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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has adopted a confrontational posture toward Iran, dismissing diplomatic prospects and citing alleged assassination plots, while simultaneously advancing new West Bank settlements. These developments have heightened regional anxieties, straining relations with Turkey and triggering security concerns across neighboring states.
US Senate Democrats, with support from four Republicans, successfully passed a resolution seeking more congressional oversight in a potential Iran war. The resolution's chances of controlling Trump's actions are considered slim.
US Senate Democrats want answers on strike targeting Iran girls’ school, civilian casualties The Straits Times
US Senate Democrats introduce bill to force refunds of Trump tariffs deemed illegal Reuters
Democratic members of the US Senate have formally urged the Israeli government to take immediate steps to reduce escalating violence and settler activity in the occupied West Bank.
During a summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping, former US President Donald Trump reportedly warned Taiwan against expecting a 'blank check' for military support and stated he was not looking for the island to go independent. These remarks drew criticism from US Senate Democrats, while Taiwan's Presidential Office affirmed that US policy remained unchanged.
Democratic members of the US Senate Foreign Relations Committee have warned that the South Korea-US alliance is facing mounting strain under the Donald Trump administration, citing recent developments.
Senate Democrats have blocked a $1.15 trillion defense bill, citing objections to the Trump administration's escalating hostilities with Iran and provisions related to Israel. This move represents a rare stand against a typically bipartisan must-pass Pentagon funding bill.
The war between the US, Israel, and Iran has intensified with heavy strikes on Iranian targets and regional expansion, leading to nearly 800,000 people displaced and a serious humanitarian emergency.
Richard Blumenthal seeks records from FCC and Paramount Global amid claims of political censorship Sign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inbox US Senate Democrats are launching an investigation into whether the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and CBS parent company, Paramount, prevented Stephen Colbert, the network’s talkshow host, from broadcasting an interview with the Texas Democratic candidate, James Talarico. Richard Blumenthal, the ranking Dem...