The U.S. House of Representatives voted 215 to 208 to pass a resolution limiting President Donald Trump’s ability to attack Iran without approval from Congress. This vote shows concern over Trump’s military actions in Iran, which began without congressional consent, even though the resolution is unlikely to become law.
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The House passed the resolution to limit Trump’s war powers regarding Iran.
Four Republicans joined Democrats to approve the resolution.
Trump ordered military action against Iran on February 28 without Congress’s approval.
This is the fourth time the House voted on a war powers resolution against Trump this year.
House Speaker Mike Johnson delayed a previous vote expected to pass the resolution.
The resolution’s passage is a rare sign of opposition to Trump within the Republican Party.
President Trump views the conflict in Iran as a “skirmish” or “short-term excursion.”
The U.S. military spending on the war in Iran is estimated at $29 billion, but experts think the actual cost could be much higher.
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The article reports on the results and significance of recent primary elections in Iowa and California. CBS News journalists discuss key races that could impact future political developments in both states.
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Primary elections took place recently in Iowa and California.
These elections are important in choosing candidates for upcoming general elections.
CBS News reporters Julie Watts, Lana Zak, and Anthony Salvanto provided coverage and analysis.
The article highlights some races that received less attention but are still important.
Results in Iowa are finalized, while results in California are still coming in.
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President Donald Trump said that the UFC arena being built on the White House South Lawn might stay there permanently. He made this statement in a video shared on his official TikTok account.
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The UFC arena is under construction on the South Lawn of the White House.
President Trump suggested the arena might never be removed.
He spoke about this on his official TikTok account.
The arena is related to UFC, which is a mixed martial arts organization.
The idea for the arena was directed by President Trump.
This is a new type of structure being added to the White House grounds.
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During a Senate hearing, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said he told Bill Pulte, the new acting director of national intelligence, that he was "going to kick his ass," not that he would punch him. President Donald Trump recently appointed Bill Pulte to lead the intelligence agency temporarily.
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Senator Thom Tillis asked Scott Bessent about a heated comment made to Bill Pulte.
Bessent said he told Pulte he would "kick his ass," not punch him.
The comment happened in the summer of 2025.
Bill Pulte is the new acting director of national intelligence.
President Donald Trump appointed Pulte to this position this week.
The discussion took place during a Senate committee hearing.
Senator Tillis said he understood the strong feelings behind Bessent’s comment.
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Adam Hamawy, a plastic surgeon and army veteran, won the Democratic primary for New Jersey’s 12th Congressional District and will compete in the November midterm election. He has firsthand experience providing medical help in Gaza and wants to use his role in Congress to influence U.S. policy on the conflict and military aid to Israel.
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Adam Hamawy is a plastic surgeon and army veteran originally from Egypt.
He won the Democratic primary for New Jersey’s 12th Congressional District, a solidly Democratic area.
Hamawy will face Republican Gregg Mele in the November 3 midterm election.
He worked on medical missions in Gaza and other conflict zones like Bosnia, Sudan, Haiti, Lebanon, and Syria.
Hamawy spoke to lawmakers about the Gaza conflict based on his personal experience.
Some lawmakers reacted by opposing the war, while others avoided meeting him or stayed silent.
The U.S. Congress controls military aid given to Israel, which affects Palestinians in Gaza.
No sitting member of Congress has visited Gaza in recent years, largely due to access restrictions.
Since 2020, U.S. support for Palestinian aid groups like UNRWA and USAID has been reduced.
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The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has changed how it buys prosthetic limbs to speed up delivery for veterans. This new policy removes many approval steps, cutting wait times by almost half, helping veterans get their prosthetic devices faster.
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The VA’s new process removes most contracting officer reviews for prosthetic limb orders, speeding up delivery.
Wait times have already dropped by 10 days, with an expected 42% overall reduction to about 54 days from 94 days.
Only the most expensive prosthetic devices still require special approval.
Local VA agents can now buy prosthetics directly from suppliers with prices set by Medicare, reducing negotiation delays.
Delays in prosthetic delivery can cause physical problems like muscle loss and joint issues, as well as mental health impacts such as depression.
More than half of veterans enrolled in VA health care use some form of prosthetic or sensory aid each year.
Between 45,000 and 100,000 veterans get major limb care annually through the VA.
To get prosthetics, veterans must be enrolled in VA health care and referred by a physical medicine and rehabilitation doctor.
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President Donald Trump signed an executive order to change how certain federal government workers are classified. This change makes it easier to fire employees who hold policy-related jobs by putting them into a new job category with fewer protections.
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President Trump signed an executive order related to federal workers.
The order targets employees in policy-related positions within the federal government.
About 8,000 federal workers are affected by this change.
These workers are moved into a new employment category called Schedule Policy/Career (P/C).
This new classification aims to make it easier to fire these workers.
Critics say this category is similar to political jobs, which have fewer job protections.
