S. tariffs on Canadian steel, aluminum, and car parts, prompting … Continue reading Canada’s PM Carney in India to reset ties and bolster trade

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer faced a major setback as the Green Party won a by-election in Gorton and Denton, a seat long held by Labour. Green candidate Hannah Spencer secured 40.7% of the vote, marking the party’s first-ever by-election victory, while Labour fell to third place with 25.4%. The result adds to Starmer’s challenges, following controversies like Peter Mandelson’s ambassadorial appointment and staff departures … Continue reading UK PM Keir Starmer suffers major blow after his party comes third in key vote

White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles’ 2023 attorney has denied claims that he allowed the Biden-era FBI to record a call with his client without her knowledge. The dispute arises amid scrutiny of the FBI’s use of subpoenas and investigative tools in special counsel Jack Smith’s Trump-related probes, which included subpoenas for Wiles’ and former FBI Director Kash Patel’s phone records in 2022 and … Continue reading Susie Wiles’ lawyer denies approving FBI recording, says he’d lose license over ‘stunt’