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US Senate Advances Measure Curbing Trump's Iran War Powers
The ⁠U.S. Senate ​advanced ‌a war ‌powers ⁠resolution on ⁠Tuesday that would ​end the ​Iran war ⁠unless President ⁠Donald ⁠Trump obtains ​Congress' authorization, a ​rare ⁠rebuke ⁠of the Republican leader although ⁠the measure remains several steps from going into ⁠effect.

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Senate passes war powers bill signaling some Republicans are growing frustrated over Iran war
Senate moves to limit Trump’s War powers on Iran as nation faces tragedy and wildfires
Trump says US attack on Iran paused, signals a nuclear deal may be possible
US President Donald Trump said he had paused a planned attack against Iran ⁠after Tehran sent a peace proposal to Washington, and that there was now a "very good chance" of reaching a deal limiting Ir...

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Trump says he called off new Iran attack at request of Gulf states
US Senate advances measure curbing Trump's Iran war powers
Oil price slumps as Trump says he called off Iran attacks
Energy markets have been on a wild ride after Iran effectively closed the key Strait of Hormuz waterway in retaliation for US and Israeli strikes on the country, which started on 28 February.

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Oil Extends Decline as Traders Weigh Trump’s Latest Iran Threats
Dollar steadies from weakness as Trump calls off planned attack on Iran
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Senate president acknowledges divide in supermajority but wants to lead it again

Republicans have had a 32-2 majority in the Senate the past couple of years, but factions have divided the chamber.

Senate GOP expresses frustration, anger, sadness as Trump snubs Cornyn in Texas

President Trump’s decision Tuesday to snub Sen. John Cornyn and endorse state Attorney General Ken Paxton in the Texas Senate Republican primary was met with frustration, anger and even sadness by Senate Republicans.
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

Caldwell will seek Senate president pro tempore for 2027-2029 after Nov. 3 general election

State Sen. Ron Caldwell, R-Wynne, said Thursday he will seek election as the Senate president pro tempore for 2027-2029 during the Senate's organizational session after the Nov. 3 general election, and won't seek the Republican nomination to be Senate ...
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US Senate candidate Vindman and President Trump find rare common ground over gas tax suspension

"I'm fighting to lower costs for Florida families, and that starts with an immediate pause on the federal gas tax to provide immediate relief for Floridians." Vindman said in a statement.

Senate confirms Kevin Warsh as Fed chair as Trump presses for lower rates

The Senate voted to confirm Kevin Warsh as chairman of the Federal Reserve, marking a victory for President Trump.