The effort started during President Trump’s first term as Schedule F.
The move is part of the administration's plan to modify personnel rules in the federal workforce.
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President Donald Trump criticized CNN reporter Kaitlan Collins during a press session in the Oval Office. He accused her of showing “hatred in her eyes” and called CNN dishonest while discussing a recent government fund.
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President Trump spoke to reporters in the Oval Office.
He responded to questions about an “anti-weaponization” fund that is no longer active.
Trump described the fund as “a beautiful thing.”
He accused CNN of being dishonest by calling it “crooked as hell.”
Trump specifically criticized CNN reporter Kaitlan Collins, saying she had “hatred in her eyes.”
The incident happened on a Wednesday.
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The U.S. House of Representatives voted to stop military actions against Iran, opposing President Donald Trump’s war strategy. This resolution passed with support from Democrats and some Republicans, marking growing concern about the ongoing conflict.
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The House passed a war powers resolution to stop U.S. military action against Iran with a vote of 215-208.
A few Republicans joined Democrats in opposing the war, rebuking President Trump’s approach.
The resolution aims to limit Trump’s authority as commander-in-chief, but he is likely to reject it.
This is the fourth time the House has tried to restrict the war against Iran, with increasing support each time.
The Senate also advanced a similar war powers resolution last month, with some Republican senators breaking ranks.
The conflict, which began after U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran in February, has raised gas prices in the U.S. due to disrupted oil shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
Speaker Mike Johnson said President Trump is focused on domestic issues and working to reopen the Strait of Hormuz for trade.
A ceasefire was declared in April, but talks for a lasting peace are ongoing and uncertain.
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President Donald Trump congratulated Republican Steve Hilton for leading the California governor's primary race. However, the official election results have not been fully called by Decision Desk HQ yet.
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President Trump congratulated Steve Hilton for coming in first in the California governor’s primary.
The message was posted on Trump’s Truth Social platform.
Decision Desk HQ has not officially called the California governor's race yet.
Steve Hilton is running as a Republican candidate.
The race is for the governor position in California.
The primary election results are still being finalized.
Trump encouraged California voters in his message.
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The U.S. House of Representatives voted to approve a measure requiring President Trump to get permission from Congress before taking military action against Iran. This is the first time the House has passed a war powers resolution related to Iran.
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The House passed a resolution about war powers concerning Iran.
The resolution requires President Trump to seek approval from Congress before engaging in military action against Iran.
This vote marks the first approval of such a resolution regarding Iran by the House.
The resolution aims to limit the President’s ability to take military steps without congressional consent.
The vote reflects concerns about the U.S. military involvement in Iran-related conflicts.
President Trump is currently the U.S. President during this event.
The measure is part of congressional efforts to oversee U.S. foreign military actions.
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The U.S. House of Representatives passed a resolution to stop military action against Iran, with some Republicans joining Democrats. This is the first time the House has acted to limit President Trump's military decisions about Iran.
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The House approved a war powers resolution to end military action against Iran.
A few Republicans joined Democrats in supporting the resolution.
The war with Iran has lasted about three months.
The conflict has affected politics both in the U.S. and internationally.
House Speaker Mike Johnson tried to stop the resolution two weeks earlier by ending debate early.
This vote marks a clear sign of growing opposition in Congress to the war.
The resolution challenges President Trump's authority to continue military actions against Iran.
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President Donald Trump did not give a clear answer when asked about the future of his $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche recently said there are no plans to continue the fund right now. Trump said he would need to check with lawyers before commenting further.
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President Trump created a $1.8 billion fund aimed at stopping weaponization.
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said the fund has no current plans to move forward.
Trump avoided giving a direct answer about the fund’s status.
Trump said he would need to ask lawyers to know more about the fund’s future.
The question was asked during a meeting in the Oval Office.
The fund’s status is unclear based on recent statements by government officials.
The anti-weaponization fund was intended to address threats related to weapons control.
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The U.S. House of Representatives voted 218-204 to advance a bill providing military aid to Ukraine. This vote included six Republicans joining Democrats, reflecting a challenge to President Trump’s earlier approach of reducing support for Ukraine during its conflict with Russia.
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The House voted on a procedural motion related to military aid for Ukraine.
The motion passed with a vote of 218 in favor and 204 against.
Six Republican members of Congress voted with Democrats to advance the aid package.
This vote moves the process closer to a full vote on the Ukraine Support bill.
The vote contrasts with President Trump’s previous decision to withdraw some U.S. support for Ukraine.
The aid is intended to help Ukraine in its war with Russia.
The House action signals ongoing U.S. government involvement in Ukraine’s conflict.
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Speaker Mike Johnson said he met for three hours with President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio to discuss plans for reopening the Strait of Hormuz for trade. They are asking U.S. allies, including Arab states and NATO partners, to help reopen this important shipping route.
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Mike Johnson spent three hours at the White House with President Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
The meeting focused on efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz for commerce.
