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Senate Republicans reject effort to halt Iran war, but some eye future war powers votes

By MARY CLARE JALONICK
Updated 3:41 PM CDT, April 15, 2026

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Republican-led Senate on Wednesday rejected the latest Democratic attempt to halt President Donald Trump’s war in Iran, turning aside a resolution that would require the U.S. to withdraw forces from the conflict until Congress authorizes further action.

The 47-52 vote was the fourth time this year that the Senate has voted to cede its war powers to the president in a conflict that Democrats say is illegal and unjustified. Republicans say they will keep faith in Trump’s wartime leadership, for now, citing Iran’s nuclear capabilities, the potential for ongoing talks and the high stakes of withdrawal.

Still, GOP lawmakers are anxious for the conflict to end, and some are eyeing future votes that could become an important test for the president if the war drags on. And the outcome of a war powers vote in the House, expected this week, is uncertain.

Under the War Powers Act of 1973, Congress must declare war or authorize use of force within 60 days of its start — a deadline that will arrive at the end of this month. The law provides for a potential 30-day extension of that deadline, but lawmakers have made clear that they want the administration to soon lay out a plan for the end of the conflict. ...

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Trump admin announces expansion of visa restriction policy in Western Hemisphere

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The Trump administration on Thursday announced a "significant expansion" of its visa restriction policy in ⁠the Western Hemisphere, targeting people working on behalf of U.S. adversaries.

In its announcement, the State Department said the expanded policy allows it to restrict U.S. visas for people intentionally acting on behalf of adversarial countries to "undermine America's interests."

"President Trump’s National Security Strategy makes clear: this Administration will deny adversarial powers the ability to own or control vital assets or threaten...
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Singer D4vd arrested in connection with death of missing teen girl

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The remains of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez were found in the singer's car last year.
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Ex-Virginia deputy governor kills wife and himself in murder-suicide, police say

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Investigators say Justin Fairfax shot his wife, Cerina, multiple times before turning the gun on himself.
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Russia launches deadliest aerial attack in months, killing 18 in Ukraine

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A Ukrainian drone attack killed two people in Russia, Moscow says, after an Orthodox Easter truce.
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South Korea's runaway wolf finally captured after nine-day search

  • News source: BBC News - World
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The search has been marked by twists and turns, gripping South Korea and even inspiring a meme coin.
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04/16: CBS Evening News

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Trump attempts to shift focus off of the war; Israel and Lebanon reach a ceasefire agreement.
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4/16: The Takeout with Major Garrett

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Ceasefire begins between Israel and Lebanon; U.S. blockade of Iranian ports continues for a fourth day.
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Franklin Graham defends Trump in letter shared on Truth Social after AI ‘Jesus’ image backlash

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Rev. Franklin Graham is defending President Donald Trump in a statement shared Thursday on Truth Social after backlash over an image critics said depicted him as Jesus Christ.

The statement was released Thursday by Graham and shared by the president as a signed letter.

"I do not believe President Trump would knowingly depict himself as Jesus Christ — that would certainly be inappropriate," Graham wrote.

He added that Trump believed the image showed "a doctor helping someone," and said the president "immediately removed the post" after concerns...
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Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons submits resignation letter to DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin

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Acting Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Director Todd Lyons submitted his resignation letter to Homeland Secretary Markwayne Mullin Thursday, writing that he will stay on through May 31 in order to assist the transition process, Fox News can confirm, according to familiar sources.

According to the same source, Lyons said in his letter he wants to spend more time with his family, including his sons, who are "reaching a pivotal point in their lives," and that it's been a privilege to serve under President Donald Trump.

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Bernie Sanders, AOC-backed Democrat wins key House race; GOP fails to expand fragile majority

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Republicans fell short in their bid to flip a vacant U.S. House seat in a blue-leaning district in northern New Jersey.

Democrat Analilia Mejia, who was backed by progressive champions Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of neighboring New York, defeated GOP candidate Joe Hathaway in Thursday's special election in New Jersey's 11th Congressional District, the Associated Press reports.

With her victory, Mejia will fill the final eight months of the term of Gov. Mikie Sherrill, the Democratic representative who stepped...
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Rep. Luna accuses Sen. Gallego of misconduct, which he denies

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Republican Rep. Anna Paulina Luna of Florida accused Democratic Sen. Ruben Gallego of misconduct on Thursday, which Gallego denied.

Luna told CBS News' "The Takeout with Major Garrett" that the Arizona Democrat was the previously unnamed senator whom she said was facing "very disturbing" allegations in a cryptic social media post earlier this week.

A Gallego spokesperson told CBS News on Thursday: "These are right wing conspiracy theories being parroted by a fringe far right member of Congress. Senator Gallego has not received notification or been...
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Tennessee governor signs nuclear family month resolution as critics push back on exclusions

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Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee has signed a resolution declaring June as "Nuclear Family Month," as an alternative to the usual LGBTQ+ Pride Month.

