The House voted 220, 204 to direct President Trump to end hostilities with Iran, with seven Republicans breaking ranks in a war powers showdown that exposed growing frustration over the conflict's price tag and open-ended timeline. The late Tuesday vote marked the third time since June that the House passed a war powers resolution aimed […] The post Seven House Republicans side with Democrats on Iran war powers vote as costs top $38 billion appeared first on American Almanac .
The House voted 220, 204 to direct President Trump to end hostilities with Iran, with seven Republicans breaking ranks in a war powers showdown that exposed growing frustration over the conflict's price tag and open-ended timeline. The late Tuesday vote marked the third time since June that the House passed a war powers resolution aimed at forcing the administration's hand on Iran, but the first time the defections grew. Seven GOP members crossed the aisle, up from four in earlier rounds, handing Democrats a wider margin and a sharper political message heading into the November midterms. The seven Republicans who voted yes were Reps. Tom Barrett of Michigan, Warren Davidson of Ohio, Brian Fitzpatrick of Pennsylvania, Nancy Mace of South…Open
"The View" co-host Sunny Hostin returned from summer break Tuesday by floating the 25th Amendment against President Trump, a demand the show's hosts have now recycled at least three times in under a year. Hostin used the ABC daytime program's August 31 episode to press what she called an honest question about removing the sitting […] The post Sunny Hostin calls for 25th Amendment against Trump, predicts Cabinet will act after midterm losses appeared first on American Almanac .
"The View" co-host Sunny Hostin returned from summer break Tuesday by floating the 25th Amendment against President Trump, a demand the show's hosts have now recycled at least three times in under a year. Hostin used the ABC daytime program's August 31 episode to press what she called an honest question about removing the sitting president from office. Her scenario hinged on a Republican wipeout in the 2026 midterms, after which she predicted Trump's own Cabinet would move to replace him with JD Vance. Co-host Alyssa Farah Griffin dismissed the idea on the spot, and the Republican National Committee fired back within hours, Fox News Digital reported . The 25th Amendment allows a president's Cabinet to remove him from office if he is…Open
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani apparently believes that governing America’s largest city is insufficient for his ambitions. While New Yorkers contend with crime, disorder, homelessness, deteriorating public services, crushing taxes, failing schools, and an exodus of businesses and productive citizens, Mamdani has decided to audition for the role of international prosecutor. Mamdani has announced […] The post Mamdani’s Dangerous Fantasy: New York City is Not a Foreign Government appeared first on StoneZone .
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani apparently believes that governing America’s largest city is insufficient for his ambitions. While New Yorkers contend with crime, disorder, homelessness, deteriorating public services, crushing taxes, failing schools, and an exodus of businesses and productive citizens, Mamdani has decided to audition for the role of international prosecutor. Mamdani has announced that his administration is examining whether Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu could be arrested if he travels to New York for the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). He has called Netanyahu a war criminal who belongs before the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague and has consulted the city’s legal advisers about…Open
A California federal judge has issued a preliminary injunction, halting the Trump administration's attempt to tie anti-DEI conditions to federal grant funding.
A California federal judge has issued a preliminary injunction, halting the Trump administration’s attempt to tie anti-DEI conditions to federal grant funding . PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: A Barack Obama-appointed federal judge in California has blocked the Trump administration from attaching anti-DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) conditions to federal grant funding. The preliminary injunction, issued by U.S. District Judge William Orrick, prevents enforcement of new certification requirements against 11 municipal governments, citing constitutional and legal overreach. DETAIL: The lawsuit was brought by several California and Oregon cities and counties, which argued the administration had imposed ideological conditions on…Open
The system of the Founders has been sold for the crass comforts of empire. The post The United States Was a Miracle appeared first on The American Conservative .
America The United States Was a Miracle The system of the Founders has been sold for the crass comforts of empire. The Declaration of Independence and Constitution were miracles born of unique political and cultural circumstances unlikely ever to recur. They celebrated and honored separation of powers pitting ambition against ambition—a structural bill of rights to prevent executive branch tyranny. The crown jewel was the exclusive monopoly of the war power by Congress. It has no incentive to declare war except in self-defense against an aggressor that had already broken the peace—unlike the executive. During wartime, the…Open
Published June 14, 2026 MANILA, Philippines — A constitutional and political standoff has erupted in the Philippine Senate after a disputed session involving a 12-senator quorum led to competing claims of leadership, with Malacañang openly [...]
A federal judge has temporarily blocked President Donald J. Trump's "Anti-Weaponization Fund" to compensate victims of government overreach.
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration’s $1.8 billion Anti-Weaponization Fund to compensate victims of government lawfare . PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: A federal judge appointed by Bill Clinton has temporarily blocked President Donald J. Trump’s Anti-Weaponization Fund to compensate victims of government overreach. DETAIL: The approximately $1.8 million Anti-Weaponization Fund was established following a legal settlement involving President Trump and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The fund allows alleged victims of government weaponization to file claims for compensation. Supporters argue that it is necessary compensation for those targeted under the Biden government. Notably, according to Acting…Open