The Strait of Hormuz is a crucial waterway for international trade.
They are asking allied nations, Arab states, and NATO partners for support.
President Trump remains focused on domestic issues despite challenges like the war and high gas prices.
Johnson described Trump as “laser focused” on internal U.S. matters.
The meeting was part of broader discussions on U.S. foreign and domestic policy.
House Republicans held a conference to discuss these developments.
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The US House of Representatives voted 215 to 208 to require President Donald Trump to get Congress’s permission before continuing military actions against Iran or to withdraw troops. This war powers resolution passed after some Republicans joined Democrats, showing growing opposition to Trump’s approach to the conflict with Iran.
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The House vote was 215 in favor and 208 against the war powers resolution.
Four Republicans voted with Democrats to pass the resolution.
The Senate also moved forward with a similar resolution last month after some Republican senators joined Democrats.
The conflict with Iran has lasted about three months, with a fragile ceasefire and ongoing hostilities.
Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz, a key oil shipping route, and the US has set up a naval blockade against Iranian ships.
Public support for the conflict is generally low, and some Republicans worry about its impact on fuel prices and upcoming elections.
President Trump has criticized and acted against Republicans who oppose his Iran policies.
Some recent Republican actions on Capitol Hill show growing willingness to oppose President Trump on various issues.
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The House of Representatives passed a resolution to limit President Donald Trump’s military actions against Iran without Congress’s approval. Four Republicans joined Democrats to approve the measure, which aims to restore Congress’s role in deciding war actions.
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The House voted 215-208 to pass the Iran War Powers Resolution.
Four Republicans joined Democrats in supporting the resolution: Warren Davidson, Thomas Massie, Tom Barrett, and Brian Fitzpatrick.
The resolution would require the president to end military actions against Iran unless Congress declares war or authorizes force.
It allows the president to act only in cases of an imminent attack for self-defense.
The resolution is based on the War Powers Resolution of 1973, a law limiting the president’s power to wage war without Congress.
Past attempts to pass similar measures failed or were delayed, often divided along party lines.
If both the House and Senate pass the resolution, President Trump could veto it, requiring a two-thirds majority in Congress to override.
The vote reflects growing debate about who has the power to decide U.S. military involvement abroad.
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A possible case of the flesh-eating New World screwworm has been reported in South Texas, with tests sent to a national lab for confirmation. The screwworm parasite threatens livestock by laying eggs in wounds, causing serious infections. Authorities are working to verify the case and respond quickly if confirmed.
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A sample of a possible screwworm infection is being tested at the USDA’s National Veterinary Services Laboratories in Iowa.
The screwworm has not been detected inside the U.S. since it was eradicated in the 1960s using sterile insect techniques.
The parasite has been moving north through Central America and was recently found in animals in Mexico close to the Texas border.
Female screwworm flies lay eggs in wounds of warm-blooded animals; larvae feed on the living flesh, causing dangerous wounds.
USDA officials are working on the ground and with local partners to monitor the situation.
Some claims of screwworm cases just inside Texas have been denied by USDA, but testing of samples from Texas calves is ongoing.
The screwworm’s return would pose a serious risk to U.S. cattle and livestock industries, which avoid major losses thanks to the previous eradication.
The primary method to control screwworm populations involves releasing sterile male flies to prevent reproduction.
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President Donald Trump announced plans to build a UFC fight arena on the White House South Lawn to host fights in June. He suggested that the structure might remain permanently, comparing it to the Eiffel Tower, which was originally meant to be temporary but was kept as a landmark.
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The UFC arena is being built on the White House South Lawn for fights on June 14.
The arena features a steel octagonal ring called the "Claw" with American flag patterns and many cameras.
The UFC is paying for the arena and event, with costs estimated to be at least $60 million.
The arena will hold about 4,500 spectators, mostly military members; no public tickets are available.
An additional 75,000 to 100,000 people can watch on large screens near the White House.
The UFC event will include two title fights in lightweight and heavyweight categories.
UFC president Dana White said the organization will spend around $700,000 to repair the grass after the event.
President Trump compared the arena to the Eiffel Tower, which was built for a world’s fair and was meant to be temporary but became permanent.
Since his reelection, Trump has made other changes to the White House, including adding gold decorations and building a ballroom.
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A recent Gallup poll shows that 65% of Americans support same-sex marriage, which is a 3% drop from the previous year. Meanwhile, 32% of people oppose same-sex marriage, and 3% have no opinion.
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65% of Americans say same-sex marriages should be legal.
Support has decreased by 3 percentage points since last May.
32% of Americans say same-sex marriages should not be legal.
3% of people in the poll did not have an opinion.
The poll reflects public opinion on same-sex marriage in the United States.
Gallup conducted the survey to track changes in views over time.
This is the first reported drop in support for same-sex marriage in recent years.
The question asked if same-sex marriages “should be valid” under the law.
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