The Senate adopted a resolution directing the president to remove military forces from hostilities with Iran, a move that signals a lack of congressional support for such actions. This concurrent resolution, which does not require the president’s signature and carries no legal force, passed with the support of some Republicans and all Democrats present. A White House official dismissed the resolution as insignificant, while proponents argue it sets a precedent for congressional involvement in decisions regarding military engagement. This marks the tenth vote on an Iran war powers measure in the Senate this year.
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The Senate has adopted a resolution directing the president to remove U.S. military forces from hostilities with Iran, marking a significant congressional rebuke. This concurrent resolution, which does not require presidential signature and lacks the force of law, passed with bipartisan support, including four Republican senators joining Democrats. While the White House dismissed the vote’s significance, citing the absence of ongoing hostilities, proponents argue the measure serves as a vital congressional statement against unchecked executive war powers. This represents the tenth such vote in the Senate this year on Iran war powers.
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A 79-year-old patient has received early access to Eli Lilly’s experimental obesity drug, retatrutide, via the FDA’s “compassionate use” program. This highly anticipated drug targets multiple hormones for weight loss and is currently in late-stage trials. The request was made by an NIH clinician for a patient with severe obesity and related conditions who had limited success with another GLP-1 and GIP targeting drug and was deemed ineligible for bariatric surgery. The unique circumstances of this sole approval have sparked speculation, with reports suggesting the patient may be President Donald Trump.
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A new book by Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan details President Donald Trump’s private health concerns, which reportedly include chronic venous insufficiency causing swollen ankles and trouble hearing. These issues, coupled with public instances of fatigue and difficulty staying on topic, have led some aides to privately observe signs of aging. The book also highlights Trump’s efforts to conceal these symptoms, such as using makeup for hand bruising and his instruction for his press secretary to address concerns about his ankles.
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President Trump has asserted that vandals, not shoddy craftsmanship, are responsible for the peeling paint and algae problems plaguing the recently renovated Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. He claims a 350-foot slit was cut into the pool liner, and that evidence of this and other damage will be presented in court. While arrests have been made for vandalism related to the pool, neither the contractor nor the National Park Service has corroborated the claim of a massive slit causing the peeling. The contractor acknowledges minor repairs are needed but insists the liner itself is not failing.
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A recent national poll reveals President Donald Trump’s approval rating has fallen to 30 percent, the lowest recorded in the survey’s trend, with 66 percent of Americans disapproving of his job performance. This decline occurs amidst deepening economic pessimism and a growing sentiment that the U.S. is already in a recession, even among Trump’s supporters. Historically, presidents with approval ratings below 40 percent entering midterm cycles have faced significant political challenges, with voter perceptions of the economy playing a central role.
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The American narrative is a vast and intricate tapestry, far too expansive and significant to be exclusively owned by any single demographic. To ensure comprehensive storytelling, it is crucial to support reporting that aims to capture this multifaceted truth. Membership contributions are vital in funding such inclusive and in-depth journalistic endeavors.
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The House Oversight Committee, led by Rep. James Comer, has concluded that President Biden was not involved in the decision-making process for numerous pardons issued at the end of his term. Comer asserts that there is no evidence of meetings or discussions between Biden and his staff regarding these pardons, even when the use of an autopen is considered. This lack of direct presidential participation, according to Comer, provides sufficient grounds to deem these pardons “null and void.”
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During an event honoring quantum technology advancements, President Donald Trump made an unexpected inquiry to Nobel laureate physicist John Martinis, asking if he knew the president’s uncle. Martinis, who had just been acknowledged for research published 40 years prior, expressed confusion before clarifying that he did not know the elder Trump. The president’s repeated, peculiar fascination with his uncle, an MIT professor of electrical engineering, has surfaced in previous public statements, including a bizarre claim about the Unabomber being his uncle’s student.
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President Donald Trump has stated that the United States will take necessary actions if Iran fails to uphold any agreements reached following technical discussions, emphasizing that preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons is a higher priority than potential economic repercussions. He asserted that military options remain on the table and that nuclear weapons would cause a more severe depression than any economic downturn. While Trump suggested a preference for taking control of Iran’s oil resources, discussions regarding Iran’s acceptance of major weapons inspections to ensure “nuclear honesty” are ongoing, though Iran has disputed certain US claims regarding new inspection commitments.
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Trump Aides Admit President Appearing Old For First Time
A new book by Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan details President Donald Trump’s private health concerns, which reportedly include chronic venous insufficiency causing swollen ankles and trouble hearing. These issues, coupled with public instances of fatigue and difficulty staying on topic, have led some aides to privately observe signs of aging. The book also highlights Trump’s efforts to conceal these symptoms, such as using makeup for hand bruising and his instruction for his press secretary to address concerns about his ankles.
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