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US Senate rejects bill to limit Trump’s war powers

US Senate rejects bill to limit Trump’s war powers

Democrats introduced bill, which aimed to limit US President Trump's attacks on Iran, rejected by 53-47 vote

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Trump says Israel will not carry out any other strikes on South Pars field unless Iran retaliates
19.03.2026

Trump says Israel will not carry out any other strikes on South Pars field unless Iran retaliates

US president warns he will 'massively blow up' entire field if Qatar's gas facility is hit again

Trump opposes further strikes on Iranian energy sites after Israel's South Pars attack: Report
19.03.2026

Trump opposes further strikes on Iranian energy sites after Israel's South Pars attack: Report

Washington remains open to future strikes depending on Iran's actions in the Strait of Hormuz, officials tell The Wall Street Journal

Fed Chair Powell declares he has no intention of leaving board till investigation is over
18.03.2026

Fed Chair Powell declares he has no intention of leaving board till investigation is over

Powell also says he will stay on as Fed chair pro tem if designated successor Kevin Warsh isn't confirmed by time his term as chair ends

US agencies to investigate nonprofit groups for suspected links to domestic terrorism: Report
18.03.2026

US agencies to investigate nonprofit groups for suspected links to domestic terrorism: Report

FBI, IRS to spearhead investigations to ensure nonprofits have no ties to groups promoting political violence

Iran’s president condemns US-Israeli attacks on energy infrastructure, warns of ‘uncontrollable consequences’
18.03.2026

Iran’s president condemns US-Israeli attacks on energy infrastructure, warns of ‘uncontrollable consequences’

Warning follows US-Israeli strike on gas storage tanks at Iran’s South Pars field in southern city of Asaluyeh