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US Senate rejects resolution curbing Trump's Iran war powers

The Senate voted 50 to 49 to reject the resolution, which had passed the House of Representatives in July. The vote was largely along party lines.

US President Donald Trump speaks during the 81st session of the United Nations (UN) General Assembly at UN Headquarters on September 22, 2026 in New York City; illustrative
US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth holds a briefing amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, at the Pentagon in Washington, March 2, 2026.

Hegseth's Pentagon record faces scrutiny as impeachment vote looms - opinion

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US House of Representatives passes act mandating free AM radio in every vehicle

Anthropic logo, a keyboard, and a robotic hand in this illustration taken June 5, 2026.

US government website used AI search tool from China that FBI said copied Anthropic


US House approves Russia sanctions bill allowing Trump tariffs of up to 100% on Kremlin partners

Notably, the Kremlin said that if Trump signed the sanctions into law, it would make it harder to reach a peace deal in Ukraine.

The US Capitol exterior after the US House of Representatives approved legislation to avert a government shutdown before the midterm elections, at the US Capitol in Washington, DC, US, September 1, 2026.

Billionaire Leon Black found in contempt of Congress for refusing to comply with Epstein probe

Black, who co-founded private capital firm Apollo Global Management, ⁠is among several political and business figures who have been called to testify about their ties to the sex offender.

Former CEO of Apollo Global Management Leon Black arrives to testify at a closed-door interview with the House Oversight Committee on Capitol Hill on June 26, 2026 in Washington, DC. The committee is continuing to hold closed-door interviews as part of their investigation into Jeffrey Epstein.

Seven Republicans back Iran war powers resolution, widening GOP split with Trump

The growing Republican defections come as Washington faces rising costs, depleted munitions stocks, and questions over how long the ongoing conflict can continue.

US President Donald Trump speaks to reporters while aboard Air Force One while traveling back from Ireland to Joint Base Andrews, Maryland on September 13, 2026 in flight.

Chris Pappas projected to win New Hampshire Democratic nomination to the US Senate

The Associated Press called the race just an hour after polls closed, at 6pm, when Pappas accrued 61.9% of voter support to Manzur’s 36.1%, with 22% of ballots counted.

New Hampshire Democratic Senate Candidate Chris Pappas waves to supporters after he cast his ballot at a polling location on September 8, 2026 in Manchester, New Hampshire.

Republicans defend US House majority as 50 competitive races loom ahead of 2026 midterms

The outcome of the races could decide whether Democrats gain the three seats needed to reclaim control of the chamber from Republicans.

The US Capitol exterior after the US House of Representatives approved legislation to avert a government shutdown before the midterm elections, at the US Capitol in Washington, DC, US, September 1, 2026.

CAM weekly antisemitism report - Chicago mayor dismisses antisemitism concerns as ‘witchcraft'

Report highlights 99 new incidents of antisemitism monitored worldwide

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson sits for an interview with Reuters at his office located at City Hall, in Chicago, Illinois, U.S. September 29, 2025.

Palestinian journalist sparks controversy after referring to Hakeem Jeffries as 'AIPAC monkey'

"He is a bought-and-paid-for AIPAC monkey," she said of the black lawmaker. "With all due respect - and I don't mean it in a racist way. He is just basically an errand boy, and we're done and tired."

Palestinian journalist and authoress Rula Jebreal attends the presentation of her latest book “Genocide. What s Left Of Us” at Salaborsa Library on May 26, 2025 in Bologna, Italy.

US House passes bill stripping federal funds from universities that boycott Israel

“This legislation has true teeth and completely severs any possible taxpayer support of these concrete campaigns of antisemitism in the form of BDS and academic boycotts of Israel,” Foxx added.  

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators protest outside the Consulate General of Israel to condemn Israel’s interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla, in Los Angeles, California, US, October 2, 2025.

Unlikely alliance: Bannon joins forces with Sanders, AOC over AI, data center restrictions - report

Bannon has aligned himself with Democratic progressives on the issue, setting aside disagreements over issues such as immigration, believing that it is the "defining issue" of the future.

 Steve Bannon (Host - Steve Bannon’s War Room) speaks on stage during Semafor World Economy 2026 on April 16, 2026 in Washington, DC.

Civil rights groups campaign against deepening US-Israel defense cooperation

A defense bill provision passed by the House would expand US-Israel military cooperation by accelerating joint technology development and partnerships between the two countries’ defense sectors.

 The Iron Dome air defense missile systems is seen during operational trials conducted following the conclusion Operation Shield and Arrow on May 14, 2023