Lee, a Republican, signed House Joint Resolution 182 on April 9 after it passed the House in April 2025 and the Senate last month.

The legislation highlights the importance of celebrating the traditional family unit, described as "consisting of one husband, one wife, and any biological, adopted, or fostered children."

"The nuclear family is under attack in our beloved State and nation, and it is our...
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ICE head Todd Lyons planning to leave agency this spring

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Todd Lyons, the acting head of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, is planning to leave the federal government later this spring, after leading the agency at the forefront of President Trump's deportation crackdown for over a year, two U.S. officials familiar with his plan told CBS News.

Lyons, a two-decade ICE veteran, told colleagues that he's planning to depart the agency in June to spend more time with family, including his sons, in Massachusetts, the officials said, requesting anonymity to discuss a move that has not been publicly...
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Trump nominates Dr. Erica Schwartz for new CDC director

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President Trump nominated a new director for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday. Dr. Erica Schwartz is a former deputy surgeon general and retired Coast Guard rear admiral.
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Israel-Lebanon ceasefire could impact U.S. deal with Iran

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Israel has been fighting the Iranian regime and its proxy Hezbollah in Lebanon across the border. That local ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon could affect U.S. efforts to come to a broader regional agreement with Iran. Charlie D'Agata reports.
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Trump tries to change conversation from war to the economy

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President Trump went to Las Vegas on Thursday to try to change the subject from war to the economy, downplaying rising gas prices. Caitlin Huey-Burns reports.
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US intelligence detects signs China is weighing giving Iran advance radar systems

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Washington — Days after the U.S.-Israel led war with Iran kicked off last month, American intelligence agencies detected signs that the war risked widening beyond the immediate battlefield as Russia and China sought to support Iran to blunt U.S.-Israeli military operations.

Analysts at the Defense Intelligence Agency, the Pentagon's arm for military intelligence, assessed that China was weighing whether to provide Tehran with advanced radar systems, according to multiple U.S. officials familiar with the matter. The deliberations came amid separate...
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RFK Jr. defends proposed 12% health budget cut, measles response in House testimony

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Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Thursday faced federal lawmakers for the first time since September as he sought to defend a more than 12% proposed cut to his department's budget and dodge arrows from angry Democrats along the way.

In his testimony before the House Ways and Means Committee, kicking off an expected sprint of seven budget hearings he'll attend across congressional committees and subcommittees over the next week, Kennedy emphasized the administration's work to reform dietary guidelines and crack down on waste, fraud and...
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Shouting match erupts between RFK Jr and Dem lawmaker over his comments about Black children

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Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr. found himself in a shouting match with a congresswoman after she questioned him about previous comments he made about Black children during a budget hearing Thursday.

Rep. Terri Sewell, D-Ala., confronted Kennedy about remarks he made during a 2024 podcast interview alleging that all Black children are overmedicated and need to be "re-parented."

"Mr. Secretary, you’ve all ready admitted that you are not a board-certified physician and you’ve a ready admitted you did not go to medical school...
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Hillary Clinton rips Trump on migrant child detentions, but Bill Clinton’s own record cuts deep

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Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton criticized the Trump administration's immigration enforcement practices, warning that the detention of thousands of migrant children is causing "terrible damage" – but data from former President Bill Clinton's tenure shows a similar trend.

"Terrible damage to children is being done in our name," Clinton shared in an X post on Wednesday, along with data showing the Trump administration has so far detained 6,200 children, with an average of 226 children held a day.

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US general warns Russia may be developing nuclear anti-satellite weapon in orbit

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The head of U.S. Space Command said the U.S. is "very concerned" that Russia may be developing a nuclear weapon in space to target satellites, warning such a move could disrupt global communications, GPS systems and daily life on Earth.

Gen. Stephen N. Whiting, the commander of U.S. Space Command, made the remarks during an appearance on The General & The Journalist, a weekly podcast by The Times.

"Russia remains a very historic and sophisticated space power. Yes, they have been hurt by economic sanctions, but they continue to invest in...
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House lawmakers express disgust over Swalwell not being exposed sooner: 'It's shameful'

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Lawmakers from both parties expressed disgust and alarm that Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., has been able to hold elected office for 16 years, build a national profile — even mount a front-running gubernatorial campaign — all the while masking the alleged sexual misconduct that forced him from office earlier this week.

"There needs to be a zero-tolerance policy in the Capitol for that type of behavior," Rep. Sarah McBride, D-Del., said.

"I’m glad that he resigned. He needed to resign. My heart breaks for any victim, all the women who have come...
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Watch: Rising prices threaten Minnesota's meat raffles

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Popular in local bars across the US, the games are facing higher meat prices, squeezing some of the charities that benefit from them.
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Israel and Lebanon agree 10-day ceasefire, Trump says

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The US president invites the two countries' leaders to Washington as Israel's prime minister insists troops will not leave southern Lebanon.
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Artemis II crew describes Moon mission and splashdown moment

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The crew held its first press conference since splashing down from their historic 10-day trip.
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