"Tensions in the Middle East Escalate as US House Passes War Powers Resolution. For the second time in a matter of months, the US House of Representatives has voted to direct President Donald Trump to withdraw American troops from the conflict with Iran. The resolution, proposed by Democrat Pramila Jayapal, passed by a narrow margin of 214-208, with four Republicans joining all Democrats in attendance to support the measure. The move comes as renewed fighting in the region has driven oil prices to their highest levels in weeks, sparking concerns about the escalating crisis. While the resolution is largely symbolic, given the Trump administration's claims that it would be unconstitutional, it reflects growing bipartisan opposition to the US military's involvement in the conflict."
Resolution, which comes after similar one in June, is largely symbolic, as Trump administration says it’s unconstitutionalUS politics live – latest updatesThe US House of Representatives on Thursday for the second time passed a war powers resolution directing Donald Trump to withdraw the US military from the conflict with Iran, amid renewed fighting in the Middle East that has driven oil prices to their highest levels in weeks.The resolution proposed by Democrat Pramila Jayapal passed by a 214-208 vote, with four Republicans joining all Democrats in attendance to vote in favor. Continue reading...
